Party poppers, confetti, balloon drops – it must be time for New Year’s Eve celebrations! Maybe you’re not a night owl or the kids don’t stay up until Midnight, we’ve got you covered with some great Noon Year’s Eve events. If staying out and counting down until the ball drops is your jam, there are plenty of spots around the metro that will be partying until the morning hours! No matter how you choose to celebrate, Greater Des Moines is ready to ring in 2025. 

Events 

End of Our Eras Era: Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop
Celebrate early and in Taylor Swift fashion. This all-ages event features a silent disco, photo station, and balloon drop. 

Where: Des Moines Heritage Center
When: 9:30 a.m. – Noon, December 31
Tickets: $40

Noon Year’s Eve Children’s Balloon Drop and Celebration
It’s a party for the kiddos! There will be music, a magician, party games, kid-friendly drinks and treats, lighted dance floor, good bags, and a balloon drop. 

Where: Holiday Hullabaloo, Horizon Events Center
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., December 31
Tickets: $35 for ages 4 and up, $10 for ages 3 and under 

Countdown to Noon Year’s Family Glow Bowling Party
Make it a family celebration with two hours of unlimited glow in the dark bowling that includes shoe rental, pizza, pop, and a special countdown to Noon. 

Where: Warrior Lanes
When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., December 31
Tickets: $79.95 (must register by Sunday, December 29 

Family Fun New Year’s Eve Celebration at Backpocket
We’re all about the early celebrations. Backpocket Pin & Pixel is offering a family-friendly celebration with face painting, a photo booth, balloon drop, a sparking cider toast at 2 p.m., and food and drink specials.  

Where: Backpocket Pin & Pixel
When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., December 31
Tickets: Free

Family New Year’s Eve Party
Big Grove Brewery wants to make sure the little ones get some fun too! They will have kid-friendly music, snacks, countdown videos on the TVs, and three balloon drops at Noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. 

Where: Big Grove Brewery
When: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tickets: Free 

Noon Year’s Eve Party
Ring in the new year early at the West Des Moines Public Library with a celebratory story time at 11 a.m. and a streamer drop at Noon. 

Where: West Des Moines Public Library
When: 11 a.m. – Noon, December 31
Tickets: Free 

Rudolph Rooftop’s: New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in the new year at the holiday pop-up, Rudolph’s Rooftop. Enjoy seasonal cocktails and live music, along with a champagne toast at Midnight.  

Where: Republic on Grand, AC Hotel
When: 3 p.m. – 1 a.m., December 31
Tickets: $25 after 9 p.m. 

New Year's Eve Comedy and Music Throwdown
Your evening of celebration at Ironside Axe Throwing includes more than just axe throwing – they will have stand-up comedy, interactive improv, and live music. And one more thing, a champagne Midnight toast. 

Where: Ironside Axe Throwing
When: 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m., December 31
Tickets: $35 in advance, $45 at the door 

15th Annual BollyGlam NYE Celebration
It’ll be a family-friendly evening of dancing and Bollywood music and more hits. Don’t miss the toast at Midnight! 

Where: The Hall
When: 8 p.m. – 1:45 a.m., December 31
Tickets: $15 

New Year's Eve Pops: Doo Wop Project
Enjoy the classic sounds of doo wop with the Des Moines Symphony during the New Year’s Eve Pops event. You’ll hear tunes of Maroon 5, Michael Jackson, Frankie Valli, and more. 

Where: Des Moines Civic Center
When: 8 p.m., December 31
Tickets: $40 and up 

NYE Party with Pianopalooza
Get ready for an evening of laughs and music with this dueling pianos event at Wooly’s. 

Where: Wooly’s
When: 9 p.m., December 31
Tickets: $15 – $25  

Comedy Xperiment: New Year’s Eve Improv
Des Moines’ longest running comedy ensemble wants to keep you laughing into the new year with a night of improv. Arrive early for a dessert bar and a meet and greet. 

Where: Stoner Theater
When: 10 p.m., December 31
Tickets: $30 

New Year’s Eve Party
Party into the new year at Smash Park with the band, Final Mix Show. They are also offering open bar packages with special wristbands and cups. The VIP package includes a shareable buffet and access to the paddle club.  

Where: Smash Park
When: 7 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., December 31
Tickets: $55, $75 for VIP package