New Year’s Eve
Ring in the new year with a variety of exciting events and activities in the Olympia Region.
Thurston County offers a variety of winter festivities on New Year’s Eve. Traverse across the Olympia area, finding live performances, thrilling parties, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable New Year’s extravaganza or planning an action-packed itinerary with your little ones, Olympia is the ultimate New Year’s destination for all ages and party goers.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Olympia Elk Lodge #186
1818 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506
This community center in Olympia is organizing the perfect family-friendly celebration on New Year’s Eve. The event features live music, a scrumptious breakfast, and opportunities to win fun prizes. Groove to infectious tunes from a talented performer and indulge in mouthwatering bites throughout the event. Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight and cheers to the start of 2025 with family and friends!
- Times: 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Admission: $45 per person | $85 with the couple’s package
New Year’s Eve Celebration: Pride Edition
414 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Make your way to a spacious bar, where a lively drag show and a vibrant after party await. Wild Man Brewing Gastropub will be hosting a party with a four-course dinner with drag entertainment hosted by Lucy Elleballs and an after party with live music, comedy, and a special midnight show. Don your best formal outfit and toast to a new year in style, raising your glass in an upbeat setting.
- Times: 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Admission: Dinner $35-$45 per person | After Party Ticket $20 per person | VIP Booth - $180 for a group of four
Live Entertainment
It’s no secret that Olympia boasts a burgeoning music and arts scene with local theaters and skilled performers. Be immersed in rich compositions and embrace your inner artist on New Year’s Eve, listening to an array of melodious sounds, beloved soundtracks, and creating your own masterpiece.
Epic Movie Music Battles! at the Olympia Symphony Orchestra
512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Occurring at the Washington Center’s Main Stage, the Olympia Symphony Orchestra will be performing scores for epic movie and comic battles, including Superman vs. Batman and Star Trek vs. Star Wars. Come dressed as your favorite character and help decide the winners of these battles while enjoying tunes from these beloved franchises.
- Times: 7:30 p.m.
- Admission: Tickets range from $17.25 - $84.75 depending on seating location
Artvana NYE Paint & Sip
8343 Hogum Bay Ln NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Say goodbye to 2024 by learning how to paint with Artvana at Top Rung Brewing. This all-ages brewery and class means your whole family can celebrate and paint together. Sip a craft brew and try your hand at painting a cheery snowman.
- Times: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Admission: $45 per person
Kid-Friendly Festivities
Looking for family-centered things to do on New Year’s Eve? Take your children to a variety of museums and winter attractions in Thurston County.
Oly on Ice
529 4th Avenue West, Olympia, WA 98501
This annual winter tradition in Olympia unveils a winter wonderland on a pop-up ice rink. Located at Isthmus Park, Oly on Ice cultivates a festive atmosphere for skaters of all ages. Glide across this winter arena, or practice your spins on a smooth ice surface.
- Times: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Admission: $14 per person
Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NE, Olympia, Washington 98501
Explore a series of arts and crafts on New Year’s Eve at the Hands On Children's Museum Noon Year's Eve Party. These lessons feature sensory-friendly art sessions and gingerbread house cardboard engineering. Create candy-inspired noise makers, ribbon wands, decorate an ornament, and silkscreen a print. Watch exciting science experiments and launch the hot cocoa catapult with your little engineer.
- Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Sensory-Friendly Time with Sensory Tool House: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Admission: $16.95 - $18.95 per person