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10 Things to Do in San Antonio: New Years Eve Edition
How will you celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Antonio? Here are ten NYE events you can’t miss in the Alamo City.
1. Rock Out With a Led Zeppelin Cover Band
Mothership, a Led Zeppelin cover band, will be playing at Sam’s Burger Joint (a San-Antonio-famous live music venue) for a New Year’s Eve special show...and they’re not planning to skimp on the lasers, lights, and fog effects. If you haven’t had a chance to catch this band perform, now is the time to make it happen! Grab your tickets here to rock n roll your way into 2019.
When: 8:00 PM
Where: Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E Grayson St
Image Courtesy of Merkaba’s Official Facebook Page
2. Get Fancy For a Masquerade
Feeling mysterious? Grab a mask and head to the Merkaba Masquerade for an evening of costumed fun! Grab your tickets and start planning a night of dress up.
When: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Where: Merkaba, 111 W Crockett St
3. Roll the Dice at a Casino Party
Mad Dogs British Pub is putting on a casino night for New Year’s Eve! Buy a ticket, and you’ll receive access to the buffet, casino chips, party favors, and a sparkling cocktail. The buffet will feature fancy fare like brown sugar bourbon glazed ham, penne ala vodka, a charcuterie board, and much more.
When: 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Where: Mad Dogs British Pub, 123 Losoya St
Image Courtesy of the San Antonio 300 Facebook Page
4. Celebrate San Antonio’s 300th Birthday
This year, the largest free New Year’s Eve party in the state of Texas is going down at Hemisfair Park and Maverick Plaza in downtown San Antonio! Don’t miss this special celebration of all-things-San-Antonio, filled with fun, food, and entertainment all night long.
When: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Where: Hemisfair and Maverick Plaza
5. Dance to Jazz Music
The Strong Group Association is putting on its 19th Annual New Year’s Eve party at the Doubletree, featuring R&B and jazz artists Don Diego and The Razz Band! Afterward, DJ Rem-A-Niss will spin the rest of the year away. Buy your tickets and enjoy food, party favors, champagne, and more!
When: 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Where: Doubletree Hotel, 37 NE Loop 410
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6. Howl at the Moon
Howl at the Moon is famous for throwing the best New Year’s Eve party on the River Walk! Celebrate the end of 2018 (and welcome in 2019) in style with a dinner buffet, champagne toast, and plenty of dancing. Book your reservations now!
When: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Where: Howl at the Moon, 111 W Crockett St
7. Celebrate NYE the Polish Way
We know what you are thinking: “But are there any Polish themed parties happening on New Year’s Eve?” We are so happy to inform you that YES, in fact, a Polish party will be happening at the Polish American Center! With the purchase of a ticket, you’ll get dinner, dessert, and a glass of champagne. Dance to some great music as the clock strikes midnight!
When: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Where: Polish American Center, 2611 Mission Rd
8. Attend a Fancy Gala
Put on your formal attire and attend San Antonio’s “biggest and sexiest gala” at the Red Oak Ballroom. This gala will feature a state-of-the-art light show, confetti explosions, party favors, champagne, food, a jazz band, and so much more! Red Oak fully expects this event to sell out, so grab your tickets now.
When: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Where: Red Oak Ballroom, 618 NW Loop 410
9. Go to a Traditional NYE Party
The Grand Hyatt is offering an extraordinary New Year’s Eve VIP package that includes two tickets to the hotel’s exclusive party, which will provide an unobstructed view of the fireworks celebration happening downtown, an open bar, and party favors. Have a great time and then stay the night at the hotel!
When: 10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Where: Grand Hyatt, 600 E Market St
Image courtesy of Top Golf
10. Play Golf All Night Long
Top Golf is one of the premier entertainment spots in San Antonio, and it’s only adding to the fun this year by throwing a New Year’s Eve party with premium packages for gameplay and dining! Enjoy unlimited golf, front row seats to the fireworks display, a feast with a carving station, and a bottle of champagne for you and your friends. Since most nights are full at TopGolf, we suggest reserving your spot now!
When: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Where: Top Golf, 5539 N Loop 1604 W