Celebrate New Year’s Eve in DSM

Communities in Greater Des Moines (DSM), from Norwalk to Windsor Heights to Ankeny 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 2024 and ring in 2025 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 Eve at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona — Celebrate the New Year at Brick & Ivy on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve at Trailside Tap in Ankeny — Join Trailside Tap for New Year’s Eve on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve at 804 Main Bar & Grill in Norwalk — New Year’s Eve festivities take place Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
• Dining in ‘Style’ at BeerStyles at West Glen Town Center in West Des Moines — Menu highlights include Apple Soup, Duck à l'Orange or Frisée Salad (Veg), Beef Wellington or Veg Pot Pie and Molten Chocolate Cake for dinner at 6 p.m. An optional cocktail hour is at 5 p.m. Join BeerStyles on Tuesday, Dec. 31 to celebrate NYE in speakeasy style!
• New Year’s Eve Bowling at Adel Family Fun Center 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.
• Za-Ga-Zig Shrine 2024 New Year’s Eve Party in Altoona — Celebrate the end of 2024 and ring in 2025 with two bands, Gilded Cage and Last of the Mojitos on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 p.m. until Midnight.
• New Years Eve Underground at The Speakeasy’s The Honey Lounge in Winterset — Gather to ring in 2025 with dinner, drinks and music on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.
• New Year’s Eve Party at Smash Park in West Des Moines — See Final Mix Show Band perform and enjoy open bar packages on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to close.
• Family New Year’s Eve Bash at Backpocket Pin & Pixel in Johnston — Take part in facepainting, a photo booth and a balloon drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will even be a sparkling cider toast at 2 p.m.!
• Murph & Mary’s New Year’s Bash at Murph and Mary’s Pub in Newton — The second Annual New Year’s Eve Party will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and champagne toast as well as a balloon drop and music from 8 p.m. on.
• ERF New Year’s Eve Party at xBk Live in Des Moines — Head to xBk Live to hear one original Erf set and one Phish set on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Greater Des Moines New Year's Eve Events

• Countdown to 2025 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona — Take in live entertainment, exciting promotions and more from Friday, Dec. 27 through Tuesday, Dec. 31, including hourly drawings and champagne toast.
• New Year’s at Noon at Des Moines Children’s Museum in West Des Moines — Enjoy two beach ball drops at 10 a.m. and Noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The entire event goes from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and includes crafts, dancing and more.
• Noon Year’s Eve Children’s Balloon Drop & Celebration at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive — A children’s balloon drop, giant party games and kid-friendly NYE drinks and treats are part of Noon Year’s Eve on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
• Noon Year’s Eve at Norwalk Easter Public Library in Norwalk — From 10:30 until Noon, celebrate the new year with the kids. There will be crafts, dancing and a countdown at Noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
• New Year’s Eve Countdown to Noon Party at Warrior Lanes in Waukee — Reserve your lane now for two hours of glow bowling, a large single-topping pizza and more from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve at Skate South in Des Moines — On Tuesday, Dec. 31 from Noon until 4 p.m., receive free skate rental along with your $11.75 admission fee.
• A Retro New Year’s Eve Bash at Sherwood Forest Event Center in Windsor Heights — For ages 21+, the Sherwood Forest Event Center will have live music from RetroSpect, cocktails and more, with a champagne toast at Midnight.
• New Year’s Eve at Topgolf in West Des Moines — From 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, celebrate with a NYE party ticket that gives you your own bay with room for six to play, a chef-curated buffet, late night bites, a live DJ and a Midnight toast.

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, and you can book a room at a local hotel to enjoy the holiday as well — for instance, the Surety Hotel will offer a New Year's Eve Lounge Party with NOLA Jazz Band!

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.