This week’s picks are not for the weekend as the highlight of this week, New Year’s Eve, falls mid-week, Dec. 31. Make the most of what’s left of 2025. Check out our New Year’s Eve picks in the Highland Lakes:
- New Year’s Eve Bowling at Putters & Gutters in Marble Falls runs 10 p.m. to midnight. Reservations recommended.
- The Barrel House in Llano hosts a 60s themed New Year’s Eve celebration with The Lonely Hearts Club starting at 7 p.m.
- Albert Dance Hall is celebrating New Year’s Eve with Cody Widner and The Lonestar Souvenirs starting ast 6 p.m.
- Pardner’s in Buchanan Dam is throwing a New Year’s Eve party with live music starting at 7 p.m.
- Joe’s Bar in Llano is celebrating New Year’s Eve with live music starting at 7 p.m. and a midnight champagne toast.
- Have a Honky Tonkin’ NYE with live music at Sundown, Llano starting at 9 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve Spectacular Soirée, a Cowboy Cocktail fundraiser, will take place in Johnson City starting at 7:30 p.m.
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