It’s time to bid farewell to 2025, and there are numerous spots around Greater Cincinnati to eat, drink and make merry to usher in the new year.
From early celebrations perfect for families to late-night events for night owls, here’s where Greater Cincinnati residents can ring in 2026.
Family-friendly NYE parties in Greater Cincinnati
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP: New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop and Splash, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goldfish Swim School, 8253 Beechmont Ave. Snacks, party and “ball drop” with balloons. Families should bring own towels. Free; reservations: 513-719-6800; eventbrite.com.
AVONDALE: Happy Zoo Year, 4-10 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St. Kid-friendly early countdown at 8 p.m. featuring the zoo’s 40-foot-tall digital tree. Photo opportunities, glow games and giveaways. $6-$28. cincinnatizoo.org.
DOWNTOWN: Cincinnati Cyclones vs Indy Fuel, 6 p.m., Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Postgame indoor fireworks show. cycloneshockey.com.
LAWRENCEBURG: New Year’s Eve Celebration, 8 p.m.-midnight, Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Lane. Ring in the new year with party favors and a DJ in the main lodge, and fireworks on the slopes. The event is free for spectators, but does not include a lift ticket for skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing. perfectnorth.com.
MASON: New Year’s Eve at Winterfest, 5 p.m.-midnight, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive. Enjoy two countdowns: One in Festhaus at 10 p.m. for families, and a midnight countdown with fireworks. Rides close at 11 p.m. visitkingsisland.com.
NEWPORT: Kids New Year’s Eve Celebration, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Velocity Esports, 1 Levee Way. DJ, lunch buffet with pizza, salad, fries and cookies, unlimited fountain soda, party favors and a 1-hour unlimited game card for the arcade. $120 family pack, $35 single. eventbrite.com.
NEWPORT: New Year’s Eve Kids’ Cruise, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row. Enjoy a noon countdown, party favors, DJ, lunch buffet and visits from characters that include a pirate, princess and superheroes. $51, $40 ages 4-12. bbriverboats.com.
OKEANA: New Year’s Eve Night Orienteering, 6 p.m., Governor Bebb Metro Park, 1979 Bebb Park Lane. 2-hour score-style night course where you get as many points as you can within the time allowed. $15. ocin.org.
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP: Magical New Year’s Eve Party 2026, 5-7 p.m., Kids First Sports Center, 7900 E. Kemper Road. Enjoy magic show, inflatables, crafts, open gym and dance party with balloon drop. Register: kidsfirstsports.com.
TRENTON: Noon Year’s Eve, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., MidPointe Library, 200 Edgewood Drive. Play games, make a craft and ring in the new year at noon. Ages 5-12. midpointelibrary.org.
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP: Noon Year’s Eve, noon-2 p.m., Goldfish Swim School, 7058 Ridgetop Drive. Open family swim, balloon drop, snacks and drinks. Free. Reservations: eventbrite.com.
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP: New Year’s Eve Celebration, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Main Event, 9477 Oxford Way. Day of fun, games and celebration. $35 adult with 1 free kids meal, $18.95 ages 12-under. feverup.com.
21-and-up New Year’s Eve parties
BELLEVUE: New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m., Three Spirits Tavern, 209 Fairfield Ave. Enjoy drink specials, snacks, a 2026 selfie wall and a Champagne toast at midnight. No cover. facebook.com.
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP: NYE Platinum R&B Experience, 7:30 p.m., Redefined Studios, 9529 Pippin Road. Three distinct rooms, each with a different vibe. Ticket prices range from $30-60. redefinedstudioscincy.
COVINGTON: Casual Socialite presents: Something Different New Year’s Eve, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Tickets include premium bar, appetizers, eight DJs on two stages, live projection, a photo booth and party favors. $125 VIP includes exclusive upstairs balcony and express entry, $99 general. casualsocialite.com.
COVINGTON: NYE on 7th, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Braxton Brewing, 27 W. Seventh St. Includes dancing, Dewey’s pizza, unlimited beer, wine and select cocktails, photo booth, DJ, Dewey’s Pizza buffet and Champagne toast. $100. Reservations: braxtonbrewing.com.
COVINGTON: Noir New Year’s, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Second Story, 100 W. Sixth St. Includes all food and drinks for the night, DJ, Champagne toast and drinks. $154.65. eventbrite.com.
COVINGTON: New Year’s Eve Party, 7 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, 112 E. Fourth St. Ring in the Irish New Year at 7 p.m. and then stay for the party. Live music with the Grey Dogs at 10 p.m., balloon drop and Champagne toast at midnight. No cover. mollymalonesirishpub.
DOWNTOWN: NYE 2026 Masquerade, 8 p.m., Vintage on Race, 500 Race St. Features live bands, VIP tables, drink tickets, party favors, a champagne toast and more. $20-up. vintageonrace.com.
DOWNTOWN: New Year’s Eve at The Lytle Park Hotel, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Vista Rooftop Bar at Lytle Park Hotel, 311 Pike St. Includes party favors, dance floor, DJ, light hors d’oeuvres and open bar. $158.75. eventbrite.com.
DOWNTOWN: Bubbles & Bowties, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Igby’s, 122 E. Sixth St. Includes Champagne toast, party favors, photo ops. Cocktail attire. $89.83. eventbrite.com.
