Spring Into New Year’s Eve in Saratoga Springs
December 31, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Join us in downtown Saratoga Springs for an exciting two-day New Year's celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Presented by Discover Saratoga, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga Springs City Center, Downtown Business Association, and the City of Saratoga Springs, in partnership with Proctors Collaborative, this event promises spectacular entertainment and unforgettable fun for the whole family.
The celebration will kick off with free outdoor entertainment by DJ RVMBA on Ellsworth Jones Place, located just outside of the Saratoga Springs City Center, along with a spectacular fireworks display launched from the top level of the City Center’s parking garage. This portion of the event, held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve is designed to offer a family-friendly option that is available to the public at no cost.
The celebration will conclude with the Saratoga First Day 5K on New Year’s Day. Don’t miss this unforgettable event filled with music, joy, and community spirit!
Schedule of Events
Saratoga YMCA
The Saratoga Regional YMCA (Saratoga Springs Branch) will host a free, kid-friendly Countdown to Noon celebration from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., featuring fun activities such as:
- bounce houses
- music
- family activities and more!
The event is open to the public, and anyone over 18 must present a valid photo ID to access the branch.
Saratoga Springs Rec Center
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center will host First Night Rec on New Year’s Eve from 2–5 p.m., offering a fun, family-friendly place to celebrate. Activities include:
- gym activities
- hot cocoa & cash-sales concession
- New Year’s photo op
- arts, crafts, and games in the multi-purpose room
City Center
Family Fun Session @ City Center
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Junkman - Inside the City Center Lobby
5:00 - 6:00 PM - DJ RVMBA - Outside the front entrance on Ellsworth Jones Place
6:00 - 6:30 PM - Fireworks
Room M1 Singer/Songwriter
6:30 - 7:30 PM - Maggie Doherty
7:40 - 8:40 PM - Angelina Valente
8:50 - 9:50 PM - The Little Saints
Room M2 World/Soul
6:30 - 7:30 PM - Heard
7:40 - 8:40 PM - Ally the Piper
Main Hall
6:50 - 7:30 PM - Opener - Glass Pony
8:00 - 10:00 PM - Headliner - The Allman Betts Band
UPH
6:50 - 7:30 PM GH - Opener - The Belle Curves
8:00 - 10:00 PM GH - Headliner - Nicotine Dolls
Caffe Lena
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
9:00 - 10:00 PM - Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
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