It’s almost time to high-five 2025! With little ones at home, family-friendly fun is the way to go! Just for you, we’ve found 12 exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations around town to ensure an epic start to the next 12 months is epic!
Bowlero
27000 Interstate 45 N, Conroe
Enjoy private lanes and non-stop fun, complete with food, drinks, and sparkling champagne toasts. Ring in the new year with epic strikes and unforgettable memories with Bowlero's special NYE packages. CLICK HERE for more info.
The Woodlands Children’s Museum (pictured above)
4775 W. Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands
Pop in the New Year with the museum on Tuesday, December 31 as they celebrate making New Year hats and creating art projects, delighting in bubble wrap dancing, and greeting the New Year with horn-blowing and noise makers. Tom’s Fun Band provides live entertainment and counts down the 2025 New Year. Don’t miss it! CLICK HERE for more info.
We Rock the Spectrum
4130 FM 1488, Conroe
Join in for open play, a photo booth, storytime, coloring, music, piñata, countdown, and more, 9:00am - 12:30pm, Tuesday, December 31. $18 per child. CLICK HERE for more info.
Children’s Museum Houston
1500 Binz St, Houston
Children's Museum Houston invites you to the city's longest-running New Year's Eve celebration just for kids, the Rockin’ New Year’s Bash! This end-of-year bash rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with ball drops, just like Times Square! Catch live performances, and dance 'til the countdowns! Tuesday, December 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm. CLICK HERE for more info.
Dave & Buster's - EARLY CELEBRATION (family friendly)*
8915 Metropark Dr, Shenandoah
Celebration Admission includes access to a yummy appetizer banquet, unlimited soda, coffee, & tea, a $20 Power Card® with Unlimited Video Game Play all night long, a special Ginger Ale New Year's Eve toast & video countdown, NYE hat & noisemakers, and video ball drop. $39.99 per person. Suggested 20% gratuity, and taxes. Menu includes Signature Flatbreads, Mini Pretzel Dogs w/ Ketchup, Boneless Wings w/ Ranch, Garlic Butter Pretzel Sticks w/ Marinara, Bar Burgers, House Salad w/ dressing, French Fries, & Churros. 4:00pm, CLICK HERE for more info. *Note - Dave & Buster's is also offering a late evening NYE celebration for adults which include alcoholic drink tickets, an elevated banquet menu, and more. Click here for details.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St, Houston
Not much is better than a New Year’s Eve celebration themed “under the sea!” The Downtown Aquarium welcomes your whole family to Sharkey’s New Year’s Eve Bash. Fun activities include a balloon drop, dancing, games, bubble wrap stomp, live DJ, and buffet beginning. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot.
CityCentre Houston
800 Town & Country Blvd, Houston
Welcome the new year in the Plaza on Sunday, December 31, from 10 AM - 1 PM with a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Dance with a DJ and cap the noon hour off with bubbles! Enjoy face painting, balloon artists, and more!! CLICK HERE for more info.
Rainbow Roller Rink
1695 N Loop 336 E, Conroe
Join in for a New Year's Eve Toilet Paper Skate from 2pm - 7pm. You'll play the classic games of wrap the Mummy, Toilet Paper Toss, as well as the races and other Fun Games. Admission & Skate Rental is only $15 for the 5 hour session. Children aged 6 & Under are only $5. CLICK HERE for more info.
Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah
Kemah Boardwalk is putting on an awesome New Year’s Eve celebration for the family! There will be live music, a kid's craft corner, entertainment, and fireworks, all free to the public! Kid's New Year's Eve bubble countdown is at 4:59pm. Fireworks at 9pm. CLICK HERE for more details.
Moody Gardens
One Hope Blvd, Galveston
It’s hard to resist Moody Gardens’ New Year’s Palooza, a family-fun shindig from Dec 31 to Jan 1. Make sure to attend the spectacular Holiday Show, walk the Festival of Lights trail, play games, join the countdown, and witness the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop! CLICK HERE to make your reservations.
NYE at Margaritaville
Margaritaville Lake Resort has planned a wide variety of ways to celebrate the coming of 2025 with dining, live music, dancing, sparkling wine, fireworks, and a stay in a luxurious two-room suite with stunning views of Lake Conroe. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot.
New Year's Eve Party at Urban Air Spring
20100 Holzwarth Rd, Spring
Come from 4pm - 6pm and enjoy a glow-themed setup, Free goodie bag with the purchase of an Ultimate Ticket, Countdown & balloon drop at 5pm, Giveaways. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot.
Mitchell Library New Year's Eve Party
8125 Ashlane Way The Woodlands
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with games, crafts, music, and a countdown to noon! Children must be supervised by an adult. 11:00am - 12:30pm
