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We've watched the rocks glitter at the gem show, we've survived the summer heat, we've stuffed our faces at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Meet Yourself. 

It's official. We're at the end of 2024.

From parties with champagne toasts and lots of music, to kid-friendly activities and fancy dinners, here's where to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025.

Parties, drinks and music �

Taco Bell New Year's Eve Downtown Bowl Bash

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Bowl is hosting their annual party in downtown ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, complete with music, a silent disco, food trucks and beer stations. Fireworks and the big taco drop (yes, they’ll drop a giant taco, similar to the ball in Times Square) will happen when the clock strikes midnight.

When: 6 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Downtown ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks

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New Year's Eve: Space Cowboy

One of the biggest parties of the year is happening on NYE at Hotel Congress, as the local landmark transforms into an intergalactic rodeo. Expect live entertainment, specialty drinks and a champagne toast.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Hotel Congress, 

Cost: $60. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Queer Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year at this queer dance party with DJs, go-gos, a photo booth and a midnight toast.

When: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: 191 Toole, 

Cost: $20 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Electric Desert Disco at Playground

Dance the night away at Playground this NYE. Expect a lineup of five DJs and a champagne toast at midnight.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

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Cost: $40, this event is for ages 21 and up.

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Gigi and the Glow NYE

Dance music cover band Gigi and the Glow will be taking the stage at Casino Del Sol this New Year's Eve.

When: 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

°Â³ó±ð°ù±ð:ÌýCasino Del Sol Event Center, 

Cost: Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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A Tavern in Time

Step into Short Rest Tavern, a hidden bar tucked inside ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall's ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Games and Gadgets, for a night of games and costumes. Compete in the costume contest, sing your heart out during karaoke and play nerdy trivia. Cornhole and other games, along with a midnight toast, are part of the fun. Expect themed drinks at the bar!

When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Short Rest Tavern in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall, 

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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New Year's Party with Gertie

Waila band Gertie & the T.O. Boys will be at Cafe Santa Rosa's New Year's Eve party. Also in store for the night: menudo, champagne and a midnight balloon drop.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Cafe Santa Rosa,

Cost:Ìý$10Ìý

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Boots & Bling NYE Party

Whiskey Roads is throwing a country-themed NYE party with music from Unwound and DJ Gregg, along with a champagne toast and a midnight snack.

When: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Whiskey Roads,

Cost:Ìý$15

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'80s Prom at Surly Wench

Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s prom for New Year's Eve. Wear your best '80s prom dress or suit and dance the night away with the help of two DJs. 

When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Surly Wench Pub, 

Cost: $10. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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IBT's Black & White Party

IBT's will ring in the New Year with a drag show, balloon drop and champagne toast. Black and white attire is encouraged!

When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where:Ìý±õµþ°Õ'²õ,

Cost: $10 cover, $20 seat reservations

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Spanish Masquerade with Orkesta Mendoza

This Latin dance party at The Rialto will feature ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s own Orkesta Mendoza, Ruta Verbena and Salvador Duran. Masks and 1940s attire are encouraged.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Rialto Theatre,

Cost: $29.50 and up

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NYE Salsa & Cumbia Party

Agua de Coco will lead a salsa and cumbia party at The Rialto's R Bar.

When: 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: R Bar, 

Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up

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Mr. Heads' NYE Celebration 

DJ Jahmar will be joined by a special guest DJ during Mr. Heads' New Year's Eve party. It's suggested to get there early!

When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Mr. Heads, 

Cost: Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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"The Princess Bride" New Year’s Eve Party

The Loft Cinema is ringing in the New Year with a screening of "The Princess Bride," featuring a costume contest, a champagne toast and props to use during the movie. 

When: 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: The Loft Cinema,

Cost:Ìý$15 for adults, $12 for kids ages 12 and under 

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New Year’s Eve ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Bar Crawl

This is for those folks who just can’t make up their minds. Instead of hitting one party or one bar, your NYE Bar Crawl pass takes you to 10 including Playground, Sky Bar, Bawker Bawker, O’Malley’s, Playground and HighWire. Your pass gets you special prices on specialty drinks and food beginning with the pre-party at Corbett’s at 8 p.m.

When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

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Cost: $29 and up. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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New Year's Eve Bash at The Maverick

Country bar The Maverick is hosting its annual New Year's Eve bash with music, a special menu, party favors and a champagne toast. 

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: The Maverick,

Cost:Ìý$20Ìý

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Bubbles & Bites: A Sparkling New Year's Eve

Celebrate New Year's Eve with wine and music, courtesy ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wine Collective. Expect a live performance from Desert Music Project alongside a tasting of four sparkling wines.

