Dec. 31: 21st Amendment Lounge

The lounge’s house DJ will be on site all night, and there will be a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Tables will be available on a first come, first served basis. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 21st Amendment Lounge, 12810 Telge Road, Ste. 101, Cypress. www.facebook.com/events/346628842362506

Dec. 31: Mo’s Irish Pub

The local pub will have live music and a champagne toast at midnight. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 14102 Mueschke Road, Cypress. www.facebook.com/events/1649787315320113

Dec. 31: Cypress VFW

The Legends Band performs a New Years Eve show. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $15 (individual), $25 (couple). Cypress VFW, 21902 Hwy. 290, Cypress. 281-469-6632. www.thelegendsband.com

Jan. 1: Ignite the Night Lantern Festival

Attendees will write resolutions and hopes for the new year on lanterns and release them into the sky. Proceeds from the event will benefit The House of Charity, a nonprofit that assists children and families internationally. 5-10 p.m. Free (admission), $10 (lantern). Matzke Park, 13110 Jones Road, Houston. www.facebook.com/events/1075102315948538