Seasonal & Holidays
New Year's Eve Celebrations To Ring In 2026 In Glen Ellyn
It's almost time to say farewell to 2025. See what events Glen Ellyn revelers can celebrate New Year's Eve.
GLEN ELLYN, IL — As we say goodbye to 2025, Glen Ellyn revelers can choose from a few events to celebrate on New Year's Eve. Those who want to turn in early can head to Enchanted Castle in nearby Lombard for a family party. Residents who want to stay up past midnight will have their pick of area events to choose from.
Here is a look at these and other New Year's Eve 2025 events happening in Glen Ellyn:
- New Year's Family Party at Enchanted Castle
- New Year's Eve Concert at McAninch Arts Center
- New Year's Eve Celebration at Abbington
If you stay home, you might choose to watch one of the most popular New Year’s Eve traditions in the U.S.: the dropping of the giant ball in New York City’s Times Square. Other U.S. cities have their own versions of this celebration, such as the Peeps Chick Drop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the giant Potato Drop in Boise, Idaho.
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Illinois's twist on the ball drop are the New Year's Eve fireworks at Navy Pier.
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