DOWNTOWN: NYE Live at Winterhaus, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Elm Street Plaza, 150 W. Fifth St. Ring in the New Year with a toast at Winterhaus. Tickets are $85 and include two complimentary drinks, a toast at midnight and bites throughout the night. Proceeds benefit Queen City Charities, The Grapevine Foundation and the Incubator Kitchen Collective. All guests must be 21 or older. myfountainsquare.com.
DOWNTOWN: Stress-Free New Year’s Eve, 7 p.m.-2:30 a.m., The Righteous Room, 641 Walnut St. Complimentary party favors, DJ. Free. therighteousroom.com.
DOWNTOWN: New Year’s Eve, 3 p.m.-2 a.m., Pilar, 56 E. Court St., Downtown. pilarcincinnati.com.
DOWNTOWN: No Resolutions Required, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., The Stretch, 191 E. Freedom Way. Drink specials, DJ. thestretchcincy.com.
DOWNTOWN: New Year’s Eve at Killer Queen, 4-9:30 p.m. Jan. 1, Killer Queen, 180 E. Freedom Way. killerqueenbar.com.
DOWNTOWN: A Night in Paradise NYE Party, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Tulua Nightclub and Cocktail Bar, 920 Race St. Ticket includes two DJs spinning top 40 hits and party bangers, photo booth, party favors and Champagne toast. $28. eventbrite.com.
DOWNTOWN: New Year’s Eve at QCE, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Queen City Exchange, 32 W. Court St. Enjoy open bar, heavy appetizers, DJ and a Champagne toast. $50-$200. eventbrite.com.
DOWNTOWN: New Year’s Eve at The Park Cincy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Park Cincy, 161 E. Freedom Way. $35 and up. eventbrite.com.
ERLANGER: New Year’s Eve Party, noon-1 a.m., Fabled Brew Works, 331 Kenton Lands Road. Cellar sale all day. Becomes 21+ after 8 p.m. facebook.com.
LAWRENCEBURG: Neon New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m., Boogie Nights, Hollywood Casino, 777 Hollywood Blvd. Enjoy music, party favors, drink specials. facebook.com.
MOUNT LOOKOUT: Champagne, Caviar & Countdown, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Vinology, 3181 Linwood Ave. Enjoy Champagne, caviar, light bites and live music. $77 all-access. eventbrite.com.
NEWPORT: Q102 New Year’s Eve Party at Newport Syndicate, 6:30 p.m., Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Packages include dinner buffet, dessert selection, a bar package, party favors and more. Tickets vary in price. cincyticket.com.
NEWPORT: Cincinnati Noir NYE, 9 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Revival Room, 111 E. Sixth St. Dance to goth, industrial and alt-80s with DJ’s Impossible, Revelator. Champagne toast at midnight. $5. southgatehouse.com.
NEWPORT: New Year’s Eve Keg-Tapping, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St. While not strictly a 21-up event, this one is beer-centric. The restaurant hosts its second-ever NYE keg-tapping. visitcincy.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: Weird Year’s Eve 2025, Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., and MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St. Bunk News presents two stages of fun, featuring projections, lights and other visuals, and live music from Ernie Johnson From Detroit, Touchdown Jesus, Henry Sugar and MAW. Costumes encouraged. woodwardtheater.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: Starfall, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St. Welcome the New Year with immersive, ethereal decor, light bites and themed cocktails. $100 VIP, $25 general. events.humanitix.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl, 6-9 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St. Check in at MOTR Pub to get a wristband, then enjoy free entry and drink specials at participating bars in the neighborhood. $24-up. pubcrawls.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: New Year’s Eve at QCR, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Queen City Radio, 32 W. Court St. DJ spinning tunes, appetizers, late-night donut bar, open bar and Champagne toast. $56-$221. eventbrite.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: A Roarin’ New Year’s Eve, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Japp’s, 1138 Main St. Includes Champagne toast, live music with Jess Lamb, disco dance party with DJ City Queen, party favors. $50. visitcincy.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: Your Neighborhood New Year’s Eve, 7 p.m., The Lackman, 1237 Vine St. Reverse happy hour from 9 p.m.-midnight with discounted drinks and party favors. Free. visitcincy.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: Masquerade NYE Celebration, 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St. Evening kicks off with a drag show, followed by DJs on both floors. Ticket prices vary for tables and VIP. eventbrite.com.
OVER-THE-RHINE: New Year’s Eve Celebration, 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Low Spark, 15 W. 14th St. lowsparkbar.com.
ST. BERNARD: Midnight in Munich Gala, 4-11 p.m., Wiedemann’s Brewery, 4811 Vine St. Ring in the German New Year. Ticket includes hot appetizers, live music, dancing, dinner and Champagne toast at 6 p.m. (midnight in Germany). Cash bar. $73. eventbrite.com.
WALNUT HILLS: New Year’s Eve Party by Candlelight, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Twenties, 2733 Woodburn Ave. Celebrate 2026 with hundreds of candles illuminating “the sexiest party in town.” Two levels of entertainment, a Champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight. $23-$661. eventbrite.com.
WALNUT HILLS: NYE at King Pigeon, 8 p.m., King Pigeon, 2436 Gilbert Ave. Ticket includes one drink, Champagne toast, live DJ and more. $50-up. resy.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: An extensive list of New Year’s Eve parties throughout Cincinnati
Reporting by Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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