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Don’t Drop the Ball on Your New Year’s Celebration: Ring in 2023 in Downtown Waco

Do you have plans for New Year’s Eve? Gather your friends and hit the town to ring in 2023. Downtown Waco has plenty of events for you to celebrate the start of the year. 

Pawty at the Barkin’ Ball: Winter Wonderland 

If you love giving back, this New Year’s event is right up your alley. Hosted by Fuzzy Friends Rescue at the Waco Convention Center, the New Year’s Eve Barkin’ Ball, themed “A Night in Vegas,” includes a catered dinner, live entertainment by Taylor Pace Orchestra, a raffle and more. You won’t just be entertained—you’ll be giving back to the community of Waco at the charity event voted “Best in Waco” for 12 years!

Snag your tickets here!

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Barnett’s Public House

For those who love to be in the middle of the action, Barnett’s Public House is hosting their annual New Year’s Eve party, one that’s been voted as the best place to celebrate for three years in a row. With both general admission and VIP access, you’ll enjoy dinner, dessert and champagne to toast at midnight. Tickets for general admission are $25 at the door and $20 in advance.

The Twisted Sisters New Year’s Bash

Toast 2023 with a live concert from the Justin Hewitt Band starting at 9 p.m. at the new Twisted Sisters Patio Bar. For the music lovers of Waco, this event is a no-brainer. Don’t forget to bring a friend and settle in for a celebratory night. 

Sip, Sip, Hooray

There are plenty of other options to fill the calendar this Dec. 31. You may want to check out these other bars before your head hits the pillow.

  • Dichotomy Coffee and Spirits
  • TrueLove Bar
  • Stay Classy Waco
  • One Day Bar
  • Cricket’s Draft House and Grill

Stay up-to-date on Waco events all year long. Visit the Downtown Waco Website and check out our calendar with weekly events and activities, so you’ll always have something to do in 2023!

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