Party like it’s 2024 at one of area’s New Year’s Eve celebrations
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S NOON BASH
This end-of-year bash at Children’s Museum Houston rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with ball drops just like in Times Square. When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz Details: $15-$17; cmhouston.org
NEW YEAR’S PALOOZA AT MOODY GARDENS
The weekend celebration at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center features games, food and activities suitable for all ages. When: Dec. 30-31 Where: 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston Details: moodygardens.com
SHARKEY’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH
Downtown Aquarium’s celebration features a buffet, games, kids balloon drop, dance party and appearances by Sharkey. Ticket purchase includes 50% off All-Day Adventure Pass. Reservation required. When: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m. Where: 410 Bagby Details: $23.99-$31.99; aquariumrestaurants.com
NOON YEAR’S EVE AT CITYCENTRE
Welcome the new year at noon with bubbles, music, dancing, face painting, children activities, balloon artists and more. When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Where: 800 Town and Country Blvd. Details: Free; citycentrehouston.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT KEMAH BOARDWALK
Kemah Boardwalk’s celebration features live entertainment, a craft corner for kids, an early bubble countdown and fireworks. When: 1-10 p.m. Where: 215 Kipp, Kemah Details: Free; kemahboardwalk.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SUGAR LAND HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Kick off 2024 surrounded by more than 3.5 million lights and fireworks at Sugar Land Holiday Lights When: 6 p.m.-midnight Where: Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land Details: $18-$23; sugarlandholidaylights.com
CONCERTS
DANCING & DESSERTS: NYE WITH BOOMTOWN BRASS BAND
Live music from the jazz group Boomtown Brass Band and dessert. When: 8 p.m. Where: The Heights Theater, 339
W. 19th Details: $28-$232; theheightstheater.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH AT THE RUSTIC
Music from the Louis Adams Symphony Band, games, giveaways and drink specials.
When: 8 p.m. Where: The Rustic Houston, 1836 Polk Details: Free; therustic.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT LAST CONCERT CAFE
Last Concert Cafe’s New Year’s Eve bash features cover band Skyrocket! When: 9 p.m. Where: 1403 Nance Details: $75 and up; lastconcert.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT THE CONTINENTAL CLUB
Ring in the new year with a funky good time alongside Bayou City Funk. Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers will be opening the show. When: 9 p.m. Where: 3700 Main Details: $20-$35; continentalclub.com/houston
NYE 2024: KLOUD WITH TRIPTYKH AND HELLHOUND The night features beats from techno DJ Kloud, supported by Triptykh and Hellhound.
When: 10 p.m. Where: 6400 Richmond Details: $14.99; stereolivehouston.com
NIGHTLIFE
‘CRAWL ’TIL THE BALL FALLS’: HOUSTON NYE BAR CRAWL 2024
Get the ‘Crawl ’Til the Ball Falls’ wristband for free entry and drink specials at Leon’s Lounge, Front Porch Pub, Holman Draft House, The Maple Leaf Pub, Playground HTX and Woosters Garden When: 6 p.m. Where: Multiple locations, check-in at Leon’s Lounge, 1006 McGowen Details: $20-$60; bit.ly/3Nxy8Sl
IF IT DON’T FEEL LIKE 90S RNB NEW YEAR’S EVE EDITION
Join the House of Blues Foundation Room for a special
New Year’s Eve filled with classic ’90s R&B by Keith Jacobs.
When: 8 p.m. Where: 1204 Caroline Details: $25-$400; houseofblues.com/houston
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT POST HOUSTON
Post Houston’s celebration features panoramic skyline views, multiple cirque performers, complimentary caricature drawings, DJs, a fireworks show at midnight and adult beverages. When: 9 p.m. Where: Post Houston, 401 Franklin Details: $50 and up; posthtx.com
NUMBERS NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Numbers Nightclub’s midnight bash returns with a $2,024 cash balloon drop, plus complimentary party favors and Champagne toast at midnight.
NYE BASH AT HOTEL ZAZA Hotel ZaZa’s Museum District and Memorial City properties are hosting an extravagant New Year’s Eve bash. Those interested in an overnight stay can book the NYE package and receive two entries to the grand bash, a New Year’s Day brunch and valet parking.
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Hotel ZaZa Museum District, 5701 Main; Hotel ZaZa Memorial City,
9787 Interstate 10 W. Details: hotelzaza.com