New Year's Eve events for ringing in 2026 in Dallas

If you plan to get dressed and go out this New Year's Eve, you are way more prepared than us.

State of pyrotechnics: Fireworks will light up The Ball and Cowtown Coliseum when midnight strikes.

• Forney has its own ball drop.

Reality check: You do not have to stay out that late to celebrate the new year.

• Grandscape's celebration is 6-10pm and includes a live band, dance floor and kids activities. Free entry.
• The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's New Year's Eve concert, a "high-spirited musical," starts at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $74.
• The Emerald City Band's party at Toyota Music Factory starts at 7:30pm and will benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families. Tickets start at $85.

The bottom line: Wherever you go, make good choices.