New Year's Eve is just days away, and there are events for just about everyone. Whether you're looking to dress to the nines, stop by a pub, or just hang with the kids, Chicago has plenty of options.

The College of DuPage’s New Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of maestro Kirk Muspratt, will perform three times on New Year’s Eve at 1:30, 5 and 8:30 p.m. The night will feature a variety of light classics, opera solos, a special guest singer and Champagne.

Each year, Chicago rings in the New Year with a massive midnight fireworks display -- and 2026 will be no different.

Chicago prepares for its New Year's Eve 2026 celebration with fireworks, increased security, and free CTA rides.

New Year’s Eve is typically one of the busiest nights of the year in Little Village, but this year, many say it feels different.

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Anyone under 18 is required to be with an adult after 10 p.m. Wednesday night while the city hosts “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” along the Riverwalk.

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