Ring in the new year with various celebrations going on across the Greater Houston area. Events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.

High Noon Countdown for 2026

Attendees can ring in the New Year with a balloon drop extravaganza at The Woodlands Children's Museum.
  • Dec. 31, 9:30-11 a.m., 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m.
  • $10 (adult), $25 (child)
  • The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
  • www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Noon Year’s Eve

Families can start their countdown to the new year with crafts and music.
  • Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • R.B. Tullis Library, 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney
  • www.countylibrary.org
Sharkey's New Year's Eve Bash

Children and parents are invited to celebrate the new year at the Downtown Aquarium with an event featuring party favors, a balloon drop, a buffet, a live DJ and prizes as well as mascot appearances.Salt & Sugar Gastro Bar


Ring in the new year at Salt & Sugar Gastro Bar with an event featuring live music and a three-course buffet.New Year's Eve at Redemption Square

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Redemption Square with live music, entertainment and fireworks.Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band

Attendees can celebrate New Year’s Eve with Commotion, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band featuring music from the late '60s and early '70s.VFW New Year's Party

Bring in the new year country-style with the band Doug Boggs, and black-eyed peas and cornbread will be served at midnight.
  • Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.-Jan. 1, 12:30 a.m.
  • $30 (individual ticket), $50 (couple admission)
  • Tomball VFW, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball
  • Facebook: Doug Boggs
NYE at Lucy Blues


Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Lucy Blues with an event featuring live music, homemade tamales and a champagne toast at midnight.New Year's at POST

The New Year's Eve party features a Great Gatsby-inspired celebration with cirque performers, characters, stylish caricature drawings and multiple DJs blending modern and vintage beats across the Skylawn.
  • Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-Jan. 1, 2 a.m.
  • $99.29 (per ticket)
  • 401 Franklin St., Houston
  • www.posthtx.com
New Year's Eve Midnight Masquerade

Celebrate the new year at The Union Kitchen on the Boardwalk with a masquerade event featuring a live DJ, a buffet, fireworks, photo opportunities and a champagne toast.