Ringing in the New Year doesn’t require staying up until midnight. You can find a wide variety of family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations all across the St. Louis area! There’s something for everyone!
Many Events Have Not Yet Been Updated for 2024. Check back often for the latest updates!
Countdown to Noon at Buder Library
Saturday, December 28 from 11 am – 1 pm
Buder Library: 4401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109
Join us at Buder Library for our Countdown to Noon celebration with music, dancing, food, crafts, and more! This is a program for all ages. No registration required.
Noon Year’s Eve Missouri History Museum
- When: December 31, 2024 | 10 am – 1 pm
- Location: 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112
For those of us who can’t stay awake until midnight, come to a New Year’s countdown in the afternoon! Explore different New Year’s traditions during a supersized story time, go on a scavenger hunt, play winter-themed games, and rock out to a concert by FIRE DOG before the balloons drop! Due to the popularity of the event, we’ll offer two balloon-drop countdowns this year, one at 11am and one at 12pm.
Winterfest at the Arch New Year’s Eve ‘NEON NIGHTS’ Celebration
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 4 – 8 pm
- Location: 601 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63101
- Cost: Free, fees apply for some activities
The Fountain on Locust: Swinging Soirees
Not yet updated for 2024
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Location: 3037 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
There’s simply no better place to ring in the New Year in St. Louis then The Fountain on Locust. Last year’s New Year’s Eve parties were a sell out hit, so this year they’re going even BIGGER with 3 different events on New Year’s Eve!
Check out their Swinging Soirees, Noon Years Eve, and Flights of Fancy events!
New Year’s Eve Party at the City Museum
December 31 all day
750 N. 16th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Say goodbye to 2024, and send the year off right! Step into a world of wonder and excitement as we ring in 2025 at our family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party!
Festivities include:
- Dance party with 314DJ in Architecture Hall
- Crafts in Art City
- Karaoke in Beatnik Bob’s
- Balloon drop on the 3rd Floor at 8pm
This event is part of Weirdly Wonderful Holidays and is included with General Admission or Member Pass.
New Year’s Eve Celebration: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 7:30 pm
- Location: 718 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103
- Cost: tickets start at $47
Welcome the new year in style! Masquerades and flamenco, Viennese waltzes and more will make this a night to remember as former SLSO Assistant Conductor Stephanie Childress leads the orchestra in a celebration filled with dance music from around the world. Principal Trumpet Steven Franklin and Principal Trombone Jonathan Randazzo “dance” a fandango as they make their SLSO debuts in this performance that includes a few surprises along the way.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise
Not yet updated for 2024
- When: December 31, 2023, 5 – 7:30 pm
- Location: Gateway Arch Riverboats, 50 S. LeonorK Sullivan Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63102
- Cost: Adults, 13+ $110 | Children, 3 – 12 $25
This popular dinner cruise is remixed for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy live music, a chef-curated, plated dinner featuring chicken & steak with a shrimp kabob and a champagne toast to ring in the new year.
NYE Hanukkah Party
December 30 from 5 – 7 pm
Staenberg Family Complex / Creve Coeur
Families. Join other families with young children to celebrate Hanukkah and the pending New Year.
Noontime New Year’s Eve at the Magic House
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 10am-2pm
- Location: 516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis MO 63122
- Cost: This event is free with museum admission.
Ring in 2024 in style and you’ll still be in bed early! Enjoy a day of play at the Magic House on New Year’s Eve and enjoy new years themed arts crafts, a dj dance party and festive photo opps!
Go Play! 2025 NYE Party
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 5 – 8 pm
140 Long Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Come ring in the New Year with us at Go Play! DJ, glitter bar, buffet, drinks, dessert and a balloon drop at 8!
New Year’s Eve Kids Jam at Brookdale Farms
December 31, 2024 from 6 – 9 pm
The Barn: 2547 Twin River Park Road, Eureka, MO 63025
This family-friendly celebration is packed with fun for all ages. Here’s what you can expect:
-
Open Soda Bar for the kids to stay refreshed
-
Delicious food available for purchase
-
Vibrant Photo Booth with New Year’s Eve props to capture the fun
-
Games & Activities designed to keep the little ones entertained
-
Kid-friendly Party Jams to keep everyone dancing
-
Adult Beverages available for purchase, so the grown-ups can join the fun
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable New Year’s Eve filled with laughter, music, and family fun!
New Year’s Eve at Noon in The Lodge Pool
- When: December 31, 2024 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Location: 1050 Des Peres Road, Des Peres, MO 63131
- Cost: $10 / members and residents; $14 non-residents
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your entire family at The Lodge Indoor Pool! Guests will participate in traditional New Year’s Eve festivities including a countdown to noon with a gigantic beach ball drop! Enjoy swimming in the wave pool, the indoor slide, music, dancing and a NYE-themed backdrop to snap some fun photos! All youth guests will take home a beach ball! The Lodge Café will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY 12/27 FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING. This event will sell out – register early!
