LongIsland.com's 2014 New Year's Entertainment Guide: Celebrate in Style Right Here on LI!

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By Sandra Stelmach Published: December 12 2013

Ring in the New Year with style in some of the hottest spots on Long Island that will be bringing on the party to you for a night to remember!

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We’ve made it almost halfway through December, and the majority 2013 has already come & gone, and you know what that means - it’s time to welcome 2014! If you’re still unsure of how you’ll be ringing in the New Year on December 31st, not to worry - we’ve got you covered. Our annual New Year’s Celebration Guide features dozens of great local events happening in both Nassau and Suffolk, highlights of the hottest happenings in NYC, as well as fun ways to celebrate at home, and tips & tricks for hosting your own bash.



No matter what you consider the perfect night on the town, there is somewhere great to celebrate when the clock strikes 12:00 - from black tie galas, to non-stop nightclub dancing, to laid back festivities at your favorite bar, there are all sorts of fantastic festivities to welcome 2014 with. For those who enjoy a more low-key entrance into the New Year, we’ve also got some great ideas for celebrating at home, as well as unique events across Long Island such as star gazing, rollerblading, and other non-traditional celebrations.



For many, welcoming the New Year is also about saying goodbye to the past, which can be just as much fun as ushering in the new. Although 2013 may have been fun, but by now, many Long Islanders are ready for a fresh start.



With New Year’s Eve just days away, it’s time to get the champagne bottles ready for popping, and get ready to celebrate. No matter how you want to welcome the New Year, we’ve got you covered with the 2014 New Year’s Celebration Guide, so that you can eat, drink, be merry, and have a blast this New Year’s Eve!



Nightlife Events

Ring in the new year in venues around Long Island for a night to remember!

New Year's Eve at The Peppercorn Cafe

668 South Country Road, East Patchogue, NY 11773

631-438-0661

Tuesday, December 31st - 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Enjoy an open bar with a DJ spinning for your entertainment! Enjoy an open bar with a DJ spinning for your entertainment!



NYE Candelight Ball at Villa Lombardi's

877 Main Street, Holbrook, NY 11741

631-471-6609

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1:30 AM

$135 per person

This Candelight Ball will feature a live DJ for entertainment as well as a simulcast from Times Square. This Candelight Ball will feature a live DJ for entertainment as well as a simulcast from Times Square.



Pre-New Year’s Eve Grown Folk Day Party

1900 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554

917-318-5346

Saturday, December 28th - 4 PM to 10 PM

$15

Grown Folk Pre New Year's Day Party is happening at the Aura Light and Sound Suite. Will Traxx will be performing live along with New York's sophisticated DJ Tommie Allen!

New Year At The Nest Bar & Lounge

382 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554

516-227-6378

Tuesday, December 31st - 9 PM to 1 AM

$45 per person in advance/ $50 at door

Ring in the new year at the Nest Bar & Lounge for The I Love the 80's New Year's Eve Party. This 80's bash will feature a live DJ playing 80's rock, pop and new wave. Enjoy an open bar & buffet along with slammers, woo-woos, kamikaze shots and of course a champagne toast at midnight!

Champagne & Chandeliers at Hotel Indigo East End

1830 W. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

631-369-2200

Tuesday, December 31st - 9 PM to 2 AM

$150 per person

Welcome in 2014 with a night to remember at Hotel Indigo’s New Year’s Eve party, where New York City style meets the East End. The party will include a premium open bar from, tapas style dinner service, DJ and dancing in the Indigo Ballroom.

6th Annual GALA New Year’s Eve Party at Residence Inn

9 Gerhard Road, Plainview, NY 11803

631-592-9804

Tuesday, December 31st - 8:30 AM

$84-$95

7 in Heaven presents its 6th annual gala New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance party. The party will feature an open gourmet buffet dinner with choices of chicken, steak, seafood or pasta as well as desserts. a DJ will be playing all night long and there will be party favors, noisemakers, hats and balloons!

New Year’s Eve on the Beach at the Crescent Beach Club

333 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709

516-628-3000

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1:30 AM

$125 per person

Ring in the New Year with us at The Crescent Beach Club with an open bar from along with a champagne toast at midnight. A live DJ will be supplying the tunes for the night along with live drumming performances for your entertainment. There will be a sweet treats and dessert station and a live feed of the ball drop. The beach bash will include complete a fire pit and smores.

New Year At The Suffolk Theatre

118 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

631-727-4343

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM

$165 per person

Enjoy an evening of Glamor & Glitz with entertainment by Tom Manuel and his 17 piece Big Band, the Black Tie Affair Orchestra featuring guest artist and vocalist Laurel Masse. Watch the ball drop on the big movie screen. The night will also include a DJ and dancing, party favors, a midnight champagne toast and more!

New Year’s Laughin’ Eve at Theatre Three

412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

631-928-9100

Tuesday, December 31st

6PM Show: $40

8 PM Show: $50

Welcome 2014 with a couple of laughs. The 6th Annual New Year's Laughin' Eve returns with a whole new line up of comedians which includes Paul Anthony, host of the Long Island Comedy Festival, Keith Anthony, and Rob Falcone. There are two shows: 6 PM and 8 PM.

