Your guide to New Year’s Eve events in Eastern Iowa

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Parties and Galas

All that Glitters First Night Celebration: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m Dec. 31, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. 21 and over. Hors d’oeuvres reception upon arrival, full dinner buffet, open bar with curated cocktails, midnight dessert buffet and champagne toast. Felix & Fingers Dueling pianos performance, dancing. Tickets start at $117. eventbrite.com/e/all-that-glitters-first-night-celebration-tickets-1606802161519

The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Ball: 7 p.m. Dec. 31, The Ideal Theater & Bar, 213 16th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Limousine service 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A professional photographer will capture your red carpet entrance. Live jazz from Go Benesh and the Go & Company Ensemble. Champagne and confetti at midnight. Early bird tickets $75; $100 advance theidealtheaterandbar.com/events

Martini and Pajama Party: 7 p.m. Dec. 27, Uptown Snug, 760 11th St., Marion. Cedar Ridge Old Fashioneds on tap, martinis, pajamas and music. facebook.com/Uptownsnug

New Year’s Eve at Big Grove: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31, Big Grove Brewery, 1225 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. 21 and over. Elevated appetizers, late night pizza. Live music from Trophy Dads until midnight, fireworks show. Tickets $40. eventbrite.com/o/big-grove-iowa-city-120358475761

New Year’s Eve Gatsby Gala: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31, Dolce Vita, 100 E. Main St., Manchester. Dress to impress in your 1920s best. Welcome cocktail, dinner, midnight champagne, entertainment and limo ride to and from the bistro. RSVP at (563) 927-1332. Tickets $70. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561062485987

New Year’s Masquerade Party: 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31, 350 First, 350 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Music from DJ Commando, photo booth. Midnight dessert bar and champagne toast. Midnight breakfast available for purchase. Pre-fixed NYE menu available before the party. Tickets $20. facebook.com/CR350First

New Year’s Eve Party at Shakespeare’s Pub & Grill: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, 819 S. 1st Ave., Iowa City. Karaoke, free party favors, midnight champagne toast. facebook.com/shakespeares.bar

Retro New Year’s Eve: 7 p.m. Dec. 31, The Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City. Ring in 2026 with a groovy throwback celebration: costume party and contest, live music from Dogs on Skis, cocktails, dinner buffet. facebook.com/TheHighlanderHotelIC

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Kids/Family Events

AirFX New Year’s Eve Party: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 31, AirFX Trampoline Park, 1100 N. 18th Ave., Hiawatha. Two-hour admission includes all indoor attractions, free pizza slice and one fountain drink; free for members, $25 non-members. ecom.roller.app/airfx/specialevents/

Countdown Celebration: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Dec. 31, Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. Countdowns will take place hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Noisemakers, balloons and other celebratory items will be available for a museum-wide countdown over their speaker system. Create your own party hat, photobooth, countdown scavenger hunt. Cost included with museum admission, free for members. theicm.org/event/countdown-celebration-3/

Family New Year’s Eve Bowling: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Spare Time, 4601 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. With bowling, pizza and soft drink pitcher, $10 Game Zone play cards for each guest and more; $130 a lane, up to six guests per lane. Late night celebrations 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., $140 per lane. Reservations at sparetimeentertainment.com/cedar-rapids/new-years-eve/

Kids’ New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 31, Big Grove Brewery, 1225 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Three balloon drop parties available between 11 a.m. and noon, 1 and 2 p.m. and 3 and 4 p.m. Free popcorn, music. facebook.com/BigGroveIC

Little Sports Torts Indoor Play Space’s Noon Year’s Eve in Play Land: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 31, Line Drive Sports Complex, 850 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Large inflatables, human snow globe, ride on toys, human whack-a-mole and other activities. Party favors for kids. $12 per child. facebook.com/TheShellCR

Noon Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop and Pool Party: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31, Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City. Beach ball drop at noon. $5, registration required in-person or online. icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/parks-and-recreation/recreation/activity-registration

Noon Year’s Eve at Iowa City Public Library: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Meeting Room A-D, Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Story time, crafts, dancing, balloon drop. All ages welcome. icpl.org/events/64766/noon-years-eve-balloon-drop-and-storytime

Noon Year’s Eve at Solon Public Library: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Family Life Center, Solon Public Library, 131 N. West St., Solon. All-ages balloon drop celebration. facebook.com/Solon.Iowa.Library

