1. Ballroom Glitz at the Iron Horse Hotel
9 P.M. | THE IRON HORSE HOTEL
The Iron Horse Hotel is hosting a NYE party featuring an open bar, late-night snacks, a glam rock and hair metal DJ and champagne toast. Dress in your best and boldest for the Ballroom Glitz.
2. New Year’s Eve at Noon Featuring DJ Shawna
9 A.M.-2 P.M. | BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Want to celebrate NYE with your little ones? The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is hosting a New Year’s Eve at noon celebration featuring the Milwaukee Bucks official DJ, DJ Shawna, face painting and DIY noisemakers. Online reservations are required.
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3. Who’sVille New Year’s Eve 2025 Party
9 P.M. | WHO’S ON THIRD
Who’s on Third is hosting a Grinch themed NYE party. The dress code is ugly Christmas sweaters or Grinch gear, and the VIP wristbands will get you access to the open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, photo opportunities and party favors.
4. New Year’s Eve at the Bar
3 P.M. | THE BAR AT SAINT KATE
The Bar at Saint Kate is going all day and night. With live music starting at 3 p.m., the afternoon will be filled with dancing, drinks and party favors, with a champagne toast at midnight.
5. Your Window to the World on New Year’s Eve
7 P.M.-12:30 A.M. | BLU AT THE PFISTER HOTEL
If you’re looking to end your 2024 in style, the Blu cocktail lounge is where it’s at. Reservation time slots are flexible and come with premium champagne, party factors and desserts. Listen to live music and enjoy the view of the city from the 23rd floor of the Pfister Hotel.
6. NYEMKE
9 P.M.-1 A.M. | HILTON MILWAUKEE CITY CENTER
Enjoy casino games and an open bar with the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Live music and a DJ will accompany a night filled with photo ops, high-end decor, raffle drawings and prizes and a midnight champagne toast.
7. Le Freak New Year’s Eve
9 P.M.-2 A.M. | THE COOPERAGE
Join DJs Slim Brit and Lolo for a night of house and disco tracks to boogie into 2025. Visuals will be provided by Video Villains and Shakylegs to create an immersive, interactive experience. Free Ian’s Pizza and a champagne toast at midnight will keep you going all night long.
8. Run into the New Year
7 A.M.-9 A.M. | ESTABROOK PARK
If running your first 5K or 10K was on your resolutions list, you’ve still got one more chance to do it! Run into the New Year 5K and 10K are being held at Estabrook Park on NYE. Registration is open now, getting you a long sleeve shirt, finisher medal and post-race food and drink.
9. Stellar Spark NYE
8 P.M. | THE RAVE
Electronic duo Adventure Club is lighting up NYE at The Rave during the midwest’s longest running NYE party.
10. Family Masquerade NYE Bash
6:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M. | THE NEW FASHIONED
The New Fashioned is throwing a party for the whole family. Activities to look forward to include: HyperBowling, deck curling, DIY mask decorating and a front-row seat to the Deer District fireworks. For guest 21+, a champagne toast will be available, and for the little ones, sparkling grape juice.
11. Transport: Enterprise New Years Eve Party
7 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
Vibe out of 2024 with Transport: Enterprise New Years Eve Party. Dancing, a chill atmosphere, midnight rituals and late-night treats await this NYE. Gaze out into deep space and enjoy drinks and live music at the Cactus Club.
12. NYE Speakeasy
8 P.M.-11:30 P.M. | STORY HILL FIREHOUSE
Party like it’s the prohibition with Story Hill Firehouse’s NYE Speakeasy. Dress in your best flapper-esk attire and dance the night away with DJ Double Platinum. A full cash bar and cigar bar are available all night with 20s inspired cocktails.
