2017 was one for the books for our Travis Country family, as we loved spending tons of neighborhood events and activities with all of you. We are sure that 2018 will only get better! Ring in the New Year with these family-friendly events!  

Austin’s New Year 2018 @ Vic Mathias Shores
Dec. 31, 3 – 10:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with a free, fun and family-friendly celebration at Vic Mathias Shores with four stages, 22 local and regional bands, food trucks, kid’s activities and multiple art installations. The New Year’s Eve event, hosted by the City of Austin, kicks off at 3 p.m. culminating with a fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop & Bubble Wrap Stomp @ Thinkery
Dec. 31, balloon drops at 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Head to Thinkery for the second annual Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop & Bubble Wrap Stomp! Ring in 2018 a wee bit early with winter crafts, “snowball” fights, special performances and TWO separate balloon drops (12 p.m. and 2 p.m.). Why wait until midnight? The countdown to noon is on! Click here for additional details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve Party @ Main Event
Dec. 31, balloon drop at 4 p.m.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve early with a prize-filled balloon drop at 4 p.m. At this location, you can enjoy bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, and lots of arcade games. Check out the New Year’s Eve photo booth and party favors. Games will be half-price after 10 p.m. For more info, click here.

Noon Years Eve Party @ Lake Travis Community Library
Dec. 31, 11 a.m.
Can’t stay awake for the midnight hour? Celebrate the new year at noon! Make hats and noisemakers starting at 11 am. Children’s musician Joe McDermott will perform at 11:30 a.m., then everyone can snack on goodies and toast to the 12 o’clock hour!

New Year’s Eve @ Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Dec. 30 – Jan. 1
Ring in 2018 with a fun family staycation that includes a carnival, fireworks, BBQ, kid-friendly dance party, and more? The ers a pretty amazing celebration geared towards families. Guests can book a reservation for a two-night experience packed with festive and exciting activities. Click here to reserve a room.

Kids Club New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Horseshoe Bay Resort
Dec. 31, 6 p.m.
This party for the kiddos features new crafts and activities by the hour including a bird show, karaoke, video games, dancing, s’mores, pizza, glow in the dark shirts and more. $90 per child ages 4-12. Reservations required. More info here.

Thank you DoFamily512.com for the list of area events. Check out their page to enter to win four tickets to the New Year's eve Family Barrel Bash.