Celebrate New Year’s Eve in DSM

Communities in Greater Des Moines (DSM), from Adel to Marshalltown to Pleasant Hill to Waukee — are offering up fun and festive things to do for New Year’s Eve this year. No matter your age, there are ways to celebrate the end of 2023 and ring in 2024 with the best local businesses in the region. Here are a few places to check out:

Greater Des Moines Bars + Restaurants to Visit for New Year’s

• New Year’s Bash at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona — Features live music with Jason Kincel Band, balloon drops and champagne toast on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve Dinner at Trailside Tap in Ankeny — Features a prix-fixe menu, and four course dinner on Sunday, Dec. 31, with reservations only
• New Year’s Eve Party at 804 Main Bar & Grill in Norwalk — Features festivities on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve Party at Smash Park in West Des Moines — Features live music from Damon Dotson and free jello shots all night on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to Midnight
• New Year’s Eve Bash at Backpocket Pin & Pixel in Johnston — Features live music with DJ Jaide Knight, signature cocktails and a champagne toast at Midnight on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
• Blues & Brews New Year’s Eve Party at xBk Live in Des Moines — Features live music from Stutterin’ Jimmy & The Goosebumps and The Other Brothers on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
• Za-Ga-Zig Shrine 2023 New Year’s Eve Party in Altoona — Features party favors, drinks, music by Indivisible and more on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.

Greater Des Moines New Year's Eve Events

• Countdown to 2024 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona — Features casino action, live entertainment, exciting promotions and more from Friday, Dec. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 31, including selfie stations, an ice sculpture and champagne toast on Sunday
• New Year’s Eve Celebration at Skate South in Des Moines — Features a balloon drop, games, prizes and, of course, skating on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve EVE Celebration at Country Lane Lodge in Adel — Features live music from Brian Herrin on Saturday, Dec. 30, with doors opening at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve at Noon at Des Moines Children’s Museum in West Des Moines — Features cotton candy treats and an apple juice toast on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. until Noon
• Noon Year’s Eve Children’s Balloon Drop & Celebration at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive — Features Holiday Hullabaloo characters, music, confetti and balloon drop, lighted dance floor and kid-friendly food and drinks on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. until Noon

New Year’s Eve Hotel Packages in Greater Des Moines

• A Grand New Year’s Celebration at Hotel Pattee in Perry — Features an overnight stay, two dinner tickets and two concert tickets to hear Kris Karr Band (Room Package), dinner ticket and one concert ticket (Party Package) or a dinner only or concert only option

Don’t forget to check out all that’s happening for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) neighborhoods, too! Has your DSM business planned a NYE event not listed above? Drop us an email and we’ll add it to this post!

The Greater Des Moines Partnership calendar of events is a one-stop resource for activities taking place throughout the region. Find networking information for Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses, including Chamber luncheons, roundtables and ribbon cuttings. You can also find live music happening each week thanks to the “Live Music This Week in DSM” blog series.