Celebrate New Year’s Eve and ring in the New Year at one of these kid-friendly events. Several listed below require you to book in advance, so don’t wait too long… they may sell out! Did we miss something? Let us know. We’re always looking for new and fun ideas.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Local attractions that are open on New Year’s Eve:
San Antonio Botanical Garden
San Antonio Zoo (open New Year’s Day too!)
Witte Museum (open New Year’s Day too!)
Kids Countdown| The DoSeum
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tickets: $25 for adults and children
Enjoy moon drop, bites, and activities for the whole family!
Kids Countdown and Celebrate SA | Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, Market Street, Arneson River Theatre
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Story Time, kid-friendly crafts & activities, face painting, & countdown clock at 8:00pm
Enjoy moon drop, bites, and activities for the whole family!
Spurs vs Clippers | The Frost Bank Center
Tip off at 6 pm — get your tickets now!
Celebrate On the Lanes | Bowlero Lanes
Ball drop daytime family party package includes sparkling cider and champagne toasts (for guests 21 and over). Book your party time online. Participating locations:
New Year’s 360 Firework Celebration | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
The entire sky will be illuminated with colorful bursts, all choreographed to musical favorites.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1
First Day Hike | Government Canyon
8:00 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, and 1:30 pm
Be a part of a national movement to get people into state parks! Join Friends of Government Canyon State Natural Area volunteers on a guided hike the first day of the year. Open to ages 13 and older; minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Registration required for each participant; no group registrations.
8:00 a.m.- Birding
9:00 a.m.- Tails to the Trails
9:30 a.m.- Family friendly hike
9:30 a.m- Trek to the Tracks
1:30 p.m- Trek to the Tracks
Plenty of other state parks in the area will be hosting First Day Hikes. You can find out more on the Texas Parks & Wildlife’s holiday event calendar.
Check out Que Pasa for any last minute events!
Be safe and see you in 2025!
