Hello 2025: A Guide to Lake County New Year's Celebrations

By: Sam Ornig 12/19/2024

Goodbye 2024, hello 2025! Join Lake County, Illinois, in celebrating the new year with tons of exciting events, from family-friendly parties and roller skating to live musical performances, a night at the casino, delicious food and so much more. Whether you're partying with friends or the family, Lake County promises to help you ring in the new year with festive fun for everyone. 

Here's your guide to all of Lake County's New Year's celebrations!

December 30

Radiance NYE at Lake County Fairgrounds and Events Center
Grab your friends, make your resolutions and celebrate the end of 2024 with ground-shaking music from Rezz, Peekaboo, Kill Safari and more! Dance to the bass as Lake County Fairgrounds and Events Center is radiated with lights, music and good vibes.

December 31

• Country Western Themed NYE at Copper Fiddle Distillery in Lake Zurich INFO»
• Rockin' New Year's Eve with Nat Zegree and the Oh Boys at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire INFO»
• Noon Year's Eve at Waukegan Public Library INFO»
• Boozy New Year's Eve Dessert Class at The Joyful Gourmet in Libertyville INFO»
• Make It a Lucky 2025 with Perry's Steakhouse and Grille in Vernon Hills INFO»
• New Year's Eve Dinner at White Deer Run in Vernon Hills INFO»
• New Year’s Eve Family Party in Vernon Hills INFO»
• New Year's Eve at Singh's Kitchen in Libertyville INFO»
• Noon Year's Eve at Station 51 Bar and Grill in Antioch INFO»
• New Years Eve Family Skate Party in Mundelein INFO»
• Ivy Ford New Years Eve At Mickey Finn's in Libertyville INFO»
• New Year's Eve at 28 Mile in Highwood INFO»
• Kid's New Year's Eve Party at Timothy O’Toole’s GURNEE | LAKE VILLA | LIBERTYVILLE
• NYE with Chicago’s Own Piano Man Band in The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo in Gurnee INFO»
• New Year’s Eve Dinner at Dover Straits in Mundelein INFO»
• New Year's Eve at Corked in Long Grove INFO»
• New Year's Eve Dinner To-Go at The Shanty in Wadsworth INFO»
• New Year's Eve Dinner at Disotto Italian Restaurant in Highwood INFO»
• New Year's Dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Lincolnshire INFO»
• New Year's Eve Sale at Lynfred Winery INFO»
• New Year's Eve Special at Oaken Bistro and Bar INFO»
• New Year's Eve Country Dance Party at Sundance Saloon in Mundelein INFO»
• New Year's Eve Party at The Parched Pug in Libertyville INFO»
• New Year's Eve Party at Top Shelf Ice Arena in Gurnee INFO»

2025 OzTacular New Year's Eve Countdown Party at American Place Casino
Ring in the new year with live entertainment and fantastic prizes at American Place Casino’s 2025 OzTacular New Year’s Countdown Party! With so many opportunities to win merchandise and cash prizes, you don’t want to miss out on this epic New Year’s celebration.

January 1

• New Years Day PJ Bingo at Harbor Brewing INFO»
• New Year's Day Brunch at The Gallery Lake Forest INFO»

Find more holiday events happening throughout Lake County!