Joliet Area Historical Museum

This year, bring your little ones to the most exciting, family-friendly New Year’s event in JOLIET – the Ultimate Kids’ New Year’s Eve EVE Party!The clock may strike midnight for adults, but for the kids, the celebration begins early with a packed schedule of fun-filled activities, games, and entertainment that will make them feel like they're ringing in the new year, too! It all happens at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Dec. 30th from 11am to 1:30pm! What’s in Store for Kids: • New Year’s Eve Countdown Party: A kid-friendly countdown complete with a balloon drop, and music to help them celebrate before the clock strikes midnight (in kid time, of course!). • Arts & Crafts Station: Let your little artists create festive decorations and New Year’s keepsakes to take home. • Happy New Year’s Station: Learn tricks from all over the world that will bring you luck for a happy new year! • DJ Dance Party: Kids can bust a move to their favorite tunes with a kid-friendly DJ spinning the latest hits. • Early Countdown: Kids will enjoy their very own early countdown at noon, complete with a balloon drop to mark the occasion! • New Year’s Party Favors: Every child will leave with party favors, including noise makers, hats, and special treats to celebrate the season. Parents can relax knowing their children are enjoying a safe, exciting, and supervised event. With plenty of activities to keep kids engaged, everyone will have an unforgettable time as they say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new one! *This is NOT a drop off program. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults pay regular museum admission fee. Early registration is encouraged. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jolietmuseum.org or call (815) 723-5201. The Joliet Area Historical Museum is located at 204 N. Ottawa St. in downtown Joliet.