FLINT, Mich. — The New Year’s Eve countdown is approaching, and Flint is offering several fun ways to celebrate, including family-friendly festivities, elegant wine tastings, live music, drag performances, themed parties, and late-night events for every vibe. Whether you’re looking for early celebrations with the kids, a glamorous night out, or high-energy parties to close out the year, here’s a look at what’s happening around town.
Family-Friendly Celebration
Noon Year’s Eve 2025 (10 AM–1 PM)
Where: Flint Children’s Museum, 1602 University Ave.
A daytime New Year celebration perfect for kids, with slime, crowns, soda geysers, and hands-on fun before the clock strikes “noon.”
Tickets: $8 per person
More info: flintchildrensmuseum.org/admission
Food, Tastings & Elegant Evenings
Jazzy NYE Sparkling Wine and Caviar Tasting (7–9 PM)
Where: Queens’ Provisions, 421 Garland St.
Kick off the new year with a refined, jazz-infused tasting featuring sparkling wines and caviar in an intimate setting.
Tickets: queensofflint.com/event/jazzy-nye
New Year’s Eve at Our Lady of Lebanon (Doors open 8:30 PM)
Where: Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 4133 Calkins Rd.
Presented by Matarweh Entertainment, this celebration includes DJ Sal, appetizers, a full dinner, and B.Y.O.B. Guests can enjoy a family-friendly countdown and live entertainment.
Tickets: $100 adults / $50 kids ages 6–12 (prepaid only)
More info: facebook.com/events/1507895830532082
2nd Annual Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve (8:00 PM – 1:30 AM)
Where: Whaley Historic House Museum, 624 E. Kearsley St.
Ring in 2026 with a glamorous Gilded Age celebration featuring live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Tickets: $70 per couple / $40 individual; Member pricing available
More info: facebook.com/events/4417314511836480
Live Music & Nightlife
NYE Party with BIG DONUT (9 PM)
Where: Soggy Bottom Bar, 613 Martin Luther King Ave,
Close out 2025 with a high-energy New Year’s Eve show from BIG DONUT.
More info: facebook.com/events/1390880369199733
New Year’s Eve Big Bang Bash (7 PM)
Where: The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy.
Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders headline this year’s NYE bash at one of Flint’s most iconic venues.
Tickets: $15 in advance
More info: facebook.com/events/858689723409977
Performance & Drag Events
New Year’s Eve Drag Extravaganza (Showtime 9:30 PM)
Where: Kew’s Korner Pub, 4509 S. Saginaw St.
A high-energy drag celebration featuring Salmon, Faux Minx, and Kanary. Free entry for guests 18 and up.
More info: facebook.com/events/1899895983945118
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