TAMPA, Fla. — A new year is upon us as we approach the end of the 2010's decade. If you're looking for a place to ring in the new year, we've compiled a list events in and around the Tampa area.  

Fun for the whole family:

Armature Works Balloon Drop
Armature Works - 1910 North Ola Ave
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join Armature Works in the courtyard for a Noon Year’s Eve bash featuring Spheres Bubble and Magic Show and a big balloon drop when the clock strikes NOON! This family-friendly event is free to attend.

Downtown Countdown
Glazier Children’s Museum - 110 W Gasparilla Plaza
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We’ll have everything from a balloon drop, to bubble wrap fireworks, explosive experiments, and more! You can celebrate as a family by day and still have time for evening festivities. This event is included with museum admission.

Ring in the New Year at LEGOLAND
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Enjoy a fun day of New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Florida in Orlando. Kids can countdown with a DJ dance party, giant LEGO brick drop and fireworks. Following the brick drop and fireworks at 8 p.m.
Included with paid admission

Fireworks at Armature Works
Armature Works - 1910 N Ola Ave
8 p.m.
This event is free, family-friendly, open to the public and will feature a breath-taking fireworks display to ring in the New Year. Beginning at 8:00pm, the J.J. Taylor and Cigar City outdoor stage will feature live music by Garage/Soul/Psychedelic outfit, the Sh-Booms, with local support from DJ Sam.

For adults:

Havana Nights New Year’s Eve 2020
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
8 p.m.
Ring in the New Year Havana style featuring hors d ’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, 2-hour open bar 8:30 – 10:30pm, live band and a midnight champagne toast! A professional photographer will be snapping photos!
Tickets $169/person all-inclusive

Swingin’ the New Year
St. Petersburg Coliseum - 535 Fourth Ave. N.
7:30 p.m.
This is the 12th Annual Swingin' The New Year at the spectacular St. Petersburg Coliseum. Live music with The World Famous Jive Aces all the way from London, England
Tickets $45 

NYE@MFA | Flights of Fancy
Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete
7 p.m.
Dine at the museum or just come for the party! All guests enjoy an open bar, complimentary valet parking, photo booth and admission to special exhibition galleries
Tickets Starting at $150/person

Grand Glow’s NYE Prohibition Ball
The Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach - 100 Coronado Dr.
8:30 p.m.
Join us for a night of fun and folly as we greet 2020 like its 1920. This bash is full of drinks, food, fun and live entertainment! Doors open at 8:30pm with the band starting at 9:00pm.
Tickets starting at $99

Sarasota New Year’s Bash
Municipal Auditorium - 801 N Tamiami Trail
9 p.m.
Valet onto the Red Carpet, Welcomed with Bottomless Champagne ALL NIGHT and Open Top Shelf Bar (with no lines or waits!), Laser & Light Show, Visuals, Band & DJ that will keep you dancing on HUGE Dance Floor. Lite Bites & Apps will be served throughout the evening.
Tickets starting at $125