It's been decided: 2025 will be your year, but before that, let's celebrate New Year's Eve in style in Columbus! Here are some elevated, can't-miss events to celebrate NYE this year.

DJ at The Kee

The Kee

 

New Year's Eve Events in Columbus

  • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Bring in the new year on ice with the Columbus Blue Jackets as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes. 
  • Brush Crazy: Get a head start on your resolution to be more creative! Paint projects within various budgets ($20-$50+) while belting out karaoke tunes from 5:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. 
  • Noon Year's Eve at COSI: Head to the atrium at the #1 science museum in the country (four years in a row!), from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for this family-friendly event.
  • Zoo Year's Eve at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: The kids will enjoy this Noon Year's Eve celebration beginning at 11 am. Attend this family-friendly countdown including meet and greets with your favorite zoo characters, music, activities and a countdown to noon. This celebration is included with admission.
  • OUR NYE at The Kee: Celebrate with The Kee and its carnival of spaces for a black attire event packed with live music, art, DJs and complimentary champagne. Get tickets.
  • NYE Party at East Market: Enjoy packages including live music, drinks, catered food and free arcade play at this can't-miss event.
  • Arch City Big Band at Franklin Park Conservatory: Head to the conservatory for a night of big band jazz music from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. This event is included with Conservatory Aglow admission. Get tickets.
  • Columbus NYE Bar Crawl: Kick the night off at Bernards Tavern and make your way through Columbus' hottest bars to enjoy DJs, cocktails and endless fun. Tickets start at $19.99, get yours here.
  • NYE at Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen: Choose from general admission to VIP experiences this New Year's Eve at Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen starting at 8 pm. Get tickets.

 

LeVeque Hotel

Hotel LeVeque

 

New Year's Eve at Columbus Hotels

  • Hotel LeVeque: Indulge in the Starry Night New Year’s Eve Package, including a star named after you, champagne with keepsake flutes, party favors and a relaxed late check-out until 2 pm. 

  • Hilton Columbus Downtown: Ring in 2025 with a 4-course dinner at FYR and Stories on High with performances by DJ Leek and an overnight stay in a King or Double Queen guest room. 

  • The Junto: Ring in the new year at The Junto! Reservations include a welcome glass of champagne, two tickets to Shimmer in The Sky at Brass Eye and a 1 pm late checkout.