Best wishes in the New Year from Family Fun Twin Cities. Let’s celebrate an unforgettable year as we head into 2026. Here’s what’s going on in the Twin Cities area for New Years Eve 2025.
None of these events go to midnight, so parents can still have some grown up fun or get to bed early – whatever works for you.
We recommend that you call ahead and pre-register when possible so you have the most up-to-date information.
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Minneapolis and Saint Paul New Year's Eve Events
Minneapolis
Tapestry Folkdance New Year Dance
Date(s): 12/31/2025 7:00 pm - 11:59 pmLocation: Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
Swing your way into the new year with a family dance – participate in English Country, Salsa Rueda, International Folk and Contra dance styles. This event is best for families with older kids and teens. Cost is $10-$20/pp.
Minneapolis
Lucky Shots Family Noon Year's Eve
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Lucky Shots Pickleball Club, 3300 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418
Saint Paul
New Year's Eve at Sun Ray Lanes
Date(s): 12/31/2025 12:00 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: Sun Ray Lanes, 2245 Hudson Road, Saint Paul, MN, 55119
Choose an all-ages FAMILY BOWLING BASH (6-8:30pm) if your kids are “late-nighters” or a NOON YEAR’S EVE celebration from noon to 2:30pm if you have an early-bedtime family! Pre-registration required – follow the link for family package information.
Saint Paul
Noon Year Dance Party (FREE)
Date(s): 01/01/2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN, 55103
Como Zoo’s annual New Year’s celebration offers two days’ worth of events – a DJ with dancing and games, special animal learning activities, and a countdown to noon. As usual, the event is held both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to give families an extra chance to ring it in. December 31, 2025 & January 1, 2026; 10am-1pm.
Saint Paul
Minnesota Children's Museum Sparklerama
Date(s): 12/30/2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmLocation: Minnesota Children's Museum, 10 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN , 55102
Sparklerama is Minnesota Children’s Museum’s annual kid-friendly New Year’s celebration. Please note this event takes place the day before NYE. Ticket includes museum admission and New Year’s fun, including dancing, music, party favors and kid-friendly activities and crafts. 6-9pm. Tickets: $25/pp ($10/members).
Saint Paul
Highland Tot Time New Years Eve Party (FREE)
Date(s): 12/30/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 amLocation: Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Family favorites the Teddy Bear Band are the starring entertainment at Highland’s New Year’s Eve Tot Time Party. Lively music with your preschoolers far ahead of midnight plus a storytime with staff from Highland Park Library. Kids, feel free to wear your pajamas and bring along their favorite teddy bear (with extras available). No need to register, just show up and celebrate.
Twin Cities Southeast Metro New Year's Eve Events
Apple Valley
New Year’s Eve at Noon
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Urban Air Apple Valley, 7370 153rd St W, Apple Valley, MN, 55124
New Year’s Eve at Noon includes bounce times, giveaways and a festive balloon drop right at noon. 10am-1pm, tickets start at $25 per person (not including socks).
Urban Air Adventure Park occasionally offers special themed events during the year that punch up the fun you can expect to have among the wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja courses, climbing wall, tumble track and a long list of other attractions.
Apple Valley
Minnesota Zoo Noon Year's Eve
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pmLocation: Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN , 55124
Burnsville
New Year's Eve Open Gym
Date(s): 12/31/2025 9:30 am - 3:00 pmLocation: IGM Gymnastics, 12117 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville, MN, 55337
Parents can relax while kids jump, tumble, and play in a safe and supervised environment. For kids 18 months to 17 years. December 31, 2025; 9:30-11:30am or 1-3pm. $10/child; $25/family max.
Cottage Grove
New Year's Eve Skate & Movie: On Ice
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Cottage Grove Ice Arena, 8020 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
Your ticket to celebrate New Year’s Eve on ice includes admission to open skate, free popcorn and a screening of the Minnesota Pee-Wee hockey classic The Mighty Ducks. BYO skates if you’ve got them or rent from Cottage Grove Ice Arena. As tickets are limited to 125 sold, it’s advised to get yours online in advance – see our link. Tickets/$10 – only skaters pay, spectators are free.
