When it comes to fun, family-friendly ways to ring in the New Year, the Alamo City never disappoints. Which of the fiestas below will you and your family attend on New Year’s Eve to welcome 2020 in San Antonio?
Here’s our guide to New Year’s Eve fun in San Antonio for families, including fireworks shows, daytime celebrations, and more!
TOP PICK
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with one of the biggest parties of the year! Top Golf is hosting the evening with live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu, and pricing and packages for every budget. You can reserve your own bay or purchase a VIP experience. All New Year’s Eve packages include unlimited game play from 9 pm to 1 am for up to SIX guests per bay, plus front row seats to the fireworks show! There will also be party favors and a glow-in-the-dark theme for everyone!
General Admission is $240 for six guests, food and drink is extra. VIP packages are a small upgrade and include so much more! For $420, enjoy a feast buffet, a bottle of sparkling wine, and more.
Click here to get your tickets now.
Other Things to Do New Year’s Eve in San Antonio
The Aquarium is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve celebration for kids and families! All the fun of NYE without missing your bedtime. All activities are included in General Admission, and you can order those tickets here at the lowest price. Enjoy the party with a ball drop at 12 noon!
The San Antonio Zoo is open now through December 31! On the final night of festivities, you can have hot cocoa while strolling through a magical winter land of lights. Admission includes the Zoo lights and other activities with tickets starting at $16.99 for children and $19.99 for adults. Get your tickets online to score the best deal. The event is always free for members.
AMC & REGAL CINEMAS
AMC and Regal Theatres are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! They have three or four showtimes per title and you can still use your eTickets for just $9 – $9.50 each! E-tickets work like any other tickets, you just purchase online and use at your leisure.
On Alamo Street at Hemisfare and La Villita, the heart of San Antonio is hosting their own NYE Celebration rated one of the top in the nation! The party starts at 6 pm with live music, free activities, food vendors, a carnival, cold beer, free face painting, and a firework show! Admission is totally free and open to the public.
Dinner on the Riverwalk is one of the best ways to enjoy the fireworks over San Antonio. Admission is usually free and many of the local restaurants are offering free events, party packages, dinner menus, and more. Most events are kid-friendly, just check before you go.
SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS
From 12 noon to 10 pm, you can take advantage of the rides, thrills, and games at Six Flags. The park is hosting a colorful firework display with choreographed music. Activities are included with general admission.
BOWLERO’S NEW YEAR’S EVE
Bowlero’s is hosting two different NYE events! The Daytime NYE Family Package is a great way to ring in the New Year as a family during daytime hours. Get 2 hours unlimited bowling (shoes included), a kid-friendly buffet (pizza, chips & salsa, salad, chicken tenders, fries, cookies), sparkling cider and champagne toasts*
$21.99 per person.
You can also celebrate at Bowlero with a Ball Drop Package which includes four hours of unlimited bowling (shoes included), a larger buffet, and the same sparkling cider and champagne toast! Ball Drop Packages start at $38.99 per person. There are multiple dates and times for each package, you can reserve online, in person or by phone!
ALAMO LIGHTS
The Alamo is all decked out in gorgeous lights in the gardens. Admission to the grounds and gardens is totally free and open to the public. They are open to 7 pm, perfect for a fun day before bedtime!
AMERICA’S INCREDIBLE PIZZA COMPANY
This family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration is not only great fun, it’s a great deal! They’re offering a deal for just $20.20 in honor of 2020! You get an unlimited buffet and drink, a $20 gamecard, and one activity pass! They will also be giving out one lucky prize of 2020 tickets during their toast at 8 pm! {You must be present to win!}
HANG INDOOR PLAYGROUND
Dance into 2020 with a special Balloon Drop, a dance party, and plenty of fun! Bring the kids for Buy One-Get One 50% off admission. The Party is from 9 am – 12 noon. They’re open for jumping until 5 pm.
ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING & GAMES
Bring the kids for a Noon Year’s Eve party at Andretti! All arcade games are 50% off! They’re also having candy, races, $1,000s in raffles and prizes, and a balloon drop!
Know of any other things to do on New Year’s Eve in San Antonio? Let us know by commenting below.
Really helpful. Bringing my family down for NYE and the Alamo Bowl, and this will help us plan for our 5 yo to keep busy and have fun on NYE.
I’m so glad to hear that, Colin. Thanks for letting me know. Have a wonderful time in San Antonio!
Thank you! So useful for us from Brazil in our first cross country trip.