The anticipated threshold between the old and the new is coming near. As the clock winds down and the air crackles with anticipation, we once again bid farewell to the past year. Whether it’s a vibrant cityscape adorned with fireworks launched from the Reunion Tower, a fancy dinner at a restaurant, a fun day out with the kids, or an invigorating party, the canvas of New Year’s Eve in Dallas is painted with diverse hues of joy and celebration.
This December 31, there are infinite ways to make New Year’s Eve memorable. Check out our roundup of some of the best plans for NYE 2025 and tailor the plans to the vibe you want for the start of the new year!
1. Ad Lumina
New Year’s Eve is sure to light up the city of Dallas this year, but before all the rowdiness of the NYE festivities, you can take a walk amongst the stars at Ad Lumina. Trinity Forest Adventure Park & Event Center has transformed its grounds into an enchanting destination complete with nine unique cosmic zones connected by celestial trails.
📍 1800 Dowdy Ferry Rd, Dallas, TX 75217
2. Feel like Cinderella for a night at The Statler’s fancy Dallas ball
Going to fancy balls on New Year’s Eve is a tradition that has lasted centuries and become more popularized by TV shows in the likes of Gossip Girl. While all that glitters is not gold, who doesn’t like some extra pizzazz on perhaps THE most important night of the year? Get dressed up, get your glitter on and dance all night long. If you like parties, we’re pretty sure you’re going to have a ball!
💎 The Royal Masquerade Ball at The Statler
3. Celebrate the last night of the year like a king
Perched on the 49th floor of The National, Monarch is modern Italian restaurant created by Two-Michelin Star Chef Danny Grant and his team. Designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can enjoy incredible views of the city as they savor wood-fired dishes, including handmade pastas, steaks and fresh seafood.
On New Year’s Eve, they are hosting an evening of Midnight Masquerade, featuring two popular DJs, where guests can enjoy a 4-hour premium open bar and a selection of heavy passed hors d’oeuvres—Marie Antoinette-style!
📍 1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
4. Dance the night away at Emerald City Band’s Rock the ’24 NYE Party
One of the best event & live entertainment cover bands in the country is back at Hilton Anatole for its legendary NYE party. ECB will welcome you at the Chantilly Ballroom, one of the hotel’s most lavish and larger spaces. The pre party with DJ starts at 8:45 pm, whereas Emerald City’s first set starts at 9:30 pm. There are new packages out, including VIP tickets and All-Inclusive Hotel Stay & Party Packages.
📍 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
5-10. See the fireworks from these fabulous rooftop bars
Make cherished memories you’ll remember for years to come at some of the coolest rooftop bars in Dallas that offer incredible views of the NYE fireworks. What better way to welcome the new year than with a cocktail in hand, as you dance the night away and share stories with your friends? Check out some of our favorite spots to hit on New Year’s. Keep in mind that reservations are needed in advance for all bars.
🍸 Reunion Tower
The 9th annual Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower fireworks show is set to take place with another sensational show. Watch at over 5,000 pyrotechnics blast off in the sky above Reunion Tower starting at exactly 11:59 pm.
📍 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
🍸 Uptown Terrace at Omni Hotel
Located on the fourth floor of the Omni Hotel, this casual bar/lounge offers incredible views of the Dallas cityscape. The hotel often features its own light display on its glorious façade but catching the show while sipping on refreshing drinks never goes out of style.
📍 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
Another favorite situated next to the 15th tallest building in Dallas, the beloved Reunion Tower, gives you front row seats to the incredible fireworks show. HQ Dallas Rooftop hosts many special events, both corporate gigs and private celebrations and New Year’s is one of them. Check out their signature beverages for an invigorating boost.
📍 310 South Houston Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
Although this place is primarily known for its fun pool parties in the summer, Waterproof has found an inventive way to keep its more outdoorsy guests warm during wintertime. Perched on the 19th floor of the iconic Statler, the bar now offers rooftop igloos, where you can still enjoy the stunning city views and savor delicious holiday cocktails without the cool winter breeze. On New Year’s Eve, the venue will host the 2025 Countdown In The Sky featuring DJs and champagne on arrival.
📍 1914 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Marvel at some of the tallest buildings in Dallas including Bank of America Plaza and Renaissance Tower at the Canvas Dallas rooftop lounge. On NYE, the venue will host a special Desert Disco: New Year’s Eve Party with DJs, celebratory cocktails, photo-ops, and desert vibes!
