Looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Omaha? From dazzling fireworks and all-night New Year’s parties to family-friendly NYE events near you, there are many festive ways to ring in the new year. Here’s how to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Omaha!
- Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events
- New Year’s Eve Parties & Events for Adults
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Light Shows
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Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events
Celebrate the final hours of 2025 with the kids at family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in Omaha. Here are some of the most popular winter and NYE celebrations for families happening around the city.
Public Skate Sessions at Moylan Iceplex
Ring in the new year with ice skating at Moylan Iceplex, which features the only Olympic-sized rink in the state!
- Location: 12550 W Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68164
- Time: Dec 31, 10–11:45 a.m. & 12:30–6:30 p.m.
- Cost: $9.95–$13.95
Winterland Ice Skating at the Skate Ribbon
Reserve a free 90-minute skating session at the Skate Ribbon in Heartland of America Park, courtesy of Applied Underwriters. Walk-ups are allowed but limited, so reservations are recommended.
- Location: S 8th St & Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Time: Dec 31, 12–5:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Bubbly New Year’s Eve Party at the Children’s Museum
Families with children can bring the kiddos down to the Omaha Children’s Museum for the Bubbly New Year’s Eve Party—a day filled with bubble drops, fun NYE crafts, and the Amazing Bubble Show.
- Location: 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Time: Dec 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Cost: $17
Noon Year’s Eve at the Durham
Noon Year’s Eve at The Durham Museum is packed with kid-friendly fun, including live music from Dino O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars, special crafts, the bubble wrap stomp, and the balloon drop at noon!
- Location: 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108
- Time: Dec 31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Cost: Free for museum members, $8–15 for non-members
New Years Eve at Dave & Busters
Enjoy appetizers and dessert, unlimited soft drinks, unlimited video games, NYE swag, and more at Dave & Buster’s. This New Year’s Eve Celebration also includes a midnight champagne toast for adult attendees.
- Location: 2502 S 133rd Plaza Ste 111, Omaha, NE 68144
- Time: Dec 31, 9 p.m.
- Cost: Family Friendly – $33.79 per ticket; Late Night NYE – $68.79, $97.59
Noon Year Celebration at Kids Indoor Playground Park
Celebrate the year ahead with your kids at Kids Indoor Playground Park, featuring a balloon drop at noon, photo opportunities, a dance party, and more. This Noon Year Celebration also features kid-friendly bubbly toast and celebration kits for purchase.
- Location:14445 W Center Rd Ste 101, Omaha, NE 68144
- Time: Dec 31, 10 a.m – 2p.m.
- Cost: Included with normal admission; Free for Members
Noon Year’s Eve
Famlies can have the fun of celebrating the New Year without having to stay up until midnight when attending Noon Year’s Eve at Omaha Zoo. This celebration will include meet and greets with animal ambassadors, hands-on learning, a DJ, and more.
- Location:3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
- Time: Dec 31, 10 a.m – 3 p.m.
- Cost: Normal Admission Costs
New Year’s Eve at Big Grove
This family-friendly event at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom – Omaha includes a free buffet for kids, a balloon drop, and more activities for children at the Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party.
- Location: 4601 Catalyst Ct, Omaha, NE 68106
- Time: Dec 31, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cost: Free
New Year’s Eve Parties & Events for Adults
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Omaha with lively countdowns, themed parties, and special dinners across the city. Whether you prefer live music, energetic dance floors, elegant galas, or laid-back cocktail lounges, Omaha offers multiple ways to toast the new year.
Hector Anchondo New Year’s Bash & Brunch
Fill your belly with delicious food and drinks while you listen to live music performed by Hector Anchondo during the New Year’s Bash at Mouth of the South.
- Location: 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130
- Time: Dec 31, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Cost: Possible cover charge
Omaha New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
With a ticket to the Omaha NYE Bar Crawl, you’ll get a digital bar crawl map, free entry to participating bars, special drink deals, music from live DJs at select venues, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are discounted for early purchases and for groups of four or more.
- Location: Starts at the Upstream Brewing Company, 514 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Time: Dec 31, check-in from 7:30–10:30 p.m.
- Cost: $25.69–$49.25
Live Jazz with the Red Lion Quartet
Sip on cocktails of your choice while you listen to live jazz at Red Lion Lounge in Blackstone.
- Location: 3802 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
- Time: Dec 31, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
- Cost: No cover charge
Redferrin NYE Party
End the year with a bang at the Redferrin NYE Party at Barnato, featuring a live performance by Redferrin and special guest Shaylen. Enjoy food, drinks, and your choice of general admission or VIP seating, plus a couple of optional add-ons.
- Location: 225 N 170th St Suite 95, Omaha, NE 68118
- Time: Dec 31, 8 p.m.
- Cost: $95–$187.50 (plus any add-ons)
3D In Your Face
Party hard and rock out to ’80s-inspired rock ‘n roll to ring in the New Year at 3D In Your Face, a show hosted at Bogie’s Bar & Grill – West.
- Location: 14334 U St, Omaha, NE 68137
- Time: Dec 31, 8 p.m.
- Cost: $125.22–$208.02
Copa Cabana NYE Bash
Smoke a cigar and order a round of drinks with your friends during the NYE Bash at Copa Cabana Cocktails & Cigars.
- Location: 17520 Wright St Ste 108, Omaha, NE 68130
- Time: Dec 31, 9 p.m.
- Cost: No cover charge
NYE 2026 Champagne. Disco. Glitter. Repeat
Show up in your best outfit to compete for the “best dressed” contest, take polaroids to remember the night, and bump to the music put on by the the DJ at Sips on 10th‘s NYE 2026 party!
- Location: 1022 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108
- Time: Dec 31, 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
- Cost: $10–$65
Midnight at The Woolworth
Celebrate the evening in style with a Great Gatsby-themed night, champagne, entertainment, and more during the Midnight at The Woolworth event at The Woolworth.
- Location: 1120 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Time: 8 p.m.- 1 a.m.
- Cost: $40
New Year’s Eve at Slowdown
Dance the night away with live DJS Crabrangucci and Tyrone Storm + Coco, and toast with champagne at midnight at New Year’s Eve at Slowdown.
- Location: 729 N 14th St, Omaha, NE, 68102
- Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Cost: $20 General Admission through 12/30, $30 Day of Show General Admission, and $80 VIP
New Year’s Eve All Day Party
Head over to Smash Park in La Vista to play half-priced arcade games, take advantage of drink deals, and play glow-in-the-dark pickleball at the New Year’s Eve All Day Party.
- Location: 8121 S 125th St, La Vista, NE 68128
- Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 am
- Cost: No Registration Required. Activities like karaoke, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, and party darts require advanced registration.
NYE Burlesque
Prepare your best ’50s-inspired outfit, sip on champagne, dance, and enjoy a live jazz-age burlesque show brought to you by Greenlight Revue at the Reading Room during its NYE Burlesque show.
- Location: 1505 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Time: 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- Cost: $30.52
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Light Shows
Watch the sky sparkle as Omaha lights up the night to welcome 2026! These firework shows and light displays are a must-see, whether you call Omaha home or are just visiting for your NYE celebration.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular
During the NYE Firework Extravaganza, fireworks will illuminate the sky above Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront. With no designated viewing or parking areas, you can take in the display from any spot in Downtown Omaha.
- Location: 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Time: Dec 31, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
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