Ready to make New Year’s Eve plans already?
How about a party inside a state museum, distillery or French bistro with hotel beds steps away?
Maybe take the family bowling or ice skating.
Or go to a concert or comedy showcase.
Here are a dozen ideas.
Blue Island
The family party from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Burr Oak Bowl, 3030 Burr Oak Ave., includes cosmic bowling, party gear, a balloon drop, pizza and soft drinks. It costs $20 per person.
Details at 708-389-2800 or www.burroakbowl.com.
Chicago
Pat Tomasulo, comedian and WGN-TV sports anchor, and guests will perform at 8 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.
Tickets are $40. Details at 773-445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org.
At the indoor ice rink at the Morgan Park Sports Center, 11505 S. Western Ave., public skate will be from noon to 2 p.m.
Admission is $4 for kids 12 and under, $5 for adults and $2 for seniors 60 and older. Skate rental is $3.
Details at 773-840-4622 or morganparksportscenter.com.
Crestwood
Southwest Ice Arena at 5505 W. 127th St. will offer rat hockey from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2019, on the NHL rink for $9.
Open skating will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2019, on the studio rink. Admission is $6 and skate rental $3.
Details at 708-371-1344 or www.southwesticearena.com.
Frankfort
At CD & ME, 23320 S. LaGrange Road, the Dancing Noodles will perform and Scrementi’s will cater the 21-and-older party priced at $85 per person, including drinks and a buffet.
Details at 815-469-7315 or www.cdandme.co.
Homewood
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La Voute Bistro + Bar at 2034 Ridge Road will offer a prix fixe dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. ($75) and a bash with a DJ, appetizer buffet, dessert bar, premium drink package and balloon drop from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ($80 in advance or $100 at the door).
Packages also are available with the adjoining La Banque Hotel.
Details at 708-798-6000 or lavoutebistro.com.
Joliet
Twista, Project Pat, Smiley Tower, C Hustle, 2VS and other hip-hop artists will perform at The Forge, 22 W. Cass St.
Tickets for the 21-and-older concert and party staged by Chicago-based By a Thread, including bottle service and table reservations, are available at theticketrumba.com.
Lemont
Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria at 206 Main St. will host a 21-and-older party with two acoustic guitarists, three comedians, drinks from 8 p.m. to midnight (domestic beer, house wine and well) and a midnight champagne toast.
Tickets are $100 and include a 3-course dinner with salad, dessert and a choice of ribs, beef tips on egg noodles or Cajun chicken pasta. Details at 630-410-8106 or www.gelslemont.com.
Lockport
“A Night at the Museum” cocktail dinner party will be held at 6 p.m. in the Illinois State Museum, 201 W. 10th St., and catered by Embers Tap House with prime rib and smoked salmon stations.
Tickets are $55 in advance or $60 at the door. A cash bar will be available. A portion of proceeds benefits the museum.
Details at 815-834-0700 or visitlockport.com.
Midlothian
All Nite Entertainment and Paris Taylor of WPWX-FM 92.3 will host a party with DJ Kyle Wild at Spread Pizza Bar & Grill, 4105 W. 147th St. Tickets are $20 in advance at www.eventbrite.com or $30 at the door and include two drink tickets, a raffle ticket and a champagne toast at midnight.
Thornton
The Well at the Distillery, 400 E. Margaret St., will host a 21-and-older dance party with a deejay starting at 10 p.m.
Tickets priced at $40 in advance or $50 at the door include an appetizer buffet, three infusion drinks and a champagne toast.
House cocktails will be specially priced at $7. The distillery creates bourbon, whiskey, rum and gin.
Details at 708-877-6222, thewell1857.com or www.Eventbrite.com.
Tinley Park
The Majestic Gents’ 29th annual New Year’s Eve Steppers’ Extravaganza continues at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 S. Harlem Ave.
Tickets are $25 at www.eventbrite.com.
Details at majesticgents.net.
