Find the perfect things to do in Houston New Year’s Weekend with our Houston New Year’s Weekend Guide for New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 to Sunday, January 5, 2020.
New Year’s Weekend Shortcuts
New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31
Take in the music of Frank Sinatra at an epic tribute show; cheer on the Rockets in a heated game against Denver; ring in the new year at your choice of many celebrations around town; experience a performance of traditional African dance; get started on your fitness resolutions with a New Year’s race and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston across New Year’s Weekend, from New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 to Sunday, January 5, 2020.
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Things to Do All New Year’s Weekend
- Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo | Daily – Stroll through the Houston Zoo with hot chocolate in hand while you admire glimmering displays made up of more than two million Christmas lights at this annual must-see attraction. Snap a selfie on the giant ice throne, play in the snow, make your way through an illuminated tunnel, and take photos with Santa on select nights. Tickets start at $12.95. 5pm to 9:30pm daily.
- Shen Yun at Jones Hall | Tuesday and Wednesday – Discover the rich spiritual and artistic culture of ancient China as dancers leap, twirl, and glide across the stage in the annual performance of Shen Yun at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $80, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Symphony presents Sinatra and Beyond at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Swoon to the crooning of Tony DeSare as he sings a slew of Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits at Jones Hall. Expect to hear songs like “Come Fly with Me,” “It Was a Very Good Year,” and “New York, New York.” Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Showtimes vary.
- The Color Purple at Hobby Center | Friday and Saturday – Experience a Tony Award-winning musical live on stage when The Color Purple comes to Houston’s Hobby Center for two nights. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Showtimes vary.
- Bridal Extravaganza Show at George R. Brown Convention | Saturday and Sunday – Plan all aspects of your upcoming wedding at the bi-annual Bridal Extravaganza Show in George R. Brown Convention Center. Featuring more than 400 vendors, the show boasts plenty of giveaways, bridal fashion shows, a wedding-planning seminar, and industry experts. Early bird tickets start at $11.25; $25 for the Saturday seminar; $49 for VIP tickets on Sunday. Save $2 per ticket when you use promocode 365NOW to order tickets in advance. Times vary.
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New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019
- New Year’s Eve Parties and Celebrations Happening Around Houston – Ring in the new decade at one of many New Year’s celebrations happening around Houston. With ball drops, fancy feasts, champagne parties, and family-friendly festivities, we’ve got you covered this NYE. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Rockin’ New Year’s Noon at Children’s Museum of Houston – Treat the kiddos to an afternoon of family-friendly fun during this end-of-year bash that features a parade and a shimmering, noontime ball drop at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Included with general admission to the museum. 10am to 3pm.
- No DWI – Free Sober Rides on New Year’s Eve | FREE – Celebrate responsibly this New Year’s Eve and don’t drink and drive. You can receive a full reimbursement for your taxi or Uber rides, courtesy of local law firm Sutliff & Stout. The offer is valid from 5pm on New Year’s Eve through 10am on New Year’s Day. 5pm to 10am.
- Kuumba at MATCH – Take a seat for Kuumba, Dance Afrikana’s celebration of African dance styles and stories at MATCH. $15. 5pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Nuggets at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $27, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6pm.
- Comedy Laugh Fest at Smart Financial Centre – Check out a lineup of knee-slapping comedy when Cedric The Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, Nephew Tommy, Deon Cole, and Mark Curry take the mic at Smart Financial Centre. Tickets start at $59, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Angelucho Copacabana’s Havana Nights 2020: New Year’s Extravaganza – Spice up your last night of 2019 with live Cuban music, a gourmet dinner, a giant dance floor, and plenty of champagne at the Havana Nights 2020 New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Tickets cost $99 per person and include two complimentary drinks, a gourmet buffet dinner, and a champagne toast at midnight. 8pm.
- Roaring ’20s NYE Celebration at True Anomaly Brewing – Break out your sharpest zoot suits and flapper dresses and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Roaring ’20s themed celebration at True Anomaly Brewing. True Anomaly Brewing turns into a traditional ’20 style speakeasy complete with live music, dancing, and of course some of those intoxicants that were banned 100 years ago, including a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $75 per person. 8pm.
- Back to the Future 2020 NYE Party at Lucky’s Pub – Dance your way into the new year with a night of music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s at the Back to the Future 2020 New Year’s Party at Lucky’s Pub. Tickets include access to an open bar, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets start at $55. Use promocode 365HOU for 15% off all tickets, including VIP and hotel packages. 8pm to 2am.
- Shots ’til the Ball Drops New Year’s Eve at Rosemont – Toss back a shot on the hour, every hour, starting at 9pm and ending with a midnight Champagne toast. There will be DJ music, dancing, mingling on the rooftop lounge, tables with bottle service with reservations, and more. $35. 8pm to 2am.
- Ars Lyrica’s Venetian Carnival Concert at Hobby Center – Spend New Year’s Eve 2019 enjoying a three-course dinner, followed by a moving performance of Venetian concertos, and a lively post-concert party with DJs and dancing at Ars Lyrica’s Venetian Carnival. Tickets start at $23, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 9pm.
