Top Ways to Celebrate New Years Eve in Dallas-Fort Worth

1. TASTE BUDS KITCHEN

Pizza, cookies, party oh my! Parents and kids (5 and older) can create their party treats together for $45 a person. Sign up online to claim your spot in the holiday cooking class at Plano’s Taste Buds Kitchen.

2. EPIC WATERS INDOOR WATERPARK

Swim into the new year at the largest indoor waterpark in the nation! There will be a DJ, raffles, duck races, ball drop and so much more! Tickets for the fun in Grand Prairie can be purchased here.

3. SCI-TECH DISCOVERY CENTER

No need to stay awake until midnight, Sci-Tech Discovery Center is giving you the chance to see the ball (balloons) drop at noon! Stop by this Frisco favorite for face painting, hands-on science experiments, balloon twisters, spring-free trampolines, explosive stage shows and more.

4. SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS

Head to Arlington for new traditions and thrills this New Years Eve! Ride roller coasters by day, enjoy the twinkling holiday lights by night and enjoy delicious funnel cakes in between. This is definitely a one-of-a-kind way to spend your last day of 2019!

Epic Waters, Courtesy: @coastergeekz

5. PINSTACK

Keep it casual with bowling, video games, appetizers and a champagne toast. It may be more relaxed, but this is sure to be a fun way to ring in the new year! Snag a ticket package and celebrate in Plano or Irving.

6. TOP GOLF

For a hole-in-one (get it?), reserve a bay for up to 6 guests for unlimited game play from 9 PM to 1 AM! If you want to kick it up a notch, upgrade to a VIP Bay and enjoy a delicious buffet and a bottle of wine for your group. Never been to Top Golf? See what it’s all about here. 

Courtesy: Pinstack

7. QUEENIE’S STEAKHOUSE

Oh-la-la! Treat yourself to a 5 course dinner, champagne toast and live music by the Daniel Porter Trio, all for $99. This Denton favorite is known for its’ delicious food and swanky atmosphere, making it a prime place to ring in the new year!

8. THE FRENCH ROOM

The French Room is the perfect combination of wining, dining and ringing in the New Year in style! Enjoy a seven-course tasting menu, casino games, a live jazz band and champagne toasts that’ll begin right after dinner to celebrate NYE in style. Cap off the perfect night by staying at The Adolphus!

9. WINE SQUARED

Charcuterie Boards are so last year…So, Denton’s Wine Squared is ringing in the new year with a Charcuterie Table. Yup, you read that right. An entire table filled with meats, cheeses, desserts and more. Plus, they’ll have wine, jazz tunes and glasses of bubbly to ring in the new year. Yes, please!

10. FIVE SIXTY

Dine in style with the best view in Dallas. This unique restaurant in Reunion Tower is serving a delectable six-course New Years Eve tasting menu for $165. It may seem a bit pricey, but trust me, the dinner and skyline views are worth it. Wine lover? Upgrade to a wine tasting for an additional $50. Pro Tip: Get your reservations ASAP—they’re filling up fast!

Five Sixty, Courtesy: @criselsayeli

11. BEATS AND BUBBLY

Ring in the new year in (black tie) style at Dallas‘ breathtaking Hotel Zaza. Tickets to this annual event include tunes from a local DJ and a midnight confetti countdown. Plus, it all benefits the Genesis Women’s Shelter. What’s not to love?

12. OLD YEAR’S EVE Y2K THROWBACK NYE

Do you like pizza? Do you like cocktails? Do you like old school hiphop? If you answered yes, then boy have I got a Dallas NYE party for you! My pal DallasLoveList is throwing a shindig at Tiny Victories. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple, which includes the champagne AND pizza toast at midnight.

13. NEW YEAR’S IN THE FUNK

Last year, Funky Town’s very own Leon Bridges performed at New Year’s In The Funk, a soulful party held at a super-secret warehouse on the South Side (say that 5 times fast). Although the music lineup for 2019 hasn’t been announced yet, I’m sure that they’ll bring in another renowned artist for the party-goers to enjoy.

14. NYE LIVE!

This bash in Arlington is one of DFW’s biggest (and newest) New Years Eve celebrations! Head to Texas Live for an unforgettable NYE packed with live music, multiple DJs, a champagne toast, confetti cannons, party favors, a ball drop…and even a special appearance from Elvis!

Courtesy: Texas Live!

15. MARDI GRAS NEW YEAR’S EVE

This year, you can head to Bourbon Street without leaving the DFW metroplex! The Gaylord Texan will have a New Orleans cocktail bar and live entertainment from Le Freak. Tickets range from $35-$3,500, so you can go all out, or just dip your toes in. The choice is yours!

16. NYE PARTY AT SIDECAR

Addison is home to one of the hottest new NYE celebrations this year! “Go. All. Out.” at Sidecar Social, a curated social lounge and dining destination. At this party, you’ll enjoy live music from Cherry (a band I love — the lead singer, Sarah, is a star!!), great drink deals, New Year’s Eve-themed beads, horns and hats, and balloon drop complete with a champagne toast at midnight.

17. BLACK & WHITE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Nothing says going all out on NYE quite like a Dallas hotel party. Grab tickets, a hotel room and all your friends, because you won’t want to miss out on The Statler’s modern-day re-creation of Truman Capote’s legendary 1966 “Party Of The Century”. The night will include late-night food stations and live entertainment by Graceland Ninjaz & DJ Michael Jerome!

18. SCAT JAZZ LOUNGE

Want to be one of the cool kids? Grab a booth at the Scat Jazz Lounge in Fort Worth! Celebrate 2019 with fantastic live music, a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. Dress to impress and come prepared to swing your hips all night long!