We've watched the rocks glitter at the gem show, we've survived the summer heat, we've stuffed our faces at Tucson 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 🍾
Roger Clyne in 2022 at the Taco Bell NYE Bowl Bash.
Taco Bell New Year's Eve Downtown Bowl Bash
Arizona Bowl is hosting their annual party in downtown Tucson, 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 Tucson, 41 E. Congress St.
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, 311 E. Congress St.
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, 191 E. Toole Ave.
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
Where: Playground, 278 E. Congress St.
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
Where: Casino Del Sol Event Center, 5655 W. Valencia Road
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 Tucson Mall's Tucson 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 Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road
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, 2615 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: $10
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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, 2290 W. Ina Road
Cost: $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, 424 N. Fourth Ave.
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: IBT's, 616 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $10 cover, $20 seat reservations
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Spanish Masquerade with Orkesta Mendoza
This Latin dance party at The Rialto will feature Tucson’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, 318 E. Congress St.
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, 350 E. Congress St.
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, 513 N. Fourth Ave.
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, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for kids ages 12 and under
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New Year’s Eve Tucson 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
Where: Corbett's, 340 N. Sixth Ave.
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, 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $20
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Bubbles & Bites: A Sparkling New Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year's Eve with wine and music, courtesy Arizona 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: Arizona Wine Collective, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $50
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NYE at Westbound
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: Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
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, 403 N. Sixth Ave.
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: Elliott's, 135 E. Congress St.
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, 4340 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $7-$14
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For the kids 🎈
Bella Sanders, 8, pets a stingray inside the stingray exhibit at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, on March 30, 2022.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Visit the Arizona-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: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road
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 Tucson
Children's Museum Tucson 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 Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
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, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
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, 7254 N. Oracle Road
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, 5870 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend
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Tucson Improv Movement
Bring the family to Tucson Improv Movement for a kid-friendly comedy show on New Year's Eve.
When: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 31
Where: Tucson Improv Movement, 414 E. Ninth St.
Cost: $7; or $21 for a family of four
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Dinners 😋
The Coronet is offering a special NYE menu.
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, 198 W. Cushing St.
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: Maynards, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: $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, 2513 E. Sixth St.
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, 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road
Cost: $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, 245 E. Ina Road
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, 7000 N. Resort Dr.
Cost: Prices vary based on menu items ordered; buffet is $68 for adults, $34 for kids ages 6-12
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Omni Tucson National Resort
Omni's prix fixe menu this New Year's Eve includes prime rib, crab legs, salad and dark chocolate fig pan cotta.
When: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
Where: Omni Tucson National Resort, 2727 W. Club Dr.
Cost: $140 per person, $200 per couple
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Forty Niner Country Club
Dine at Forty Niner Country Club this New Year's Eve with a menu that includes entrees like filet of beef, sea bass or pappardelle pasta.
When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
Where: Forty Niner Country Club, 12000 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $70; additional $20 with wine pairings
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Explore nature through fun, hands-on exhibits at Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul
CMOV@TC has indoor and outdoor exhibits with daily activities and programming for kids and families that mesh with the environmental focus of Tohono Chul, teaching all about the culture, animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert!
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