New Year's celebrations around Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - Looking for last-minute New Year's plans? Several places in Austin are having special events with food, drinks, and live music.

Ring in the new year at the South Congress Hotel

South Congress Hotel is offering an elevated First Thursday for New Year's Eve, including Prohibition era cocktails, live music, and DJs.

NYE Party at South Congress Hotel

Ring in the New Year with DJ sets by King Louie + Izzy, dancing and live music by Animals on TV, followed by a champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight.

This 21+ event is December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door.

TIMELINE

9-10 p.m.: DJ sets in Event Space + Lobby Bar — ULOVEI, King Louie + Izzy
10-11 p.m.: Live Performance by Animals on TV
11 p.m.-1 a.m.: DJ sets in Event Space + Lobby Bar — ULOVEI King Louie + Izzy

Celebrate the new year with cocktails and dessert at X Crèm in East Austin

X Crèm offers fun and creative ice cream, including sundaes, shakes, and even hot waffle desserts along with a full cocktail lounge and alcohol infused with ice cream. On New Year's Eve, they will have specials and a live DJ.

New Year's Eve at X Crèm

X Crèm is not your usual ice cream shop. It offers fun and creative ice cream, including sundaes, shakes, and even hot waffle desserts. X Crèm has a full cocktail lounge with unique options, a rotating menu and alcohol infused with ice cream.

From the moment you walk into X Crèm, the place has an eye-catching aesthetic with art from local artists and a starry night sky projected onto the ceilings.

For New Year’s Eve X Crèm will be open from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. They will be offering special champagne cocktails from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a live DJ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. X Crèm will have a $5 bubble waffle special all day as well.

X Crèm is located at 1614 East 6th Street.

Celebrate New Year's Day with 'Bathrobe Bingo & Brunch' in South Austin

If you're still looking for New Year's Day plans, TLC is hosting a 'Bathrobe Bingo & Brunch' where people can just roll out of bed and celebrate the new year.