New Year’s Eve is all about celebrating the end of the year and the start of a new year with friends, family, and community! Whether you prefer to have a low-key night or go to a party, the Central Texas New Year’s Eve scene has something to suit everyone’s NYE preferences. With locations all around Central Texas, Amy’s Attic Self Storage knows the best places and events to ring in 2025. Since not everyone in Central Texas wants to drive to Dallas or Austin to celebrate New Year’s Eve, here are our recommendations for how to celebrate in Central Texas. Let’s celebrate 2025 surrounded by our local Central Texas community!
*It is important to note that event details are subject to change, so be sure to check the event website before the event.*
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY!!! Featuring CRAIG HOWELL and Somewhere in Texas
Ring in 2025 with style by dancing the night away at Bo’s Barn! Celebrate the New Year with live music from CRAIG HOWELL and Somewhere in Texas, setting the perfect tone for a night of fun. Dust off your boots, hit the dance floor, and get ready to show off those killer moves!
To keep the party going, enjoy Bo’s Barn’s delicious breakfast menu and traditional black-eyed peas while sipping on their drink specials. If dancing is your passion, this is the event you won’t want to miss!
Event Details:
Location: Bo’s Barn Dancehall | 4984 FM93, Temple, TX 76502
Dates: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Admission: Starting at $30
What’s Included: Live band performance from CRAIG HOWELL and Somewhere in Texas, food, champagne, party favors, and so much more!
Website: https://bosbarndancehall.com/show/new-years-eve-party-featuring-fast-movin-train/
Fire & Ice a New Year’s Eve Masquerade
Start the New Year with a feast for the senses at J.S. Barnett’s Whiskey House & Restaurant’s Fire & Ice Masquerade party! Choose between two exclusive seating times, 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, to savor a memorable four-course dinner. This year’s menu includes options like kimchi dumplings, avocado gazpacho, and your choice of smoked filet mignon or salmon paired with potato purée, roasted fennel, and asparagus. Top off your meal with their famous s’mores cheesecake for a sweet finish.
Once dinner concludes, the night transforms with live music, entertainment, and plenty of drinks to keep the celebration going. For incredible food, drinks, and entertainment all in one place, the Fire & Ice Masquerade is the perfect way to ring in the New Year!
Event Details:
Location: J.S. Barnett’s Whiskey House & Restaurant | 420 Franklin Avenue Waco, TX 76701
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Admission: $30.00 for General Admission or $125.00 for Dinner Included
What’s Included: 4-course dinner, drinks, entertainment, and live music!
New Year’s White Party at The Barton House
Welcome 2025 in style at The Barton House’s exclusive New Year’s White Party, hosted in the elegant Swanky Sirena! Typically a craft cocktail “Members Only” speakeasy, the Swanky Sirena will be open to all for this special occasion. Drawing interior design inspiration from Marie Antoinette’s private chambers and the prohibition era, the venue provides the perfect ambiance for celebrating with a date, friends, or family.
Get ready to hit the dance floor as DJ Harry spins the hottest mixes all night long. And don’t forget—this event features an all-white dress code, so come dressed to impress in your best white attire!
Event Details:
Location: The Barton House | 101 N Main St, Salado, TX 76571
Dates: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Admission: GENERAL ADMISSION $25 | MEMBERS FREE
What’s Included: Live DJ music by DJ – HARRY, craft cocktails, and a night full of entertainment.
Website: https://www.thebartonhousesalado.com/event-details/new-years-white-party
New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
Dance your way out of 2024 and into 2025 at the New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball, hosted by Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Temple, Texas! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or new to the floor, the evening begins with a group class to help everyone find their rhythm.
Meet fellow dance enthusiasts and enjoy the art of movement in a lively and elegant setting. Formal or cocktail attire is recommended, so get ready to shine in your finest black or white outfit. This event is a perfect mix of fun, learning, and celebration—an unforgettable way to welcome the New Year!
Event Details:
Location: Arthur Murray Dance Center | 2102 SW HK Dodgen Loop, Suite 100, Temple, TX 76504
Dates: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Admission: $75
What’s Included: Dinner, lots of dancing, and a champagne toast for the New Year!
