Looking for a way to ring in the New Year as a family or as a night out with your friends/partner? We are sharing kid-friendly and adult activities on New Year’s Eve in Reno, Sparks, and beyond
Whether you want to celebrate the New Year at 9pm or pull an all-nighter we’ve got you covered. As we learn of events happening on NYE we will update this post, so check back!
Ice Skating
Ice skating is so much fun and the kids are sure to enjoy it! Most locations require you to prebook your session! We recommend booking as soon as possible! Check out ice skating rinks here.
Carson City
9th Annual Candlelight Labyrinth Walk
Date: Dec. 31, 6-9pm
Location: Heritage Park
Cost: Free
Come to Heritage Park Gardens on New Year’s Eve the 9th Annual Candlelight Labyrinth Walk. The way will be illuminated for a glowing stroll along the path. There’ll be fire pits to stay warm, as well as hot cocoa and cider for the whole family. You can bring your own chairs, cups, and marshmallows, too, if desired!
Start a new tradition with your family and focus on creating hopeful tomorrows! Labyrinths are used throughout the world as a way to quiet the mind, recover a balance in life, meditate, gain insight, reduce stress, create, and celebrate. “Walk out the Old Year and Welcome the New Year” during this family-friendly event.
Reno
SaturYay!: New Year’s Craft
Date: Dec. 31, 11am-12pm
Location: Meeting Room, Northwest Reno Library
Cost: Free but need to register.
It’s all fun on SaturYay with story times, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
Countdown to Noon Year
Date: Dec. 31, 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Courtside Room , Diamond Room, South Valleys Library
Cost: Free but need to register.
For our little ones who may not make it to see the New Year’s Eve ball drop, come make noisemakers, play games, and count down to noon to bring in the “Noon Year!”
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Roller Kingdom
Date: Dec. 31, 12pm-4pm
Location: Roller Kingdom; 515 E. 7th Street, Reno, NV
Cost: $20/person
During the day skate from 12pm-4pm for a Noon Year’s Party, open to all ages. The fee includes skate rentals, includes party hats, balloon drops, and favors. Food and beverages are available to purchase.
New Year’s Eve Party Package at FunQuest at GSR -(NOT CONFIRMED FOR 2022)
Date: Dec. 31 from 8pm – 1am (Jan. 1)
Location: GSR
Cost: $75/person
Must have reservation. Get the party started right on New Year’s Eve. Pick up the All-You-Can-Play pass for $75. Gameplay will be available from 8:00pm on Friday, December 31 to 1:00am on Saturday, January 1.
- One Unlimited Arcade Game Card*
- One Unlimited Tumble Town Wristband
- One Unlimited Laser Tag Wristband
- One Water Bottle
- One Bag of Chips
- Party Favors
*Excludes instant prize games, no tickets are awarded during play. Parent supervision is required for children 8 years and younger. Limited availability. Management reserves all rights.
“A Christmas Rock Story” Cirque Spectacular
Date: Now – Dec. 31 from 7pm-9pm
Location: GSR
Cost: Tickets start at $19.95 per person
A Christmas Rock Story features singing holiday and rock favorites paired with amazing cirque acrobatics and acts. This is a family-friendly show that we think you would enjoy!
Fly High (NOT CONFIRMED FOR 2022)
Date: Dec. 31 from 9pm-12am
Location: Fly High; 10 Greg Street Sparks, NV 89431
Cost: Regular Pricing
In previous years Fly High threw an NYE party with a flight night that went from 9pm-12am. We are still waiting on confirmation if they will do the same this year.
Downtown Reno Fireworks
Date: Dec 31, 2022, @ midnight
Location: Downtown Reno, Arch.
Cost: Free
Enjoy the fireworks at midnight in downtown Reno!
Sparks
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Wild Island
Date: Dec. 31 from 10am – 1am (Jan 1)
Location: Wild Island
Cost: Varies on package
Don’t drop the ball with your New Year’s Eve plans – come ring in 2023 at Coconut Bowl where we have all-inclusive bowling packages to fit any celebration! All of Wild Islands Coconut Bowl attractions will be open on December 31st from 10am-1:00am.
Ring in the New Year with High Ballocity, Glow Kart, Laser Tag, Arcade games, and Bowling!
It is highly suggested that you book an all-inclusive package that they offer
Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Holidays Family Festival
Date: Dec. 31 from 11am – 9pm
Location: The Shops at Heavenly Village
Cost: Free Admission
Enjoy daily tree lighting, ice sculptures, Disney Characters, Holiday Ferris Wheel, Live Music, and more for the Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration.
Music staarts at 2pm, Enjoy fireworks show with music starting at 9pm and ending with a special performance.
Ferris Wheel Rides are $5
11am-9pm. Enjoy the most spectacular views of the lake by day, and the village, twinkling with tons of lights, by night. The photo opportunities are unrivaled, except by the memories made upon our gigantic Ferris wheel. It will be hard to miss and will be located just west of the Christmas tree. Admission: $5, Location; Base of the Gondola Highway 50.
