Ring in the New Year at one of the best Chicago hot spots! You can pick and choose from interactive comedy shows, best dj’s in town, or mouthwatering prix fixe menu dinners. Lincoln Park is the place to be to celebrate the new year.

Parties

Celebrate NYE @ White Oak Tavern
Enjoy appetizers and two drink tickets at White Oak Tavern New Year’s Eve party.

December, 31
10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
White Oak Tavern
1200 W. Webster
Tickets $35

Celebrate NYE @ Gaslight
Gaslight offers a drink package with passed appetizers and champagne toast at midnight.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Gaslight Bar
2450 N. Clark
Tickets $40

Midnight Masquerade @ Schoolyard
Schoolyard’s New Year’s Eve package includes premium bar, passed appetizers and champagne toast at midnight.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Schoolyard
3258 N. Southport
Tickets $50

Kirkwood’s 2018 NYE Party
Kirkwood’s is offering a premium bar, champagne toast at midnight and heavy appetizers.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Kirkwood Bar & Grill
2934 N. Sheffield
Tickets: $65

Roaring Twenties NYE @ Derby
Enjoy a night of balloons, party favors with premium cocktails, appetizers and champagne toast at midnight at Derby.

Sunday, December 31
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Derby
1224 W. Webster
Tickets from $69

Benchmark’s 2018 NYE Party
Benchmark offers a 5 hour long drink package, champagne toast along with photographer and heavy appetizers.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m
Benchmark
1510 N. Wells
Tickets $100

#WhirlyBallin NYE 2018 @ WhirlyBall
Spend your New Years Eve playing laser tag, ping pong or bowling amongst others! WhirlyBall offers unlimited buffet, party favors, and champagne toast after countdown to midnight.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
WhirlyBall
1825 W. Webster
Tickets from $100

Roaring 20’s NYE @ The J. Parker
The best rooftop in the city party includes premium cocktails, wine, beer, champagne toast at midnight, and passed appetizers.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
The J. Parker @ Lincoln Hotel
1816 N. Clark
Tickets $125

American Hustle New Year’s Eve @ SteakBar
Enjoy exclusive party packages at Steakbar, their offer includes premium drinks passed appetizers, champagne toast, and party favors.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
SteakBar
1500 N. Wells
Tickets from $95

Diversey River Bowl
Start the new year with a little friendly competition at Diversey River Bowl! Their New Year’s celebration includes bowling, drinks, a prime rib dinner complete with appetizers and desserts and, of course, a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations required.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W. Diversey
Tickets $95

Devour 312 New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2018 at Devour 312’s NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY featuring DJ Wiiz! Admission is free and they’ll be serving a complimentary food buffet with champagne toast at midnight.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Devour 312
1450 W. Webster
Free

J9 Wine Bar New Year’s Eve Celebration
Ruinart Rosé is the result of 250 years of research and perfectionism. From the distinction of being the first Rosé Champagne to being named a wonder of the world, this work of art has earned its laurels for over 250 years. Join J9 Wine Bar and Ruinart Rose for an Aromatic Experience.

Sunday, December 31
Tastings Available at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m.
J9 Wine Bar
1961 N. Halsted

NYE @ Kingston Mines
Ring in the new year with non-stop music at Chicago’s legendary blues club – Kingston Mines. Music starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs til 3:30 a.m. featuring Larry McCray, Vance Kelly and Joanna Connor. Kingston Mines will supply the hats, tiaras, noisemakers, beads and a balloon drop at midnight.

Sunday, December 31
6:00 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted

Dinner

Time To Ring In The New Year @ Ranali’s
Ranali’s offers a drink and pizza package with champagne toast at midnight.

Sunday, December 31
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Ranall’s
1925 N. Lincoln
Tickets $50

NYE Dinner @ White Oak Tavern
Enjoy a calm night with prix fixe, 5- course menu at White Oak Tavern this New Year’s Eve.

Sunday, December 31
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
White Oak Tavern
1200 W. Webster
Tickets $65

NYE @ The Kennison
The Kennison offers a prix fixe, 5- course dinner curated by chef Bill Walker.

Sunday, December 31
8:00 p.m.
The Dennison
1800 N. Lincoln

An Eight-Course Evening of Elegance @ The Blanchard
Enjoy a specially prepared eight course menu expertly paired with wine and champagne.

Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31
Reserve Seating
The Blanchard
1935 N. Lincoln Park W.
$90 Per Guest

Comedy

Whirled News Tonight @ iO Theatre
Spend your NYE in stitches watching Whirled News Tonight, a show where everything is made up but the news is real.

Sunday, December 31
8:00 p.m.
The Mission Theatre @ The iO Theatre
1501 N. Kingsbury
Tickets $25

Gina Brillon @ ZANIES Comedy Club
Spend your NYE night with the best comedy in town- Gina Brillon! Champagne and party favors included with food order (2 minimum).

Sunday, December 31
10:30 p.m.
ZANIES Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells
Tickets $40

The Improvised Shakespeare Company NYE Spectacular
Enter the new year with a bang seeing The Improvised Shakespeare Company- one of the funniest and most critically-acclaimed improv troupes in the world.

Sunday, December 31
8:00 p.m.
The Del Close Theatre @ The iO Theatre
1501 N. Kingsbury
Tickets $25

Comedy Dance Collective Presents: The Interactive New Years Eve
Join the Comedy Dance Collective for their fun, joyful, visually-hilarious, interactive New Year’s Eve show!

Sunday, December 31
10:30 p.m.
The Mission Theatre @ The iO Theatre
1501 N. Kingsbury
Tickets $25

Kids

Noon’s Year Eve @ Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Ring in the new year the Nature Museum way! Bring the whole family and celebrate the top party animals of the year. Rockin’ tunes, family-friendly games, and countdown to the Noon Year with an apple juice toast included.

Sunday, December 31
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon
Tickets $25

Willy Wonka New Year’s Eve Party @ KINGS
This New Year’s Eve, leave the bad eggs at home & head to your nearest KINGS! Options include Family Lane Packages, Adult Lake Packages and Dine Then Bowl Reservations. Walk-in’s are also welcome!

Sunday, December 31
Opens at 11:00 a.m.
KINGS Dining & Entertainment
1500 N. Clybourn