By Kate Cohen
Updated November 12, 2026
Pop the bubbly and start making those resolutions!
While it may seem like 2026 just began, New Year’s Eve will be here before we know it. Whether you’re looking for an epic night out or a daytime party for the kids, you’ll find great NYE celebrations all around Orlando.
On Dec. 31, 2026, party it up at one of these 10 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Orlando.
Key Takeaways
- 1. Boxi Park
- 2. Jazzberry Jammin’ Noon Year’s Eve at Crayola Experience
- 3. Afternoon Year’s Eve at the Orlando Science Center
- 4. Howl at the Moon
- 5. SAK Comedy Lab
- 6. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Old Town Kissimmee
- 7. Thornton Park Street Party
- 8. ICEBAR Orlando Ice Masquerade
- 9. NYE Live! Orlando’s Block Party at Live! at the Pointe Orlando
- 10. Rosen Shingle Creek
1. Boxi Park
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Lake Nona’s popular outdoor food hall gives everyone the chance to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
The New Year’s Eve Family Event is the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones. Guests of all ages – but kids in particular – love the event’s face painting, balloon artists, and live DJ vibes.
In past years, the party started at 4 p.m. and led to a countdown and ball drop at the prime time of 7 p.m.
Then, at 9 p.m., guests 21 and older could ring in the new year with an epic party featuring DJ Digital and live music.
Prior years have also included a digital ball drop, a Champagne toast at midnight, party favors, photo ops, and other exciting opportunities to celebrate.
Regular and VIP tickets will be available for the late-night party. The New Year’s Eve Family Event also requires a ticket purchase, and is free for kids 5 and under. We’ll share pricing as soon as it’s available.
2. Jazzberry Jammin’ Noon Year’s Eve at Crayola Experience
Thanks to Jazzberry Jammin’ Noon Year’s Eve, kids can ring in 2027 without staying up past their bedtime.
Head to Crayola Experience in The Florida Mall for an artsy afternoon party. In addition to Crayola Experience’s year-round craft stations, guests will be able to make their own NYE coloring pages, resolution lists, and a special New Year’s crown.
A DJ will spin family-friendly tunes from noon until 4 p.m., and there will be midday New Year’s countdowns so everyone can participate.
All the noon year’s fun is included with your general admission Crayola Experience ticket.
3. Afternoon Year’s Eve at the Orlando Science Center
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Orlando has something fun for science-loving kiddos, too.
Orlando Science Center (OSC) features four floors of hands-on exhibits on everything from nutrition to the environment.
Every Dec. 31, the museum hosts a daytime dance party in the DinoDigs room. Show off your moves to your new T. Rex friends, then count down to 12 o’clock— noon, that is.
Spend the rest of the afternoon learning about STEM fields like meteorology, physics, and the planet’s unique ecosystems throughout OSC’s exciting exhibits.
Afternoon Year’s Eve is included in OSC admission.
4. Howl at the Moon
End 2026 with a night spent rocking out to your favorite tunes.
Howl at the Moon is a 21+ dueling piano bar on International Drive. Every year, they host a fabulous Orlando New Year’s Eve party with incredible live musicians.
The pianists take requests, so feel free to ask them to play your favorite hit song from 2026 (or a riveting rendition of “Auld Lang Syne”).
This year, standing-room-only tickets are $75 per person and include a premium open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight, a Champagne toast at midnight, and party favors.
For $150 per person, you get guaranteed reserved seating and a gourmet buffet dinner with a premium open bar from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
5. SAK Comedy Lab
If your New Year’s resolution is to laugh more, get a head start with some hilarious improv comedy at downtown Orlando’s SAK Comedy Lab.
The venue typically hosts multiple improv shows featuring SAK all-star performers on New Year’s Eve, including family-friendly performances.
The later show is adult rated and ends with an after-party and a midnight Champagne toast, included in the price of admission.
6. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Old Town Kissimmee
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Light up the night with a fun day of activities in Old Town Kissimmee.
Enjoy live music starting at 6 p.m. and a celebration leading up to midnight fireworks.
There are typically food and drinks available for purchase, and a showcase of vintage cars that the whole family can enjoy.
7. Thornton Park Street Party
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This NYE, party like a local in Thornton Park, a scenic neighborhood in downtown Orlando.
This 21+, open-air celebration features multiple DJ booths, stages, and drink specials from local bars.
Select proceeds from the event benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
The highlight of the evening is Orlando’s Orange Ball Drop at midnight, a festive tradition that marks the start of the new year.
8. ICEBAR Orlando Ice Masquerade
The coolest New Year’s Eve party in Orlando is at ICEBAR, a unique nightlife destination featuring over 70 tons of hand carved ice.
Their New Year’s Eve masquerade party features party favors, high-energy DJ entertainment, a Champagne bar, and a midnight celebration buffet.
The celebration will run from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. for a truly memorable way to ring in 2027.
General Admission tickets start at $60. A limited number of Ice Package tickets are available for $95 per persona and include an open premium bar and free digital souvenir photos.
Or, go all out and treat yourself to the VIP package, which comes with VIP seating in the Fire Lounge, VIP entry into the ICEBAR at midnight, and more for $160 per person.
9. NYE Live! Orlando’s Block Party at Live! at the Pointe Orlando
The NYE Live! New Year’s Eve party is one of Orlando’s newest and biggest holiday celebrations.
With five distinct venues in one convenient location, all-inclusive food and drink packages, multiple DJs, confetti cannons, and party favors, this is a party that’s not to be missed.
Doors to the 21+ event open at 7 p.m., and the party doesn’t stop until the ball drops in 2027.
This year’s event is Casino Royale themed, featuring casino-style games, signature cocktails, and an epic midnight confetti canon blast.
10. Rosen Shingle Creek
As this list proves, there are lively New Year’s Eve parties all around Orlando.
But if you pick the right hotel, you can have an amazing NYE without leaving the building.
On Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, Rosen Shingle Creek will welcome 2027 with a grand celebration at Headwaters Lounge just for our dining and hotel guests.
Join us for dancing, music, and a complimentary toast at midnight, all with no cover charge.
Fuel your New Year’s Eve with our delectable on-site dining options.
Cala Bella is offering a lavish, four-course dinner filled with the finest Italian cuisine. Treat yourself to a special end-of-year meal with captivating dishes like papardelle with braised lamb, and a champagne strawberry torte.
A Land Remembered, Orlando’s signature steakhouse, is also serving an exquisite four-course dinner for a mesmerizing start to the new year. Delicacies like a foie gras torchon with hibiscus marmalade and an entree of bone-in New York strip steak await.
Then, spend the first day of 2027 enjoying Rosen Shingle Creek’s world-class amenities. With an on-site spa, golf club, nature trail, and four gorgeous pools, we have something for everyone in your NYE crew.
Book your Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando New Year’s Eve experience today.