Eagan
Lebanon Hills New Year's Eve Party
Date(s): 12/31/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmLocation: Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN, 55123
A family-friendly outdoor New Year’s Eve Party in Lebanon Hills Regional Park that includes hiking, snowshoeing, candlelight ice skating, kicksledding, sledding (bring your own), and skiing. There will be a toasty bonfires with free cocoa and s’mores stations. The ball drops at 7:59 p.m. All ages welcome. Tickets typically sell out; $8 per person.
Eagan
Noon Years Eve Dance Party
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121
Ring in the new year nice and early at Eagan Community Center’s Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party. Join a KidsDance DJ for music and dancing, play games and enjoy snacks and prizes. End the morning with a big countdown to noon. For kids ages 2-12. $18/advance, $25/door, adults/free.
Eagan
DIY Confetti Poppers (FREE)
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pmLocation: Patrick Eagan Park & Eagan Art House, 3995 Lexington Avenue South, Eagan, MN, 55123
Get ready to celebrate the New Year by dropping in to make your own confetti poppers at Eagan Art House.
Eagan
Winter SKOLstice Noon Year's Eve (FREE)
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN, 55121
Ring in the New Year at Winter SKOLstice – a DJ will be spinning family-friendly music plus a caricature artist and face painter entertain. Bring your skates to take a glide on the free outdoor rink, enjoy the holiday lights and warm up with beverages and snacks in the Xfinity Warming Haus.
Eagan
Hy-Vee Noon Year's Eve (FREE)
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Hy-Vee - Eagan, 1500 Central Park Commons Dr, Eagan, MN, 55121
Farmington
Farmington Library Noon Year's Eve Party (FREE)
Date(s): 12/27/2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pmLocation: Farmington Library, 508 3rd St, Farmington, MN, 55024
Kids ages 2-12 can ring in the “Noon Year” at Farmington Library with snacks, crafts, music, and more. A big balloon drop will take place at noon. No need to register, just show up!
Inver Grove Heights
Noon Year's Eve at the VMCC
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 12:30 pmLocation: Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN , 55077
A fun pool party at Inver Grove Heights’ VMCC with dancing, family-friendly games, and crafts, ending with a special countdown to noon! Tickets: $10 (age 12+); $8 (11 under). Pre-registration required as this event traditionally sells out.
Newport
New Years Eve Around the World
Date(s): 12/31/2025 12:00 pm - 7:45 pmLocation: Newport Public LIbrary, 405 7th Avenue, Newport, MN, 55055
Celebrate New Years around the world with Newport Library. Celebrate each hour with snacks and treats.
Woodbury
Noon Year's Eve Dance Party (FREE)
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pmLocation: RH Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury, MN, 55125
Celebrate the new year with a lunch-time dance party, including a countdown to Noon. Meet in the Woodlands Room of the RH Stafford Library within Woodbury’s Central Park. Best for ages 0-5. 11:30am-12:30pm.
Woodbury
New Year's Eve Matinee
Date(s): 12/31/2025 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmLocation: M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN, 55129
Geared toward kids ages 3-8, this afternoon New Year’s Eve celebration includes inflatables and moonwalks, obstacle courses, bingo, ice skating for all ages, music and crafts, a photo booth and countdown to the end of the event. 2:30-4:30pm. $15/advance, $17/door (if available)
Woodbury
New Year's Family Celebration
Date(s): 12/31/2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmLocation: M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN, 55129
M Health Fairview Sports Center will be filled with inflatables, moonwalks, obstacle courses, bingo, ice skating, DJ Concert, crafts and a photo booth. Door prize drawings at 8:30 p.m. followed by the big countdown to 2026,
Twin Cities Southwest Metro New Year's Eve Events
Bloomington
Great Big Game Show Holiday Edition
Date(s): 11/24/2025 - 12/31/2025 8:00 am - 12:00 amLocation: Great Big Game Show, 300 E Broadway , Bloomington, MN, 55425
The whole family can enjoy exclusive holiday mini-games designed to bring cheer, laughter and fun to their holiday festivities. Best for families with older kids and teens. Register for your game show time. $39.99/pp.
Bloomington
BIG New Year's Eve Skate
Date(s): 12/31/2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmLocation: Bloomington Ice Garden, 3600 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55431
Part of Bloomington’s Winter Fete, Families can greet the new year with an all-ages skate at Bloomington Ice Garden. The event will include skating music and a countdown at 6:30pm. Food and beverages available for purchases. Skate rental included in admission. $8/pp, pre-register or pay at the door.