When: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wine Collective,

Cost:Ìý$50Ìý

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NYE at Westbound

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Head to Westbound for a NYE celebration featuring live instrumental music by Golden Boots and a complimentary toast at 6 p.m.

When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where:Ìý°Â±ð²õ³Ù²ú´Ç³Ü²Ô»å,Ìý

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks 

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NYE at Tap & Bottle downtown 

DJ Carl Hanni will be at Tap & Bottle's downtown location for an event that will close with a champagne toast at midnight. 

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Tap & Bottle, 

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks 

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New Year's Eve Party at Elliott's

Elliott's is celebrating New Year's Eve with happy hour specials until closing time. Expect a DJ starting at 9 p.m., along with a champagne toast at midnight.

When: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where:Ìý·¡±ô±ô¾±´Ç³Ù³Ù'²õ,

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks

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Soul Essential at Union Public House

R&B and soul band Soul Essential will perform at Union Public House in St. Philip's Plaza on New Year's Eve. 

When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Union Public House,

Cost:Ìý$7-$14

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For the kids 🎈

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-Sonora Desert Museum

Visit the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-Sonora Desert Museum to watch a giant dinosaur egg drop into 2025 during this Noon Year's Eve party. Activities include face painting, a live show in the Warden Oasis Theater, crafts and games.

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-Sonora Desert Museum, 

Cost: Included with admission, which is $29.95 for ages 13 and up. Kids ages 3-12 get in for $19.95.

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Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥

Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ is celebrating NYE with a Noon Year party. Expect crafts, a countdown with confetti and a juice toast at noon.

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 

Cost: Included with admission, which is $12 per person

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Trail Dust Town

Ring in the New Year and bring the family to this event for live country music, crafts, photo ops, unlimited rides on the Ferris wheel and train, and a balloon drop and apple cider toast when the clock hits noon.

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Trail Dust Town, 

Cost: $16 for ages 2 and up, $5 for kids under 2, in advance. $20 at the door if there are any leftover tickets.

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Tap & Bottle North

Tap & Bottle's north location is hosting a family-friendly Noon Year's Eve party with music from Mr. Nature and a balloon drop. Adults will get a complimentary champagne toast.

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Tap & Bottle, 

Cost: Free to attend 

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Park Place Mall

Park Place is hosting a Noon Year’s Countdown for the whole family, complete with a fashion show and family photos, a family dance party, dozens of interactive events including games and activities for younger kids and a sparkling cider toast at noon, when the mall counts down to its balloon drop in center court.

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Park Place Mall, 

Cost: Free to attend 

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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Improv Movement

Bring the family to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Improv Movement for a kid-friendly comedy show on New Year's Eve.

When: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Improv Movement,

Cost: $7; or $21 for a family of four

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Dinners 😋

The Coronet

Dine at The Coronet for a NYE menu that includes mushroom cannelloni, stuffed quail, potato scaled sea bass or lamb roulade. 

When: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: The Coronet, 

Cost: $140 with a bubbly toast, $200 with wine pairings 

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Maynards

Maynards is ringing in 2025 with a prix fixe menu that includes choices of sea bass, wagyu filet mignon, truffle risotto or duck breast.

When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where:Ìý²Ñ²¹²â²Ô²¹°ù»å²õ,

Cost:Ìý$145

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Flora's Market Run

Head to Flora's Market Run for access to a raw bar, charcuterie, a pizza bar and a dessert station, along with a glass of champagne. 

When: 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Flora's Market Run,

Cost: $75, this event is for ages 21 and up

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A Dining & Dancing Soiree

Hacienda del Sol is ringing in the New Year with a night of dinner and dancing. Dinner is four courses with options that include beef tenderloin, monkfish, New York strip and duck breast.

When: 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Hacienda del Sol, 

Cost:Ìý$150 for dinner and dancing; $50 for dancing only. This event is for ages 21 and up.

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Westward Look

The NYE dinner at Westward Look includes beef Wellington bites, pistachio soup, crab-stuffed dover sole and Osso Buco. After dinner, the resort is hosting a party with live music, a dessert station and champagne.

When: 6 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31

Where: Westward Look,

Cost: $175 for dinner, $35 for the party

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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has three New Year's Eve options for you: a special dinner menu alongside live music at their Flying V restaurant; light bites, cocktails, a midnight toast and live music at Cascade Lounge; or a dinner buffet at The Canyon Club.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 31. 5-10 p.m. at Flying V; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Cascade Lounge (music is 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.); 5-10 p.m. at The Canyon Club.

Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 

Cost: Prices vary based on menu items ordered; buffet is $68 for adults, $34 for kids ages 6-12

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Omni ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ National Resort

Omni's prix fixe menu this New Year's Eve includes prime rib, crab legs, salad and dark chocolate fig pan cotta. 

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