Looking for fun New Year’s Eve events Houston has to offer? You are in the right place!
We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate through the best Houston New Year’s Eve 2024 celebrations. Whether you’re in the mood for an electrifying Houston New Year’s Eve 2024 party, seeking family-friendly fun, or planning to attend the most talked-about New Year’s Eve party Houston 2024 has to offer, we have it all covered.
Discover the most exciting Houston New Year’s Eve events, from lavish New Year’s party Houston galas to intimate NYE events Houston style, complete with fireworks and live entertainment. For those looking to indulge in a unique New Year’s Eve party in Houston, we’ve highlighted exclusive gatherings that promise a night of elegance and excitement.
Here are some of the best ways to spend your New Year’s Eve 2023 in Houston.
New Year’s Eve Events Houston 2024 – Fun Celebrations
New Year’s Eve Party with Mambo Jazz Kings at Moody Gardens
Dance all night to the fun rhythms of Mambo Jazz Kings at the scenic Moody Gardens. Aside from New Year’s Eve, the event also celebrates the Moody Gardens Hotel’s 25th year. There will be a champagne toast at midnight and an eco-friendly take on the traditional ball drop.
When: December 31, 2023, 8 pm – 1 pm
Where: Moody Gardens Hotel, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, United States
How Much: $32.48 for a single ticket | $54.13 for couple tickets
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Kemah Boardwalk
Ring in the New Year with family fun at the Boardwalk with great food, entertainment, and fireworks!
When: December 31, 2023, 1 pm – 10 pm | Fireworks at 9 pm
Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565, United States
How Much: Free
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Enjoy the dazzling lights at the Sugar Land Holiday Lights before they close off for the season. Then, once the clock hits midnight, enjoy the wonderful fireworks show to welcome the new year.
When: December 31, 2023, 6 pm – 12 am
Where: Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498
How Much: $23 for adults | $18 for kids
New Year’s Eve Party at Redemption Square
Ring in the New Year with friends and family at Redemption Square! There will be live music, food, drinks, fireworks, and, of course, amazing music to keep the party going.
When: December 31, 2023, 8 pm
Where: Redemption Square, Assay St, Houston, TX 77044
How Much: Free
Mixers and Elixirs: New Year’s Eve
Toast under the dinosaurs to ring in the New Year at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. There will also be live music by Joilux Band, DJs, food trucks, and cash bars.
When: December 31, 2023, 8 pm – 1 am
Where: Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
How Much: $60
The Rustic’s NYE Bash
Bid farewell to the old and welcome the new in style at The Rustic’s! Electrifying music will be playing late into the night that will have you dancing into the midnight hour. No tickets are needed here. Just come and have fun to celebrate the New Year.
When: December 31, 2023, 8 pm
Where: The Rustic, 1836 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
How Much: Free
Resolution Run Houston
If you’re looking to make new traditions this New Year, why not try joining the Resolution Run Houston Downtown? Join fellow runners and kick off the year right.
When: December 31, 2023, 7:30 am – 10 am
Where: Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
How Much: $75 race fee + $7.10 signup fee | Price increases to $80 after December 20, 2023
New Year’s Eve Celebration at POST
Welcome the New Year with a bang at POST! Enjoy cirque performances, complimentary caricature drawings, live DJs, a professional fireworks show at midnight, tasty adult beverages, and more.
When: December 31, 2023, 9 pm – 2 am
Where: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
How Much: $50 for early bird tickets
Bayou City Funk with Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers: New Year’s Eve Party
Houston’s premier funk band, Bayou City Funk, and the piano-driven rock and roll act, Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers will be co-headlining the party at The Continental Club. It’s sure to be a blast so don’t miss it!
When: December 31, 2023, 8 pm
Where: The Continental Club, 3714 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
How Much: $20 – $35
Dancing & Desserts: NYE with Boomtown Brass Band
The Heights Theater is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve celebration with Boomtown Brass Band! They’ll be bringing in classic New Orleans jazz, Chicago’s jazzy blues, the early 1930s gypsy jazz guitar, and a touch of New Orleans second line to the party.
When: December 31, 2023, 8 pm
Where: The Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008
How Much: Starts at $28
New Year’s Eve Events Houston 2024 – Kid-Friendly Events for Families
Sharkey’s New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at the Downtown Aquarium
Celebrate the end of the year with a big, tasty spread and the Downtown Aquarium mascot, Sharkey. This family-friendly meal will include menu items such as a mixed greens salad, fried catfish, roast pork loin, chicken tenders, mini corn dogs, fresh fruit, and specialty ice cream. To make the day extra special, you can always take some time to visit the real sharks afterward.
When: Friday, December 31, 2023, 11 am – 1:30 pm and 3 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
How Much: $23.99 for kids 10 and under | $31.99 for adults (11 and up)
Noon Year’s Eve at CityCentre
Welcome the new year in the plaza on Saturday, December 31, from 11 AM – 1 PM with a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Dance with a DJ and cap the noon hour off with bubbles. Also, enjoy face painting, temporary tattoo, balloon, and caricature artists, and capture the fun with Lucky Shots’ magic mirror photo booth.
When: December 31, 2023 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024
How much: Free
New Year’s Eve Family Fun at Galveston Island Brewing
Bring the whole family to GIB to ring in the New Year! The Shepherd Mix Food Truck will be around 4 pm – 8 pm. There will also be some New Year’s Eve swag, sparkling cider for the kiddos, a balloon drop, and a New Year’s Eve countdown.
When: December 31, 2023 | 4 pm – 6 pm
Where: Galveston Island Brewing, 8423 Stewart Rd. Galveston, Galveston, TX 77554
How much: Free
Rockin’ New Year WonderWeek at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center
Cheers to a new year! It’s their resolution to keep the Discovery Center a great place for you to learn and have fun! Join them as they look forward to what this new year has to offer.
The following special events will take place:
- New Frame of Mind
Create your very own unique photo frame and write your New Year’s resolution inside as a friendly reminder to yourself
Location: Art Academy - New Year Vision
Welcome 2024 with your very own New Year glasses!
Location: Junktion - Stomp Rockets
Launch rockets using air molecules! There will also be Film Canister rockets launching behind the Science Station.
Location: Science Station
When: December 26 – 31, 2023
Where: Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, 198 Kempner St., Sugar Land, TX 77498
How much: Free with Museum Admission
High Noon Countdown at The Woodlands Children’s Museum
The New Year’s Eve party is designed for the little ones! “Pop” in the New Year with us as we celebrate making New Year hats and creative art projects.
When: December 30, 2023 | 9:30 am-11 am, 11:45 am-1:15 pm, 2 pm-3:30 pm
Where: The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W Panther Creek Dr #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381
How Much: $10 for adults | $20 for kids aged 1 – 13 | Free for kids under one
Rockin’ New Year’s Noon Bash at Children’s Museum Houston
It’s time to say “GOODBYE, 2023!” and hello to a new year! No need to stay up till midnight to celebrate the New Year. Children’s Museum Houston welcomes you back to the city’s longest-running New Year’s Eve celebration just for kids. 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!
When: December 31, 2023, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
How Much: $15 (general admission)
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the most up-to-date information. However, all information presented is subject to change. Please confirm with the organizers/businesses before you make plans to head out!
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