It’s about time to pop the confetti and champagne. 2024 is right around the corner, and with it comes all kinds of local events to ring in the new year for every type of partier.
While it may not be Times Square in NYC, Little Rock has many places to celebrate the coming year that are just as fun and glitzy. Here are some options for a night (or afternoon) to remember:
New Year’s Eve 2023 at the Little Rock Zoo’s GloWild!
Start 2024 off with a bright and beautiful night at the Little Rock Zoo. Café Africa will transform into the wildest New Year’s Eve party with a live DJ, complimentary party favors, games and prizes. The whole family will enjoy festive lantern and light decorations from the GloWild! season before the dance party begins at 5:30 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Masquerade Party at Petit & Keet
Send off 2023 with a delicious pre-fixe dinner at Petit & Keet on Dec. 30 and 31. Afterward, finish the night strong at the late-night masquerade party with themed drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music and a bubbly toast at midnight.
Dinner reservations and after-party tickets are required to attend.
’90s Country New Year’s Eve Party at The Hall
Boot scoot and boogie into the new year at The Hall’s NYE party. The ’90s-themed night will include country tunes by Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw and more all played by Mustache The Band. A massive balloon drop will happen at midnight and will include a special golden balloon that includes two tickets per month to any show at The Hall.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Noon Year’s Eve at the Museum of Discovery
For those with kiddos who don’t want to stay up all night, the Museum of Discovery is ringing in the “Noon Year” at 12 p.m. on Dec. 31. There will be kid-friendly activities including DIY confetti party poppers, balloonapalooza, new years resolution friendship bracelets and more from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tickets are limited. For more information, click here. General admission tickets can be purchased here.
Noon Year’s Eve at CALS
Celebrate the new year with your little ones by taking them to a party at the Central Arkansas Library System on Dec. 30. From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., there will be a concert, crafts, refreshments and a balloon drop at the Children’s Library. Then from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., kids from Pre-K to third grade can enjoy a storytime with sparkling juice, music, a craft activity and more at Terry Library.
For more information, click here.
Trio’s New Year’s Eve Bash
Join Trio’s as they rock around the clock with live jazz entertainment on New Year’s Eve, and enjoy a yummy meal before you raise a glass to 2024. Admission is $50 and includes live music and a champagne toast. Seating is very limited, so be sure to call in advance.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
New Year’s Eve Party in the Alley at Sterling Market
Sterling Market is toasting the new year with a brunch and party in the alley on Dec. 31. A special NYE brunch menu including black eyed peas and classic greens will be served from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. An evening celebration will take place in the market’s new heated and covered alley from 9 p.m. – 12:45 a.m. There will be live music by SeanFresh and Country Florist plus a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Brunch information can be found here and NYE Party information can be found here.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Cache
Ring in the new year at Cache as they partner up with Arkansas Circus Arts and Celebrations Events & Entertainment to transform the restaurant into a Brazilian Carnaval. Dinner and after party admission is $150 and includes a preset Brazilian steakhouse meal, cocktails and entrance into the NYE party. After party-only admission is $75 per person.
Dinner reservations are required.
2024 Karat Gold New Year Party at The Weekend Theater
Go all out in gold for a New Year’s party at The Weekend Theater on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. Wear your best snappy attire as you enjoy live entertainment by Gene Machine, D.C. Miles, Dakota Mansfield, Kendel Haycook, Luke Ferguson, Izzy Hammonds, the O’Donovan School of Irish Dance and more. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a silent auction will be held to benefit the theater.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
New Year’s Eve Party at The Rail Yard
Jam out into 2024 at The Rail Yard’s New Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31. The celebration takes place from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. and features live music from Almost Guilty. There will be a complimentary champagne toast to count down to the New Year plus delicious drink specials and fire pits to keep you cozy.
For more information, click here.