Kid- Friendly & Family Celebrations 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve your way!
From balloon drops at noon to festive activities for the whole family, there’s something for everyone.
Many events are perfect for kids, while some include 21+ entertainment as well.
Be sure to check the event links for full details, times, and ticket information.
New Year's Noon Celebration – Highland Village
The Backyard at The Shops at Highland Village | 11 AM–1 PM ~ Free
Celebrate early with a noon countdown and balloon drop. Each child can redeem one balloon for a prize. Includes a DJ, stilt-walker, games, costumed characters, and face painting.
Noon Year's Eve – Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Fort Worth | Confetti Drop at 12 PM ~ Included with museum admission
Celebrate kid-style with crafts, hands-on activities, and the biggest confetti drop of the year in the museum atrium.
Noon Year's Eve Party – Explorium Denton Children's Museum
Denton | Morning activities, Balloon Drop at 12 PM ~ Included with admission
Karaoke, crafts, prizes, and exhibit access included. Optional $5 All-Access Pass adds bingo, face paint, special activities, and a fun popping drink.
Noon Year's Eve – Keller Public Library
Keller | 11:30 AM–12:15 PM ~ Free
Celebrate the new year with snacks, crafts, activities, and a noon countdown with balloons and confetti.
Noon Year's Eve – Little Elm Library
Little Elm | 11 AM–12 PM
Ring in the new year at noon with themed crafts, games, and treats.
Cheers to New Year's – Truck Yard Fort Worth
Truck Yard Fort Worth | 11 AM–1 AM ~ Free
Live music, food trucks, heaters, and fire pits. Stay for the midnight countdown and complimentary champagne toast (21+, while supplies last).
New Year's Eve at Sundance Square Plaza
Downtown Fort Worth | 4 PM–2 AM ~ Free
Celebrate with live music, street performers, food trucks, fireworks, and a midnight countdown.
Sam Riggs NYE Bash at the Mule Barn
Mule Barn | 9 PM–1 AM ~ $50–$200
Ring in 2026 with a live performance by Sam Riggs. Tickets range from general admission to VIP experiences.
Great Gatsby New Year's Eve Party
Tycoon, Flower Mound | 7 PM–1 AM ~ $175.26
Dress in 1920s style and enjoy unlimited cocktails, wine, beer, gourmet bites, and DJ music.
New Year's Eve 4-Course Dinner – Shoal Creek Tavern
Highland Village | 4–9 PM ~ $75 per person
Four-course prix fixe dinner featuring filet mignon or miso-glazed salmon and decadent desserts.
Incognito Live at Marty B's
Bartonville | 6:30–9:30 PM ~ Free
Live music, burgers, brisket, backyard games, and fire pits in a relaxed Texas setting.
Covering the Countdown – Guitars & Growlers
Flower Mound | 8 PM–1 AM ~ Free
Live music, craft beer specials, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
NYE Party LIVE at the Bartonville Store
Bartonville | 8:30 PM–12 AM ~ Tickets required
Live music, dinner and drink specials, balloon drop, and midnight champagne toast.
New Year's Eve Blackout Party
Kava Culture North, Fort Worth | 7 PM–2 AM ~ Free
Celebrate with music, blackout theme, and Happy Hour Shells.
The OG New Year's Eve 2026
Kalla Events Center, Keller | Starts at 8 PM ~ Tickets from $65.87
Live DJ, raffles, food, drinks, party favors, and a balloon drop.
New Year Night Party – Hilltop Truck Park
Festivities begin at 6 PM
Live music, balloon drop, party favors, door prizes. Bring your own chairs.
Classy '80s Party
Pour Shack, Old Town Keller | 9 PM–1 AM ~ Tickets from $52
'80s-themed night with live music, champagne for the table, and an appetizer.
Rock 'n' Ro 2026 New Year's Eve Ball
Ro on Oak, Roanoke | 9 PM–2 AM ~ Free, $100 upgrade available
Live music with optional premium beverage upgrade.
Fun & Funner Band at Harvest Hall
Grapevine | 5 PM–12:30 AM ~ $30.87
Throwback classics and dance hits to welcome the new year.