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Celebrating New Year's Eve from Douglas County to 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 23, 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 Douglas County 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 🎊 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

Main Event Highlands Ranch: New Year's Eve Celebration
Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with laughter, music, and excitement. The first 200 registered will be entered into a chance to win free Laser Tag for a year!
Main Event Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
$22-$40

Noon Year's Eve
If you’re a Meadows resident and want to begin your New Year’s Eve party a little early, look no further than the Noon Year’s Eve Party from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday, December 31, at The Grange.
The Grange, Castle Rock | 10:30 am to 12:30pm
$5-$10

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 Year's Eve Bash
Let's ring in the New Year at Noon! Can't stay up 'til' midnight? No Problem! Celebrate New Year's Eve early with a kid-tastic party!
Parker Recreation Center, Parker | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
$26-$29 

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.
Bowlero Lone Tree, Lone Tree | 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
$21.99-$61.99

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 Family Friendly Comedy Show with Amos Gill
Comedy Works proudly welcomes Amos Gill for these special New Year's Eve shows. One of the hottest comedians in Australia and now swiftly making a name for himself globally. (PG13)
Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$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 Douglas County that are 21+ events only! Get the babysitter lined up and head out for some adult only fun!


New Year's Eve Comedy Show with Amos Gill
Comedy Works proudly welcomes Amos Gill for these special New Year's Eve shows. One of the hottest comedians in Australia and now swiftly making a name for himself globally.
Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village | 7:30 pm - Midnight
$25-$55 

NYE w/Those Crazy Nights & The Vinyl Countdown
Come spend New Years with your favorite peeps at Wild Goose Saloon, dancing the night away with Those Crazy Nights and The Vinyl Countdown!
Wild Goose Saloon, Parker | 6:00 pm - midnight
$40-$450

NYE Murder Mystery Gala
Immerse yourself in a thrilling 1920s-themed Murder Mystery. Indulge in a gourmet 3-course dinner.  Toast to the New Year with champagne at midnight.  Take home a luxurious gift bag.
Game Train USA, Highlands Ranch | 7:00 pm - midnight
$135

New Year's Eve Glow Party
An unforgettable New Year's Eve Glow Party at Sinners & Saints! Get ready to light up the night with neon vibes and electrifying music.
Sinners and Saints in Ecclesia Market, Castle Rock | 8:30 pm - midnight
$20 non refundable

New Year's Eve at Lone Tree Golf Glub
Your all-inclusive ticket gets you access to an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and live music from Boogie Machine, a 70s Disco Tribute Band!
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, Lone Tree | 8:00 pm - Midnight
$150 per person


We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event information. However, we recommend checking with the venue to make sure an event is not changed or canceled. Get a FREE kid-friendly calendar for Douglas County, CO, full of festivals, activities, and events delivered right to your inbox when you sign up at highlandsranch.macaronikid.com/subscribe.