Looking for the perfect way to ring in 2025? Let loose and create unforgettable memories with these 14 fun New Year’s Eve activities!
Whether you are a social butterfly or want to fly under the radar, this list has something for you. Create your own adventure and start 2025 the right way.
We entered 2024 on a midnight drive in the Kruger National Park surrounded by wildlife and champagne, and 2024 delivered on memories! For 2025 we are going way more casual with a cozy braai at home (this whole paragraph is South African lingo at its best *lol*).
Let’s dive into some NYE inspiration 🎉!
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14 Fun New Year’s Eve Activities For Adults
1. Mixologist, who?
This is on my New Year’s bingo card, for sure!
Have you seen those glitter bomb drinks or cotton candy champagnes? Well, those are the exact drinks I’m talking about! It is so New Year’s coded.
Find a recipe on Pinterest and give it a try.
2. Dessert
I am not a big fan of desserts, however, our traditional Christmas and New Year’s dessert… Well, that’s a different story.
We always make an ice cream dessert which includes layers of ice cream, Nuttikrust biscuits, and caramel.
3. Host a themed party
Are you a social butterfly? Then you can opt for a themed party. Here are a couple of ideas:
- Casino night
- Masquerade
- Dress like a meme
- Glow/neon party
- Murder mystery
4. Or host a vision board party
You cannot enter 2025 without a vision board! So why not make it a whole event?
Call up your friends and arrange a vision board party to enter the era of you in 2025.
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5. Make a 2025 bucket list
Once again, this one is front and center on my New Year’s bingo card!
The first step to make your dreams come true is to write them down. List all your bucket list dreams or use my bucket list journal to make it even easier!
Short on ideas? Check out these 106 bucket list ideas for inspiration.
6. Share your goals
Are you spending New Year’s Eve with your family, friends, or significant other?
Share your goals with them and keep each other accountable throughout the year.
7. Scavenger hunt… with a twist
Why not turn your New Year’s Eve celebration into an exciting scavenger hunt? But here’s the twist: reveal one clue every hour to keep the scavenger hunt going until midnight. It’s a fun way to do a countdown.
You can also spice it up by adding more interesting finds like someone taking a picture, etc.
8. Even more games
9. Pray for 2025
What better way to welcome a new year than dedicating it to God? Set aside a moment to come together in prayer. Ask God to bless the coming year and pray for each other.
10. Watch the countdown
I always enjoy watching the countdown around the world. It is interesting to see how different countries celebrate the New Year and it builds the anticipation.
11. Create a time capsule
New Year’s Eve is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past and dream about the future. Use this moment to capture all those memories and hopes for 2025 in a time capsule.
It can include things like a letter to your future self, 2024 memorabilia, and your dreams for 2025. Seal it in a box and label it “Do not open until December 31, 2025”. You could even bury it in the backyard if you’re feeling ambitious!
12. Dress up
You know that dress you never get to wear? Well, New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to put it to use!
This night is synonymous with glam so use it to your advantage!
13. Sparklers galore
Celebrate the new year by lighting a sparkler at midnight.
I am a very anti-fireworks person due to losing a dog because of them. That’s why I opt for sparklers. My furry children don’t mind them.
14. Photoshoot but with a twist
Rediscover your inner 90s kid by having a photoshoot but with a disposable film camera (or polaroid for that matter).
15. 2024 slide show event
Take a walk down memory lane with a fun and sentimental 2024 slide show! Relive the highlights, milestones, and hilarious moments of the past year.
For the ultimate slide show event, include special moments, funny memes (or a blooper reel), interactive commentary, and music.
Conclusion
As the clock strikes midnight and 2025 begins, the New Year’s Eve activities you choose can set the tone for the year to come.
Let this year’s celebration be more than just a party – make it a moment you will never forget. So, welcome to 2025! May you only bring joyful moments and endless possibilities.
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Have a great day wherever you are in the world!
Love, Steph ♥