NYE Parade & Fireworks at Palisade’s Tahoe
Date: Dec. 31 from 5-7:30pm
Location: Palisade’s Tahoe
Cost: Free Admission, Registration recommended
Join us for our New Year’s Eve Family Celebration! We will kick off the evening with an LED Torchlight Parade along with fireworks and a free concert from The Nomads. The parade will start at 5pm on Exhibition. The Nomads will play from 5-7pm on the KT Deck ending with fireworks at 7pm!
Northstar’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Date: Dec. 31 from 7pm – 9:30pm
Location: The Village at Northstar Ice Skating Rink
Cost: Free Admission
Let us all ring in the New Year the right way! Enjoy a family-friendly evening in The Village at Northstar with live music from Hip Service, a funky and electrifying dance band! End the night with a fireworks show at 9pm to ring in the New Year and get ready for another great year of skiing and snowboarding!
The music starts at 7pm so get here early to enjoy the jams!
*Cancellations and/or changes to the event schedule are possible due to inclement weather*
Mt. Rose New Years Eve Spectacular at 8260’
Head to Mt. Rose for NYE and stay for the fireworks! Firworks will be at dusk (approx 5:45pm).
4:45 Snow Cat Parade
5:15 Torch Light Parade
5:45 Fireworks – Main Lodge
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
Date: Dec 31, 2022, @ 6:15pm
Location: 11603 Snowpeak Way in Truckee.
Cost: Free
Enjoy a family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Enjoy the popular Light Parade followed by the annual Fireworks Show. Outdoor fire pits, hot toddies, hot cocoa and more.
New Year’s Eve Home Ideas
How will you be ringing in the New Year this year? Maybe you’ve decided to stay in on this holiday to avoid the crowds and traffic. If so, here are a few ideas you might love!
HOST A BINGO PARTY
This is what we do every year, especially now that there are kids in the family. We love this bingo set and also purchased extra bingo counting chips because it’s easy to run out when more than 5 people are playing. Trust me, we used Chex Mix cereal one year, haha.
We get very into it and play for money and it’s a blast. The kids can participate if they are old enough and for those that aren’t, we have a kid table with color pages, playdough, and more.
CREATE YOUR OWN BALLOON DROP FOR THE KIDS AT HOME
Co-founder, Kacey, hosts a fun New Year’s Eve party for the kids and has her own balloon drop she creates. This is so fun for the kids and also is a great photo op!
PRINT OUT FREE COLORING PAGES
This is so easy and FREE! You can search for free printable coloring pages or pick up a coloring book from the dollar tree.
CUT UP YOUR OWN CONFETTI
Make your own confetti poppers for the kiddos! Instead of buying confetti, cut up your own using old newspapers, magazines, brown bags, old papers that are lying around. You can use scissors or fun-shaped hole punch cutters.
Want to make your own confetti poppers? We love this idea from Autumn B to create your own DIY confetti poppers at home.
21+ Events
New Year’s Eve Pajama Party
Date: Dec. 31 from 9pm-1am
Location: Final Draught Bottles and Taps
Cost: $20-$25
The Row
Date: Dec. 31 from 9pm-1am
Location: The Row
Cost: $140 for all access pass or $30-$50 for entree into just 1 location
ALL ACCESS PASS. Visit the venues below for more information and to purchase admission tickets, bottle service and the Epic All Access Pass.
Entry and line pass* to participating nightlife venues:
- NoVi Lounge at Eldorado
- Brew Brothers at Eldorado
- Rum Bullions at Silver Legacy
- El Jefe’s at Circus Circus
Hosted Premium Bar | 10pm-12midnight
Bowtie & Bombshells at LEX Nightclub
Date: Dec. 31 from 10pm (doors open at 9pm)
Location: LEX Nightclub inside Grand Sierra Resort
Cost: $30 + Fees
Ring in the new year with Bowtie & Bombshells themed New Years Eve event! With a red carpet entrance, Reno’s leading nightlife destination will be an over-the-top elegant atmosphere.
Dinner and More
Back to 80’s Prom
Date: Dec. 31 from 7pm-1am
Location: The Depot
Cost:$120 December 10-23rd. $140 December 24-31st. Day of tickets available only on eventbrite until 11:00 am and we will announce how many tickets will be available at the door on the 31st. Purchase tickets here
This event is 21+. The party will take place in our RickRoom warehouse space with two bars. All you can drink and food will be set up around the warehouse. Enjoy a DJ and Photo booth! The night will also include some karaoke and best costume contest!
Dinner at Cafe Whitney
Date: Dec. 31
Location: The Whitney
Cost: $55 per person
Enjoy dinner at the Whitney with a 4-course prix fixe meal! Dinner reservations required.
Wild River Grille
Date: Dec. 31, Reservations start at 4pm
Location: Wild River Grill
Cost: $99 per person
Wild River Grille will be featuring a delicious prix fixe dinner with a complimentary glass of champagne.
Ring in the New Year
What are your plans for NYE? Do you celebrate as a family or do you book a sitter?
Kacey Queen is a co-founder of Nevada Moms
Kacey received her bachelor's in Psychology while cheering for the University of Oregon. They moved to Reno in 2014 and have loved it ever since. She is a dedicated homeschooling mother to her three children.
She serves on the hospital board for Northern Nevada Health Systems and is passionate about her community.
Kacey loves exploring with her family and finding family-friendly events and activities! A few of her favorite things include family adventures, traveling, working out, coffee, and dessert!
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