Ready to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 in style? Kokomo has plenty of exciting events to help you celebrate the New Year. Check out our roundup of New Year's Eve events happening right here in Kokomo to plan your perfect celebration!

Club Kokomo Road Runners Reminiscing 5K

Club Kokomo Roadrunners invites the community to their annual New Year's Eve 5K, a perfect way to finish 2024 strong or kick off the new year with energy. This 3.1-mile race winds through the scenic Highland Park, offering participants a motivating and festive atmosphere to celebrate the transition into 2025.

Roger’s Pavilion will serve as the hub for race-day registration and provide a warm space for fellowship before and after the event. Early registration is encouraged for the best pricing. For all race details and to sign up, click here.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to celebrate, this event is a great way to wrap up the year!

2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31
900 W. Defenbaugh St., Kokomo

Celebrate Recovery New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ring in the new year with faith, family and fun at Celebrate Recovery Crossroads’ 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at Crossroads Community Church Downtown.

Enjoy games, worship karaoke, football, cornhole, food and more throughout the night. At 11:30 p.m., gather in the Main Auditorium for a powerful midnight worship to welcome 2025.

When: 5 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., Dec. 31
Where: 116 N. Main St., Kokomo

Swiftie New Year's Concert

Taylor Swift fans of all ages can celebrate the New Year in style with an “Eras”-themed concert hosted by Rhum Academy Kokomo. The evening starts with Nashville artist Claire Radel, performing her original music at 8 p.m. The Tortured Poets Band will take the stage at 9 p.m. for a full three-hour Eras Tour tribute set, leading up to a midnight-inspired countdown to 2025! Create your Swiftie-inspired bracelet, decorate a hat at the hat bar, enjoy refreshments and mocktails and more.

8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday, Dec. 31
Located at Rhum Academy of Music, 500 W. Superior St., Kokomo

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration to ring in the New Year!

Click here to purchase your tickets.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Coterie with Sadie Johnson

Ring in 2025 at The Coterie with the incredible Sadie Johnson and her band! Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show kicks off at 9 p.m.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
Where: The Coterie, 107 W. Sycamore St.
Tickets: $10 advance | $20 at the door
🎟️ Reserve your table early at kokomocoterie.com and enjoy a bucket of the “Champagne of Beers” with your crew!

Celebrate the new year with live music, the ball drop from upstairs and High Lifes all night long. Sadie Johnson’s soulful vocals, percussive guitar, and infectious energy will make this a New Year’s Eve to remember.

Don’t miss out—come toast to 2025 with great music and even better company!

New Year’s Eve at GolfUp 31

GolfUp 31 is hosting an exciting New Year’s Eve celebration, offering a unique blend of fun, games and entertainment to ring in 2025. This indoor/outdoor Top Tracer golf range is the perfect spot for friends and family to enjoy the night. The party kicks off at 8 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. at 3200 Timber Valley Drive, Kokomo, with plenty of exciting activities to keep everyone entertained.

Guests will have access to a casino room with games like blackjack, craps, and roulette, as well as corn hole, ping pong, and karaoke. With DJ Jansen providing the soundtrack to the night, you'll be dancing and having a great time until the clock strikes midnight. Plus, fireworks will light up the sky to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

For those looking to make their night extra special, GolfUp 31 offers party packages, including access to food, drinks, and exclusive VIP experiences. Whether you're hitting golf balls in the Top Tracer bays or enjoying the other festivities, this is a New Year's Eve party you won’t want to miss!

New Year’s Eve at Rhine Hall

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at one of Kokomo’s premier venues, Rhine Hall, for a night of great music, delicious food, and unforgettable memories!

Enjoy a smoked brisket and ribs meal from the award-winning Wolfe’s Smokehouse, champagne and live performances by Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, followed by the dynamic United States Blues Band.

Event Details:
Doors open at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Rhine Hall, 507 N. Union St., Kokomo, IN
🎟️ Tickets: Purchase here - Must be 21+

Who-bilation & New Year’s Eve Celebration at Fired Arts Studio

Celebrate the whimsical world of Whoville and ring in the new year with family fun at Fired Arts Studio!

Enjoy Whoville treats, a hot cocoa bar and a special visit from the Grinch himself! Families can create themed 12” x 12” acrylic canvas paintings (with four designs to choose from) and craft Grinch medallions, all while counting down to 2025.

Dress in your favorite Seuss attire or come as you are, and get ready for a night of laughter, creativity, and holiday cheer! Fired Arts Studio is a DORA-participating business.

Note: Sycamore Street will be closed for festivities—parking is available behind the building or in nearby downtown garages.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
Where: Fired Arts Studio, 111 W. Sycamore St.
Cost: $25 per person (registration required)

New Year’s Eve at Kokomo Alehouse with Keyton Romero

Ring in 2025 at Kokomo Alehouse, 1134 Home Ave., with live music from hometown favorite Keyton Romero! Enjoy a relaxing night with friends and family, plus sweet treats from Mari and a champagne toast at midnight.

When: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
Cover: $5 (includes a glass of champagne at midnight)

The Downtown Kokomo New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

Downtown Kokomo is bringing back its iconic New Year’s Eve Ball Drop to celebrate the arrival of 2025 in style! This festive event will take place in the heart of Kokomo on the 100 block of W. Sycamore St., Kokomo and promises a night to remember.

The celebration kicks off at 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Guests can enjoy:
🎧 Live music
🔥 Warming stations
🍿 Snacks
🍹 Adult beverages
💖 And, of course, the magic of coming together as a community to celebrate what makes Kokomo special

The Downtown Ball Drop is made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors, including The Kokomo Post, The Coterie, Bohemian Events and Entertainment, and The Bohemian Tattoo Club. Special thanks also go to the City of Kokomo and the dedicated TechnoKats Robotics Team for their hard work and collaboration.

Bundle up, gather your loved ones, and head downtown to join in this unforgettable New Year’s Eve tradition. Let’s make 2025 a year to shine brighter than ever!

Ringing in 2025: New Year's Eve Events and Celebrations in Kokomo