Bloomington
Richardson New Year’s Eve Sledding and S’mores
Date(s): 12/31/2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmLocation: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55438
Bring along s’mores supplies to roast by the fire, while you get out sledding one last time this year. Some sleds and roasting sticks available; bring your own if you are able. Dress to be outdoors. 12-4pm. FREE.
Bloomington
Nickelodeon Universe New Year's Eve
Date(s): 12/31/2025 12:00 pm - 6:00 pmLocation: Mall of America, 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425
Nickelodeon Universe celebrates a ringing-in of the new year TWICE today – two family-friendly countdowns to 2026 at 12 and 6pm, ideal for those with younger children. Prior to each countdown, Nickelodeon characters will stroll through the indoor amusement park starting at at the East entrance and making their way to the South entrance for the count. Purchase a regular Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Wristband on-site and you’ll receive a free pair of 2026 light-up glasses while supplies last.
Chaska
Play Date Noon Year's Eve Party
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:30 am - 3:30 pmLocation: Play Date, 1018 Gateway Drive, Chaska, MN, 55118
Babies through Pre-Ks can celebrate the end of 2025 at Play Date with a balloon drop, games, crafts, open play, and more. Choose between two sessions: 10:30am-12:30pm or 1:30-3:30pm. Admission: $25/child.
Chaska
Arboretum Winter Lights New Year's Eve Party
Date(s): 12/31/2025 4:30 pm - 9:00 pmLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN , 55318
Take a walking tour through the dazzling garden lights on the grounds of the Twin Cities’ favorite botanical gardens – the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Winter Lights displays will once again illuminate flowers, nature and whimsical scenes with even more lights than before. $5/child; $25/adult 16+. Pre-purchased tickets available at the link.
Eden Prairie
Hi-Five Sports Noon Year's Eve
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Hi-Five Sports Zone, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr Suite 1058, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
Kids of all ages (with a caregiver present) are invited to celebrate NYE a little early at Hi-Five Sports Zone. In addition to all the fun sporting activities included in the ticket price, there’ll be a DJ spinning tunes, snacks, games and a big balloon drop at noon. Tickets/$30.
Edina
Family New Year's Eve Party at Edinborough Park
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pmLocation: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Avenue, Edina, MN, 55435
Play at the giant Adventure Peak Indoor Playground, dance to a DJ, watch a magician and get some family photos in a photo booth. Two sessions available 10am-12:30pm or 1:30-4pm; Tickets: $15 (age 1-17); $5 (adult). Pre-register online.
Edina
Pinstripes Noon Year's Eve Party
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Pinstripes Edina, 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina, MN, 55435
Prior Lake
Club Prior Noon Year's Eve Party (FREE)
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN, 55372
A family New Year’s bash complete with bingo, crafts, and a big dance party with a balloon drop at noon. Registering ahead is not required, but know that attendance will be capped at 250 so keep in mind when planning.
St Louis Park
New Year's Eve at St Louis Park ROC
Date(s): 12/31/2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmLocation: St Louis Park Rec Center & ROC, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN , 55416
Ring in the new year just a little early with family fun on the ice. There will be music and refreshments at St Louis Park’s ROC – and it’s free to attend! Skate rental available for $3.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro New Year's Eve Events
Bayport
Noon Year's Eve (FREE)
Date(s): 12/31/2025 11:30 am - 12:15 pmLocation: Bayport Public Library, 582 4th Street North, Bayport, MN, 55003
Register for this countdown at the library with a balloon drop, sing-along and crafts for preschoolers.
Maplewood
Illuminate Festival of Lights
Date(s): 12/31/2025 4:00 pm - 9:00 pmLocation: Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109
No hats required! Illuminate Festival of Lights is an indoor winter lights experience, featuring dazzling lantern displays, acrobatic performances, and family-friendly attractions, including a kids play area with inflatables, a claw zone, weekly themed photo ops, a wish wall, and Hmong bricks. Find Illuminate at Door X in the old Sears space at Maplewood Mall. All ages. No registration necessary. Tickets: $14.95-$24.95.