📍 1325 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Every sports fan has been at least once to Happiest Hour. Their watch parties, DJ sets and live music shows are legendary and their roof deck also offers an incredible view of the night stars and downtown Dallas. On NYE, the venue is hosting its biggest party of the year!
📍 2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
11. Kick off your celebrations with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Toast to the New Year with classical music this December! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra offers an incredible evening of live music that is becoming a tradition on its own. Taking place at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the orchestra gives their take on classics in the likes of Franz Von Suppé’s “Overture to Light Cavalry“, J. Strauss Jr.’s “On the Beautiful Blue Danube” along with other popular compositions, conducted by Moritz Gnann.
📍 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201
12. Journey to the Forbidden Forest of the Wizarding World
Just like setting foot in the Forbidden Forest, you’ll follow a trail through a mysterious forest full of interactive moments and fantastical creatures and beasts, including Hippogriffs, Unicorns and Nifflers in Austin. This New Year’s Eve, experience spellbinding moments based on scenes from the Harry Potter franchise as you cast spells using your wand. When you feel tired from the walk, stop in for a drink and a bite at the village’s pub and enjoy a selection of delicious food and beverages inspired by the Wizarding World.
📍 172 Colorado Cir, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, 78612
13. Immerse yourself in a mind-bending exhibition
Prepare to enter a psychedelic world of colorful art, where you can become the hero of your own comic at one of the best-rated museums in Dallas! Led by creators Deanna Theis, Robert Andrews, and Jason Mendez, the installations were built by over 15 artists, featuring over 10,000 LEDs, 2,000 balloons, a life-sized unicorn and more. The possibilities are endless! Start the New Year’s Eve celebrations early at this fun and interactive photography exhibit that promises to play tricks on your mind!
📍 3609 Parry Avenue, 75226
14. Drive to Forth Worth for the amazing Lightscape
Lightscape returns to Fort Worth Botanical Gardens with an astonishing display of lights. Available till January 5, the internationally-acclaimed experience is coming back better than ever with newly designed light shows along the botanical gardens’ walking trails. It’s a thrilling experience for visitors of all ages and a great chance to ring in the new year among the beautiful and twinkling lights of Lightscape.
📍 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
15. Embark on the last adventure of the year with a self-guided walking tour
Part scavenger hunt, part race and part tour, Puzzling Adventures™ is a great way to explore Dallas and exercise your mind at the same time. How does it work? Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next clue. A refreshing way to spend New Year’s Eve, you can take your time to see the sights, grab a drink or a bite and learn interesting facts, so really, there’s no need to rush.
📍 Starting point: 1015 Elm Street, 75202-3126
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16-17. Hide out from the NYE chaos to an inviting cinema
Cinemagoers can also celebrate the new year doing what they love, sitting comfortably on plush seats and traveling to distant lands as they watch the latest blockbuster, or a Hollywood classic. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city on New Year’s and are in the mood for some crunchy and buttery popcorn, head to the following cinemas, where you can also add drink and popcorn tickets to your purchase for the full cinema experience. Valid on any day and at any time, available on the Fever app.
🎟️ AMC cinemas
18-20. Visit one of Dallas’ many museums
If you’re an aviator aficionado, why not bid adieu to 2023 doing what you love most? The Frontiers of Flight Museum is Texas’ premier air and space museum. It boasts a huge collection of artifacts and archival materials in its two climate-controlled hangar-like structure, so you can spend the afternoon with your family exploring amazing pieces of aviation history.
🕒 10 am – 1 pm
📍 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
The DMA is a prominent art museum renowned for its diverse collection spanning thousands of years and multiple cultures. It houses an extensive array of artworks, from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. If you’ve been to the museum before, not to worry—there are countless new exhibitions displayed each season.
🕒 11 am – 5 pm
📍 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
If you’ve never visited the Nasher Sculpture Center, you most definitely have seen the 25 large-scale sculptures on the museum’s lush gardens. However, the Patsy and Raymond Nasher collection is a lot more than that. The collection includes early modern and postwar period works, abstraction and figuration. Children under 12 get in for free.
🕒 11 pm – 5 pm
📍 2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
There you have it! 20 plans to make New Year’s Eve 2025 one to remember, whatever your preferences are. So, cheers to a new year and to exciting, new adventures that are just around the corner!