- All That Glitters 5: A NYE Party 2020 at Lumen Lounge, Crimson & On The Kirb – For the fifth year, Lumen Lounge and its neighbors hosts a New Year’s Eve block party at all three locations, and in pop-up tents. Tickets include complimentary drinks, hookah, balloon drops, confetti cannons, a full wine bar, six DJs spinning top dance hits, performance art with LadyL, aerialists, stilt walkers and more. Tickets range from $30 to $100, but limited discounted $22.50 tickets are available. 9pm to 1:55am.
- A Midnight Kiss: NYE 2020 at Pub Fiction – Cheers to the new year with a complimentary champagne toast, DJ tunes, and a countdown to midnight at Pub Fiction’s annual A Midnight Kiss New Year’s Eve event. Tickets are $20.20, but limited comped (you just pay ticketing fees) tickets are available. 9pm to 2am.
- 007 Casino Royale New Year’s Eve Gala at The Woodlands Resort – Don your evening wear for The Woodlands Resort’s James Bond-themed 007 Casino Royale New Year’s Eve Gala, which features a variety of casino games, plus fun giveaways, live music, and an unlimited hosted bar. Call 1-800-433-2624 for reservations. Overnight packages are available starting at $250. 9pm.
- The Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at Como Social Club – Ring in 2020 with a roaring ’20s-themed soiree at Como Social Club, where you can enjoy live music, small plates, a seafood bar, and a midnight champagne toast. Start your night dining at Sorriso Italian Kitchen, then head upstairs to dance the night away. Tickets are $150 and are limited. 9pm.
- New Year’s Eve at CityCentre | FREE – Bring the kids to a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in the CityCentre plaza. They’ll have live music from five-piece, variety dance band A Sure Thing, plus a countdown to midnight complete with confetti and fireworks. 9:30pm to 12:30am.
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New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020
- All-you-can-eat Menudo, Birria & Pozole New Year’s Day at La Calle Tacos – Recover from the previous night’s festivities with all-you-can-eat menudo, birria, and pozole (all known for their hangover-curing abilities), courtesy of La Calle Tacos. Prefer the hair-of-the-dog approach? Sip a bloody mary, mimosa, or michelada made with the restaurant’s extensive Mexican beer selection. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat buffet start $15.99. 7am.
- Run Houston! at Sam Houston Race Park – Get started on your New Year’s resolutions with Run Houston!, which offers a 10K, 5K, and Kids 1K race at Sam Houston Race Park. Registration includes free, high-resolution race photos, a T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, and access to the post-race party with food, drinks, and awards. The 10K and 5K are $50, while the Kids 1K costs $30. 8:30am to noon.
- New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet at Indianola – Ensure a lucky new year with a buffet of black-eyed peas, collard greens, cornbread, pork, pomegranate and more, all courtesy of Indianola. Tickets are $55; $25 for ages 3 through 12; free for ages under 3. 10am to 4pm.
- Lifetime Commitment Day 5K at CityCentre – Commit to a healthier, happier you in the new year with a 5K race at Lifetime Fitness in CityCentre. Tickets cost $30; $15 for ages 13 and under. 10am.
- Hangover Cure Brunch at B.B. Lemon – Kick off the new year with live music from John Vincent Curry and classic brunch eats at B. B. Lemon. Menu prices vary. Reservations recommended. 11am.
- New Year’s Day at Little Woodrow’s Bellaire | No Cover – Recover from the night’s festivities with football and bloody marys at Little Woodrow’s Bellaire. Noon.
- 2019 A Year In Review Trivia at Under the Radar Brewery | No Cover – Revisit the past 12 months with this special trivia event featuring questions about 2019’s most notable events, moments, and celebrity gossip at Under the Radar Brewery. The best team name and winning trivia team will both win prizes. 7:30pm to 10pm.
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Thursday, January 2, 2019
- Free Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston | FREE – Take advantage of free admission to the Children’s Museum of Houston, including access to all of their hands-on exhibits plus a wide variety of programming every Thursday evening. 5pm.
- First Thursday on Mid Main – Browse an art garden and market, listen to live music, and sip drinks from Deep Eddy Vodka and Saint Arnold Brewing Company during the monthly First Thursday celebration at Mid Main. Donations of $5 are suggested. 6pm to 10pm.
- Johnny Nicholas & Cindy Cashdollar in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Jam out to full-spectrum Americana during a live show by Johnny Nicholas and Cindy Cashdollar, who bring their blend of blues, cajun, swing, folk, and barrelhouse rock ’n’ roll to McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. Tickets are $25 in advance; $28 at the door. 7pm.
- Hand Lettering Classes at Honey Art Cafe – Master the art of hand lettering with markers during this one-hour, introductory class at Honey Art Cafe. During the BYOB class, you’ll learn three-to-four different print and cursive fonts. Tickets are $35. 7pm.
- Toy Story 4 Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Join Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang with a free, outdoor screening of Pixar’s Toy Story 4 at Discovery Green. 7pm to 10pm.
- Slimez in Concert at Stereo Live | FREE – Hit the dance floor for a live set by dubstep DJ Slimez at Stereo Live. Tickets are free with RSVP. 10pm.
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Things to Do on Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 5, 2020.
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