Good morning, Tyler.
Did you know the first live recording of Led Zeppelin was made on this day (12/30) in 1968?
Would have been much cooler if it happened on New Year’s Eve. Oh well.
We found a few fun ways for you to spend your New Year’s this year though. Read on for another lighter version of what’s going in Tyler.
In today’s edition:
🎉 NYE events only!
🙊 Plus one New Year’s Day event…
Tyler New Year’s Eve Events
Family Fun
Times Square Grand Slam: “Ball Drop & Bowl”
Times Square Grand Slam (5201 S Broadway Ave) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31 | 3:00–6:00 PM | Learn more
Early “midnight” fun: bowling + arcade + balloon drop (great for families).
SPCA East Texas “Ball Drop” (Facebook Live fundraiser)
Online (Facebook Live) | Wed, Dec 31 | 2:00 PM | Learn more
Support SPCA East Texas + enter for prizes via the live ball drop.
Noon Year’s Eve
The Little Gym of Tyler (7596 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 100) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | Starts 11:15 AM | Learn more
A kid-friendly “countdown at noon” style celebration.
Fireworks
Midnight on the Lake (NYE) + Fireworks Over the Water
Lake Palestine Resort (8900 Ruby Ln) | Frankston | Wed, Dec 31 (live entertainment + fireworks) | Learn more
Rowdy Creek Ranch New Years Eve Celebration with 3AM and Fireworks
Rowdy Creek Ranch (4048 TX-300) | Gilmer | Wed, Dec 31, starts 5:30pm (live music + fireworks) | Learn more
Agapo’ Retreat NYE (family-friendly) + Fireworks
Agapo’ Retreat (20833 FM 1253) | Lindale | Wed, Dec 31, starts 6:00pm | Learn more
Jellystone Park Tyler (camp-resort) “Glow up the Pond” Fireworks
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (Tyler) | Wed, Dec 31, 6:00pm fireworks | Learn more
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Blackhawk Creek Grill (20255 TX-110) | Whitehouse | Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | Fireworks at 8:30 PM | Learn more
Live Music, Comedy, & Nightlife
Grand Opening – Houdini’s Bar & Lounge
Houdini’s Bar & Lounge (7428 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Ste 90) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 4:00 PM–Midnight | Learn more
New spot opening on NYE—come check it out and ring in the new year.
Sky New Years Eve
Sky (1721 S Broadway Ave, Suite D) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Learn more
Late-night NYE party option in town.
René and The Strays (NYE special) — The Grove
The Grove Kitchen & Gardens (3500 Old Jacksonville Hwy) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31 | 9:00 PM | Learn more
Live music + New Year’s party atmosphere.
New Year’s Eve at Rose City Comedy (Caroline Rhea)
Rose City Comedy | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31, doors open at 5:00pm | Learn more
Laugh your way into 2026.
Heritage East: New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu Dinner
Heritage East at Culture ETX (118 W Erwin St) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31 | Champagne reception 6:00 PM (dinner starts 7:00 PM) | Learn More
Dress-up dinner option downtown — ticketed tasting menu.
NYE @ XLN: “20 Years of Cheers” (21+)
XLN Pool Hall & Club (2109 E 5th St) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31 | Starts 6:00 PM | Learn more
New Year’s party night at XLN (21+).
New Year’s Eve at TXM with Rick Dudley
TXM Tyler | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31, 8:30pm | Learn more
Ring in the new year with some live music. $10 cover. Champagne toast at midnight.
Republic Icehouse — DJ Dee Will
Republic Icehouse (3807 University Blvd) | Tyler | Wed, Dec 31 | 4:00 PM | Learn more
Start early and keep it rolling — DJ set begins late afternoon.
Brisket Love (Lindale) New Years Eve
Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse (15338 FM 849) | Lindale | Wed, Dec 31 | 8:00 PM | Learn more
Sabbath – The Recreation of Black Sabbath presents “Long Live Ozzy”, opening band is “Black Ice”.
Texas Music City (Lindale) — Karaoke w/ Jenn Ford (21+)
Texas Music City (66 Miranda Lambert Way) | Lindale | Wed, Dec 31 | 7:00 PM | Learn more
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Outdoors
Archery 101
Tyler State Park (789 Park Road 16) | Winona | Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Learn more
Intro archery session at the state park—perfect “try something new” activity before the night’s festivities.
First Day Hike (Ranger-led) — Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park | Thu, Jan 1 | 9:00–11:00 AM | Learn more
Start the year outside!
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Have a great New Year!
Eric
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