Ring in 2026 with some family fun with New Year’s events all around Lexington and Central KY.
Watch for more updates for ringing in 2026!
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Family New Year’s STEAM
December 27, 2025
2 pm – 3 pm
Get ready for New Year’s Eve with STEAM activities for the whole family! Create confetti poppers, design a New Year’s Eve hat and more!
Monday, December 29, 2025
Noon Year’s Countdown Party at the Eastside Library
December 29, 2025
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the New Year! Enjoy a fun craft and games, then count down to noon together as we ring in 2026 early!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Swim at Goldfish Swim School
December 31, 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Enjoy family swim and a special balloon drop to ring in the new year. Please plan to bring your own towels. Note that little ones who are not potty trained are required to wear a reusable swim diaper (we have these available for sale in our facility). Please reach out to us at swimnicholasvillerd@goldfishss.com with any questions! We can’t wait to see you in the pool!
Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Beaumont Library
December 31, 2025
11:30 am – Noon
Ring in the New Year with fun games, crafts, and activities, all leading up to the big countdown to 12 noon! For families. No registration required.
Sky Zone GLOW Year’s Party at NOON 2025
December 31, 2025
9:30 am (check in) – Noon
Ring in the New Year at Noon! This family-friendly GLOW event is perfect for all ages- but especially great for younger kids who can’t stay awake until midnight. Enjoy a two hour jump in GLOW – our blacklight/laser experience- followed by a ball drop & confetti-filled countdown! Complimentary Slushie Toast for everyone at noon! Tickets are $20.26 (+tax) and include a GLOW shirt. Check-in begins at 9:30am! (The event ends at 12:00pm so come early)
Please note: Space is VERY limited, this event will sell out, so we recommend pre-purchasing tickets to guarantee your spot. We have sold out this event every year we have held it. This is a special event outside regular hours so Winter Passes passes / Memberships / Annual Passes are not valid during this time. Non jumpers that wish to accompany small kiddos on the court must wear SkySocks and a neon/white or glow shirt. Shirts may be purchased for $6
New Year’s Noon at Get Air
December 31, 2025
11 am – 1 pm
There’s no need to stay up late – ring in the new year early at Get Air on December 31 from 11 AM to 1 PM! We’ll be celebrating 2026 with a countdown and balloon drop at noon! Don’t miss out on the games, activities, and giveaways! Regular Big Air and Little Air tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by clicking the link.
Lexington Children’s Museum
December 31, 2025
10 am – 5 pm
Kid friendly countdown and baloon drop at Noon, dance party, and fun activities.
Champs Entertainment Center Noon Year’s Eve 2025
December 31, 2025
Noon – 9 pm
Champs Entertainment Complex Noon Years Eve Event – Includes Complementary Skate Rental, Unlimited Roller Skating, Laser Tag & Miniature Golf Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Main Event New Year’s Bash
December 31, 2025
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Get ready to celebrate the arrival of 2026 at Main Event’s “When the Clock Strikes FUN” Family New Year’s Eve Celebration—a lively, family-friendly event packed with games, goodies, and fun for all ages. Get your tickets today! Kids under 2 enter free
Highlights
🎉 Unlimited activities and nonstop family fun
🍕 Tasty bites and food combos to keep everyone energized
🎁 Exclusive VIP raffles with big-time prizes
🔫 Your shot at winning “Free Laser Tag for a Year!”
🕹️ Games, entertainment, and surprises around every corner
Strike Up the FUN at Main Event’s 2026 NYE Bash! Ring in the New Year with endless excitement, food, and family fun. Enjoy an afternoon packed with games, prizes, delicious food, and entertainment before the midnight crowd takes over. This VIP ticketed experience includes unlimited activities, food & fun combos, exclusive raffles, and your chance to win “Free Laser Tag for a Year!” Bring your family and friends and Strike Up the FUN at Main Event’s 2026 NYE Bash!
Cincinnati Happy ZOO Year 2025
December 31, 2025
Early countdown at 8 pm
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Guests are invited to ring in the New Year at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. “Party Animals” of all ages are invited to celebrate the 16th annual Happy ZOO Year, powered by Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating Air, Conditioning & Electric. This New Years’ bash will take place at the Zoo on December 31 with a kid-friendly, early countdown at 8pm featuring the Zoo’s 40-foot tall digital tree.
Collins Bowling Lanes
New Years Eve Bowling Party Packages
Youth Party (5 PM – 7 PM): Celebrate with the little ones early! Enjoy family-friendly bowling, music, and a fun atmosphere tailored for kids including festive party favors.
Family Party (8 PM – 10 PM): Gather your loved ones for an evening of strikes and spares! Includes bowling, shoe rental, and festive party favors perfect for all ages.
Late Night Countdown Party (11 PM – 2 AM): Ring in the New Year with an electrifying bowling bash! Enjoy unlimited bowling, a live countdown at midnight, champaign toast for adults, and a lively party atmosphere.
New Year’s Day Events – January 1, 2026
First Hike of the Year at McConnell Springs *Time to be announced
January 2, 2026
Candy Mountain Music
Friday, January 2, 2026
5:30 pm – 8 pm
NEW YEAR’S
KIDS NIGHT OUT Ages 5 12 yrs
Musical activities, movement games, play, movie and a BALLOON DROP! Please bring a packed dinner and water bottle! Drop off is at 5:30 and pickup is at 8pm
January 3, 2026
New Year’s Art & Play Party with Earth & Art Play Club at The Brightspot Learning Lab
January 3, 2025
10 am – Noon
Celebrate the new year with art and play!! Fizzy champaign potions, disco ball painting, and all the colorful fun you can think of! Celebrate the new year with art and play!! Fizzy champaign potions, disco ball painting, and all the colorful fun you can think of! We will be meeting at The Bright Spot Learning Lab in Lexington where we will have access to an indoor studio space and an outdoor play space as well. Our art and sensory play will be sprinkled throughout both and we will spend half of the class indoor and half of the class out, weather permitting. Friends will be able to freely create art, play, AND move their bodies. Register online. $45