Ring in 2024 with These Greater Cincinnati New Year's Eve Parties

New Year’s Eve Blast at Fountain Square

6 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Whether you’re in the plaza or on the ice, Fountain Square has great options to celebrate the New Year, including a DJ and a full-service bar offering alcoholic beverages and hot chocolate. Two separate fireworks displays, one at 8 p.m. and one at midnight, will be showcased at the square. Ice skating is available throughout the duration of the party, for $10 admission including skate rental. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

Happy ZOO Year at the Cincinnati Zoo

8 p.m.
Celebrate the 15th annual ZOO year at Cincinnati Zoo, which hosts a kid-friendly early countdown at 8 p.m. Admire the PNC Festival of Lights, enjoy holiday treats and of course see your favorite animals before the new year. 8 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo. 3400 Vine St., Downtown, cincinnatizoo.org.

New Year’s Eve at WinterFest

4 p.m.-midnight
Celebrate Kings Island’s last night of the season on New Year’s at WinterFest. Enjoy live holiday entertainment, watch the firework countdowns and ride the last open attractions until next season. The International Restaurant is also offering a dining experience on New Year’s Eve for guests to enjoy meals amidst the beautiful view of the holiday lights. 4 p.m.- midnight. Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason. visitkingsisland.com.

Indoor Fireworks at the Cincinnati Cyclones Game

6 p.m.
Cheer on the Cincinnati Cyclones at their New Year’s Eve match against the Jacksonville Icemen. Stick around after the game for an epic indoor fireworks show. Doors open at 5 p.m., puck drops at 6 p.m. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown, cycloneshockey.com.

Party at Vista Rooftop

10 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Lytle Park Hotel is hosting an NYE party on their Vista Rooftop, offering an open bar, snacks, a DJ and a dance floor. Various packages are available with differing individual prices. 311 Pike St., Downtown, vistaatlytlepark.com.

Candlelight Masquerade at Twenties Cocktail Joint

9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Party at the classy Twenties Cocktail Joint during the Candlelight Masquerade, with over 500 candles illuminating the space. Two floors of the joint will host different music entertainment all night. At midnight, enjoy the champagne toast and balloon drop on the main floor. 2733 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills, twentiescincy.com.

NYE Party at Dead Low Brewing

6:30 p.m.-midnight
The NYE celebration at Dead Low Brewing includes a variety of entertainment per ticket, including a comedy show, live music, appetizer buffet and ice skating as well as a champagne toast and keg drop at midnight. 5959 Kellogg Ave., Downtown, deadlowbrewing.com.

Ring in the New Year at Hofbrauhaus

6 p.m.-1 a.m.
Live entertainment available all night long with a specialized NYE menu to dine on during the countdown. 200 E. Third St., Newport, hofbrauhausnewport.com.

NYE at Juniper’s

9-11 p.m.
Welcome the new year at Juniper’s Gin Bar, which is offering a buffet, live music by the Chris Comer Quartet, a specialty cocktail and a champagne toast at midnight for all guests. 409 West Sixth St., Covington, junipersginbar.net.

Bubbles and Bow Ties at Igby’s

9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Dress in cocktail attire at Igby’s on New Year’s Eve. All tickets include a champagne toast upon arrival, live music and New Year countdown and a variety of party favors. 122 E. Sixth St., Downtown, igbysbar.com.

Midnight on Madison at Hotel Covington

9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Hotel Covington’s Midnight on Madison NYE party is back this year, offering a dance floor, 360 photo booth and an extensive raffle prize list. All general admission tickets include one complimentary drink ticket, with a champagne fountain and light bites available for purchase. 638 Madison Ave., Covington, hotelcovington.com.

NYE Show at Bloom OTR

9 p.m.
Book your reservation for Bloom OTR’s New Year’s Eve party, featuring several local drag queens for a dazzling show to round out the year. The dance party will be hosted by DJ Charlee and a champagne toast will happen at midnight. 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, bloomotr.com.

NYE Cruises at BB Riverboats

Times vary
For the adults, take a cruise along the Ohio River as the new year begins, with features such as a three-entree buffet, champagne, late-night snacks and party favors. For a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve activity, BB Riverboats is also hosting a Kids Cruise, with a midday countdown at noon. The cruise will include a DJ, a lunch buffet and party favors for the kids to enjoy. 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, bbriverboats.com.

New Year’s Eve at Queen City Exchange

9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Ring in the new year with Queen City Exchange and enjoy their open bar all night long. The celebration will also include an assortment of appetizers, a DJ and a champagne toast. 32 W. Court St., Downtown, queencityexchange.com.

Fireworks Paint and Sip at Northside Print Shop

3-5 p.m.
Celebrate a little earlier in the evening at Northside Print Shop, where you can participate in a guided paint-and-sip event following the New Year’s theme. Bring your own refreshments or purchase one of the shop’s available snacks and drinks while admiring the artwork. 4122 Hamilton Ave., Northside, northsideshipit.com.

New Year’s Eve Party at Vinkolet Winery

Times vary
Select from one of two New Year’s Eve packages at Vinkolet Winery: a dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. that includes a grilled dinner with sides and an assortment of wines; or the dinner and dancing package from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. that includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and music by DJ Dave King. 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain, vinkoletwines.com.

Black Sheep, Black Tie New Year’s Eve at Revel OTR

8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
The fourth annual Black Sheep, Black Tie NYE event will feature five local musical guests for a house party vibe all night. Enjoy an open bar, light bites and a new Revel Brut toast at midnight. 111 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine, revelotr.com.

Pop, Fizz, Clink: New Year’s Eve at Japp’s

6 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Celebrate the New Year at Japp’s, which promises an evening full of “popping bottles, fizzy cocktails and clinking glasses.” Tickets include a champagne toast upon arrival, live music, party favors and a live countdown. 1134 Main St., Downtown, jappsotr.com.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Ivory House

4:30-9 p.m.
Delight in a four-course prix fixe dinner, with several options available for each course. The first and second courses include dishes such as oysters, caviar, Caesar salad and French onion soup; while the main dish is a selection between filet mignon, crab-encrusted sea bass or seared duck breast. 2998 Harrison Ave., Westwood, ivoryhousecincy.com.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Ivory House

3:30-6 p.m.
Dress up in your best frills and feathers and solve a murder at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. The murder mystery event also includes a served dinner and a drink ticket. 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, maggianos.com.