From nightlife to family fun, there are NYE events in Wichita to meet every budget and a variety of party styles. Here is your guide to what to do on New Year’s Eve and the weekend before; be sure to check details well in advance as many events and attractions require reservations.

Lights illuminate the ice rink at Chicken n Pickle

Family-Friendly Festivities

  • Dec. 26 & 27; Dec. 30-31 and Jan. 2-3, 2025  – School’s Out Edventures at Exploration Place
  • Dec. 27 & 28 – Wichita Thunder hockey vs. Idaho Steelheads at INTRUST Bank Arena
  • Dec. 29 – Sunday Brunch Buffet & Bingo and Ice Pond (daily) at Chicken N Pickle
  • Dec. 28 – Parkrun at Exploration Place
  • Dec. 29 – Winter Break Program: A Victorian Winter at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
  • Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve at Blast Off Bay
  • Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve packages at Bowlero (Northeast, Northrock and Northridge)
  • Dec. 31 – Noon Year’s Eve at MyGym Wichita 
  • Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve Pickleball Party at Riverside Tennis Center
  • Dec. 31 – A Family New Year's Eve at Field Station: Dinosaurs
  • Dec. 31 – Ring in the New Year Celebration at Dave & Buster's

Throwing Axes at Blade and Timber

Other events and activities to consider: 

Or tailor your family fun with our indoor experiences guide.

Four adults pose for a photo inside the holiday hideaway pop-up bar at Chicken N PickleHoliday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle

Grown-Up Fun        

With New Year’s Eve falling on a Tuesday this year, celebrations will start the weekend before the holiday and will run through New Year’s Day. Plus, there’s no shortage of restaurants, bars, breweries and venues offering a good time. Visit our website to learn more about Wichita’s restaurant scene, nightlife and craft breweries/wineries. Also be sure to check the event calendar for the most up-to-date listing of special events.

  • Dec. 28 – Bingo Loco at Crown Uptown Theatre
  • Dec. 30 – Magic Mondays at GROW Plant Bar
  • Dec. 31 – An Evening of Elegance at Eberly Farm
  • Dec. 31 – Karaoke with Injoy Fountain at Vorshays’s Cocktail Lounge
  • Dec. 31 – Mug Club Reunion at Hopping Gnome Brewing Company
  • Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve with Paul Bogart at Wichita Union Stockyards
  • Dec. 31 – Paramount 80s Rock Night at The Cotillion
  • Dec. 31 - Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince at Crown Uptown Theatre
  • Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Celebration at Nortons Brewing Co.
  • Through Dec. 31 – Miracle at Mosley Street at River City Brewing Co.
  • Through Dec. 31 – Holiday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle
  • Through Dec. 31 – Sippin’ Santa at Dockum
  • Dec. 31 – Comedy Open Mic Night at Kirby’s Beer Store 
  • Dec. 31 – Le Youth at WAVE 
  • Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Party at Jerry's Bar & Grill
  • Through Jan. 1 – Jingle and Mingle Lounge at GROW Plant Bar
  • Jan. 1 – Karaoke at Artichoke at Artichoke Sandwichbar East
  • Jan. 1 – Lofi Book Nights at GROW Plant Bar
  • Through Jan. 4 – The Jingle at Public
  • Through Jan. 31 – Garden Igloos at Nortons Brewing Company 
  • Through Feb. 8 – Zigloos at Ziggy’s Pizza locations