Five Things to do in Will County: Lots of ways to ring in 2022

1) The Plainfield Public Library will host a “Virtual Dance Into the Noon Year” all day on Friday for families with children. The event will include stories, music, party kit to ring in the “noon year” at home and a countdown to noon. Party kids can be picked up at the youth services desk. Register each child attending by Thursday. Register at plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

2) The Lockport and Romeoville branches of the White Oak Library District (Crest Hill has a waiting list) is offering a “New Year’s Eve Take & Make” kit for children. Each kit includes a craft to commemorate the New Year, a party glass and a treat to toast to 2022. Registration is required for each child. Kit pickup is through Friday as long as supplies last. Register on the library’s event calendar (Dec. 31) at whiteoaklibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar.

3) Come out to Cantigny Post 367 VFW Friday night at 6 p.m. for a New Year’s Eve celebration at 826 Horseshoe Drive in Joliet. The event includes a prime rib dinner, dessert, entertainment by 1960s band Shindig, party favors, midnight snack, champagne toast and balloon drop. Tickets at $40. Limited tickets at the door so reserve in advance. Call 815-722-5398.

4) Haunted Trails in Joliet is hosting a New Year’s Eve Family Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at 1423 N. Broadway St. in Joliet. Features include $10 game card, unlimited laser tag and indoor rides, New Year’s Eve buffet and toast, countdown and balloon, and party favors. Cost is $39.95 for all guests ages 3 and up. Kids ages 2 and under eat for free but do not receive game play or attractions. Facemasks and advance registration are required. Call 815-722-7800 or book online at hauntedtrailsjoliet.com

5) Take a drive around Joliet (or explore a new neighborhood) and view all of the holiday lights and decorations by using the map at joliet.gov/holidaylights. If you’d like to show off your outdoor holiday decor, submission guidelines are available at the same link.

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