New Year’s Eve Events in Des Moines 2024

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How will you celebrate New Year’s Eve this year? Ring in the New Year with family activities, adult-only festivities, or a little bit of both! There’s lots of fun to be had around Des Moines to welcome 2025.

New Year’s Eve in Des Moines

QR Quest New Year’s Eve Edition | Johnston Library
9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Go in any time the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun prize.
Bring your own device to scan QR codes or use one of theirs.
 
Noon Year’s Eve Party | North Side Library
11 a.m. – noon
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the North Side Library! Enjoy snacks, crafts, and sensory activities for the whole family while we count down to noon.
 

Countdown to Noon at Warrior Lanes | Waukee
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get your lane now for their annual New Year’s Eve party. You’ll get 2 hours of glow bowling and shoes for up to 5 guests, a large single-topping pizza, a pitcher of soda, party favors, and a special countdown at Noon. Mom-approved music and alcohol-free!

Noon Year’s Eve | Science Center of Iowa
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join for activities, and experiences and share in their official countdown to welcome 2024 with the infamous balloon drop to celebrate the new year at the family-friendly time of NOON! Activities are included with general admission. Tickets are limited, so we recommend reserving in advance.

New Year’s Eve Family Glow Skate | Skateland
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Kick off the New Year at Skateland! They’re welcoming 2025 a few hours early with a family-friendly Glow Skate Night packed with excitement.

New Year’s Eve Pops: The Doo Wop Project | Des Moines Civic Center
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ring in the new year with the classic sounds of doo-wop! The Doo Wop Project traces the inception of group singing to the biggest hits on the radio today. From the tunes of Frankie Valli, The Drifters and The Four Seasons to reimagined favorites by Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, and Maroon 5.

Noon-Years Eve: Around the World Celebrations | East Side Library
11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.

Inspired by New Year’s traditions from around the globe. They will recreate some New Year’s traditions, crafts, and dances. Join for a countdown to noon and kick off the New Year with fun and excitement!

Noon Year’s Eve Children’s Balloon Drop & Celebration | 2100 NW 100th St., Clive
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ring in the New Year with all your favorite Holiday Hullabaloo characters! This Noon Year’s Eve Party is just for kids. Magician Johnathan May will be on hand to amaze, and there will be plenty of GIANT party games, including Chess, Jenga, Connect 4, Tic Tac Toe, and more.
 

Kid’s Noon Year’s Eve Party | Pathway Church, Johnston
10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Bring the kids to celebrate and count down the new year! Come at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy carnival games, play laser tag, make fun crafts, eat yummy snacks, and join the dance party as we bring in the new year (12 hours early)!

New Year’s at Noon | Des Moines Children’s Museum
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Celebrate New Year’s at noon instead of midnight! Create a noise maker, have a cotton candy treat, and participate in an apple juice toast when they count down to noon. All regular exhibits will be open. Admission: $10 for ages 1 – 10, free for infants, adults, and members.
 
Time Warp into 2025 | The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
10:30 p.m.
 
Time Warp into 2025 with the Fleur Cinema and Cafe and The Rocky Horror Picture Show! They will start the film so that when the clock strikes midnight we’ll all do the Time Warp again!

Know of other fun NYE events? Let us know in the comments!

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