Ring in 2025 at one of these suburban New Year’s Eve events

Looking to ring in the new year with a bang? Many suburbs are offering a variety of festive events, from family-friendly galas to high-energy parties. Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated soirée or a casual gathering, you’re sure to find the perfect way to welcome 2025.

New Year’s Eve is Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Here is a list of some events happening around the suburbs.

New Year’s Eve Bash with Felix and Fingers – Woodstock Opera House

It’s dueling piano night in downtown Woodstock, with a festive night of live music, dance, and a champagne toast. Felix and Fingers get the party going at 9 p.m. VIP tickets are $105, individual tickets are $65, and couples tickets are $105. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

New Year’s Eve Party with Phat Cat Swinger and New Year’s Eve Lunch & Show – Arcada Theatre

Spend New Year’s Eve in downtown St. Charles listening to high energy music that brings creative takes to Swing music. The Hat Guys, one of the Chicago area’s most popular bands, will also perform a variety of modern and classic hits. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit arcadalive.com.

Earlier in the day, Club Arcada Speakeasy, located on the third floor of the Arcada Theatre, will host a lunch and show with Johnny Maggio and Sam Savage. The 1920s-style celebration begins at 12:45 p.m. with a prime rib lunch that also features an open bar and champagne toast. Tickets are $99 per person. For more information, visit clubarcada.com.

Early New Year’s Eve Dinner and Show at White Fence Farm – Romeoville

Enjoy a delicious dinner of White Fence Farm’s famous fried chicken, shrimp, fish, or ribeye with all the fixings, and a special show from Denny Diamond. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the performance will begin after dinner. Ticket prices depend on choice of meal, and include the meal, show, and choice of non-alcoholic beverage. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. For more information about White Fence Farm, visit whitefencefarm-il.com.

The Drake – Oak Brook

This luxurious hotel in Oak Brook will host a 2025 New Year’s Eve party, which includes dancing in two entertainment rooms with a live band and DJ, open bar, late-night bites, champagne toast, and more. Tickets are $119 per person. If you’re looking to make a night of it, choose the Diamond Package for $769, which includes dinner for two, tickets to the party, overnight accommodations, and a New Year’s Day brunch. For more information, visit thedrakeoakbrookhotel.com/new-years-celebrations.htm.

The Venue – Aurora

Ring in 2025 with Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band The Chicago Way at The Venue in downtown Aurora. Cannon’s sound is inspired by his heroes, including Hound Dog Taylor, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Albert King, Son Seals, and Jimi Hendrix. The music begins at 9 p.m. Ticket prices are $45-$50 in advance and $50-$55 at the door. For more information, visit themusicvenue.org.

Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show / Elton Rohn – Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake

For those looking for something fun to do, but prefer to stay in at night, check out this 2 p.m. comedy show with Steve Cochran, featuring John DaCosse and Tim Benker. Ticket prices start at $49. If you’re looking to rock out into the night, check out Raue Center’s Elton John tribute show, Elton Rohn, at 7 p.m. Artist Ron Camilleri offers the vocals, piano, look, and feel of a real Elton John performance. This band is the closest you’ll get to the real ‘70s Elton sound. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit events.rauecenter.org/.

New Year’s Eve Party – The Farmhouse in Plainfield

The Farmhouse, an elegant wedding and special event venue in Plainfield, will host their annual New Year’s Eve party from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring six dinner stations, including a pasta bar and meat carving station, vegetarian options, an open bar, comedy hour, live music from Tyler Fowler, and a live DJ, followed by a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Tickets are $225 per person, and semi-formal attire is requested. For more information or tickets, visit thefarmhouseplainfield.com/nye-party.html.

New Year’s Eve Concert – McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage

Take your pick of three New Year’s Eve concert performances at College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center in the Belushi Performance Hall. Concert times are 1:30, 5, and 8:30 p.m. Enjoy A Salute to Vienna’s New Year’s Eve pops concert with the New Philharmonic and Maestro Kirk Muspratt, with a variety of light classics, Strauss waltzes, arias, champagne, and a few surprises. Ticket prices are $68 for seniors and $70 for adults. For more information, visit atthemac.org/events/new-years-eve-concert/.

Prohibition Party – Sable Creek Winery, Romeoville

Go back to the Prohibition era at Romeoville’s Sable Creek Winery’s Roaring ‘20s Speakeasy New Year’s Eve party. Tickets, which are $100, include hors d’oeuvres, sit-down dinner, one glass of wine with dinner, and a dessert table. Enjoy live music and dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. A cash bar with a limited wine menu and specialty cocktails will be available. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Guy and Gal. For more information, visit sablecreekwinery.com or click here to purchase tickets.

Lucille at Drury Lane – Oak Brook

Lucille has two options to celebrate New Year’s Eve. “A Night of Enchantment” includes a prix-fixe dinner at 5:30 p.m., tickets to see The Little Mermaid at 8 p.m., and a table at the 2024 Encore in The Grand Ballroom after the show at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $300 per person. The New Year’s Eve Encore Package includes hors d’oeuvres, including their renowned Oysters Rockefeller, as well as sweet treats. Toast in style while you dance away to a live band until the early hours of 2025. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $150 per person.

The next morning, welcome 2025 with Lucille’s signature champagne brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys, a varied menu with breakfast favorites, seafood, carving station, made-to-order crepes and omelettes, desserts, a children’s menu, and more. Adults are $80 and children 5-12 are $30. Kids ages 4 and under are free.

For more information about any of these events, visit lucillerestaurant.com.

Phantom of the Opera Ball – Osteria by Capri, Downers Grove Doubletree by Hilton

Wear your black tie best and bring your Phantom mask to this exquisite evening, filled with dinner, live music from Diva Montell and DJ Mixx, and dancing. Appetizers and bar open at 6 p.m., dinner in the ballroom is at 7 p.m., the DJ and dancing begin at 10 p.m. and a ball drop at midnight. The menu includes filet and shrimp for the main course, rigatoni vodka pasta, salad, appetizers, assorted desserts and more. A hotel package is available for party attendees. For more information, visit osteriadg.com/events.

New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner – Preservation, Geneva

A four-course dinner paired with a fun cocktail to start and three wines chosen by Preservation’s owner/sommelier, Lawrence Colburn, to pair with Chef Blaine’s dishes. Colburn will serve the wines and answer any questions you have about them. Two seatings are available: 6 & 8:30 p.m. Each seating is two hours. Tickets are $110 and can be purchased here.