New Year’s Eve Workshop at Yucandu Art Studio
- When: December 31 | 3 – 5 pm
- Location: 20 Allen Avenue #110, Webster Groves, MO 63119
- Cost: $45 per child
Noon Year’s Eve at Sweet and Sassy
Not yet updated for 2024
- When: December 31, 2023, Timing varies by appointment
- Location: West County Mall, Lower Level, Des Peres, MO 63131
- Cost: $30
What can beat celebrating the new year with a countdown to noon and a makeover? The makeover includes:
- Party Up-do with colored hair extension
- Glittery Make-up Application
- Just a Polish
- Take home party hat and blower
- Stage countdown to noon
- Dancing to your favorite jams
Beach Bash Camp at Little Gym Fenton
December 31, 2024 from noon – 3 pm
18 Fenton Plaza, Fenton, MO 63126
Welcome to Hawaii! This is New Years Eve and we’re celebrating with Hawaiian-themed games and activities like Running in the Sun, White Water Rafting and even learning how to Hula! Join us for a camp filled with a whole lot of Hawaiian fun!
New Year’s Eve at Bowlero
December 31, 2024
1254 Dougherty Ferry Road, Valley Park, MO 63088
Welcome to Hawaii! This is New Years Eve and we’re celebrating with Hawaiian-themed games and activities like Running in the Sun, White Water Rafting and even learning how to Hula! Join us for a camp filled with a whole lot of Hawaiian fun!
New Year’s Eve at Concord Bowl
December 31, 2024 from noon – 3 or 4 – 7 pm
11801 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
Welcome to Hawaii! This is New Years Eve and we’re celebrating with Hawaiian-themed games and activities like Running in the Sun, White Water Rafting and even learning how to Hula! Join us for a camp filled with a whole lot of Hawaiian fun!
New Year’s Eve Bash at B+B Theatres Creve Coeur
December 31, 2024 from 6 – 8:30 pm
12657 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Celebrate the new year at our kid-friendly New Year’s Eve Bash!! Enjoy unlimited arcade games, Shirley Temple toast, Kid’s Trivia & more!
New Year’s Eve on Ice at Webster Groves Ice Arena
December 31, 2024 from 5- 7 pm
33 East Glendale Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Celebrate the new year on ice!
New Year’s Eve Skate at Centene Community Ice Center
December 31, 2024 from noon – 2 pm
750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Experience the joy of ice skating this holiday season at Centene Community Ice Center! We’ll have ice skating on our covered, outdoor rink accompanied by holiday music, a cozy fire pit lounge space, and select sessions that feature a specialty theme or hot cocoa bar.
New Year’s Eve Kids Bash with St. Louis Ambush
December 31, 2024 at 2:05 pm
2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303
Ambush vs. KC Comets. Party favors and balloon drop on the field after the game.
Kokomo Joe’s New Year’s Eve Event
Not yet updated for 2024
- When: Sunday, December 31 from 8pm – 12am
- Location: Kokomo Joes, 4105 N. Cloverleaf Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376
Celebrate the New Year at Kokomo Joe’s! Enjoy a family-friendly event to ring in 2023. All ages welcome! Admission includes:
- 4 Hours of All You Can Play Activities, $5 Game Card
- Countdown, Balloon Drop, & Toast, Party Hats & Noisemakers
- Buffet (Gluten Free options available), Unlimited soft drinks, Desserts, Alcoholic beverages available at additional fees, KJ Souvenir Cup
Playtime Arcade + Bar
105 Hwy A, Wentzvill3, MO 63385
Sunday, December 31 from 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Playtime Arcade + Bar: 105 Hwy A, Wentzvklle, IL 63385 4 hours of unlimited access to Laser Tag, Bowling, Virtual Rack Wall, and Cornhole.
New Year’s at Noon at Edwardsville Children’s Museum
- When: Sunday, December 29 | 10:30 am – 1 pm
- Location: 722 Holyoake Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025
- Cost: Members: $10, Non-members: $12
Join us in your finest as we ring in 2025! This annual event features a balloon drop at noon. We will have fun activities including face painting, party hats, sensory bins, and crafts. Tickets needed for children only.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Grafton
Sunday, December 31 | 10 pm
Market + Water St., Grafton, IL 62037
Ring in the New Year in beautiful Grafton! Enjoy Fireworks at Lighthouse park! View spectacular light displays over the Mississippi River while you dine at downtown restaurants or during your stay at guesthouses along the river. Head to The Loading Dock or Aerie’s winery for festive celebrations!
New Year’s Eve Party and Balloon Drop at the Loading Dock
Sunday, December 31 | 8 pm
401 E Front Street, Grafton, IL 62037
Join us for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party! Help us ring in the New Year (a little early) with a Balloon Drop on and off the ice! The ice skating rink will be open 12pm-10pm, the balloons go down at 8pm!
New Year’s Eve at We Rock the Spectrum
Sunday, December 31 | 11 am – 2 pm
1015 Century Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Balloon drop at noon! Snacks, characters, and lots of fun! $20 per child.
