New Year's Eve Events
VIA Aquarium
Celebrate the new year with us at NOON! Perfect for families that want to celebrate together, but not able to stay up to midnight! The countdown will be at the Koi pond. Free sparkling juice will be provided to toast with at noon. Doors open early at 10am this day to ensure everyone gets in on time.
Towne Bowling Academy
Bring in the new year at the New Year's Eve 2025 Rock N' Bowl! From 9pm-1am bowl with up to 5 friends. The night includes 4 hours of bowling, shoe rental, party hats, noise makers, pizza and pasta buffet, and champagne toast at midnight! First come first serve. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Rollarama
Let's party, family style at the Rollarama Family New Year Party. Starting at 1:00pm and running through 4:00pm, fun hats and horns and roller skating for all ages. Countdown will be at 3:30pm. Spectator parents are FREE!
Mopco
New Year's Eve Family Show and Ball Drop - A family-friendly improv show ending with an early evening ball drop. Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7:00pm. Celebrate the start of the new year with a memorable, interactive family-friendly-improv-show!
New Year's Eve Midnight Show and Ball Drop - Laugh in the New Year New Years Eve at The Mopco Improv Theatre. We’re a perfect alternative to a noisy bar or staying at home to watch the Times Square stuff on the tube! Laugh with us as we celebrate making it through another rather strange year... Complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
Special open hours and our annual year-in-review trivia! The taproom will be open 12-8pm with food service by Backroads food truck 12-7pm. 2024 year-in-review trivia hosted by Nat Christian starts at 4pm and our annual star drop will take place at 6pm. All seating is first come, first serve.
Proctor's Theatre MainStage
A Proctors Theater tradition returns! This New Years Eve say GOODBYE to 2024 with a hilarious night of laughter that everyone will enjoy, but that won’t break the bank! The annual “First Night of Funny” event showcases four professional comedians with four unique and hilarious perspectives on the world. This is your last chance to laugh in 2024 and has something for everyone! Tickets $35-$45.
The Local FFF
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable celebration. Join us for an evening packed with fun, excitement, and festive activities for the whole family. From 6 – 9pm enjoy skating and Trivia: Skate to the best music of 2024 and test your knowledge of events that happened this year, balloon drop: Watch our balloon drop at 9pm with complimentary sparkling apple juice.
Live in Color NYE Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Wolff’s Biergarten Schenectady with DJ Ketchup! Join us for an unforgettable night featuring live set by DJ Ketchup spinning all your favorite dance tracks, dancing to keep the party energy high all night long, drink specials crafted to make your evening even more festive, complimentary Champagne Toast at the stroke of midnight to welcome 2025 in style. Dress Code: Dress to impress for this chic celebration!
Rivers Casino and Resort
Party all night in Van Slyck's, Dukes Chophouse and at The Landing Hotel! Must be 21+
Van Slyck's 9pm-1am • Grand Central Station
Dukes Chophouse 7pm-10pm • David Gleason
The Landing Hotel 9pm-1am • DJ MixItUpNY
Frog Alley Brewing Company
Celebrate the New Year with Tommy V Live! Music begins at 8:30pm. $10 admission at the door. Bar will remain open until 1:30am. Toast at midnight! 21+ to enter.
The Palazzo Ristorante
Come join us for an incredible New Years eve bash!! A night that includes it all. Cocktail hour with open bar and hord'oeuvres, a 5 course meal, each couple receives a bottle of champagne for the midnight toast, and live music from the playback and DJ Dee J Starr. Party hats, noice makers, & poppers will be available upon entrance. Limited tickets available only for purchase at the restaurant.
Vice & Virtue
All That Glitters Is Gold – New Year’s Eve Soirée. Enjoy an elegant evening with premium open bar including exquisite cocktails and golden champagne, gourmet Buffet including carving station, and live music by DJ TigerTay. Dress to impress, Gold, Glitz & Glamour – Embrace the shimmer and shine of gold with your most radiant attire.
New Year's Eve Special Menus
Duke's Chophouse
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a specialty 3-Course Dinner, $125 per person! The regular menu will also be available. Duke’s will be open 4-11pm and entertainment will be provided by David Gleason. Advanced reservations required; visit the host stand or call (518) 579-8850. Must be 21+
Max 410
Treat yourself to a Prix Fixe menu from 3-9pm. Menu includes a glass of champagne, an appetizer, starter, main course and a dessert. $95 per person. Reservations required.
The Nest
Dinner will be served 5-10pm, with a first course, entrée, and dessert. $95 per guest. Reserve on Resy via https://www.thenest518.com.
Mohawk Golf Club
Join us for a New Year’s Eve Celebration, ringing in the New Year with great food, great drinks, and great friends! Dinner service is from 4-10 PM with bar service from 4 pm-12 am! Special menu includes starters, soups & salads, meat and seafood entrees, desserts, and a Prosecco toast.
New Year's Day Special Menus
The Nest
Prix fixe brunch will be offered 10:30am-3pm, call or reserve on Resy before spots fill up!
