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5 New Years Eve Parties in Houston You Won’t Want to Miss
1. The 3rd Annual Houston Resolution Run
- Dates: December 29, 2024
- Time: 6:30am - 11:00am
- Location: 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
- Cost:
- ● Virtual Resolution Run - $30
- ● Run ONE Championship - $35
- ● Family 1 Mile Run/Walk - $35
- ● 10k (6.2 mi) - $60
- ● 5k (3.1 mi) - $50
- ● Nearly Half Marathon (12.3 mi) - $80
Runners can save $5 per registration with 2 registrations and $10 per registration with 3 or more registrations.
For an exciting start to New Years Eve, head to the Resolution Run. Here, you can challenge yourself, get fit, and have fun with other community members who are running for the same cause.
2. 2025 NYE Ball Drop at NOTO
- Dates: December 31st - January 1st, 2025
- Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am
- Location: 3215 McKinney Street Houston, TX 77003
- Cost: $0.00 - $160.00 depending on seating

3. New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Downtown Aquarium
- Dates: December 31, 2024
- Time:
- ● 11:00am - 1:30pm
- ● 3:00pm - 5:30pm
- ● Adult – $32.99
- ● Kids (10 & Under) – $24.99
- ● 50% off All Day Aquarium Adventure passes
New Year’s Eve for kids in Houston is best spent at the Downtown Aquarium at Sharkey’s NYE Bash. Spend the afternoon in the gorgeous Nautilus Ballroom with the family and enjoy dancing, games, party favors, a balloon drop, live DJ, buffet, and of course, an appearance from Sharky himself.
4. New Year's Eve Black Tie Masquerade Affair at the DoubleTree Hotel
- Dates: December 31st, 2024 - January 1st, 2025
- Time:
- ● 12:00nn - 7:00pm – casual pre-event mixer
- ● 7:00pm - 9:00pm – VIP dinner
- ● 9:00pm - 2:00am general admission and party
- ● General ticket - $75 (dinner not included)
- ● VIP ticket - $135
- ● Couples ticket - $220
If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve event that is a little more formal, hit up the New Year’s Eve Black Tie Masquerade Affair at the Houston DoubleTree Hotel. Whether you come for dinner or to dance the night away, you’ll be treated to an elegant atmosphere, a cash bar, and tons of fun.
5. New Year's Day Hike at the Cullen Running Trails Center
- Dates: January 1st, 2025
- Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Location: 7575 N Picnic Ln, Houston, TX 77007
- Cost: $2 for parking
Get an active start to the new year by heading out on an easy, all-experience-level hike. The trails are 3-4 miles long, and hikers can expect to walk at a pace of 21-25 minutes per mile. This trip is adults only, but you can bring a dog if you bring waste bags and keep them on leash.