With New Year’s Eve rapidly approaching, it’s time to firm up your plans if you’d like to spend a fun day or evening out. You’ll have your choice of plenty of metro Atlanta events, including daytime celebrations for the whole family and bashes lasting until midnight and beyond for adults only.
Get ready to party and ring in the new year at any of the following festivities on Dec. 31:
Atlanta Peach Drop
Join in the fun with the iconic Atlanta Peach Drop and live music, arts, food and more at Underground Atlanta.
4 p.m.-midnight. Free admission. atlantadowntown.com.
Georgia Aquarium New Year’s Eve Celebration
Party at the Georgia Aquarium with access to all galleries providing unique aquatic views. You can dance to music from DJs and treat yourself to gourmet food from Wolfgang Puck Catering, along with a premium open bar so you can toast to the New Year.
9 p.m.-1 a.m. $190 for members, $199 for nonmembers. georgiaaquarium.org
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Battery Atlanta
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Battery Atlanta
Bash at the Battery
Ring in the New Year at The Battery Atlanta with a family-friendly Early Innings celebration or a Late Innings event. Early Innings features a performance by Grammy nominee Justin Roberts and an inflatable baseball drop at 8 p.m., while Late Innings partygoers can enjoy live entertainment from A-Town A-list and a midnight countdown with pyrotechnics, confetti and aerial fireworks.
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Early Innings, 9 p.m.-midnight Late Innings. Free admission. batteryatl.com
Governor’s Gun Club 293 concert
Party with music from 293, which will perform classic and contemporary dance, pop and rock hits at the Governor’s Gun Club in Kennesaw. A midnight balloon drop and Champagne toast will also be a part of the fun.
8:30 p.m. doors open, music from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $40-$175. governorsgunclub.com
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Ramspeck
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Ramspeck
Music from Joe Gransden plus a five-course menu
Pick out your fancy dress outfit and head to the Ramspeck on Decatur Square for music from Joe Gransden and his trio along with a five-course New Year’s Eve menu from chef Chris Morrison.
8 p.m. Starting at $500 for two. theramspeck.com
Ode to the ‘90s (An Awkward New Year’s Eve)
Get out your flannel shirts, platform sneakers, scrunchies, fanny packs and other fashion items from the 1990s and bust out your awkward dance moves to cheesy pop songs at Politan Row at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody.
9 p.m. $20 per person. eventbrite.com
Credit: Photo courtesy of Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Credit: Photo courtesy of Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Bubble Bash at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Count down to 2025 with kid-friendly dancing, games, a DJ, hands-on fun and more.
9:30 a.m.-11:30 play session and 11 a.m. countdown, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. play session and 2 p.m. countdown, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. play session and 5 p.m. countdown. $25 for adults and children, free for 11 months and younger. $10 for adults and children with membership. Prices may increase the week of the event. childrensmuseumatlanta.org
Ansley Stewart Band at From the Earth Brewing Company
Ashley Stewart brings her rich, soulful original music to Roswell along with a talented group of musicians that will keep you out on the dance floor.
9:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 on New Year’s Eve. roswell365.com
Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve Celebration at Stone Mountain
Enjoy Stone Mountain Park’s attractions, lights and shows and count down the new year early at 9 p.m. with music, dancing, a magical snowfall and fireworks.
Noon-9 p.m. Admission included with membership or Christmas tickets starting at $39.99 for adults and $34.99 for children. stonemountainpark.com
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Roof at Ponce City Market
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Roof at Ponce City Market
Noon Year’s Eve on Ponce City Market’s roof
Count down to noon on the Roof at Ponce City Market with lots of New Year’s entertainment and fun. You’ll have unlimited access to mini golf, all boardwalk games, the Hegee Tower Ride and three-story slide. You can also warm up with complimentary hot chocolate while supplies last.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. $25 per person, free for ages 3 and under. poncecityroof.com
Overstory Rooftop Bar’s celebration
At Duluth’s Overstory Rooftop Bar at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, choose platinum, gold or silver ticket packages for live entertainment, gourmet food and drinks as you capture memories in a 360 photo booth.
7 p.m.-11:59 p.m. $50 and up. overstoryrooftop.com
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert and Ring in the New/after-party
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform a varied program at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center that includes Strauss’ “On the Beautiful Blue Danube,” music from “Hansel & Gretel” and party music from Chabrier. Following the concert, a party will be held in Studio Theatre featuring DJ Newk, a buffet of light bites, coffee and desserts and a glass of sparkling beverage for your midnight toast.
8 p.m. performance followed by after-party. $48.50-$80.80 concert, $65 after-party. citysprings.com
Park Tavern Y2K bash
Dress up in your best metallic look, or go casual with low-rise jeans or a velour tracksuit and party like it’s Y2K with music, fun snack stations, open bars and more fun at this popular Midtown party place.
9 p.m.-2 a.m. $200, with prices possibly increasing closer to the event. bigtickets.com
Red Phone Booth Speakeasy celebration
Start the year at this downtown spot with a sophisticated celebration that has classic 1920s vibes with a decadent dessert bar, midnight Champagne toast and a special New Year’s Eve menu availablefor purchase.
$8 p.m. $50 per person. freshtix.com
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