Countdown to 2024: 23 celebrations across Bucks County to help you ring in the new year
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New Year’s Eve is upon us — time to bid farewell to 2023 and roll out the red carpet for 2024.
Whether you’re hoping to party late into the night or start the countdown early with a kid-friendly celebration, there are all kinds of ways to ring in the new year.
Here are a handful of events happening Dec. 30 and 31 across Bucks County:
Noonsday Eve at Warminster Township Free Library
Local musician and kids entertainer Lolly Hopwood will be putting on a fun-filled, imagination-packed show. The event is free and open to everyone, but registration is required.
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Noon Year’s Party at Kidology
Kidology is hosting a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring an apple juice toast at noon, doughnut snacks, crafts, open gym, photo opportunities, balloon fun and dancing. $30 for first child, siblings are $25 each and adults are free.
Family New Year’s Eve Bash at Newtown Athletic Club
Families are invited to cheers the new year with an evening of festivities and fun, featuring an unlimited food buffet, mega inflatables, DJ and dancing, cash bar for adults, movie characters, tattoo art, face painting, cotton candy, games, exclusive giveaways and more. Tickets are $35 per child, $40 per adult and kids 18 months and under are free. NAC Family Members receive 20% off.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Stella
To ring in the new year, Stella of New Hope will host a five-course tasting menu and live entertainment from Elegance Quartet on December 31, 2023.
Celebrate the new year with a five-course tasting menu and live entertainment from Elegance Quartet. Menu highlights include ahi tuna tataki, split pea soup, lobster velouté, Iberian Duroc pork belly, Sous Vide duck breast and more. After dinner, guests are welcome to join the Stella team at the bar in a countdown to midnight with a special complimentary champagne toast to formally kick off 2024. Dinner is $105 per person with an optional $55 wine pairing.
When: Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 50 S. Main St., New Hope
Details: stellanewhope.com
New Year’s Eve Sweet Treats and Fireworks at Sesame Place
Ring in the New Year with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Count von Count with a spread of sweet desserts and beverages, as fireworks fill the night sky. Tickets are $20 to $30.
New Year’s Eve with AM Radio at Sellersville Theater
Join AM Radio Tribute Band this New Year’s Eve for three shows, each one highlighting the music of a different period of the 60s and 70s, including U.K. pop and rock, the music of Woodstock and Motown and Philly soul. Tickets are $35 per show.
When: Dec. 31 at 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Where: 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville
Details: st94.com
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New Year’s Eve Jazz, Tapas and Cocktails at Rise & Grind Café
End the year on a high note with an evening of live jazz by Perkasie Jazz Collective, tapas from Perk City Flavor, and cocktails by Ferment to ring in the New Year. Tickets are $25 to $60. This is a 21 and over event.
Spectacular New Year’s Eve Bash at Frost
Celebrate with an evening of acoustic classic rock by All Winter Long, followed by a surprise DJ dance party.
When: Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: 46 E. State St., Doylestown
Details: frostdoylestown.com
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Broken Goblet Brewing
Join Broken Goblet for a night of live music by Dear Zoe, buffet, open bar, midnight toast and a commemorative souvenir. Tickets are $125. This is a 21 and over event.
When: Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
Where: 2500 State Road, Bensalem
Details: brokengoblet.com
New Year’s Eve Wine & Dine at Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Enjoy a special night out with an exclusive wine pairing dinner in the tasting barn to ring in the new year, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner by Scratch Kitchen and Fry’s Catering, dessert, dancing, live music by Mike Chet Beck and a 2023 anniversary wine glass. Tickets are $150 for two at the bar, $300 for a table of four or $450 for a table of six.
When: Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie
Details: bishopestatepa.com
New Year’s Eve at Parx Casino
Head to 360, Parx Casino’s sleek bar and lounge, for a New Year’s Eve event, featuring bands, Fish Out of Water and Split Decision, with DJ Tonka spinning between sets. Tickets are $50. This is a 21 and over event.
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New Year’s Eve Comedy Night at Comedy Cabaret
Comedy Cabaret is hosting two shows featuring Missy Hall, Jeremy Hall, Wayne Cotter and Tim Conniff. Shows sell out each year, so purchase your tickets early. The sooner you buy your tickets, the closer you are to the stage.
When: Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Where: 625 N. Main St., Doylestown
Details: comedycabaret.com
Moonlight Ball at Odette’s
Kickstart 2024 with a night to remember, featuring a cocktail hour with passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a curated three-course meal, an open bar, dancing with live entertainment by 5th Avenue and a midnight countdown with champagne toast. Celestial festive formal attire with hues of blue encouraged. Tickets are $249.
When: Dec. 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: 274 S. River Road, New Hope
Details: riverhousenewhope.com
New Year’s Eve Party at Comedy Works
Comedy Works, at Georgine’s Restaurant, is hosting a night of dinner, comedy and dancing, featuring a deluxe buffet, open bar, champagne toast, a three-headliner comedy show and music by DJ Sniggles. Tickets are $135 per person and $265 per couple. For those wanting to skip the dancing and end the night early, tickets for the “lite” party are $90 per person and $175 per couple.
New Year’s Eve Party at Game Gallery
Ring in the new year with an all-day arcade pass, catered food and live music by Midlife Crysis. Tickets are $145.
When: Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Arcade opens at 11 a.m.
Where: 140 N. Pine St., Langhorne
Details: gamegallerylanghorne.com
New Year’s Eve Gala at Washington Crossing Inn
Eat, drink and dance the night away with butler-style hors d’ourvres, dinner buffet, desserts, 4-hour open bar, live music by the After Dark Band and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $159 a person and reservations are required. This is a 21 and over event.
When: Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: 1295 General Washington Memorial Blvd., Washington Crossing
Details: washingtoncrossinginn.com
New Year’s Eve Party at Plumsteadville Inn
Ring in the new year with dancing to live music by Mixed Company, additional specials and a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are highly recommended.
New Year’s Eve Party at Swig Nightclub
Celebrate with dancing, live music by Shot of Southern, buffet, drink specials and a midnight toast. Tickets are $50. This is a 21 and over event.
When: Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: 1111 Easton Road, Warrington
Details: swignightclub.com
New Year’s Eve Party at Green Parrot Restaurant Pub & Patio
Ring in the New Year with Turning the Tide Band. No Ticket or cover required.
New Year’s Eve Party at The West End
Ring in the new year with a special menu, full dinner menu and music by DJ Seanvinny to keep you dancing all the way into next year. Includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
When: Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: 750 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown
Details: thewestendpa.com
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Hop Drop at Vault Brewing
Celebrate the new year at Vault Brewing with unlimited beer, wine and appetizers, live music by Nova, and hop drop and champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $85.
When: Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: 10 S. Main St., Yardley
Details: vaultbrewing.com
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Villa Barolo
Join Villa Barolo on New Year’s Eve for a celebration featuring dancing, music, live entertainment by Joey C., an a la carte menu, complimentary champagne toast and party favors.
New Year’s Eve Party at Steam Pub
Join Steam Pub for a night of dancing, food and drinks with music by DJ Kev, appetizer buffet, premium open bar and midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $95. This is a 21 and over event.
When: Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: 606 Second Street Pike, Southampton
Details: steampub.com
Any New Year’s Eve events we missed? Email mhaddon@gannett.com with your recommendation.
This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Bucks County to rig in 2024