Ring in 2025 With These New Year's Eve Events Near Oak Park
As the year draws to a close, the western suburbs come alive with vibrant New Year's Eve events, offering something for everyone. From fancy dinners to high-energy concerts that promise to keep the night alive with music and champagne toasts, there's a celebration awaiting every taste.
Whether you're with old friends, welcoming new ones, enjoying the evening with a forever date, or looking for a place to go with someone you just swiped right on, these New Year's Eve festivities are here to make the transition into the next year truly memorable. In the western suburbs, it's a night of treats, toasts, and the promise of wonderful memories to be had by all.
Oak Park
Citrine Cafe | NYE Four-Course Dinner
Ring in the New Year with an exquisite dining experience at Citrine Cafe in Oak Park! Their four-course New Year's Eve dinner priced at $85 (available from 5 pm to 9 pm) promises a culinary journey filled with delectable surprises. For an additional $44 you can enjoy a Balkan wine pairing to round out the meal. As a sneak peek into their menu, you can expect tantalizing dishes such as Dry-Aged Beef Carpaccio, jumbo Crab Cakes with remoulade and grilled pineapple relish, Ahi Tuna Crudo with yuzu ponzu, blood orange, and wonton cracker, and Cauliflower Steak covered in dried golden raisins, pepita crunch, chimichurri, and chili oil. Indulge in decadent desserts like Chocolate Lava Cake or Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta topped with mixed berries and powdered sugar. Additionally, Citrine Cafe offers a refreshing Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet to cleanse your palate.
Other menu highlights include Lobster Bisque, Beet Salad, Poached Pear Salad, Grilled 6 oz Filet, New Zealand Salmon, Veal Medallions, and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi. Citrine Cafe invites you to welcome the New Year with a memorable dining experience filled with exquisite flavors and elegant dishes.
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Hemingway’s Bistro | Classic Menu + Specials
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Hemingway's Bistro in Oak Park. This charming restaurant is offering a special evening that combines its regular menu with delightful New Year's Eve specials. For $85, you can indulge in their three-course pre-fixed menu, including a decadent Lobster Bisque and Lamb Skin Salmon ala Oscar. Top off the meal with a complimentary glass of house champagne. Their complete regular menu will be available including their classic Beef Wellington. Their Lump Crab Cakes are a fan favorite, and their decadent Chocolate Mousse is the perfect celebratory dessert. Hemingway's Bistro provides a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere for ringing in the New Year, making it the perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a memorable dining experience with a touch of culinary elegance.
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The Little Gem | NYE Four-Course Dinner
Enjoy a decadent evening at The Little Gem Cafe in Oak Park. This year, they’re offering a special New Year's Eve celebration with a four-course set menu priced at $85 per person. Your most difficult choice of 2024 may just be whether to kick off your meal with their zesty house ceviche, their fig and honey brie crostinis, or their zesty house ceviche. The mains feature Angus Hanger Steak, Slow Roasted Half Chicken with carrots and potatoes, pan-seared Salmon Filet, and Seasonal Risotto. To cap off the meal and say goodbye to 2024 with a bang, enjoy your choice of Tira Misu or Lemon Cheesecake drizzled with blueberry sauce. Little Gem Cafe promises a night of great food, lively music, and a fantastic atmosphere to welcome the New Year in style.
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Berwyn
FitzGerald’s | Robbie Fulks Two-Night Stand
Get ready to party like it’s 1974 with Grammy-nominated Robbie Fulks. Because 2024 deserves a send-off in style, Robbie will be taking the stage not once, but twice: Saturday 12/28, and Tuesday 12/31. Along with special guests Grant Tye, Gerald Dowd, Nora O’Connor, Casey McDonough, and Dan Ingenthron, you’ll dance right back into 1974 with some of the smoothest, wildest, and most memorable songs. Put on your disco best and ring in 2025 like it’s 1975. General Admission tickets are priced at $39, with reserved tables available for those seeking a premium experience.
Whether you grab dinner before the show at Babygold Barbecue or indulge in full-service dining inside the club when the doors open, FitzGerald's promises a night filled with fantastic music, great food, and an electric atmosphere to welcome the arrival of the New Year. It's a celebration you won't want to miss!
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FitzGerald’s Sidebar | Blue Year’s Eve with the Corey Dennison Band
If you’re looking for a more intimate live music experience, head over to Sidebar for Blue Year’s Eve with The Corey Dennison Band! The show kicks off at 9 pm, with doors opening at 8 pm. General Admission tickets are just $15, and reserved tables are available for an additional price.
Corey Dennison, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has a deep-rooted connection to the Blues, having been captivated by its soulful sounds from a young age. His music is infused with the influences of artists like Gatemouth Brown, Albert Collins, and Albert King, along with a love for soul music legends like Wilson Pickett, Curtis Mayfield, and Sam Cooke. Corey Dennison's soulful vocals and fiery guitar solos promise an unforgettable night of blues and soul to welcome in the New Year.
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Broadview
The View
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate in style, look no further than NYE at The View. With a general admission ticket, you’ll enjoy generous hors d'oeuvres and an open bar from 9 pm to 11 pm. With beats from some of Chicago’s best live DJs, you’ll be dancing the night away. If you need a moment to relax, you can escape to the rooftop cigar lounge for a break with a view. At midnight, you can enjoy a complimentary champagne toast and cheers to friends old and new as you bid adieu to 2024. The View promises an unforgettable night of celebration, making it the perfect place to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one in style.
