Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to a brand new year with this selection of family-friendly and grown-up special events throughout St. Louis:
WESTPORT PLAZA — FIREWORKS & YEAR END PARTIES
The skies over Westport Plaza will sparkle with fireworks at midnight on December 31 to end New Year’s Eve and welcome 2026.
At 360 Westport, partygoers can experience the ultimate NYE Party. The all-inclusive event begins at 9 p.m. and continues until 1 a.m. and concludes with a Champagne toast at midnight. The $175 ticket includes an open bar, a buffet with high-end hors d’oeuvres and carving stations from 9 to 11 p.m., and Champagne at midnight. DJ Rops and Charles spin the hottest hits all night. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance by emailing dhawkins@lhmc.com. 21+
At Westport Social a first-come, first-served party rocks all night with no cover charge. Roll into 2026 starting at 8:30 p.m. with live music from The Lone Rangers until 12:30 a.m.. There will be party favors, a balloon drop and a Champagne toast at midnight, plus all the popular interactive games and karaoke. Make it an al-nighter by reserving a room at the Sheraton Westport hotels. All the details are at www.westportstl.com.
CITY MUSEUM — FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN FROM 5 to 9 P.M.
For family fun, come to City Museum’s NYE Party and be home in time for bed. Weirdly Wonderful Holidays is here until the very end of 2025. Join the merrymakers at City Museum for a New Year’s Eve Party full of dancing, karaoke, crafts, and other year-ending entertainment, plus a balloon drop and sparkling juice toast at 8 p.m. to ring in the new year at a family friendly hour. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is included with general museum admission or a member pass. More information at www.citymuseum.org.
NOON YEAR’S EVE AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM
It’s family fun with the fishes at the St. Louis Aquarium on December 31. Your whole family can celebrate without staying up late. At noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., join in the countdown for a festive and glittery beach ball drop. Kids can color their own New Year’s Eve crowns and earn prizes. It’s all included with Aquarium admission or membership. Details at www.stlouisaquarium.com.
MOONRISE HOTEL IN THE DELMAR LOOP
The rooftop at the Moonrise Hotel transforms into Gotham City on New Year’s Eve from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. Guests will enjoy a night market, tattoos, a CarGirlsSTL meet-up, SuperSmash Bros tournament, DJ, food, drinks and a toast at midnight. Visit StlVintageNightFest.com or moonrisehotel.com for more information.
SQWIRES CELEBRATES
Boogie into SqWires Restaurant & Market in Lafayette Square on New Year’s Eve while a DJ spins vinyl from 7 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy great food, cocktails and bubbly in a festive atmosphere. If brunch is more your style, make a reservation for their famous Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar for New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Tickets are available online at:
SqWires Restaurant and Market – St. Louis, MO | Tock
360 DOWNTOWN — NYE PARTY IN THE SKY
Very limited tickets are available for the high-in-the-sky year end party at 360 at the top of the Hilton at the Ballpark downtown on December 31. The popular annual event from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. includes celebratory small plates, a bevy of amazing cocktails, a Champagne toast and a spectacular midnight fireworks display and balloon drop at the hottest rooftop bar in St. Louis — all set to the sounds of DJs Pretty Dope Mike. The party offers sweeping views of downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch from 400 feet over the city’s skyline. Tickets are $185. Guests can make a night of it by staying with the St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark using a package that includes a bottle of Champagne to ring in the new year. Email abrda@360-stl.com to purchase party tickets. 21+
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