We’ve rounded up our top events for you to ring in the New Year!
New Year's Eve in Fort Wayne, Indiana
FAMILY FUN
Science Central’s Countdown to Noon
For the little ones whose bedtime is before midnight, there are still ways to celebrate the big countdown! Visitors have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the big balloon drop at noon with a personalized wish balloon! All the festivities are included in general admission to Science Central.
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: $12
Location: Science Central
Fort Wayne Komets Game
Join the Jungle and cheer on our Fort Wayne Komets as they take on the Bloomington Bison!
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Prices vary
Location: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Ice skating at Headwaters Park
Glide through the outdoor pavilion at Headwaters Park and into 2025 for a fun time on the ice!
Time: New Year's Eve, Noon - 6pm (Closed New Year's Day)
Location: Headwaters Park
Cost: Age 3 and older - $6 / Age 2 and under - Free / $3 skate rental
Fantasy of Lights
Experience one of Fort Wayne’s most beloved traditions this New Year’s Eve! The 3-mile driving route through Franke Park features more than 150 giant light displays! New Year's Eve is the FINAL night to enjoy it for the season and is the only "Pay What You Want Night!"
Time: Thursday, December 31, 5:30 - 9pm
Location: Franke Park
Parkview Field Holiday Lights
Stroll through the dazzling displays as Parkview Field is illuminated by more than 1 million lights for the holiday season! Through January 4.
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Parkview Field
Cost: $12
FOR THE ADULTS
Countdown at The Club Room
Ring in the New Year with music from the Sweetwater All Stars starting at 8:30pm! Reserve your table and complimentary drink in advance with a presale ticket.
If you prefer an earlier evening, the Todd Harrold Trio will be playing the "early seating" from 4:30 - 6:30! (You can remain at your table until 7:45pm.) Reservations are required.
Time: 5:30pm or 8:30pm
Location: Club Room at the Clyde Theatre
Rick Moore New Years Eve
Hosted by SNACKS and music Rick Moore, Ace Blacc, C-Note, Soup Kitch3n, Driven Enemy, JC Lee, Muddy Water Gang, and D-Ray, ring in the new year at Pierre's Entertainment Center.
Time: 6:00pm - 3:00am
Cost: $20 - $60
Location: Pierre's Entertainment Center
Miracle on Jefferson Holiday Bar Pop Up
Stop by Copper Spoon's themed holiday bar pop up, Miracle on Jefferson as they close out their season on New Year's Eve.
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Miracle on Jefferson at Copper Spoon
Post 47 NYE Celebration
Post 47's annual NYE celebration includes dinner, snacks, party favors, live music with The Joel Young Band, and a champagne toast. Must be 21+ for this event.
Time: 5:30pm - 1:00am
Cost: $35/single, $60/couple
Location: Georgetown Entertainment
For even more events, check out Current Fort Wayne!
No matter how you choose to celebrate this holiday, we wish you a prosperous New Year!
This post was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated. Last Updated: December 2024
