New Year’s Eve- Family Friendly Events in ATX 2026

New Year’s Eve is such a fun holiday to celebrate and we are so lucky with Austin’s vibrant family scene we have PLENTY of events to choose from!!

Suds Monkey Brewing– Ring in the New Year at Suds Monkey! 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 3 𝑷𝑴! Get ready for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate NYE Suds Monkey-style! Live Music from Dripping Springs very own 𝑫𝑱 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒐 Festive Activities for All Ages: 𝐁𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝟒𝐏𝐌 Family 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐏𝐌 — perfect for the kiddos! New Year, New beginnings… maybe a new fur-ever friend?
𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 will be here with wagging tails and warm cuddles.

Laura’s Library– Let’s ring in the New Year with a concert by Mr. Will! Join us for Noon Year’s Eve at Laura’s Library. There will be music, dancing, and lots of fun. We’ll even do a countdown to 12 (noon)!  Recommended for ages 3 & up.

Tot Box Cafe– Enjoy fam-friendly New Year’s fun with music, a bubble party, countdowns and balloon drops during every play session, plus a special appearance by Tot Box Teddy. $25 per child | Adults FREE
Sessions at 9am, 11:15am, 2pm, and 4:15pm Space is limited—book now!

Vista Brewing– Join us for a festive, British-inspired celebration as we ring in the New Year on London time — complete with a FREE champagne toast at 6 PM, when it’s officially midnight across the pond.  This early, family-friendly celebration includes:
• Free 6 PM toast (London’s midnight!) with beer, bubbly or NA drink for the kids
• Festive party goodies while supplies last
• Hearty British fare: Vista’s infamous Fish & Chips + limited Bangers & Mash
• Full farm-to-table menu, craft beer & Texas wine
• Plenty of room to gather on our 21-acre Driftwood ranch and enjoy the fire pit & smores

Pikopye’s Town- Lakeway-Celebrate Noon-Year’s Eve 10am – noon with Blueeey and your Pikopye’s Crew and a NYE-Countdown Balloon Drop! Ticket is $39 for 1 child / 1 adult; siblings $35.  Your Party Ticket includes:

– NYE Play in Tiny Town
– NYE Cookies & Treats
– Countdown & Balloon Drop Dance Party!
– Complimentary Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Glitter Toast!

The Hive– Head on in for our 4th Annual NOON Year’s Eve party for kids and families!!! There will be crafts, dancing, and a count-down to a toast at NOON with kid-friendly sparkling juice and big-kid-friendly sparkling champagne. Tickets include 1 kids sparkling cider and 1 adult bubbly.

Pins and Wheels at Playland Skate Center- Enjoy a DJ-led dance party, party favors while supplies last, and two balloon drops at 2 PM and 5 PM sharp.

Indigo Play– Games! Balloon Drop! Free Pizza! Champange Toast! Sparkling apple juice for the kids!

Thinkery-Join us for a playful, family-friendly New Year’s Eve bash featuring exciting balloon drops, a gentle scarf drop designed especially for little ones, and a variety of festive STEAM activities that spark creativity and fun.

St. Elmo (both locations)– Enjoy food, drinks, music and a balloon drop! Free champagne toast at 4PM! NYE party at both St. Elmo locations! DJs, drinks, and fun for the whole family! Balloon drop, countdown, and champagne toast at 4PM!

Pinballz– New Year’s Eve isn’t just for the grown-ups! Join us at Noon Year’s Eve and let your family celebrate the start of 2025 with laughter and excitement. Here’s what makes it an amazing event:

• Countdown to Noon: Celebrate early with a countdown to noon and a festive balloon drop filled with tickets and prizes.
• Arts and Crafts: Enjoy creative arts and crafts activities designed to entertain kids of all ages, included with every ticket.
• Arcade Games: Each ticket comes with a $10 game card, giving your family access to Pinballz Lake Creek’s incredible arcade collection.

Hive 5- Lakeway– Get ready to High Five way into 2026 with our NYE Family Party – it’s gonna be a countdown you won’t forget! Ring in 2026 with family and friends at High 5! Bowling, food, drinks, & fun! Featuring: SILLY SPARKLES the face painter & balloon artist! Ring in 2026 with the family at High 5 Exchange in Lakeway, TX! Choose from 4 seatings- 4:00, 6:00, 9:00, & 10:30pm for bowling, food, drinks, and an offical “Countdown to 2026!” Featuring: SILLY SPARKLES the famous face painter and balloon artist! (4:30-8:30pm)

Windsor Park Branch- Ring in the New Year early with a splash at our Under the Sea themed Noon Years Eve party! Ring in the New Year early with a splash at our Under the Sea themed Noon Years Eve party! Join us on New Year’s Eve at 11 AM – 1:30 PM for an ocean of fun, including: