Where To Celebrate The New Year In And Around Lafayette (With and Without Kids)
Looking to say “goodbye” to 2025 and ring in 2026 with a bang? Lucky for us, there is always something to celebrate here in South Louisiana! Whether you are planning to party on New Year’s Eve with or without kids, we’ve got you covered! Listed below are some fun events happening here in and around Lafayette to help you count down to 2026!
Celebrate the New Year In and Around Lafayette with Kids ::
New Year’s Eve Bash Camp at The Little Gym :: December 31st, 12 pm
“Calling all Party People! Join us for a fantast-a-mazing time as we dance the day away to celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at The Little Gym. We’ll keep the party POPPIN’ with Seriously Fun activities featuring our most popular games, crafts, gymnastics skills, and dance moves that can’t be BEAT. Let’s count DOWN the Noon Year, with our HAIR UPside down!”
Ring in the New Year Kid-Style at the Children’s Museum of Acadiana :: December 31st, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at the 29th Annual New Year’s Noon Carnival & Countdown, proudly presented by Cox. For nearly three decades, this beloved Children’s Museum of Acadiana tradition has given Acadiana families a joyful way to ring in the New Year kid-style with confetti, music, hands-on play, and a countdown that happens at NOON, not midnight.
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Fun Nation NYE Daytime Party :: December 31st, Noon – 5:00pm
“2PM Countdown + Balloon Drop, Food Included, No Midnight Meltdowns”
Ring in NYE Early at Dave & Buster’s :: December 31st, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
“Start the celebrations early at 4pm and enjoy unlimited video game play, a $20 Power Card, and a chef-curated banquet featuring our signature dishes—from mini pretzel dogs to churros. Raise a glass with a ginger ale toast and join in on the excitement of our video ball drop—all in time to get home before midnight! And best of all, it’s kid-friendly, so the whole family can join in the fun!”
Happy Noon Year :: West Regional Library :: December 31st, 12:00 pm
“It’s New Year’s Eve! Celebrate early, and count down to 12:00 (pm) with us. Ages 0-12.”
Happy Noon Year :: Main Library :: December 31st, 12:00 pm
“It’s New Year’s Eve! Celebrate early, and count down to 12:00 (pm) with us! Ages 0-12.”
Noon Year Eve Party at WRTS :: December 31st, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Zoo Year’s Eve at Zoosiana :: December 31st, 11:00 am – 12:01 pm
“ROAR in the New Year a little early with Zoosiana’s Zoo Year’s Eve Countdown for Kids — a wild mid-day celebration designed just for families! Bring your little party animals for a fun-filled morning of zoo adventures, activities, dancing, treats, and our very own TIGER Ball Drop at noon! This event is free with admission or membership. Zoosiana will close after this event, so make sure to come and explore the zoo early!”
New Year’s Noon at Kart Ranch :: December 31st, 9:30 am
“Join us for our 3rd annual New Year’s Noon on Wednesday 12/31/25 starting at 9:30 AM! Ring in 2026 with a celebration made just for kids! New Year’s toast (sparking juice) And….our BIG balloon drop at NOON! Tickets are limited quantity and must be purchased in advance! Perfect for families who want all the FUN without the late night — let’s countdown together!”
NYE Bingo at Adopted Dog :: December 31st, 3:00 pm
“Have some fun for the last day of 2025 and come play BINGO at ADB!”
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Port Wonder :: December 31st, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
“Ring in the new year early with a celebration made just for kids! Special Guests Anna and Elsa. Countdown fun, festive activities, and a magical balloon drop — all before naptime!”
Celebrate the New Year In and Around Lafayette for the Adults ::
Pamplona Tapas Bar – Final Miracle PopUp :: December 31st, 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
NYE is the final night of Pamplona’s Miracle PopUp. The bar is famously dressed up for the holidays and the elves are ready to spread New Year’s cheer! The kitchen will close at 11:00 pm but the bar stays open until after midnight.
Rock’n’Bowl® de Lafayette :: December 31st, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
“It’s tradition. Ring in the New Year at Rock’n’Bowl® with Clay Cormier and the Highway Boys! VIP Bowling lanes are available!”
New Year’s Eve Dance with Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie :: December 31st, 9:30 pm – 12:30 am
“Ring in the New Year with Geno Delafose and the French Rockin’ Boogie! Don’t miss the biggest party of the year at Vermilionville with delicious food, drinks, and dancing with Geno Delafose, New Year’s Eve at Vermilionville.”
NYE at Adopted Dog Brewing :: December 31st, 8:00 pm – midnight
“Celebrate the start of 2026 with us and Ask for Ashley! Live music will fill the night from 8pm to midnight. ”
Ring in the New Year at D&B :: December 31st, 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
“Grab your crew for a whole night of exclusive celebration complete with a $15 Power Card, Unlimited Video Game Play, NYE swag, a midnight champagne toast & a chef-curated banquet of savory delights from smashburger sliders to churros.”
New Year’s Eve White Out Party :: December 31st, 9 pm
“The biggest party in Lafayette to ring in the New Year is happening at the Yard Goat! DJ Booty, free champagne, fireworks, countdown to midnight, snow machines, photo booth, glow sticks. This is a White Out Party so wear ALL WHITE! Let’s make New Year’s Eve SHINY AND BRIGHT and the most epic Goat Night Out of the Year!”
New Year’s Eve: Getting 2026 Ready :: December 31st, 7:00 pm
“Wanna be home in time for the countdown, but want to have fun before. Grab you friends and lets create New Year’s Eve Magic with our brushes. BYOB!”
New Year’s Eve Adult Prom Edition :: December 31st, 8:00 pm
“Crowley… PROM NIGHT is back — but this time it’s for the grown and spicy! We’re closing out 2025 with the most EXTRA New Year’s Eve party in town!”
New Year’s Eve Party at Black Bull Youngsville :: December 31st, 6:00 pm
“Ring in 2026 with style, music, and champagne at the hottest New Year’s Eve party in town!”
New Year’s Eve Party at The Stage Karaoke Bar :: December 31st, 5:00 pm
“Get your best fit on and ring in the New Year with us! Doors open at 5pm, bingo at 6:30, karaoke, champagne toast, door prizes, and photo opts”
Year in Review Trivia with Jay Steiner :: December 31st, 7:00 pm
“Free to play! Winner gets a bar tab!”
New Year’s Eve at Southern Oaks Country Club :: December 31st, 7:30 pm
“Join us December 31 at 7:30 PM for dancing, a DJ, holiday cocktails, gumbo, and a PROFESSIONAL firework show at midnight!”
LOFT18 Broussard 2026 New Year’s Eve Bash :: December 31st, 8:00 pm
“LOFT18 is hosting our 1st annual NYE BASH “No Golf, just Party!” – DJ, Dance floor, Photo booth, Champagne toast countdown, Unlimited Food & Drink packages, VIP sections & Featured Cocktail Specials”
