NOON Year’s Eve
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 31, Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St.
This kid-friendly event includes music, Daniel the Balloon Guy, glow parties, a confetti balloon pop countdown at noon, a magic show, and crafts.
New Years Eve 5K
1 p.m. Dec. 31, Friedman Park, 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, Indiana
Set a quick pace for the tone of the new year and earn a commemorative champagne glass at the finish line for later.
Entwined’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Entwined Wine & Cocktail Bar, 303 Main St.
Reservations are required for a four-course, $125-per-person meal. All will receive a glass of champagne upon entry.
Cosmic Countdown
5 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31, Fidel’s Bourbon Bar,950 Parrett St.
This 21-and-old year-end party sports an alien and space theme, plus $7 cosmos after 9 p.m., music spun by Vandal 84, a champagne toast at midnight, and no entry fee.
New Years Eve Dinner
5:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Farmer & Frenchman Winery, 12522 U.S. 41, Robards, Kentucky
Enjoy a five-course meal — and optional wine pairing — with Bouchée a la Reine, sweet white onion soup, salmon gravlox salad, 45-day-aged New York strip steak, and chocolate mousse cake. Reservations start at $135.
NYE Preview of Nando
5:30 and 8:30 p.m., COMFORT By The Cross-Eyed Cricket, 203 Main St.
Sample the menu of the forthcoming South African-influenced Nando restaurant, which is set to open in the new year at the former Arazu on Main at 415 Main St. For $165 per person, or $225 per person with wine pairings, feast on five courses featuring oysters and caviar, Patagonian lamb, tuna carpaccio, petite filet, and chocolate torte, topped off by chocolate-dipped strawberries and a champagne toast.
Belly of the Wolf NYE Dinner
6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Schymik’s Kitchen, 1112 Parrett St.
There are two seatings for this gourmet meal, which is $125 per guest, $165 with wine pairings. Reservations are required. Call 812-401-3333 or email schymiks@schymikskitchen.com.
Glow Bingo
6-9 p.m. Dec. 31, Westside Community Center, 2227 W. Michigan St.
Pay It Forward Local, which assists other nonprofits in the Evansville area, is sponsoring this special, fun-filled night of bingo.
Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Huntsville Havoc
7 p.m. Dec. 31, Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville’s professional hockey club faces off with the Havoc from Huntsville, Alabama, with an on-ice fireworks show following the game.
Barker Brewhouse New Year’s Eve
7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Barker Brewhouse, 96 N. Barker Ave.
Indulge in heavy hors d’oeuvres from The Barrel House, enjoy party favors, and celebrate midnight of the new year with 187ml bottles of champagne.
Board Games at STAGEtwo
7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, STAGEtwo at 321, 321 N. Congress Ave.
Admission is $7 per person for this family friendly event featuring karaoke in the theater with host Alex Hellenberg, board games in the lobby, a cash bar, and concessions.
The Pits’ New Year’s Eve Black Tie Event
8 p.m. Dec. 31, Bokeh Lounge; 1007 Parrett St.
One of the city’s favorite bands takes the stage as fans count down to midnight.
Dance and Karaoke
8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, Knights of St. John #282, 11714 Winery Road, Wadesville, Indiana
Enjoy a DJ and karaoke from High Note Karaoke and compete for prizes for best-dressed. Visit the Paradise Pizza food truck. Admission is $20 a person.
Bally’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
8 p.m.-2 a.m., Bally’s Evansville, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive
The Duke Boys perform from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the 421 Lounge. Enjoy free party favors and your favorite games.
NYE Masquerade Ball
9 p.m. Dec. 31, Gem Rock, 901 Sycamore St.
Tickets are required to this event (general admission is $25). There will be live entertainment, dancing, and a champagne toast, with proceeds supporting Gem Rock’s 2025 theatrical season.
Chaser’s Pre-NYE Latin party
9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec 28, Chaser’s Bar & Grill, 2131 W. Franklin St.
DJ and musician Yamil Conga brings his one-man show to Chaser’s, incorporating live Latin percussion instruments into his DJ sets. The night begins with an introductory Latin dance lesson.
Bud’s New Year’s Eve Bash
9 p.m. Dec. 31, Bud’s Rockin’ Country Bar & Grill, 2124 W. Franklin St.
A pair of DJs will get the New Year’s Eve party going at this West Side spot. There will be free party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
New Year’s Eve at Cricket’s
9 p.m. Dec. 31, Cricket’s, 518 W. Main St., Newburgh, Indiana
Join in on a champagne toast at midnight plus party favors, drink specials, and karaoke starting at 9 p.m.
Last Call Celebration
10 p.m. Dec. 31, Bar Louie, 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd.
Visit the East Side restaurant for food, drinks, and New Year’s Eve fun.
New Years Day Breakfast Buffet
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 1, Red Geranium Restaurant, 504 N. St., New Harmony, Indiana
Take the edge off with an omelet station, fruit platter, mini pancakes, sausage, bacon, waffles, and hash brown or ham and cheese casseroles. The buffet costs $18 per person.
First Day Hikes
1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 1, Harmonie State Park, 3451 Harmonie State Park Road, New Harmony, Indiana
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 1, John James Audubon State Park, 3100 U.S. Hwy. 41, Henderson, Kentucky
Take some of your first steps of 2025 in New Harmony, Indiana, or Henderson, Kentucky, with a brisk hike.
