Published December 23, 2018
What are You Doin' New Year's
With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching, it’s time to find a fun way to celebrate! Although there’s nothing wrong with popping a cork from the comfort of your home, it’s infinitely more fun to get out and have a blast with your friends! Here are some of the best events for celebrating this year’s countdown for every age and style of celebration you could imagine.
Glitter City Celebration at the Bellevue Hyatt
8:00 PM
Bellevue Hyatt
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA
This is an epic way to ring in the new year. With multiple dance floors, an assortment of DJ’s, great food, drinks, and tons of fancy fun, this is a party you’ll remember for years to come.
11:00 AM
Clarkville
43rd and Baltimore
Philadelphia, PA
This West Philly hot spot is hosting a fun family-friendly event to celebrate the end of 2018 happening in the middle of the day! Enjoy party favors, a chance to mingle with Santa, and delicious food.
Manayunk’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Bash
8:00 PM
Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
4120 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a 3 hour open bar, hors d’ouevres, a champagne toast, and DJs spinning the best music. You won’t want to miss this fun celebration in Manayunk.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Sesame Place
6:00 PM
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd.
Langhorne, PA
Join your favorite residents of Sesame Street as they celebrate the new year together. Your children will love the fireworks, fun, and activities happening at this event.
Yakitori Boy Presents: HELLO 2019!
9:00 PM
Yakitori Boy
211 N. 11th St.
Philadelphia, PA
Sing in the new year with the help of the karaoke setup at Yakitori Boy. This party will feature all the usual suspects for NYE fun, along with the added entertainment of karaoke and multiple DJ’s.
Various times
Deptford Skating Center
510 Deptford Ave.
Westville, NJ
Check out this party for the kids! They’ll enjoy skating, a fun zone, inflatables, a balloon pop, and a faux countdown to “midnight.”
New Year’s Eve Spectacular Fireworks Bash
9:00 PM
The Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Christopher Columbus Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Party in the new year with the help of delicious food, music, and some epic fireworks on the water!
The Philadelphia Orchestra New Year’s Eve
7:30 PM
Verizon Hall
One South Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA
Hear the beautiful sounds of the symphony to start your New Year’s Eve celebrations off with sophisticated flair. Hear music from around the world that celebrates the end of one year and beginning of the new.
10:00 AM
Delaware Children’s Museum
550 Justinson St.
Wilmington, DE
Count down with the littlest members of the family well before bedtime. This tradition is a fun and special way to celebrate at a more reasonable time.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
2:00 PM
Academy of Music
240 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA
Don’t miss your final chance to see this year’s production of this classic ballet! Watch the PA Ballet dancers take the stage in this iconic performance.
11:00 AM
PAWS Discovery Farm
1105 Hainesport-Mount Laurel Rd.
Mount Laurel, NJ
Meet some of the brand new animals on the farm as you celebrate an early observance of the new year turning over!
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