Countdown to 2024: 23 celebrations across Bucks County to help you ring in the new year

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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