There are several events to ring in the new year tonight in Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County.
For kids and families, there will be New Year’s Eve events held at Dave and Busters, 1843 Village West Parkway, and the T-Rex Café, 1847 Village West Pakway, both at The Legends Outlets.
There will be an early party starting at 5 p.m. and ball drop at Dave and Busters, with the cost of a family package at $27.99.
The T-Rex Café party features a balloon drop at 8 p.m., cider toast and ice cream sundae bar. Reservations are required for this event.
Those interested in attending any of the events should contact the businesses to make reservations.
Dave and Busters also has planned a late-night New Year’s Eve party starting at 9 p.m. for an older crowd. There were two packages available – check to see if they are sold out at www.daveandbusters.com/holiday-events.
The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, at I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kan., features live music, fireworks at midnight and a New Year’s Eve buffet.
Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls will play live music on the casino floor tonight, while County Road 5 will play live music at the Turn 2 Sports Lounge at the casino.
The New Year’s Eve buffet at the casino, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., will be $35.99 per person. For more information, see www.hollywoodcasinokansas.com/Entertainment/New%20Years%20Eve.
The Hollywood Casino also plans New Year’s Day buffets, at $19.99.
For more information about these events, visit www.visitkansascityks.com/events/.