It’s about time to pop the confetti and champagne. 2025 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 Dinner at One Eleven
Treat yourself to a decadent feast to wrap up 2024 at One Eleven at The Capital Hotel. Raise a glass on Dec. 31 to 2025 and the exclusive New Year’s Eve five-course prix fixe dinner curated by executive chef Brad Izzard, plus an optional wine pairing.
For more information, click here. For reservations, click here.
New Year’s Eve Party at the Little Rock Zoo’s GloWild!
Start 2025 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 lanterns 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 2024 with a delicious pre-fixe dinner at Petit & Keet on Dec. 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 year’s resolution friendship bracelets and more from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tickets are limited. For more information, click here. General admission tickets can be purchased here.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Cypress Social
Cypress Social is saying hello to 2025 with a delicious pre-fixe coursed dinner on Dec. 31 from 4-10 p.m. The meal will include dishes like charred octopus, strawberry burrata salad, filet oscar, chocolate mousse s’mores and more.
Dinner reservations are required to attend.
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’s Children’s Library on Dec. 28. From 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., there will be a live performance from Cindy Phillips, crafts, refreshments and a balloon drop.
For more information, click here.
A Jazz Night NYE at Trio’s
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 2025. Admission 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 Celebration at Cache
Ring in the new year at Cache with an Italian-steakhouse-themed dinner. Dinner includes a delicious preset meal, cocktails and a good time.
Dinner reservations are required.
New Year’s Eve Party at GiGi’s Lounge
Go all out in gold for the first-ever New Year’s Eve party at GiGi’s Lounge in SoMa. The night will include live performances from DJ Deju Blu and DJ Special K, specialty cocktails and an electrifying countdown to midnight that you won’t want to miss.
For more information and to make a reservation, click here.
New Year’s Day Brunch at Lost Forty
Drop it like it’s hops at Lost Forty’s New Year’s Day Brunch on Jan. 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Instead of dropping the ball, Lost Forty is dropping new batches of specialty IPAs, a Hoppin’ John food special, mimosa buckets and more. If you can’t make it to the brunch bash, they will be switching over to the dinner menu from 3-9 p.m.
For more information, click here.