AUSTIN — It's hard to believe that 2018 is coming to an end -- and if you're still looking for ways to celebrate on New Year's Eve, Austin has something fun in store for everyone!
Here's a list of various ways you can ring in the new year in Austin:
New Year's Eve Family Friendly Events in Austin
Celebrate the start of the new year with family at friends by enjoying live music, food and art at this free event. Kids can also get a taste of "fairyland" and take rides on a train or try face painting.
Location: Auditorium Shores
When: Dec. 31 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Willie Nelson is continuing his tradition of ringing in the new year by performing at Austin City Limits Live. Join him the last weekend of December to end the year on a high note.
Location: The Moody Theater
When: Dec. 29 to Dec. 31
Austin Saengerrunde, a German heritage organization, is throwing a NYE celebration full of dancing and live music. This event will include a champagne toast and German breakfast when the clock strikes midnight.
Location: 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
When: Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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New Year's Eve Parties in Austin
If you're looking to avoid NYE craziness and want a more relaxed and fun celebration, this Austin cruise is for you! The cruise will take you for a tour of Austin on a double-decker boat on Lady Bird Lake. The cruise will feature an open bar, retro music, three-course buffet, photo booth and more.
Location: Lone Star Riverboat at 208 Barton Springs Rd
When: Dec. 31 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Take it back to the roaring twenties to end 2019 in your flapper, suits and all at the Gatsby House NYE party. The event will feature two dance floors, a five-hour prepaid bar, casino night and more.
Location: Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
When: Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This is a party that has an extra pop to it with aerialists, fire performers and more!
Location: Rose Room and 77 Degrees
When: Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cheer Up Charlies is throwing a 90s-themed celebration full of food and turns from the 80s, 90s and 00s. End the year by throwin' it back!
Location: Cheer Up Charlies
When: Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
End the year with high energy and style at this NYE bash. This party will feature a dancefloor, heated outdoor courtyard, a DJ and more. You're not going to miss this countdown.
Location: 305 W. 6th Street
When: Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This restaurant will have some of the proceeds made on New Year's Eve be donated to the The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and The Children's Tumor Foundation.
Location: 1100 South Lamar Boulevard
When: 7 p.m.
Operations Manager Geoff Freeman said the purpose of the charity is also personal.
“Both foundations are connected to close family and friends of ours that are personally affected. So, we thought something for New Year's Eve, that would be a good way to support both of the causes."
They have a goal of raising $5,000.
Get a front row seat to Vic Mathias Shores' New Year's Eve Fireworks show and a limited open bar on top of the Austin Public Library downtown. The event is sponsored by ELM Restaurant group.
Location: 710 West Cesar Chavez Street
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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