As 2024 winds to a close, now’s the perfect time to start planning your New Year’s Eve celebrations. From family fun at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum to the excitement of a Masquerade Ball, a delectable meal from Lupi & Iris or Mason Street Grill, we’ve got everything you need for a memorable New Year’s Eve. (Resolutions not included)
Ring in the New Year!
3…2…1…Count down to ’25 in style at any of these great New Year’s Eve parties, events, and happenings around town. Raise a glass, toast 2024 farewell, and watch the ball drop in style!
NYE MKE 2025 - A Glamorous Open Bar Casino Royale NYE Dance Party
Go all in on luxury this New Year’s Eve with a Casino Royale-themed night to remember at Hilton Milwaukee in the heart of downtown. Dress to the nines and feel like a ten at this exclusive New Year’s Eve bash, complete with complimentary drinks, casino games, dazzling photo ops, props for the ball drop, a midnight champagne toast, live entertainment by DJ Shawna and access to discounted hotel rooms (with late checkout, of course). Get your tickets today! Use code V VISITMKE at checkout to get $50 off your package.
Run into the New Year
Estabrook Park | 9 a.m.
New Year's Eve at the Bar
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel | 3 p.m.
Your Window to the World on New Year's Eve
Pfister Hotel | 7 p.m.
NYE Speakeasy at The FireHouse
Story Hill FireHouse | 8 p.m.
Picture Your Future: NYE 2024 @ The Outsider
The Outsider | 8 p.m.
Sartori Big Cheese Drop & New Year's Eve Party
Plymouth Arts Center | 8:30 p.m.
NYE at Venue 3
3rd Street Market Hall | 8:30 p.m.
"Gatsby MKE" Milwaukee’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party
The Trade Hotel | 9 p.m.
2025 New Year's Eve: Ballroom Glitz
The Iron Horse Hotel | 9 p.m.
New Year's Eve at Giggly
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel | 9 p.m.
New Year's Eve Party - Adult Prom Edition
On Tap | 9 p.m.
Glitter & Groove NYE 2025 Party!
Third Street Tavern | 9 p.m.
NYE 2025 - Girl Pop Ball Drop NYE!
Oak Barrel Public House | 9 p.m.
NYE 2025 - Who's on Third's First Rodeo!
Who’s on Third | 9 p.m.
New Year's Eve 2025 at Landmark Lanes
Landmark Lanes | 9 p.m.
New Year's Eve Party at SafeHouse Milwaukee
SafeHouse | 10 p.m.
New Year's Eve Dining
Send 2024 off on a high note with a dinner at one of these incredible restaurants. Whether enjoying a night out with the whole family or a quiet dinner with that special someone, leave the cooking to one of these outstanding chefs this New Year’s Eve!
New Year's Eve at Lupi & Iris
Lupi & Iris | 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
As seen on “Top Chef: Wisconsin,” Lupi & Iris is the place to this New Year’s Eve with delicious dishes inspired by the French and Italian Riviera. This year, celebrate your way with options ranging from a three-course lunch to a four-course dinner, starting at just $50 per person. Add live jazz by the Anthony Deutsch Trio from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., and you’ve got a festive New Year’s Eve! Space is limited and reservations are required. Don’t hesitate! Book your table today.
New Year's Eve at Mason Street Grill
Mason Street Grill | 5 - 10 p.m.
New Year's Eve Dinner at ARIA
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel | 5 – 11 p.m.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Ash
The Iron Horse Hotel | 4 – 10 p.m.
Festive Family Fun
You don’t have to be out all night to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Ring in the New Year at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum’s noon NYE celebration, the holiday classic Harlem Globetrotters at Fiserv Forum, and so much more!
Fiserv Forum | Noon & 5 p.m.
Before the ball drops, come see a team that won’t drop the ball! It’s the matchup we’ve all been waiting for: The Harlem Globe Trotters vs. the Washington Generals. The site? Fiserv Forum. This classic clash with plenty of whacky basketball antics is part sporting event, part physical comedy and all fun for the whole family as the world record-breaking trick-shot stars take on a familiar foe. With two shows on New Year’s Eve Day, The Harlem Globe Trotters are a slam dunk for your NYE plans.
Milwaukee Wave vs. Dallas Sidekicks
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena | 3:05 p.m.
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum | Noon
New Year’s Day Activities
After an evening of fun, kick off the very first day of the New Year with events and activities throughout the area! Get started on your resolution to increase your mindfulness, fly a kite, or take an icy swim in Lake Michigan!
Bradford Beach | Noon
It’s a classic. A true Milwaukee must-do. A rite of passage. Milwaukeeans were dunking themselves in the refreshing waters of Lake Michigan long before ice bath fitness trends filled social media feeds. For nearly a century, this annual event has been a unique way to kick off 2025, a surefire hangover cure and a ritual of renewal to start the new year off with a clean slate. The best part? It’s completely free! Just pop on your swimsuit (and maybe a few more layers) then head to Bradford Beach to participate in this time-honored tradition.
Gift of Wings Cool Fool Kite Festival
Veterans Park | 10 a.m. - Dusk
New Year’s Day Bubbles & Brunch
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
