Ideas for New Year’s Eve in Grand Rapids 2024

Family Friendly

1. Craig’s Cruisers Annual New Years Eve Party  offers two time slots: noon-4pm and 5-9pm, both offering unlimited access to go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars and other attractions, plus a pizza & pasta buffet, party favors and a confetti cannon countdown.

2. Kent District Library invites kids to Countdown to Happy Noon Year  with noisemakers, crafts and fun at its Caledonia , Cascade , East Grand Rapids , Kentwood , Lowell , Plainfield, Rockford  and Wyoming  Branches. 11am-noon.

3. New Year's Early Eve - Don’t miss this confetti-filled celebration where every little one can shine brighter than a disco ball. Let’s boogie into the new year together! Shine brighter than a disco ball with:

1.  Dazzling DIY disco balls & sparkling wish wands

2. Party hats, noise makers, & face painting

3. Capture your sparkle at the Glitter Booth photo booth

4. Countdown to the disco ball drop with confetti

5. Music, dancing, & snacks that’ll keep you movin’ and groovin’

4. New Year’s Eve at Battle GR-   includes three unlimited fun sessions – one at 3pm-5:30pm for families with kids under 10, one at 6pm-8:30pm for families with kids older than 10, and one from 9pm-1am for the 18+ crowd. Play laser tag, archery tag, corn hole, football bowling and more.

5. New Year's Eve Game with the Griffins and Post Game Skate

6. 42nd annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run - Join over 700 runners and walkers for this USAT certified 4-mile course around scenic Reeds Lake. From seasoned athletes to first-time participants, all are welcome to be part of this “frigidly fun” community celebration.

21 & Up

1. Gatsby NYE Dinner at Party at Mangiamo Mansion - Celebrate with elegance, style, and vintage flair at the Mangiamo Mansion with our Gatsby New Year's Dinner Party! Guests will enjoy a 4-course dinner, upscale service, complimentary coat check, a roaming photographer, second-floor snack bar, and all the ambiance the mansion has to offer!

2. NYE at MDRD - Ignite your night on the top floor overlooking Grand Rapids. Savor your favorite modern Spanish dishes from our limited a la carte menu, or choose the exciting flavors of our special pre-fixe tasting menu. Revel in the rhythm of MDRD for an unparalleled New Year's Eve!

3. NYE Ballroom Bashes - Come join us for an unforgettable night of celebration at the Amway Grand Plaza and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids! Get ready to dance the night away, pop some champagne, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Our ballrooms will be transformed into the ultimate party destinations, with spinning tunes, dazzling lights, and a vibrant atmosphere. Ballroom Bashes has something for everyone!

4. New Year's Eve at The Bob - Kick off 2025 at the biggest NYE party in downtown GR! Join The BOB and WSNX in celebrating the new year with 5 floors of live entertainment and DJs, stand-up comedy, chef-crafted NYE dinner menus, craft beer and specialty cocktails in West Michigan's premier special event venue!

5. Experience Utopia - Dance the night away under the stars through The Atrium's four story high sky light and raise a glass to ensure that all you can dream, may come true. Live DJ, midnight champagne toast, and late night pizza bar (starting at 1am).

6. New Year's Eve Silver Soiree by CityFlatsHotel - Join us for a New Year's Eve Silver Soiree in the Ballroom at CityFlatsHotel Grand Rapids. Start the night with live jazz music, a photo booth, and delicious desserts with a cash bar near the dance floor. Our DJ takes over at 9pm. Late-night snacks will keep you dancing all night and at midnight enjoy a complimentary champagne toast. 

7. New Years Eve at the Stillhouse - Come join us for a night of celebration as we ring in the new year at our location on 401 Stocking Ave NW. Get ready for a fun-filled evening with LIVE music, delicious food, and amazing drinks. Whether you're looking to dance the night away or just relax with friends, we've got you covered.

8. New Years Eve in Cedar Springs - The Cedar Springs Downtown Development Authority, Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and friends are hosting a New Year's Ball Drop event on Main Street between Cherry Street and Maple Street. Before midnight, head to Cedar Springs Brewing Company for NYE: Silvesterabend , a prime rib dinner featuring a 6pm toast to the New Year, accompanied by fireworks live from Berlin.

9. NYE at the Ada Hotel - Get ready for an unforgettable night as we transform The Ada Hotel into a dazzling disco haven! Dress to impress in your best retro-chic attire and boogie the night away under sparkling lights and groovy tunes. This exclusive celebration is the perfect way to create lasting memories as we countdown to midnight and welcome the New Year in style.

10. New Year's Eve at Myrth - Ring in the new year with an indulgent night out at Myrth! Tasting menu includes mushroom carpaccio, lobster ravioli, braised short ribs, and more. A wine pairing upgrade will be available as well.