New Year’s Eve events in and around Salem
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Looking for a night out in the Mid-Willamette Valley to ring in the New Year? Here are some places in and near Salem that hosting celebrations:
Court Street Neighborhood Grill
A masquerade party with $500 cash money for the best masquerade makes this the Court Street Neighborhood Grill’s biggest New Year’s Eve party yet. For folks who don’t have masks, the restaurant will have some free ones. The party starts at 7 p.m. 186 SW Court Street, Dallas
Front Street Station
The Dylan Santiago Band, karaoke and a champagne toast will round out Front Street Station’s annual New Year’s Eve party. The band will perform from 7-9 p.m., and karaoke will go run from 9 p.m. until midnight. 860 Front St. NE, Salem
Golden Hop Saloon
Zach Abbe will perform all night at the Golden Hop Saloon. The event starts at 8 p.m. and there will be a champagne toast at midnight. 133 C St., Independence
Graystone Lounge Tiki Bar
Trevor Tagle Music will perform at the bar from 9 p.m. until midnight. 203 E Main St., Silverton
Half Penny Public House
Never 2 Late is performing at Half Penny Public House to finish off the year with class rock hits. Show starts at 8 p.m. with a $5 cover at the door. 3743 Commercial St. SE, Salem
Heroes Tap House Bar & Grill
The South Salem bar is hosting a New Year’s Eve game night with Saturday trivia and Cards Against Humanity from 7 p.m. until midnight. Winners will receive gift certificates. The bar also will have champagne Jello shots. To reserve your spot, swing by the bar or call 503-400-7963. 4555 Liberty Road S. STE 350, Salem
Mac’s Place
Roman and The Long Haul plus special guests the Syco Billy’s String Band will perform at Mac’s Place for the night. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. with a $10 cover at the door. 201 N Water St., Silverton
Scoreboard Tavern
The Joey James Band is putting on an acoustic-styled show at Scoreboard Tavern. The show is from 9 p.m. to midnight, with a $5 cover. 2290 Front St. NE, Salem
Shooters Cafe & Saloon
Glow into 2023 at Shooters Cafe’s Glow Party. Starting at 8 p.m., there will be black lights also set up outdoors and free champagne for the midnight toast. 4615 Silverton Road NE, Salem
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South Liberty Bar
Party into 2023 with an 80’s rock from bands Feelin That Way (Journey tribute band) and Storm. Feelin That Way will perform from 9-10 p.m., and Storm at 10:20 p.m.. There is a $10 cover and first-come, first-served for tables. 4682 Liberty Road S, Salem
The Elephant Tavern
A dance party with a Roaring 20s theme of black and gold with music, games and prizes all night long will be held at The Pink Elephant Tavern. Dj Mackie, DJ Gitdown and DJ Emenence will be mixing hiphop, EDM, swing, funk and Underground music all night. There will be a midnight champagne toast and a best dressed contest. 115 Lancaster Drive SE, Salem
The Yard Food Park
Dance to Bachata, Cumbia and salsa with tropical Latin dance music at The Yard. Event starts at 8:3 p.m., with a half hour Bachata lesson. From 9-9:30 p.m. will be a swing dance lesson. These lessons do not require a partner, special shoes or experience. Dancing will start at 9:30 and go until 1 a.m., music mixed by DJ David Blancas and DJ Dosis Latino. $20 admission includes lessons, dancing a midnight champagne toast. 4106 State St., Salem
Several New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Mid-Willamette Valley include a toast with champagne.
Bars and Restaurants open to countdown Archive Coffee & Bar
Dress to the nines and celebrate with classic cocktails and a special champagne-heavy menu. Celebratory evening starts at 4 p.m. 102 Liberty Street NE STE 120, Salem
Silver Spur
5:30 p.m.-1 a.m., with champagne and balloon drop, 1821 Silverton Road NE, Salem
Westside Station
9 p.m. to midnight, 610 Edgewater St. NW, Salem
Em Chan covers food and dining at the Statesman Journal. You can reach her at echan@statesmanjournal.com, follow her on Twitter @catchuptoemily or see what she’s eating on Instagram @sikfanmai.ah.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: How to celebrate New Year’s Eve in and around Salem, Oregon