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In just a few short days, we’ll be kicking off a new year – which means there’s lots of events to choose from in Houston. It really all depends on what you’re interested in.
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From live shows, dining, church services, downtown nightlife or a little family fun, here are 21 ways you can step into 2025.. H-Town style.
18 Things to Do in Houston for New Year’s Eve was originally published on theboxhouston.com
1. Bring in the New Year with Bungalow
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Toast to new beginnings in style 🥂✨ Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bungalow Downtown Dining with elevated dishes, crafted cocktails, and a night to remember.
Reserve your table now and step into 2025 with sophistication and flavor.
2. The Cotton Club at Grooves
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The Cotton Club at Grooves of Houston! Get ready to dress to impress with a fun twist – An ode to the famous Cotton Club in Harlem NY that featured many of the greatest African American entertainers of the era.
- VIP CASINO LOUNGE
- CASH BALLOON DROP
- NEW YEAR’S OFFICIAL CHAMPAGNE TOAST
- MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST BUFFET
3. Main Event Humble: New Year’s Eve Celebration
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Get ready to ring in the New Year at Main Event with a full day of fun, games, and celebrations!
4. NYE 2025 at MOCA Featuring Live Music & Houston’s Best DJs
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Get ready to ring in the new year with an unforgettable night of live music and Houston’s best DJs. Join us on **Tue Dec 31 2024** at **7:00 PM** at **MOCA HTX** for a celebration like no other.
5. Sugar Room NYE: Sweet Kisses & Midnight Wishes
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🎉 Sugar Room NYE: A Candy Tuesday Production 🎉
🍬 Sweet Kisses & Midnight Wishes 🍬
Get ready, Houston! They’re turning up the heat this New Year’s Eve at Sugar Room, your favorite speakeasy.
6. The ART OF CELEBRATION NYE BASH at Chapman and Kirby
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Featuring:
– D.J.’s rocking the hottest hits
-Three Rooms of Entertainment & The Cities Largest Covered Patio
-Fun Magazine Style Photo Booth.
-Full Premium liquor selections
-Sections & Tables Full Bottle Service
7. Reset Rooftop NYE Countdown
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12.31 FIREWORKS! NYE 2025 COUNTDOWN
8. Experience the Holiday Magic with City Lights in Downtown Houston
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Downtown Houston is a holiday destination transformed by lights, music and magical fun. This year’s City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic presented by Shell Energy features dazzling displays of lights, mesmerizing Christmas trees, live music, unforgettable selfie stops and a few new whimsical surprises at 12 uniquely themed villages.
9. Downtown Aquarium – New Year’s Eve Family Celebration!
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Sharkey’s New Year’s Eve Bash takes place December 31st in the beautiful Nautilus Ballroom at the Downtown Aquarium.
There are two seating for this event at 11am or 3pm. This event lasts for 2.5 hours per time slot. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
10. Red Cat Jazz Cafe New Year’s Eve Party
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Your New Year’s Eve Party includes:
- Live Music with the Tommy Hammond Trio
- Cash Bar
- Party Favors
- Midnight Toast
- and more
11. Pinstripes Noon Years Eve Party!
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Ring in the new year with Pinstripes! Bring the family and celebrate before naptime with kid-friendly activities, music, and festive fun!
12. Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: Houston NYE Bar Crawl 2025
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Barcrawlerz is a Houston Bar Crawl like no other. Crawl ‘Til the Ball Falls features The Best Drink Specials and The Best Bars in Town.
13. NYE Bowling Bash at Max Bowl in Humble
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Open to all ages! Bring the family for a rocking New Year’s Eve Family Bowling Bash, where you can strike, spare, and celebrate the New Year!
14. Post HTX
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Stop by POST on December 31st to ring in the New Year with a bang. Fireworks return to downtown Houston with Skylawn as the launchpad. Experience panoramic skyline views, multiple cirque performers, complimentary caricature drawings, live DJ’s, a live cover band and more.
15. NYE Mask Party
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Unmask the night at our New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball! Join us for an evening of mystery, elegance and unforgettable memories. DJs, live violinist, ice sculpture, balloon drop, complimentary champagne toast with light bites and more … bring your most unique and beautiful masks.
16. Space City Mustangs NYE Cruise
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On Dec. 29 at 10 a.m., Space City Mustangs car club invites Ford Mustang owners to meet for a New Year’s Eve-themed cruise. Drivers will meet at Carlos’s Beer Garden. Free admission!
17. Heights Bier Garten’s NYE Masquerade NYE Soiree
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Starting at 3 p.m., Heights Bier Garten will be hosting a masquerade NYE soiree, featuring a complementary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations encouraged!
18. NYE Downtown
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From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., head downtown for DowntownFest Houston’s New Year’s Eve celebration! It’s free to attend, but some venues may need an RSVP or charge. Features live music and rooftop countdowns at several venues!
