Ring in the New Year at Casey’s Center with the Iowa Wild’s spectacular New Year’s Eve Bash! Enjoy a night full of exciting hockey action, firework celebrations, and festive New Years’ activities to enjoy around the concourse. Get your tickets for December 31!
Fans will have the chance to participate in party experiences, photo opportunities, and exclusive promotions throughout the night. Bring your friends and family to celebrate the season with the Wild as we close out the year on an energetic and unforgettable note. Don’t wait – secure your tickets early and make this New Year’s Eve one for the
record books with the Iowa Wild!
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New Year’s Eve in Des Moines
Noon Year’s Eve | Johnston Library
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Can’t make it to Midnight? We’re dropping the ball at Noon! Join us for fun, food, and crafts as we welcome in the new year. For kids in preschool-5th grade.
Registration is appreciated.
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!
All-Day New Year’s Eve Party at Smash Park
Enjoy half-price on all activities (axe-throwing, party darts, pickleball, and more!), half-price arcade, aterglow pickleball starting at 6pm, and more. Activity and AfterGlow Pickleball reservations go live December 18.
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 2025 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
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Kick off the New Year at Skateland! They’re welcoming 2026 a few hours early with a family-friendly Glow Skate Night packed with excitement.
New Year’s Eve Pops: Cirque | Des Moines Civic Center
8 p.m.
Be amazed this New Year’s Eve: World-renowned Cirque performers from Troupe Vertigo take the stage alongside the Orchestra! Beloved orchestral masterpieces soar to new heights, enhanced by gravity-defying aerialists, mesmerizing contortionists, lightning-fast quick-change artists, and awe-inspiring strongmen. Experience the thrill, the artistry, and the unexpected—all in one unforgettable evening. Ring in the New Year with the hottest ticket in town!
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 p.m.
Bring the kiddos for their own special celebration to count down the new year! The party starts at 10:30AM and ends with a big dance party, countdown to noon and a giant balloon drop. Prior to the dance party the kids will have the chance to enjoy carnival games with prizes, play laser tag, make fun crafts, or enjoy some yummy snacks 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 the new year a few hours early with dancing, creating a vision board, and not one, but two beach ball drops! Beach ball drops will happen at 10 a.m. and noon.
Know of other fun NYE events? Let us know in the comments!
We work hard to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, locations, and other information before heading to an event or activity, since it may change.
