LIST: New Year’s Eve events happening in the Tampa Bay area

Now that Christmas is over, eye is shifting to the New Year and everything Tampa Bay area has to offer. So for today, our team at Tampa Bay Observer has put up a schedule of celebrations and family-friendly events taking place on Sunday night to start the new year!

Family-friendly events

Busch Garden’s NYE Celebration

  • Fireworks, entertainment, and rollercoasters!!
  • Where: Busch Gardens Tampa, 10165 McKinley Drive
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 starting at 11 p.m.
  • Cost: Included with park admission, VIP: $49.99, Brunch over the Serengeti: $44.99
  • More info here

ZooTampa NYE Celebration

  • Countdowns every hour, festive foods, live DJ, giveaways
  • Where: ZooTampa, 1101 West Sligh Avenue
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Cost: Include with park admission
  • More info here

New Year’s at Noon at Great Explorations Children’s Museum

  • Confetti drop, colorful displays; dress in your best dazzling and sparkly outfit
  • Where: Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 4th Street North in St. Pete
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Cost: $12 for members, $18 for non-members
  • More info here

Noon Year’s Eve at Armature Works

  • Colorful daytime fireworks, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, interactive DJ
  • Where: Armature Works Pier, 1910 North Ola Avenue in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • More info here

Downtown Countdown at The Glazer Children’s Museum

  • Family Play Projects, countdowns, and balloon drops on the hour
  • Where: The Glazer Children’s Museum, 110 West Gasparilla Plaza in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Cost: Included with museum admission
  • More info here

St. Pete Pier Fireworks & Events

  • Fireworks, food trucks, live DJ, bars, and a giant disco ball
  • Where: Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Avenue Northeast
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • More info here

Beachfront New Year’s Event

  • Fireworks display, live music, food and drinks, and a children’s corner
  • Where: JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, South Gulfview Boulevard
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Cost: $99- includes beach seating, 1 glass of champagne for midnight toast, includes parking; Kids 12 and under- $35
  • Additional add-on packages available. More info here

Toast by the Coast NYE Masquerade Party

  • Wear your best mask, live music, unlimited wine and beet, dessert table, photo booth, Glitter & Glow Kid’s Camp
  • Where: Tradewinds Island Resort Grand Ballroom, 5500 Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Cost: $230 for adults, $80 for kid’s camp/$60 for each additional child
  • More info here

Family NYE Skate at Skate World Tampa

  • Skating, all-you-can-eat pizza and soda, noise makers, mock balloon drop with confetti cannons
  • Where: Skateworld Tampa, 7510 Paula Drive
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Cost: $20
  • More info here

Noon Year’s Eve at The Spiral Staircase

  • Food, activities, and champagne toast for the adults
  • Where: The Spiral Staircase, 425 North Florida Avenue in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Cost: $150 per family
  • More info here

Sip N Paint NYE Party

  • Free glass of wine, painting, and music
  • Where: Joe’s Palette, 1915 East Bay Drive in Largo
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Cost: $38-$40
  • More info here

Parties

Tampa EDITION

  • Kool & the Gang tunes with dancing, premium open bars, champagne toast
  • Where: The Tampa EDITION, 500 Channelside Drive
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Cost: $599 per person
  • More info here

MacDinton’s NYE Masquerade Ball

  • Happy Hour open bar, champagne toast, and live DJ’s
  • Where: MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 South Howard Avenue in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
  • Cost: $40-$100
  • More info here

NYE Comedy Special

  • Three comedians, craft brews, champagne toast
  • Where: Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th Street West in Bradenton
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m.
  • Cost: $22-$25
  • More info here

Retro Disco Party

  • Rooftop bar, live DJ, and champagne toast
  • Where: Level 11 Rooftop Bar & Lounge, 5250 Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Cost: Free, VIP tables available
  • More info here

Battle of the Decades

  • Music, fashion, and culture from the past decades; wear attire from your favorite decade
  • Where: 122 South Howard Avenue in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Cost: $20-$1,200
  • More info here

NYE Beach Bash at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa

  • Live music, champagne toast, fireworks
  • Where: Whiskey Joe’s Tampa Bar & Grill, 7720 West Courtney Campbell Causeway
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door
  • More info here

Not So Silent NYE

  • Silent DJ headphones, open bar, complimentary hors-d’oeuvres buffet, champagne toast
  • Where: Hyatt Place St. Pete. 25 2nd Street North St. Petersburg
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Cost: $95
  • More info here

NYE Party at Hotel Haya

  • Live entertainment including DJ’s, contortionists, and dancing; midnight toast
  • Where: Hotel Haya, 1412 East 7th Avenue in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Cost: $25
  • More info here

NYElectric

  • Live music, 5-hour open bar, VIP area
  • Where: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water Street
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Cost: starting at $185
  • More info here

Karat Magic NYE Party

  • Fireworks display, champagne toast, live DJ’s, and open bar
  • Where: 601 South Harbour Island Boulevard in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Cost: $175-$250
  • More info here

Cocktails X Countdown NYE Party

  • Music, dancing, cocktails, and food
  • Where: Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne, 1730 East 7th Avenue in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • More info here

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails

  • Champagne, oysters, music, and dancing
  • Where: Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails, 1111 Central Avenue in St. Pete
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Cost: $15-$300
  • More info here

NYE At The Blind Goat

  • Unlimited dinner, open bar, music, dancing, champagne toast
  • Where: The Blind Goat Food and Drink Co., 4106 Henderson Boulevard in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
  • Cost: $99-$170
  • More info here

Jackson’s Bubbles & Bow Ties

  • Ballon drops, champagne toast, live music, outdoor party areas, fireworks show
  • Where: Jackson’s Bistro, 601 South Harbour Island Boulevard in Tampa
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Cost: starting at $100
  • More info here

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