Eureka Springs Brings Back the Water Drop for New Year’s Eve

Eureka Springs brings back its beloved Bash with a Splash for New Year’s Eve, turning downtown into a high-energy carnival with live music, laser light shows, pop-up performances, and the city’s most anticipated tradition: the midnight Water Drop. Ditch the hotel ballroom scene and celebrate where the party spills into the streets.

THE DEETS

📅 Tuesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:30 PM–Midnight
📍 Basin Spring Park, downtown Eureka Springs
🎟️ Free event | Facebook event | Full event details

When the Ball Drop Gets a Splash Upgrade

While Times Square drops a glittery ball, Eureka Springs drops water. The Water Drop at Basin Spring Park has become the city’s go-to New Year’s tradition, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from this mountain town. At midnight, water pours down as everyone counts down together. Locals and visitors show up every year because it beats watching TV from a hotel room.

The festivities start well before midnight with a carnival-style parade through downtown. Pop-up performances, laser light shows, and live music fill the streets as crowds move between venues leading up to the midnight Water Drop at Basin Spring Park.

Before and After the Drop

Keep the party going before and after the Water Drop by exploring Eureka’s nightlife scene. Downtown has plenty of spots to celebrate into the early hours of 2026.

Grab your crew and head to Eureka Springs for a New Year’s celebration that swaps the typical countdown for something more memorable. The Water Drop awaits.