New Year's Eve 2017: Celebrating 2018 In Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Whether you love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and if you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.

So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the arrival of 2018.

Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Houston.

If you want to go out..

NYElectric 2018|Hotel Derek in Houston|Dec. 31 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.| 4 Hour Complimentary Food & Drinks, 3 Areas to Mingle, 2 Top Texas DJs, 1 Electric Countdown! Join us for the most upscale New Year's Eve party in Houston. Tickets $109-$1,500.

New Years Eve All Access Pass|Midtown in Houston| Several bars will be participating in a party package that is sure to create a massive festive buzz in the Houston community. Get your "All Access Pass" wristband at the check-in venue from 6PM-11PM and enjoy hopping around the top rated venues in Houston. Gain free admission into some of the hottest NYE events in Houston for a very competitive price. Houston's 2017 NYE All Access Pass participating venues included: Midtown Drinkery, Capitol Bar, Christian's Tailgate, Saint Danes, Little Woodrow's, & others. Tickets.

Casino Theme New Year's Eve| Waterside Estate|Richmond, TX|Music, drinks, appetizers and more. RSVP to Brenda Flores (832)322-1408. Adults only.

Great Gatsby New Years Eve Party|The Woodlands Resort| 6p.m.-2 a.m.|Ring in the New Year Gatsby style, like it's 1929 at The Woodlands Resort. This New Year's Eve celebration includes dinner, open house bar, late night snacks, and fireworks extravaganza at midnight.

New Year's Eve Cocktail Party and Fundraiser|The Nathaniel Center|Kingwood, TX|7 p.m.-2 a.m.

2017 New Years Eve Gala|Hosted by Friends Of Sylvan Beach Park & Pavilion| La Porte, TX|Tickets $39-$64.

New Year's Eve @ Top Golf in Houston, Katy and Spring| 9p.m.-1a.m.

New Year's Eve Bash|San Luis Resort| Galveston 9p.m.-1a.m.| All inclusive $209.

Gatsby New Year's Eve|Sugar Land Refinery 8p.m.-2:30| Sugar Land| Ticket Prices Vary.

2018 New Year's Countdown Party|La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa|Montgomery| Tickets

Ballroom at Bayou Palace|Houston| 7:30p.m.-1a.m.|Benefitting the Houston Ballet| Tickets

Houston Hyatt Regency 40th New Year’s Eve Celebration| Downtown Houston| Houston’s longest-running New Year’s Eve celebration returns to Hyatt Regency Houston when the iconic downtown hotel will host a ruby-themed kick off to 2018 with a midnight cascade of 50,000 red balloons, two live bands, DJ, party favors and a drawing for a diamond-encircled ruby ring from Rice Village Diamonds valued at more than $7,000.
Spanning four floors, Hyatt Regency Houston’s 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Party features the live music sounds of the Fab 5, country music star Roger Creager and the DJ sounds of 33 1/3.
General admission tickets are on sale starting Dec. 4 online via Eventbrite or at the hotel’s front desk. Priced at $149 per person + tax, general admission tickets include four beverage tickets, party favors and the hotel’s famous midnight balloon drop.

Eddie V's| Houston| CityCenter| Eddcie V's is inviting guests to avoid the traffic, headaches and costs of multiple destinations, and combine everything into one night with a one-stop destination to ring in 2018 from dinner, to drinks, to live music. The Eddie V’s and Moet red carpet will lead you to a night of flavorful, fresh seafood and New Year’s Eve fun with live music, unique cocktails and the champagne of choice, Moet. Following dinner, starting at 10:00 p.m., Eddie V’s is offering a New Year’s Eve menu featuring holiday champagnes, Chef’s Teasers and Oysters. Additionally, will live music extending until 12:30 a.m., they will offer a midnight toast and complimentary dessert bar with crème brulee, chocolate truffles, cookies and panna cotta.

Houston Downtown Aquarium| A family fun New Year’s Eve| Spend your New Year’s Eve with Sharkey, the aquarium’s mascot, and participate in kids activities like a dance party and a balloon drop at the Downtown Aquarium. A kids buffet (ages 3 to 10) is $21.99 and an adults buffet is $29.99. 11am.

House of Blues|A Very Metal New Year’s Eve| Let your hair down, pull out your ripped jeans and unleash your inner rocker, as you take in some of the best cover bands in the Houston area to ring in 2018. Featured performances from metal cover bands including Ozz, Kiss Alike, Judas X, and No Remorse at the House of Blues venue in Downtown. Tickets range from $15 to $18. 8pm.

’80s Prom New Year’s Eve Party| Downtown Houston|MKT Bar at Phoenicia. It’s time to find those parachute pants and Members Only jackets, or maybe your 80iest prom get up for this ’80s flashback party. No cover to attend; $25 per person minimum for table reservations. 8pm.

Noon Year’s Eve |CityCentre Houston | Free| – Welcome the new year with a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration that will include dancing, a DJ, face painting, a balloon and caricature artist, and Lucky Shots’ magic mirror photo booth. 11am to 1pm. (from: 365thingsinhouston.com)

High Noon Countdown at The Woodlands Children’s Museum| Get a head start ringing in the New Year with the kids at the High Noon New Year’s Eve party. This is designed especially for the little partly animals and includes arts and crafts galore. Included with general admission to the museum. New Year’s Eve from 10am to noon and then again from 1pm to 3pm.

New Year’s Eve Party at Midnight Rodeo Katy|7p.m.-2a.m.| Ring in 2018 at one of the Houston area favorite boot scoot venues. Midnight Rodeo Katy hosts their New Year’s Eve party featuring $2 wells and $3 Jack Daniels until 11pm. No cover before 9pm; cover charge at the door after 9pm.

Ring in the New Year at Queensbury Theatre|Got something smoother in mind to welcome 2018? Join ECHOschestra and singer Tianna Hall for an evening of big band, jazz, and classical pops at Queensbury Theatre. Wine and light bites will be available for purchase and each guest will receive a swag bag and party hat to ring in the New Year. 6:30pm to 11:30pm.

New Year’s Eve at Big Texas Spring – Twp-step into the 2018 with a concert from country music artist Jason Cassidy at the Big Texas Saloon in Spring. Tickets are $20. 7pm-2a.m.

New Year’s Eve Brew Bash at Galveston Island Brewing|Galveston| Party on the bay and start 2018 off just right. A wristband will get you access to the open bar, live music, light bites, party swag, and a champagne toast. Wristbands are $40. Designated drivers wristbands (no open bar) are $10. 10pm.-1a.m.

New Years Eve Party at Big Texas Clear Lake – Kick 2017 out the door and welcome 2018 at the Big Texas Dance Hall & Saloon in Clear Lake with cash prizes, a balloon drop, and a toast at midnight. Tickets are $10. 7pm.-2a.m.

2018 NYE Party at Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon – Giddy up into 2018 as the cowboy-themed LGBT-friendly venue. NYE events include a balloon money drop, a champagne toast, and a free breakfast. Tickets are $20 at the door. VIP tickets are available starting at $125. 7pm.-2 am.

New Year’s Eve Party at Churrascos Westchase – Take part in delicious 3-course dinner at Churrascos Westchase and enjoy with raffle prizes, drinks, and live entertainment from Mary Frometa and her band. Tickets are $89. 8pm-2am.

We’ll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears!

If you want to stay in...

If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:

“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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