Grafton's New Years Eve Fireworks on the Riverfront

Name: Grafton's New Years Eve Fireworks on the Riverfront
Start: 2025-12-31T22:00:00-06:00
Location: Grafton, Illinois

Schedule

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Grafton, Illinois | Grafton, IL

If you're looking for a wonderful way to celebrate the new year with the whole family, look no further than GRAFTON!
Come early for shopping and dinner, take a ride on Aerie's Alpine Coaster, enjoy ice-skating at The Loading Dock, and then join us for NYE FIREWORKS ON THE RIVERFRONT! New Year's Eve is always a good time here in Grafton, and we're getting ready for one of our best celebrations yet! We invite everyone to come down and celebrate the holiday with us. This is a special time of year when our little community somehow manages to get even friendlier!
Our big event is the fireworks! Our local Chamber of Commerce president, Dan Ebbing, and his crew put on a truly amazing show for us. It's so cool watching the fireworks light up the river, and the best part is, there's not a bad seat in the whole town! You can find a cozy spot in your car if it's chilly, bundle up in one of our parks, score a rental with a firepit, or grab a drink at one of the great local spots with a river view.
And get this! For the first time, the city is letting all our bars and restaurants keep their live music going until 1 a.m. on New Year's Eve! So, after the fireworks, the adults can keep the party going well into the New Year!
And on that note: Stay safe and celebrate responsibly. Make your New Year's Eve celebration extra special and completely stress-free by making a night of it! Our town is full of cozy places to stay, from charming guest houses right on the river to historic inns up on the bluffs with breathtaking views. You can plan ahead and have a safe, fun holiday, knowing you've got a warm, comfy place to rest up after the festivities. Why not book an overnight stay and make it a complete New Year's getaway right here in Grafton? We'd love to have you!
Plan your entire New Year's Eve in Grafton online at:
GraftonIllinois.com
Just a heads-up, this is a totally free event, so don't fall for any online scams. We're just so proud of our town and we can't wait to share it with you. Come on down and let's celebrate!