Noon Year’s Party: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 31, Phelps Youth Pavilion, Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo. Family crafts, snacks, games, noon ball drop. Ticket price includes all-day admission into the Children’s museum. Members $5, non-members $10. Pre-registration required: 319-291-4490 or waterloocenterforthearts.org

Music and more

80s tribute band Rubix Kube New Year’s Eve Celebration: 9 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31, Riverside Casino Event Center, 3184 Hwy 22, Riverside. 21 and over. Rubix Cube will perform their one-of-a-kind “THE EIGHTIES STRIKE BACK” show. Party hats, beads, champagne toast at midnight. Free admission. riversidecasinoandresort.com/event/2025

Catfish Keith New Year’s Eve: shows at 6 and 9 p.m. Dec. 31. The Black Angel Restaurant and Bar, 630 Iowa Ave., Iowa City. Enjoy singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith’s deep delta blues and American roots music. Tickets $35. catfishkeith.com

Cliff’s Irish New Year with Celtic band Wylde Nept: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill, 227 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Celebrate the new year early — on Irish time. $10 at the door.

Elray’s New Year’s Eve Party: 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Elray’s Live & Dive, 211 Iowa Ave. Iowa City. Three rooms of entertainments with live bands, DJs, karaoke, champagne and more. Tickets start at $24. facebook.com/elraysliveanddive

New Year’s Eve with Slap’n’Tickle: 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Classic Event Center, 136 36th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Slap’n’Tickle to perform. Food from Beast Row Mobile Eatz. 21 and over, $10 at the door. facebook.com/theclassiceventcenter

New Year’s Eve with Star Trucker and Nassor Cooper Project: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar, 1602 E Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. 21 and over, live music, champagne toast at midnight. facebook.com/startruckerband

On Fire “The Jerry Lee Lewis Story”: 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St., Maquoketa. David Brooks will reprise his iconic performance as Jerry Lee Lewis from “the Million Dollar Quartet.” Tickets $35 advance, $38 at door. ohnwardfineartscenter.com/our-events/

Orquesta Alto Maíz New Year’s Eve Concert: 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8548 University Ave., Cedar Falls. Ring in the New Year with the vibrant rhythms of Orquesta Alto Maíz, “The Salsa Band” of Iowa. Formed in 1984 at the University of Northern Iowa, this ensemble has been igniting dance floors across the Midwest for over three decades with their electrifying blend of Latin jazz and salsa. Tickets start at $20. unitix.evenue.net/events/WSM3125

“The Shaken, Stirred & Strummed Show,” D-LEW New Year’s Eve Bash: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31, BarTini’s Marion, 796 11th St., Marion. Acoustic set from Darren Lewis, cocktails. facebook.com/livemusicdarrenlewis/events

Westwood’s NYE Bash Pt II: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31, Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar, 3969 Center Point Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids indie pop band to perform a mix of covers and originals. tailgatorslive.com

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Recreation

Cedar Rapids Bowling Center New Year’s Eve Party: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m Dec. 31, Cedar Rapids Bowling Center, 265 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Unlimited bowling with shoes included and door prizes given out all night. $130 per lane. Reservations: (319) 377-9481.

New Year’s Eve Cork N Canvas: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Kingston’s Venue, 1111 Capri Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. 18 and over. Food and drink available for purchase. Check in at 5:30 p.m., painting starts at 6 p.m. $35 for 16x20 inch canvas. Painting supplies provided. facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa

New Year’s Eve Couples 9-Pin Tournament: 8 p.m. Dec. 31, BowlDogs, 1355 Hayes Ln., North Liberty. Raffles, prizes, drink specials and arcade games. $80 entry fee, RSVP to Dan@BowlDogs.com.

New Year’s Eve Party: 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Wapsie Legion Post 473, 3397 CR-X64, Oxford Junction. Boombox music for kids and adults who want to dance. Bring your own snacks, games. No drinks to be brought in. Free admission. facebook.com/events/1515641406354884/

Noon Year’s Eve Glow Skate: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport. Countdown to noon with a ball drop and noisemakers, crafts and activities for all ages with the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities. Admission $6, skate rental $3.50. facebook.com/DavenportParksandRecreation

Rowdy Screening of ‘Twilight: New Moon’: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, The Last Picture House, 325 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Rowdy screenings mean you can shout your favorite lines, laugh as much as you want, hoot, holler and celebrate the Twilight Saga. Tickets $9.50 for child, senior or military member. $11 ages 13 and up. lastpicturehouse.com

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