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New Year's Eve Events in Denver

By Beth Marketos, Macaroni KID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial Publisher, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Co-Manager, Macaroni KID Denver Assistant Publisher December 21, 2024

Looking for kid-friendly or adult only New Year's Eve events to ring in 2025?  We've got your list of December 31st events happening in Denver and the surrounding areas! 

Please check back often as we are adding more New Year's Eve events as we find them! 


Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Events:

Do you know of a family-friendly Noon or New Year's Eve event that isn't listed? Please submit your event HERE and we will add it to our calendar and list! All events can be found on our calendar just look for the ๐ŸŽŠ emoji!


Noon Year's Eve at Children's Museum
This one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year features ball drops at the top of every hour from 10 am – 3 pm, festive music, special New Year’s-themed programming and more.
Children's Museum of Denver, Denver | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$17.75 - $19.75 Advanced tickets are not available. 

Cosmic Countdown: A Stellar New Year's Celebration
Perfect for young space explorers who want to ring in the New Year without staying up until midnight. Suit up like a scientist and strut down the Milky Way red carpet!
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
$13-$18

Let'em Fly New Year's Eve Party
Let'em Fly New Year's Eve Party We will be having a day filled with Adventure and Fun! Balloon Punch Countdown at 12pm
Urban Air Park Meadows, Centennial | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$25.99

Boondocks Noon & New Year's Eve
We’ve got a celebration for all the early birds AND the night owls! With countdowns, balloon drops, and celebrations at noon and midnight, everyone can ring in 2025 at Boondocks!
Boondocks Food & Fun Parker, Parker | 10:00 am - midnight
$40

Noon Year's Eve Countdown and Celebration at Northfield
Ring in the New Year early at The Shops at Northfield with our Noon Year’s Eve Countdown and Celebration.
The Shops at Northfield, Denver | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FREE

Sharky's New Year's Eve Bash
Join us for fun Kid's Activities including: Buffet Meal, Balloon Drop, Live Entertainment, Mascot Appearances, Party Favors, Games and more!
Downtown Aquarium, Denver | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$43-$56 - Two seatings 11am and 2pm

Noon Years Eve
We'll dress-up, dance to disco lights and music with a countdown at noon!
Ford-Warren Branch Library, Denver | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
FREE

Celebrate New Year's Eve On The Lanes
Enjoy private lanes and non-stop fun, complete with food, drinks, and sparkling champagne toasts. This New Year, eliminate the stress of planning and focus on creating unforgettable moments.
Lucky Strike, Denver | 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
$27.99 - $79.99

New Year's Eve Wild Rumpus
Celebrate this family-friendly event with artmaking activities, tasty snacks, giveaways for kids, and have a ball with an early countdown to welcome New Year’s.
Denver Art Museum, Denver | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$10 - $37

New Year's Eve Onesie Family PJ Party
Join Us for a Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Onesie PJ Party! Bring the whole family and ring in the new year together—comfy, cozy, and full of cheer!
Spirit Hound Distillers -Denver Tasting Room, Denver | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Admission - Food and Drink available for purchase

Hudson Holidays Glow Up the New Year at Hudson Gardens
Kick off your New Year’s Eve Celebration at Hudson Gardens at our Glow Up the New Year theme night!
Hudson Gardens, Littleton | 5:00pm-9:00pm
$15 -$25

New Year's Eve at the Mile High Tree in Civic Center Park
The tree features nightly free public light shows choreographed to multicultural holiday music and accommodating up to 140 guests at a time for an immersive viewing experience within the tree. Count down the new year with a digital ball drop at 9 p.m. and midnight on New Year's Eve!
Civic Center Park, Denver | 5:00 pm - midnight
FREE

New Year's Eve at Comedy Works with Joe Sib
Comedy Works proudly welcomes Joe Sib for these special New Year's Eve shows. Joe Sib is a comedian known for his witty and engaging stand-up performances. He incorporates his life experiences from growing up in California to being a former punk rock frontman to his now current life as a father into his comedy routines. (PG-13)
Comedy Works Downtown, Denver | 5:30 pm - 7:30pm
$25-$55

New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver holds two annual New Year’s Eve firework shows. You can see the first one at 9 PM and another at midnight to bring in 2025.
16th Street Mall, Denver | 9:00 pm and midnight
FREE


Adult Only Events

If you're looking for New Year's Eve fun without the kids we found several events in Denver that are 21+ events only! Get the babysitter lined up and head out for some adult only fun!


RTD Zero Fares for New Year’s Eve
RTD is once again offering free fares on buses and trains, supported by Molson Coors. Make your celebration a safe one.
7 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. on Jan. 1.


New Year's Eve Burlesque Bash
Join the Clocktower Cabaret for a dazzling New Year's Eve Burlesque Bash! Our all-star lineup of Clocktower Clockette performers will take the stage with a mix of classic and modern burlesque, guaranteed to leave you breathless with laughter and excitement.
The Clocktower Cabaret, Denver | 7:00 pm - 1:00 am

New Year's Eve at Comedy Works with Joe Sib
Comedy Works proudly welcomes Joe Sib for these special New Year's Eve shows. Joe Sib is a comedian known for his witty and engaging stand-up performances. He incorporates his life experiences from growing up in California to being a former punk rock frontman to his now current life as a father into his comedy routines. 21+
Comedy Works Downtown, Denver | 7:45pm - 12:30am
$25-$55

New Year's Eve at Union Station
Denver Union Station has everything from a Champagne Soirée in Cooper Lounge to Great Hall Sparkling Stations to Miracle at Midnight for one more toast to the holiday spirit. Welcome in 2025 with Denver Union Station!
Union Station, Denver | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
$25 -$100

NYE Bash - Pour Decisions, Perfect Night!
Come hang with us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party - where making Pour Decisions is the only way to celebrate! You bring the crew, and we’ll bring the fun.
Punch Bowl Social, Denver | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am


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