From champagne toasts to masquerade balls, the Greater Houston area offers no shortage of activities to ring in 2017.
Mo’s Irish Pub New Year’s Eve Bash
The band Velvet Punch performs during this New Year’s Eve celebration in Vintage Park with DJ Perez taking over shortly before midnight for the countdown. The event includes a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Free (admission, all day and night). 138 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston. 281-251-0715.
www.mosirishpub.com/houston
Sugar Land’s New Year’s Eve on the Square
This free regional celebration in Sugar Land features 3D entertainment, fireworks, Las Vegas-style street performers and activities for all ages. 7-9 p.m. (family celebration), 10 p.m.-1 a.m. (adult celebration). Free. Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land.
www.visitsugarlandtx.com/nye
New Year’s Eve Celebration at The 21st Amendment Lounge
One of the newest bars in Cypress, The 21
st Amendment Lounge hosts a party featuring a DJ, dance floor, balloon drop and a champagne toast at midnight. The new lounge offers an extensive cocktail list, local beers and a wide variety of wine. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Free (admission). 12810 Telge Road, Ste. 101, Cypress.
www.the21stamendment.net
Bash Under the Stars at Crush Wine Lounge
Situated on The Woodlands Waterway, Crush Wine Lounge hosts its annual New Year’s Eve bash with a food buffet and champagne toast to ring in 2017. There will be live jazz in the lounge and a DJ on the rooftop as well. Space is limited, and guests are encouraged to reserve a spot in advance. $150 (couple), $85 (individual). 20 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands. 281-362-7874.
www.thecrushbar.com
New Year’s Eve at CityCentre
Live music by Bristol Fashion starts off the evening, and a confetti drop will take place when the clock strikes midnight. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Free. 800 Town and Country Blvd., Houston. 713-629-5200.
www.citycentrehouston.com
¡Pachanga! A Border Town Bash at Armadillo Palace
This authentic Texas fiesta will feature border-style street food, cervezas, spirits and entertainment. Conjunto Los Pinkys will headline the night and Houston DJ group Bombón will play a high-energy mix of progressive beats with traditional Latin flare. Admission includes live performances, a band, DJ and a champagne toast. 8 p.m. $15 (through Dec. 29), $25 (general admission). Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby Drive, Houston.
https://tix.extremetix.com/webtix/4294/event/68940
Montgomery County New Year’s Eve
A benefit for Orphan Care Solutions of Texas, the evening includes a midnight fireworks show over Lake Conroe and live entertainment by DJ Orbit. The event also features a casino night as well as live and silent auctions. 6:15 p.m.-2 a.m. $110 (countdown party), $165 (general seating), $175 (VIP). La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa, 600 La Torretta Blvd., Montgomery. 936-448-4400.
www.montgomerycountynewyearseve.com
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
Hosted by Bollywood Shake, the family-friendly, masquerade-themed event features Indian and Pakistani cuisine, DJ AV playing Bollywood, top 40 songs and remixes, live entertainment, face painting and a midnight balloon drop. 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. Free (ages 3 and younger), $39 (ages 4-11), $55 (ages 12-17), $79 (adult), $125 (VIP). Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond. 281-310-0742.
www.bollywoodshake.com/new-years-eve-gala.html