ARKANSAS, USA — As we draw closer to 2025, the excitement is building. With the final day of 2024 just around the corner, many Arkansans are still searching for the perfect way to ring in the new year.
No need to stress — your guide to New Year’s Eve celebrations in the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas is here. Let the countdown begin!
Fort Smith
- Fort Smith New Year's Eve Ball Drop
- Time: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Fort Smith at 702 Garrison Ave.
- What to know: Bid 2024 farewell in Fort Smith's historic downtown for the annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop accompanied by food trucks, inflatables, a live DJ, and fireworks.
- Admission: Free
Fayetteville
- Sip 'N Paint New Year's Eve Party
- Time: 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Location: Six Twelve Coffee House & Bar at 3980 W Wedington Dr.
- What to know: Drink and paint your way into the new year with expertise from MY-T-BY-DESIGN.
- Admission: $25. Your admission fee comes with an 11x14 canvas. Details here
- New Year's Eve Party at The Leroy Lounge
- Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Location: The Leroy Lounge at 644 W Dickson St.
- What to know: Ring in the new year with free gaming, a live DJ, complimentary appetizers, a celebratory champagne toast at midnight, and a raffle ticket entry for a chance to win a prize!
- Admission: $20. Must be 21 years or older. Details here
- New Year's Eve Party for Old People
- Time: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (toast at 6 p.m. with the London fireworks)
- Location: Crisis Brewing Company at 210 S Nelson Hackett Blvd.
- What to know: For those who don't want to stay up until midnight, Crisis Brewing has the perfect party for you! The brewery will open early and close its doors at 10 p.m. Don't fret — it will still be a full-blown New Year's Eve party. Patrons are encouraged to wear their best glitter and sequins to ring in the new year at the same time our neighbors do across the pond (thank you, six-hour time difference)!
- Admission: Free
- JJ's Live New Year's Eve Party: The Silver Ball!
- Time: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
- Show begins at 8:30 p.m.
- DJ Susie Q goes on at 10:45 p.m.
- Ball drops at midnight
- Location: JJ's Live at 3615 N Steele Blvd.
- What to know: Before the clock strikes midnight and JJ's ball drops, Brae Leni & Friends and DJ Susie Q will put on shows to close out 2024.
- Admission: $15 to $100. Must be 21 years or older. Details here
- Time: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Bentonville
- Downtown Bentonville Inc. New Year's Eve @ Ledger
- Time: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Location: Ledger Bentonville at 240 S Main Street
- What to know: Downtown Bentonville Inc. is hosting a New Year's Eve party with live music, delicious food, and a champagne toast at midnight.
- Admission: $25. Must be 21 years or older. Details here
Van Buren
- Rocking the 80s into 2025 New Year's Eve Party
- Time: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Van Buren at 614 Main St.
- What to know: The Old Town Merchants Association is hosting an 80s-themed New Year's Eve party. There will be a costume contest, music, food trucks, a hot chocolate station, and, of course, a ball drop!
- Admission: Free
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