With the new year rolling in, Indianapolis natives are looking for fun ways to celebrate with family and friends. The events listed in this article are family-friendly and welcome to all who want to bring in the new year with a festive twist.
Dec. 31
Family New Year’s Eve
Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St.
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: Member – 20% off, Nonmember – $20, Children under 2 – FREE, Access Pass – $10, Parking Validation- $4
Indianapolis residents and visitors alike are welcome to celebrate the new year at the Indiana State Museum. The museum will feature activities including a ball drop to usher in the holiday spirit.
Family New Year’s Eve Party at the Indiana State Museum
Countdown to Noon
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian St
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: Included with museum admission
Hoosiers can celebrate the last day of 2025 at the Children’s Museum’s Countdown to Noon. Activities and live music will help bring in the new year for those who wish to experience the countdown of the holiday at a reasonable hour with their family and friends.
Swing in the New Year
Topgolf Fishers
9200 E. 116th St.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Ticket Price: $466.98 (1 Ticket = 1 Bay. Each bay hosts up to 6 people.)
Enjoy a night of mini golf and fun with Topgolf’s New Year’s Eve party. Tickets include a bay where you and up to 5 other family members or friends can celebrate with a live DJ and other fun surprises.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Topgolf | Topgolf
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania St
3:00 p.m.
Tickets: From $28(subject to change depending on seating and availability)
On New Year’s Eve, fans are welcome to celebrate and support their favorite team by attending this holiday NBA game. By attending, fans can support their favorite team while witnessing a fast-paced ball game sure to please.
Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Tickets 2025-2026 | SeatGeek
This list will be updated as more information is available.
Contact Staff Writer Malik Simon at 317-762-7847.
Malik Simon is a Staff Writer for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Memphis, TN, he graduated from Mississippi Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies concentrating on journalism. Before joining the Recorder, he wrote for the Devil’s Gazette newspaper at MVSU and served as a freelance content and video editor. He seeks to use media to help communities flourish through literacy and factual reporting.
