New Year's Eve

Get ready to ring in the New Year with South Haven’s most electrifying celebration yet! This year's celebration will feature bigger LED screens lighting up the night sky, more laser lights cutting through the crisp air, and sound systems booming as you dance in the streets with your friends and neighbors. South Haven will come alive in ways you’ve never experienced before—come be part of it!

Complete Schedule

Dance the Night Away

The streets are your dance floor! Our DJ will be spinning tracks that keep the energy high and the crowd moving all night long. As you wander from one corner of town to the next, stop by warming stations hosted by local businesses for delightful surprises. Every stop is a new adventure, perfect for refueling before heading back to the heart of the action.

South Haven's Social District

Join the party in the Social District! Sip, stroll, and savor at participating spots like Kitchen 527, Taste, New Holland Spirits Tasting Room, Gravity Tasting Room, Harbor Light Brewery, and Su Casa. Grab a festive drink, explore the district, and take part in the full South Haven experience. Get complete Social District details + Maps here!

Food, Fun, and Robots

It’s not just the lights and music that will capture your attention this New Year’s Eve—our food vendors will be serving up a tasty selection of bites to keep you fueled for the night ahead. And don’t miss a special appearance by the Michigan Autobots for a fun and futuristic twist to the celebration!

Places to Stay in South Haven

Why just visit for the night when you can turn your celebration into a weekend getaway? Whether you're looking for a cozy bed and breakfast or a conveniently located hotel, South Haven has lodging options for everyone. Discover your perfect stay and make this New Year’s Eve a memory you’ll cherish long after the ball drops.

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Inn at the Park

Complete Schedule

South Haven Social District | Special Extension: Noon til Midnight!

12 - 10 PM | South Haven Ice Rink | Glow Skate begins at 5 PM!

12 - 2 PM | Noon Year’s Eve for Kids at The Mitten Children’s Museum

3 - 7 PM | Ice Breaker Scavenger Hunt by South Haven Chamber of Commerce: Complete the hunt and return to the Visitors Bureau (546 Phoenix Street) from 6-7 PM to claim a free New Year’s Eve 2025 cap! Participants with correct trivia responses will be put into a drawing for ANOTHER exclusive prize - an Ice Breaker 2025 hoodie! Must be present at the DJ stage at 11:00 pm to win.

5 PM - Midnight | Food Trucks: Sweet Escape Mini Donuts & Treats, Camper Bean Specialty Coffee & Smoothies, Blackhawk BBQ, Phoenix Street Wood Fire Pizza, Taqueria La Tia Linda.

5-10 PM | Mechanical Bull Rides - Sponsored by Big Blue Vacation Rentals

6 PM - 1 AM | “Hop On” New Year’s Eve Trolley

6-11 PM | Red Carpet Photo Op at The Michigan Theatre

6-8:30 PM | Family Celebration at South Haven Center for the Arts

6-7 PM | Live Performance by The Motley Misfits: LED entertainers & fire dancers.

7-8 PM | Michigan Autobots

8 PM - 12:15 AM | DJ Guy Voss

9-10 PM | Michigan Autobots' (Second Appearance)

9 PM - 1 AM | South Haven’s #1 Party Band: Nautic Bound LIVE at Black River Tavern

8-9:45 PM | Dance into the New Year at Church of the Epiphany: Join Ms. Paulette for dancing, refreshments and dance lessons! Doors open at 8pm, East Coast Swing lesson 8:15 to 8:45, open dancing and light hors d'oeuvres until 9:45, followed by a champagne toast! Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door.

8 - 9 PM | Flames & Dames Fire Performance

9 PM | 103.7 COSY FM's Paul Layendecker takes the stage with his charm and humor.

11 PM | Scavenger Hunt Winners Announced at DJ Stage

Midnight | Beach Ball Drop & Fireworks!

New Year's Eve Photo Gallery