Looking for kid-friendly or adult only New Year's Eve events to ring in 2026? We've got your list of December 31st events happening in Lakewood, Littleton, and the surrounding areas!
Please check back often as we are adding more New Year's Eve events as we find them!
Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Events:
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Columbine Library Noon Year’s Eve Celebration (Please note: This event is on December 27th)
Columbine Library, Littleton | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
FREE
Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the library with crafts, dancing and a countdown to noon! Bring your toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged kiddos for this fun, festive family event.
Noon Year's Eve at Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Denver, Denver | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$17.75 - $19.75 Advanced tickets are not available.
This one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year features ball drops at the top of every hour from 10 am – 3 pm, festive music, special New Year’s-themed programming and more.
Cosmic Countdown: A Stellar New Year's Celebration
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$8-$20
Perfect for young space explorers who want to ring in the New Year without staying up until midnight. Suit up like a scientist and strut down the Milky Way red carpet!
Main Event Highlands Ranch: New Year's Eve Celebration
Main Event Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$35 for 1 Adult & 1 Child | $18.95 for each additional child
Enjoy an afternoon packed with games, prizes, delicious food, and entertainment before the midnight crowd takes over
“Noon” Year’s Eve Party
Bemis Library, Littleton | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FREE
Families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy an interactive show, a family dance party, treats, door prizes, and the dropping of the New Year’s Eve ball at 12 o’clock noon.
Sharky's New Year's Eve Bash
Downtown Aquarium, Denver | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$43-$56 - Two seatings 11am and 2pm
Join us for fun Kid's Activities including: Buffet Meal, Balloon Drop, Live Entertainment, Mascot Appearances, Party Favors, Games and more!
Belmar Library Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Belmar Library, Lakewood | 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
FREE
Dress up for a dance celebration with loads of fun. We’ll hold a countdown to noon and welcome in 2026.
ICEFEST New Year's Eve
Evergreen Lake House, Evergreen | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$25 | Ages 4 and under FREE
This magical daytime event will be held from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Evergreen Lake and is open to all ages.
New Year's Eve On The Lanes - Bowlero Englewood
Bowlero Englewood, Englewood | 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
$15.99-$38.99
Spend the day making memories with the kids or roll into midnight surrounded by friends, food, and fun—it’s the perfect way to celebrate your way and discover why bowling for New Year’s Eve is a top choice for families and groups.
New Year's Eve On The Lanes - Bowlero Lakewood
Bowlero Lakewod, Lakewood | 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
$17.99-$52.99
Enjoy private lanes and non-stop fun, complete with food, drinks, and sparkling champagne toasts. This New Year, eliminate the stress of planning and focus on creating unforgettable moments.
Hudson Holidays Glow Up the New Year
Hudson Gardens, Littleton | 5:00pm-9:00pm
$15 -$25
Wear your brightest, sparkliest, or glowiest outfit and explore our light show as we hand out glow sticks for guests. Don’t forget to check out performances from Pyrogliphics fire dancers at 6 pm and 7 pm.
Mile High New Year's Eve Powwow
Lincoln High School, Denver | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
FREE
DANCE INTO THE NEW YEAR Join our Native community in a sober, family-friendly space.
New Year's Eve at the Mile High Tree
Tivoli Quad, Denver | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FREE
The tree features nightly free public light shows choreographed to multicultural holiday music and accommodating up to 140 guests at a time for an immersive viewing experience within the tree. Count down the new year with a digital ball drop at 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
16th Street Mall, Denver | 9:00 pm and midnight
FREE
The 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver holds two annual New Year’s Eve firework shows. You can see the first one at 9 PM and another at midnight to bring in 2026.
Adult Only Events
If you're looking for New Year's Eve fun without the kids we found several events in Lakewood, Littleton, and the surrounding area that are 21+ events only! Get the babysitter lined up and head out for some adult only fun!
New Year's Eve at Q's Pub
Q's Pub and Grill, Littleton | 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tickets start at $25 | Food and Drink Additional
Dance the night away, indulge with a special NYE only menu, sip delicious cocktails, and countdown to the new year with your friends and loved ones. Phat Daddy will be playing your favorite tunes!
ViewHouse Littleton: "Rhinestone Rodeo" NYE
ViewHouse Littleton, Littleton | 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tickets start at $30
Step into a glam-meets-country party packed with high-energy fun. Hit the dance floor, shine under the disco lights, and count down to 2026 with a dazzling midnight champagne toast and balloons.
New Year's Eve Karaoke
Morrison Holiday Bar, Morrison | 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
FREE Admission | Prices vary by menu item
Join us to say goodbye to 2025 and ring in 2026! NYE Karoaoke with Mile High Karaoke! No Cover, Free Parking, Sign Ups at 7PM, Starts at 8PM
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