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Forest Park
Golden Steer | Classic Steakhouse Celebrations
For a memorable New Year's Eve celebration, look no further than the Golden Steer in Forest Park. This classic steakhouse is the perfect setting for a special night out, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for ringing in the New Year. The Golden Steer is serving up special holiday dinner entrees that will delight your palate. Among these offerings are their exquisite beef and seafood options. At the Golden Steer, you can expect top-notch cuisine, impeccable service, and a festive ambiance that makes New Year's Eve truly special.
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Robert’s West Side | The Electric Cars
Join in the festivities at Robert's Westside New Year's Eve Party in Forest Park, featuring a live performance by The Electric Cars, known for their electrifying blend of New Wave, Rock, and Pop music. It's a night of music, dancing, and celebration you won't want to miss. Your general admission ticket will include light snacks and a champagne toast. Reserved seating is available for an additional cost. Doors Open at 8 pm, and music begins at 9 pm. If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve event you’ll never forget, this is it. Robert's Westside promises a night of entertainment and fun, making it the ideal destination to bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new with friends and fellow revelers.
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La Grange
Barrel House Social | Flights on Flights
Enjoy a memorable New Year's Eve celebration at Barrel House Social in La Grange. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this popular destination is known for its great food and an impressive selection of libations, including wine, whiskey, and beer flights. This New Year’s Eve they’re offering scrumptious specials like their 8 oz Filet served with garlic mashed potatoes and charred broccolini and their decadent Molten Lava Cake. Cap it off with a $9 Martini or $14 Poinsettia Champagne. Whether you're savoring delectable dishes, exploring curated beverage flights, or ringing in the New Year with their celebratory favors, Barrel House Social promises a night of indulgence. It's the perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a delightful dining experience while toasting to the possibilities of the year ahead.
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Melrose Park
Tom's Steakhouse | Classic NYE Celebration
There are few places more perfect for New Year’s Eve than a fine-dining steakhouse. Treat your special someone to an evening of haute cuisine, impeccable service, and an elegant atmosphere at Tom's Steakhouse in Melrose Park. Tom’s is offering special hours with dinner available until 10 pm, and the bar will stay open until midnight allowing patrons to ring in the new year together. At Tom's Steakhouse, you can expect not only exceptional cuisine but also fantastic entertainment, making it the ideal destination to bid farewell to the old year and toast to new beginnings as you enter the New Year.
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North Riverside
Chef Shangri-La | Rocking in the New Year
Chef Shangri La in North Riverside is your ultimate New Year's Eve destination for a night of great music and delicious dining. A beloved spot for locals, they serve up Asian-inspired dishes in a Tiki Bar atmosphere—and their tropical cocktails are incredible! They have two exciting shows lined up to kick off the new year. A Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross tribute band performing from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Following a brief kitchen reset and setup from 7:30 pm to 8 pm, the night continues with The Rod Stewart Experience featuring Cliff Tartaglia from 8 pm to 10:30 pm. It's an opportunity to enjoy fantastic music, delectable cuisine, and a vibrant atmosphere as you welcome a new year at Chef Shangri La.
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For the Little Ones | Noon Year’s Eve
If you’ve got young kids at home, "Noon" Year's Eve is the perfect way to ring in the new year, allowing them to join in the festivities and excitement without staying up past their bedtime.
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Kidcreate New Year’s Eve (Oak Park)
Take a break from your crazy holiday schedule and send your young artist to Kidcreate for a morning of crafting. They’ll engage in all the activities required for a special New Year’s Eve celebration. They will create noisemakers, party poppers, and New Year’s Eve hats. What a fun way to ring in the New Year! This event is best suited for 4–9 year olds. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.
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New Year’s Eve Bash (Oak Park)
Shake out the winter wiggles and ring in the new year with the Park District of Oak Park’s New Year’s Eve Bash. Bring the whole family to Stevenson Community Center for festivities from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm. Your littles will engage in a craft, dance, balloon drop, and a toast—of apple juice! Throughout the event, they can enjoy all the climbable indoor playground equipment Stevenson has to offer.
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Wonder Works (Oak Park)
Celebrate the new year in style at Wonder Works Children's Museum in Oak Park, during their exciting "Noon Year's Eve" event. This family-friendly celebration offers many activities to keep kids and parents entertained, including a thrilling balloon drop, full access to the museum's exhibits, engaging art projects, delightful encounters with costumed characters, and a fun-filled photo booth to capture precious memories.
Best of all, the festivities unfold at three convenient times—twice at 11 am and 1 pm—allowing families to choose the slot that suits their schedule and accommodates nap times and holiday gatherings. Tickets are priced at $15 for members and $30 for non-members, with discounted $6 tickets available for those eligible for Museums for All. Remember, every family member— adults and children—will need a ticket to join in the "Noon Year's Eve" excitement, making it an unforgettable way to bid farewell to 2024 in your most festive attire.
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Meet Us for New Year’s (or Noon Year’s) Eve!
Everyone at Visit Oak Park extends warm wishes for a happy and healthy New Year to all. Whether you're planning to ring in the New Year at midnight or celebrate Noon Year's Eve, we hope you enjoy the incredible events happening in the western suburbs. Don't forget to share your experiences and memories by tagging us—we'd love to be a part of your celebrations! Here's to a joyful and prosperous New Year ahead!