Whether you’re calling the sitter or are celebrating together as a family, there’s ton to do to celebrate NYE in Austin!
For the Family
Saturday
Noon Year’s Eve in Cedar Park | Saturday, December 30 | 11-12:30 | Cedar Park Parks & Rec
Too young to stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve? You can still ring in the NOON year a few days early with a storytime and fun activities!
Families with children ages 2-12 welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will be located at the Recreation Center at 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park
New Year’s Eve Party | Saturday, 12/30 | 11-2pm | Meanwhile Brewing
Join Meanwhile Brewing and the Thinkery for fun for all! Thinkery is joining us from 11-2pm on Saturday, 12.30 for kid’s activities! There will be a guided printmaking activity accessible for most kiddos and their parents, plus a free play area. Come early and celebrate with us!
This event is free and all ages but best suited for kids under 10 years old! We’ll have holiday drinks available in the taproom (non-alcoholic coffee options and cocktails) in addition to our usual menu, plus our food trucks will be open.
Sunday
Austin’s New Year Celebration! | Sunday, December 31 | 7pm | Auditorium Shores
The annual Austin’s New Year celebration showcases live performances, festive foods and fireworks at the iconic Auditorium Shores. Join the City of Austin and Visit Austin for a free and family-friendly evening as Austin waves goodbye to 2023 and welcomes in the 2024 new year at Auditorium Shores. CNN Anchor Sara Sidner and CNN Contributor Cari Champion will be live at Austin’s countdown as part of the network’s “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.” Austin’s New Year also features a night of entertainment headlined by The Band of Heathens, food trucks and beverage vendors, and a midnight fireworks show.
Entertainment Schedule
7 p.m. – Park grounds, food trucks and beer garden open
The Suffers – The Suffers are a Texas gulf coast soul band that bring elements of classic American soul and rock and roll to crowds that love to dance.
The Band of Heathens – The Band of Heathens are an American rock and roll band from Austin, Texas headlining the 2023 event.
Midnight – Public countdown to 2024 and fireworks!
New Years Eve Party | Sunday, December 31 | 4-7 pm | Epic Fun
Fun for all ages! Party with a DJ, champagne toast, balloon drop, and more! No entry fee/regular attraction prices.
NOON Year’s Eve | Sunday, December 31| 10:30-12 | Toybrary
$15 at the door. Dress your best, decorate hats, balloon drop at noon and more!
NYE | Sunday, December 31 | 11 -1 p.m.| Indigo Play
Free with regular admission, no reservations needed!
You’re invited to Indigo’s annual family Noon Year’s Eve Party.
The event is FREE with regular admission, no reservations needed!
Kid’s Noon Countdown with Staci Gray | Sunday, December 31 | 11 am | Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Balloon Drop at Playland Skate Center | Sunday, December 31 | 12-6 | Playland Skate Center
It’s the 4th annual family friendly New Year’s celebration! General skate is 12-6 with balloon drops at 2 and 5
Noon Year’s Eve at The Hive |Sunday, December 31 | 10-2 | The Hive
Head on in for our NOON Year’s Eve party for kids and families! There will be crafts, a hot cocoa bar, and DJ counting down to a toast at NOON with kid-friendly sparkling juice and big-kid-friendly sparkling champagne.
Kids Noon Years Eve Event | Sunday, December 31 | 10-1 p.m | All 3 Pinballz Locations
$15 includes a $10 game card, crafts, a countdown, and balloon drop.
NYE Family Party Countdown | Sunday, Dec. 31 | at High 5 Locations
Ring in 2024 with the family at High 5 in Lakeway, TX! Choose from 3 seatings, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm, bowling, food, drinks, and an official “Countdown to 2024!” It’s one reservation price for the whole family ($129.99).
Beerburg Brewing’s Noon Year’s Eve party |Sunday, December 31 |11 a.m
Join us at Beerburg for a rockin’ New Year’s Eve celebration! Get ready to kick off the New Year in style. We’ve got the perfect spot for you to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with open arms.
Our family friendly Noon Year’s Eve Day Party is the ultimate way to celebrate. Gather your friends and family and head over to Beerburg for a day filled with laughter, live music, and good vibes.
As the clock strikes noon, get ready to count down to the “Noon Year” and watch the confetti rain down. We’ll have complimentary bubbles and sparkling cider for your new year toast, as well as a photo backdrop and props to capture the moment.
Mark your calendars and get ready to have a blast at our Noon Year’s Eve Party. Let’s say goodbye to the old and welcome the new in the most epic way possible!
New Year’s Eve Celebrations | Sunday, December 31 | 9-11 & 1-3| Thinkery
Music, art, ballon drops and scarf drops!
Grown-ups Only
Speakeasy NYE
December 31
Celebrate the countdown in style at Speakeasy~ Austin’s Longest Running NYE Party! Join us for an unforgettable night of glamour, music, and endless fun as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Date: December 31st Location: Speakeasy Austin 2 Live Music Stages featuring Chandler & The Bings, AND ZOODUST along with Silent Disco, DJ Mister E & More! Balloon Drop on all levels & Complimentary champagne toast at midnight Limited tickets available for the ALL INCLUSIVE packages
NYE Bash at Hotel ZaZa Austin
December 31st
Join Hotel ZaZa Austin for a night to remember at their glamorous NYE Bash on Saturday, December 31st. Dress to impress for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, a grand bubbly toast and more! Held at the property’s ballroom, enjoy delightful sips and bites from 10 pm to 12 am and welcome the new year the ZaZa way. VIP packages including entry for four and a bottle of choice are available for purchase. 21+
