Celebrate the New Year in style right here in St. Charles! With exciting events happening all around town on December 31st, you’ll want to make spending more time here one of your New Year’s resolutions. No worries about staying out late either – St. Charles has plenty of cozy hotels and inviting guest houses to make your celebration comfortable. So, grab your party hats and check out all the fun ways to say goodbye to 2024 and say hello to 2025 in Saint Charles.
JASON ROSS AT RYSE NIGHTCLUB
Dance your way into the New Year with Jason Ross at the RYSE Nightclub at Ameristar Casino. A DJ and record producer, Ross is known for producing melodic bass, trance, and progressive house music. He’s signed with Anjunabeats and Seven Lions’ label, Ophelia Records, and his debut album came out in 2020. The event starts at 10 PM on December 31st, 2024 and doesn’t end until the early hours of 2025. Tickets to see Jason Ross at RYSE Nightclub are available on the Ameristar Casino website.
SUPERJAM NEW YEARS AT BOTTLENECK BLUES BAR
Rock your way into the New Year with the St. Louis cover band, SuperJam. They cover songs from Boston, STYX, Journey, and more featuring screaming guitars, soul crushing bass, and drum solos. Come to the Bottleneck Blues Bar, an eclectic and lively bar, for a New Year’s Eve celebration that you won’t forget. The Bottleneck Blues Bar at Ameristar Casino is open from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM on December 31st, with the concert being from 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM. SuperJam New Year’s tickets are available on the Ameristar Casino website.
MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT THE REC HALL
Challenge your crew to dozens of games at the Rec Hall and end the evening (and the year!) with a champagne toast. On New Year's Eve, the Rec Hall has packages to celebrate the New Year in style. There's three different levels to choose from: the first being access to all games plus a champagne toast at midnight, the second includes everything from the first level plus 15 minutes of VR experience, and the third includes everything mentioned plus an open bar. Pick the perfect package to ring in the New Year in an exciting way at the Rec Hall.
HAVE A LAUGH WITH NICK DIFFATTE AT THE FUNNY BONE
Spend the last day of 2024 on a high note at the Nick Diffatte show at The Funny Bone. Diffatte’s dry humor and quick wit leaves audiences laughing uncontrollably from beginning to end. With appearances on The Late Late Show on CBS, residencies on the Las Vegas strip, and headlines on the Disney Cruise Line, Diffatte is taking his show to Saint Charles for New Year’s. Regardless of how your year went, Diffatte will help you end it in good spirits. Shows are at 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 10:00 PM on December 31st. Tickets to this St. Charles comedy show can be found on The Funny Bone’s website.
SAIL INTO 2025 ON MISS AUGUSTA
Mark the occasion with a New Year’s Eve dinner on a Miss Augusta Cruise. Take in the sights of Historic Missouri Wine Country from the iconic Missouri River while enjoying a five course meal, a complimentary glass of champagne, and a cash bar. This special cruise is on December 31st from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM with boarding at 4:00 PM. Visit the Miss Augusta website to make a reservation and to see menu details.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BALLOON DROP WITH THE ST. LOUIS AMBUSH AT FAMILY ARENA
Spend New Year’s at the St. Louis Ambush game at Family Arena. A member of the Major Indoor Soccer League, the Ambush play their rivals, the Kansas City Comets, at 2:05 PM on December 31st. Stick around after the game for special party favors and an exciting balloon drop to celebrate the New Year (albeit a few hours early). Tickets to the soccer game are available on the St. Louis Ambush website.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT QUINTESSENTIAL DINING & NIGHTLIFE
Ring in the New Year at Quintessential Dining & Nightlife on Main Street. Tickets include access to an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and other surprises. DJs will be playing music all night long on both floors. You can even party on the rooftop regardless of the weather – it’s both heated and covered. Doors open at 8 PM. Purchase your tickets to this party online.