Roseville
New Years Eve on Ice at the OVAL
Date(s): 12/31/2025 2:00 pm - 9:00 pmLocation: John Rose MN OVAL, 2661 Civic Center Dr, Roseville, MN, 55113
Activities will include skating or open hockey on the outdoor OVAL, indoor arena skating, magician and more! A perfect fun night for the whole family! $10/admission, $5/skate rental.
Shoreview
Shoreview New Year's Eve Party
Date(s): 12/31/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmLocation: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN , 55126
All kinds of end-of-year-holiday fun at the Shoreview Community Center on New Year’s Eve: kids can bounce around on inflatables, swim in the indoor waterpark, run around the indoor playground, get their face painted, play bingo and make crafts. Cost is $15/pp, pre-registration required – see link.
St. Croix Falls
Miracle at Big Rock: NYE Barn Dance & Fireworks
Date(s): 12/31/2025 5:00 pm - 10:00 pmLocation: Big Rock Creek, 1674 WI-87, St. Croix Falls, WI, 54024
New Year’s Eve special! Add a barn dance and fireworks display on top of the millions of dazzling lights, food trucks, sledding, smores and overall winter-wonderland-esque Miracle at Big Rock. Hurry, the lights go out after January 3. $20-$27/pp.
Stillwater
St Croix Valley New Year's Eve Glow Skate
Date(s): 12/31/2025 4:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: St Croix Valley Recreation Center, 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, MN, 55082
Get your glow on for NYE at this special skate at the St Croix Valley Recreation Center in Stillwater. Meet at the North Rink for all the fun. Cost is $8/pp, skate rental $5.
Twin Cities Northwest Metro New Year's Eve Events
Coon Rapids
New Year’s Eve at Noon
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Urban Air Coon Rapids, 10 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448
New Year’s Eve at Noon includes bounce times, giveaways and a festive balloon drop right at noon. 10am-1pm, tickets start at $25 per person (not including socks).
Urban Air Adventure Park occasionally offers special themed events during the year that punch up the fun you can expect to have among the wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja courses, climbing wall, tumble track and a long list of other attractions.
Maple Grove
Dave & Buster's Family New Year’s Eve Bash
Date(s): 12/31/2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmLocation: Dave and Buster's - Maple Grove, 11780 Fountains Way, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
Make New Year’s Eve an extra special family outing at Dave & Buster’s in Maple Grove that will have you home early enough for an early bedtime. You’ll find all the usual fun of Dave & Buster’s — arcade games, food & drinks — combined with a family-friendly Countdown Celebration to end the evening. Tickets for all ages/$38.86. Register online – see our link.
Plymouth
New Year’s Eve at Noon
Date(s): 12/31/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation: Urban Air Plymouth, 3580 Holly Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55447
New Year’s Eve at Noon includes bounce times, giveaways and a festive balloon drop right at noon. 10am-1pm, tickets start at $25 per person (not including socks).
Urban Air Adventure Park occasionally offers special themed events during the year that punch up the fun you can expect to have among the wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja courses, climbing wall, tumble track and a long list of other attractions.
Where to find a lit sledding hill for an evening of sledding
Our TWIN CITIES GUIDE TO THE BEST SLEDDING HILLS offers several suggestions for hills that are lit for evening sledding, including:
- Prairie Knoll Park, 14800 Prairie Road, Andover
- George Enloe Park, 631 Lund Boulevard, Anoka
- North Lions Park, 6100 Kentucky Ave N., Crystal
- Valley Place Park, 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal
- Battle Creek Recreation Center, 75 S. Winthrop St. Saint Paul
- Civic Center Park, New Hope
- French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth
Keep checking back. We continue to receive more additions!
Will there be a 2024 update? Lebanon Hills will be having candlelight ice skating again.
Thank you, Christy. I’ve added Lebanon Hills and am doing a first run through for 2024 dates. I’m sure we’ll see more events announced in the coming weeks.
The New Year’s Eve Party at the Lebanon Hills Regional Park (Eagan) has been canceled due to weather and Covid.
Thank you, Andrew. I was just coming on to do edits because Children’s Museum has cancelled Sparklerama, too.
Do you know of any fireworks in the Twin Cities on New Years Eve? I know last year Burnsville had one…
I’m sorry. I’m not aware of any fireworks this year.
Very nice and useful information shared.
Thank you. We hope you and your family have fun.
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