Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 In Palos

PALOS, IL — Don’t sit alone in your house watching Anderson Cooper on New Year’s Eve. There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned in the Palos area to help you ring in 2026 in the Alsip-Crestwood area.

Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., will be transformed into a mini-Times Square, featuring games, dancing and a balloon drop from 10 a.m. to noon.

Groove to Cherry Bomb tribute band to all the great female rockers starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Thirsty Beaver in Crestwood.

Here is a look at other New Year’s Eve (or New Year’s weekend) events happening around the Palos area:

Dec. 27

Bingopalooza: New Year Edition
Park Lawn
10833 S. LaPorte Ave., Oak Lawn
Saturday, Dec. 27
Card sales start 4 p.m., games start 6 p.m.
Bring your daubers and start off 2024 by winning some money. Park Lawn will host New Year’s Eve Eve bingo, featuring $500 games and three $1,000 games at Park Lawn. Must be 18 or older to play.

Dec. 30

Noon Year’s Eve Eve Countdown
Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 30
Party like it's the day before New Year's Eve, featuring stories, snacks, noisemakers, dancing and a countdown at noon for kids up to grade 5. Feel free to wear your party clothes. Registration required.

Dec. 31

Noon Year’s Eve Bottle Paint Party
Wild Blossom Meadery And Winery
9030 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31
Ring in the NOON YEAR by painting your own bottle of bubbly and Champagne glasses. and paint your own bottle of bubbly and Champagne glasses. Kids can also get in on the fun with Wild Blossom’s root beer bottle and mug option as well (parent/guardian must be present). Tickets are $50 and include one filled bottle of Wild Blossom Bubbly, two Champagne glasses, use of painting supplies, and a drink to toast at the stroke of Noon (alcohol or NA option). Root beer option includes a Champagne bottle of Root beer, root beer mug, and a toasting drink as well (non-alcoholic). Purchase tickets here.

Thirsty Beaver
5599 W. 127th St., Crestwood
Groove to Cherry Bomb playing tributes to all the great female rockers from Hole to Halestrm, Gaga to Garbage, Alanis, Heart, Pink, Paramore, Blondie and more. Music starts at 9 p.m.

Horse Thief Hollow Brewery
10426 S. Western Ave.
Chicago
Bring the kids, older relatives, or just yourselves and PARTY LIKE THE IRISH on New Year’s Eve! Horse Thief Hollow will be celebrating early with a family-friendly Irish New Year's Eve at from 4 to 8 p.m. that features an amazing British Isle menu, live Celtic music from Far Too Close and a bubbly toast at 6 p.m. – midnight in Ireland, not mention speciality cocktails and an array of craft brews. NO COVER! Reservations fill up fast so call 773-779-BREW for reservations. Happy New Year!

Blue Island Ball Drop and Fireworks
In front of the Lyric
10952 S. Western Ave.
(York and Western)
10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ring in the new year in Blue Island with the New Year's Eve Ball Drop and fireworks in front of The Lyric Theatre. Concurrent with the community gathering, the Lyric will open its doors at 10 a.m. Get situated at your table and enjoy a cocktail. Post-ball drop, join the Lyric for more fun until 1 a.m. Tickets are $10. This is a +21 event.

115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 111th St., Merrionette Park
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 to Jan. 1; doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Go big on New Year’s Eve at 115 Bourbon Street’s three massive party rooms. Dance the night away to the beats of talented DJs, indulge in delicious food and drinks, and create some memories that will last a lifetime. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on New Year’s Eve for $100. Included is a dinner buffet and breakfast buffet, and drink (except for premium liquor). Email info@115bourbonstreet.com or call 708-388-8881.

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center
7759 S Harlem Ave, Burbank
Noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31
Ring in 2026 at Haunted Trails in Burbank with its New Year’s Eve Fun deal, available December 31 only. Enjoy $35 in Game Play, 2 Laser Frenzy Challenges, plus a Mini 7” One-Topping Pizza and Large Soft Drink. No Reservation Required. Charmin’ Charley’s Restaurant closes 1 hour before the game room. Adult beverages are available for purchase for those 21 and over with valid ID.

Clancy’s 95th Irish Tavern
5763 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn
5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The premiere Irish pub will have an Irish New Year’s Eve toast at 6 p.m. Enjoy authentic Irish music with the Ceol Bros. playing from 4 to 8 p.m.; AA & The Relapse, 9 p.m., midnight toast CST.

Noon Year’s Eve
Oak Lawn Community Pavilion
9401 S. Oak Park Ave..
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrate early with your kiddos at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Noon Year’s Eve at the Community Pavilion. Ring in the new year with fun activities like family open gym basketball, a bounce house, indoor playground adventures, holiday crafts, and a basketball shooting contest. The grand finale? A balloon drop at noon that caps off an afternoon of fun. Just $8 per child, register in advance.

GOSPEL Smackdown: Era’s Editions
Lighthouse Church of All Nations
4501 W. 127th St., Alsip
10 p.m. to Midnight
Join Bishop Dan Willis & Pastor Garland Mays at The Lighthouse Church of All Nations for their FREE Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Gospel Party — “Gospel Smackdown,” featuring high-energy music from all era of God’s guidance, dancing, games, fun and a countdown with balloons, fireworks and more! All are welcome.

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Palos Heights Recreation Center
6601 W. 127th St.
10 a.m. to noon
Join the rec center in ringing the New Year at noon instead of midnight. The recreation center gym will be transformed into a miniature Times Square, complete with music and a “countdown to noon” balloon drop. This is a perfect way to spend New Year's Eve with the kids. We will have fun New Year's activities for families with children 10 and under. R/$15, NR/$18 per child. Registration deadline is Dec. 30; late registrations will be taken with a $5 per child late fee. Register here, use CODE: 251305A1.

Reilly’s Daughter
4010 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn
Ring in Irish New Year with St. Stephen’s Green starting at 3:30 p.m., with a celebratory toast to the Emerald Isle at 6 p.m. Be the first brunette to walk through the door after 6 p.m. and have good luck in 2025. The bar will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.