Things to do with your Kids on New Years Eve in the City of Chicago
It is challenging figuring out how to celebrate New Year’s Eve when you have younglings. Celebrating the end-of-the year does not need to be filled with endless champagne glasses and swollen feet at the end of the night. As parents, we concede that glamorous nights might be behind us and ability to make NYE plans are affected by a nap schedules and a limited taste buds. Here is a list of various ways to celebrate the day and night with children of various ages in the city of Chicago.
Little Goat Diner, Reservations Needed
Great for families with younger kids.
820 W Randolph Street, West Loop
Family-style, prix fixe menu, Kid’s Menu
Great for families with younger kids.
Free, Ring in the "noon year" with a party with balloons, music and crafts. The whole family is welcome
2045 N Lincoln Park West, Lincoln Park
Blue Man Group Chicago New Year’s Eve, Reservation Needed
Great for families with kids 4th grade until college.
Briar Street Theater, 3133 N Halsted, Lincoln Park
Celebrate the New Year with four performances on New Year's Eve. Each show will feature a "midnight" countdown after the performance with party hats and noisemakers.
Great for families with kids 4th grade until college.
The menu is eclectic and the it offers the ability to play board games, arcade games and virtual reality.
310 N Green, West Loop
Great for families with kids 3rd grade until college.
Streeterville and Wrigleyville, 872-206-6740
No reservations, Just show up and buy game cards.
Bar food available and amazing games that span all generations.
WhirlyBall, Reservations Needed
Great for families with kids 3rd grade until college.
1825 W Webster, Bucktown
Enjoy unlimited soft drinks, WhirlyBall, Laser Tag, Bowling for $20/kid and $30/adult, Event goes from 1pm to 7pm.
