San Antonio Rings in 2016: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Celebrations

We’ve made it to the finish line! 2016 is right around the corner, whether we’re ready or not, so let’s enjoy the opportunity to reflect on 2015.

The City of San Antonio hosts the biggest New Year’s event downtown at Hemisfair, which should be interesting with the opening of Yanaguana Garden earlier this year. Expect a carnival-style atmosphere with music, entertainment, and fireworks. There are also a number of local events happening earlier in the day for the kiddos to ring in the new year at noon.

However you choose to celebrate, all of us at Alamo City Moms Blog wish you a safe, stress-free, family-full New Year’s Eve!

Kids Countdown, 9:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M. at The DoSeum—Ring in the new year and watch the ball drop at the kid-friendly hour of noon. Dance to a kid-friendly DJ, and enjoy themed arts and crafts activities. Toast 2016 with complimentary sparkling juices and other festive touches. Tickets required and can be purchased online: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Family-friendly New Year’s Activities, 10:00 A.M.–12:00 A.M. at Hyatt Regency Hill Country—Throughout the day enjoy games, arts and crafts, bounce house fun, family-friendly movies, and more. Celebrate and ring in the new year with a countdown and sparkling cider toast at midnight! Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. “Teen Night” takes place in the ballroom from 10:00 P.M.–midnight, complete with music, movies, selfie stations, and a smoothie bar.

Noon Year’s Eve, 10:45 A.M.–12:45 P.M. at Pump It Up—Kids can jump, slide, and climb the new year away. Activities include: glow lights in Arena B, a New Year’s-themed craft, pizza, beverage, and dessert, plus a balloon drop at noon! Admission is $15 + tax per child on the day of event. Pre-pay registration online by 12/30 to save $3. Each adult with paid child is free; additional adults, $3.

Celebrate on the Lanes at Bowlero San Antonio, Brunswick Zone Thousand Oaks Bowl, and AMF Ponderosa Lanes—Plan a New Year’s bash with a Family Package: two hours of unlimited bowling beginning at 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M., or 5:00 P.M. Package includes kid-friendly cuisine and a sparkling cider or champagne toast. Available on 12/31 and 1/1. Price per person varies depending on location. Make reservations online in advance.

Celebrate San Antonio, 6:00 P.M.–12:30 P.M. at Hemisfair—Presented by San Antonio Parks Foundation with live music on three stages, carnival games and rides, and delicious festival food. Fireworks extravaganza at midnight. Free.

Pajama Jam, 6:30 P.M.–12:30 A.M at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa—This event is for kids ages 4–12. Six hours of nonstop fun including a pizza party, a dance party, inflatables, and a movie screening, plus cider toast at midnight. Call for reservations. Tickets: $85 per person.

Back to the ’80s Teen Scene, 8:00 P.M.–12:30 A.M. at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa—This event is for kids ages 13–17. Enjoy casino games, sounds by DJ Rec, and an ’80s-style costume contest, plus a cider toast at midnight. Call for reservations. Tickets: $40 per person.

New Year’s Eve Twilight Party at SeaWorld San Antonio—Ring in the new year with fireworks and music, plus pre-fireworks entertainment. You can get the kids home at a reasonable hour since the fireworks begin at 8:00 P.M. Event is included in the price of admission ticket. Tickets also available for NYE Fireworks Celebration Picnic with additional reservation fee.

Feliz 2016, 9:00 P.M.–1:00 A.M. at the Hilton San Antonio Airport—A farewell party to 2015, Puerto Rican-style for all the Latino community. Great food and live music, plus door prizes. Presented by the Association of Puerto Ricans in San Antonio. Tickets are $60 per adult and $30 per child (ages 4–12).

See you in the new year… Happy 2016!