10 Fun Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in Texas
By Ian-Spiegel Blum

Throw a stone anywhere in Texas on New Year’s Eve and you’re likely to hit an amazing party spot. Texans know that on New Year’s the champagne flows freely, the fireworks burst mightily, and the dancing doesn’t stop. If you can only choose one party to go to this year, make sure it’s one of the following 10 best.

Gatsby's House - Austin New Year's Eve at Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, Austin, TX

This New Year’s Eve slip back in time to the roaring twenties and celebrate the occasion like it’s the last of your life. At Gatsby’s House, party-goers are encouraged to dress up and take advantage of their five-hour prepaid bar, four mingle areas, three DJs, and much more.

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Celebrate SA, San Antonio, TX

Celebrate SA is San Antonio’s official New Year’s Eve celebration taking place at the Hemisfair. According to their website, “This year’s annual Cele-brate SA will co-host a wrap up of the Tricentennial, and a recap highlight-reel all of the 2018 commemorative events that have taken place throughout the city.” Enjoy live music, DJs, drinks, food, and good cheer.

Champagne Life Royalty New Year Eve at Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture, Dallas, TX

The New Year’s Eve 2019 Champagne Life: Royalty at the Castle takes place at the Old Red Museum and offers one of the best fireworks shows in the world, according to their website and Bravo TV. The party itself is of the masquerade variety, taking place across four floors with three celebrity DJs, a live concert, free champagnes, multiple party rooms, private VIP rooms, and more to make sure your New Year’s is one to remember.

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New Year’s Eve 2019 at The Dogwood Midtown, Houston, TX

The Dogwood in Midtown Houston, Texas is throwing their third New Year’s Eve party with ticket options for just about anyone, ranging from $30 all the way up to $1200. Choose from general admission to tables for up to ten. No matter which package you go for, you’ll be treated to excellent entertainment and a champagne toast.

New Year’s Eve Party 2019 at the Adobe Horseshoe Theatre, El Paso, TX

Doors open at 7 p.m. for the Adobe Horseshoe Theatre’s New Year’s Eve party. Each ticket comes with party favors, a champagne toast, and more. Enjoy live music and an open bar in a unique setting while you wait for the ball to drop.

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Landmark New Years Eve at Landmark Bar and Kitchen, Fort Worth, TX

The Landmark Bar and Kitchen throws one of Fort Worth’s biggest New Year’s Eve parties, if not the largest. Tickets start at just $15 with $45 balcony tickets and three VIP ticket packages available. The party includes a $500 cash and prize balloon drop, live countdown, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Country New Year’s Eve Party with Derek Anthony, Arlington, TX

Do you like open bars? How about a gourmet buffet? Champagne toast at midnight? And, if that wasn’t enough, live music by country singer Derek Anthony? Then it sounds like the Country New Year’s Eve Party with Derek Anthony, held at the Metroplex in Arlington, Texas, is the perfect way to ring in 2019 for you. Book your tickets before they run out.

New Years Eve Party With 35 South Band at The Melody Ranch, Waco, TX

Country music lovers, ring in the new year at Smiley’s Country Club in Waco, Texas and with the country band 35 South. Dance and drink the night away with great friends, good music, and a new year.

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A Fashionable New Year’s Eve 2019 at Legacy VNYL, Plano, TX

Join the 16th Annual red-carpet event, “A Fashionable New Year’s Eve” party at VYNL in Plano, Texas starting at 9:30 a.m. and lasting until 2 a.m. The name of the game here is exclusive, as there’s only 350 tickets available total. Come check out the newly named “Best Night Club in Texas” and its two levels of DJs.

El Dusty Tropicoso New Year’s Eve Party at House of Rock, Corpus Christi, TX

El Dusty Tropicoso’s New Year’s Eve party is one of the best dance parties in all of Corpus Christi. Come see this Latin Grammy Nominee and his guest DJs as they rock the house down at the House of Rock for New Year’s.