Website: https://arthurmurraytemple.com/event/new-years-eve-black-and-white-ball/
It’s a Millennial’s New Year at The Blackbird Books & Spirits
Looking for a relaxed way to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Join The Blackbird Books & Spirits for a cozy and laid-back evening designed for those who prefer a chill celebration. Slip into your comfiest evening attire—think gray sweats or leggings—bring a fluffy blanket, and settle in for an evening of soothing music.
Enjoy unlimited teas and special wine offerings while you unwind. Whether you bring a book, a friend, or both, this event is the perfect “party” for anyone who wants to celebrate and still be home in bed before midnight.
Event Details:
Location: The Blackbird Books & Spirits | 203 N East St, Belton, TX 76513
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Admission: $75 single | $140 couple
What’s Included: Unlimited teas, wine specials, chill music, and great company!
2024 Barkin’ Ball | Midnight in Monte Carlo
Celebrate the New Year by giving back to the Waco community at the 2024 Barkin’ Ball! For 17 years running, this incredible event hosted by Fuzzy Friends Rescue has been named Waco’s Best New Year’s Eve Event, thanks to the ongoing support of the community. Impressively, nearly 60% of Fuzzy Friends Rescue’s annual operating budget is funded through this event!
This year’s theme, Midnight in Monte Carlo, takes inspiration from the glamour of the French Riviera. With exceptional food, drinks, and entertainment, it’s an evening you won’t want to miss. Secure your tickets today and be part of a celebration that makes a difference!
Event Details:
Location: BASE at Extraco Events Center | 4601 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, TX
Dates: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Time: Starts at 7:30 PM
Admission: $275.00
What’s Included: Food, drinks, and entertainment!
Website: https://fuzzyfriendsrescue.com/ffrevents/
New Year’s Noon at Temple Children’s Museum
New Year’s Eve should be memorable for everyone—including your little ones! Instead of letting them miss out on the fun because it’s past their bedtime, bring them to the Temple Children’s Museum for an early celebration designed just for kids.
While the specifics of the activities haven’t been shared online, you can count on a day filled with exciting, family-friendly fun. The highlight of the event is a special countdown to noon, letting your children experience the thrill of ringing in 2025 a bit earlier. It’s the perfect daytime celebration before your own evening plans!
Event Details:
Location: Temple Children’s Museum | 11 N. 4th Street, Temple, TX 76501
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Admission: FREE
What’s Included: Family fun, children’s activities, and a countdown to noon!
Website: https://www.discovertemple.com/event/new-years-noon/2621/
New Year’s Eve Jazz n Jokes & Zydeco
Laugh your way into the New Year with some of the funniest stand-up comedians from HBO, BET, and Comedy Central at the Twice as Funny Comedy Lounge! This year’s New Year’s Eve event, Jazz n Jokes & Zydeco, hosted by Eric B. Bowens, promises an unforgettable night of entertainment.
Enjoy a vibrant mix of live jazz and zydeco music alongside hilarious stand-up performances that will keep the energy high all night long. Grab a drink, find your seat, and prepare for non-stop laughs. Don’t miss this unique and lively way to say bye to 2024 and welcome 2025!
Event Details:
Location: Twice as Funny Comedy Lounge | 420 E Avenue C, 420 E Avenue C, Killeen, TX 76541
Dates: December 31, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Admission: Starting at $30
What’s Included: Live band playing jazz, drinks, Zydeco, stand-up comedians from HBO, BET, & Comedy Central, and a night full of laughs.
Website: https://www.twiceasfunnycomedylounge.com/events/new-years-eve-jazz-n-jokes-zydeco
Amy’s Attic Self Storage
Another New Year’s celebration reminds us how grateful we are to proudly be serving our Central Texas community for 20 years and counting. Amy’s Attic Self Storage New Year’s Resolution is to keep providing our Always Minding You (AMY) customer care approach at all of our self-storage facilities. With five locations throughout Central Texas, Amy’s Attic leads the community in residential and business storage solutions. Our modern facilities offer an accessible, secure, and clean storage environment for your needs. If you are interested in renting a unit in Central Texas, then please visit our website at https://www.amysatticss.com to view online rental options.