New Year’s Eve at Love Nightclub

246 Voice Road, Carle Place, NY 11514

516-248-7600

Tuesday, December 31st - 8:30 PM

Welcome 2014 at Love Nightclub which will include an open bar until 11:30 PM with an Italian Buffet by Vincents from 8:30-11:30 PM. Hats and noisemakers will be included. Must be 21 and over. Make your reservation by calling. See event listing for pricing.

CM Performing Arts Center New Year’s Eve Gala

931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY 11796

631-218-2810

Tuesday, December 31st - 8:00 PM

$80

Celebrating the coming of the new year with a live cabaret featuring some of Long Island’s favorite performers, a hot buffet dinner, champagne toast during the Times Square countdown and coffee and dessert. Tickets are $70 per person before December 14th and $80 per person after December 14th.

RJ Daniels NYE Party

279 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

516-536-6258

Tuesday, December 31st - 9 PM to 4 AM

$65

Ring in the New Year at RJ Daniels Restaurant. The night will include an open bar, a dinner buffet, a live DJ, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Must be 21 and over to party! Reserve ahead of time.

New Year’s at Mr. Beery’s

4019 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, NY 11714

516-579-7049

Tuesday, December 31st

Enjoy a full buffet, great drinks, budget shot specials and a midnight champagne toast! See event listing for time and pricing.

New Year’s Eve at Zachary’s Night Club

1916 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554

Tuesday, December 31st - 10 PM

$25

Enjoy a fun night out at Zachary's Night Club in East Meadow. Ring in the new year with friends and great drinks!

Deadmau5 at Nassau Coliseum

1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553

516-794-9300

Tuesday, December 31st - 9 PM

Countdown the new year and welcome 2014 with Deadmau5 who will be holding a concert to help you celebrate with style and dance moves! See event listing for pricing and tickets.

New Year’s Eve at Maxwell’s

501 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751

631-210-0011

Tuesday, December 31st - 10 PM to 2 AM

$50 per person

Maxwell's New Year's Eve Party will feature an open bar including all tap beer, house wine, bud & bud light bottles and premium well drinks along with a late night bagel bar, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. DJ will begin to spin at 9 PM for entertainment.

New Year’s Eve Party at Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus

45 Heitz Place, Hicksville, NY 11801

516-457-6190

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1 AM

$35 per person

Celebrate the arrival of 2014 with an open bar, delicious food, coffee & cake. Casual dress attire. Reserve ahead of time.

K.J Farrell’s New Year’s Eve Bash

242 Petit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710

516-804-9925

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM

$30-$80

Bash in the new year with live music by Wonderous Stories who will be playing a mix of your favorite 60's and 70's tunes! Admission includes 4+ hours of live music, free hot buffet dinner, a champagne toast at midnight and fun party favors!

Coram Fire House New Year’s Eve Party

303 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727

631-320-5882

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM

$60 per person

Celebrate the new year at the Coram Fire House which will feature an open bar, a delicious dinner, dessert, a DJ and a midnight champagne toast! Must be 21 and over.

New Year’s Sober Eve Dinner and Jazz Concert at Little Portion Friary

48 Old Post Road, Mount Sinai, NY 11766

631-473-0553

Tuesday, December 31st - 7 PM to 12 AM

$45

Enjoy a dinner with live jazz by pianist Alex Pryodny, followed by dessert and a sparkling "sober" toast at midnight! Reserve ahead of time.

New Year Celebration at The Local Bar and Grill

2955 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11793

516-221-0800

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM

$20

Ring in the new year at The Local Bar & Grill with live music by DJ Domenica, a buffet, a champagne toast at midnight and party favors!

New Year's Eve ALS Fundraiser for Shirat Devorah

Congregation Beth Sholom of Lawrence

390 Broadway, Lawrence, NY 11559

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1 AM

$50 per person until 12/24

$65 per person 12/25 - 12/31

$75 per person at the door

Don't miss out on the New Year's Eve ALS Fundraiser for Shirat Devorah. Enjoy an elegant evening all while helping the fight against ALS. Live performance by Moshe Hecht and musical entertainment by Azamra DJ with a walk-around magician and mentalist, Marc Garfinnkel. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Shirat Devorah ALS Foundation.

Welcoming the New Year with Wining and Dining

Many restaurants across Long Island are offering special deals for locals to come celebrate the new year in style, with some drinks and a full stomach!

New Year's Eve Celebration at the Chateau Briand Caterers

440 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514

516-224-8184

Tuesday, December 31st - 8:30 PM to 3 AM

$150

Welcome 2014 at the Chateau Briand Caterers featuring four celebrations that include cocktail hour, dinner dessert, premium open bar, dancing and live music.

New Year's Eve Celebration at the Inn at Fox Hollow

7755 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797

516-224-8184

Tuesday, December 31st - 7 PM to 2 AM

$150

Ring in 2014 at the Fox Hollow Gala and even stay overnight at the Inn at Fox Hollow Hotel. Enjoy an extensive cocktail hour, dinner reception with dessert, premium open bar and dancing with live DJ entertainment for the entire night! Tickets are $150 per person for the one night. Packages are available starting at $589/couple!

New Year’s Eve at Perfecto Mundo

1141 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725

631-864-2777

Tuesday, December 31st - 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM

1st seating at 5 PM: $39 per person

2nd seating at 8:30 PM: $75 per person

Welcome 2014 at Perfecto Mundo and enjoy live music by Norman Vincent. This New Year’s Celebration will include a three course dinner, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and noisemakers and hats will be provided for a festive evening!



Welcome 2014 at Perfecto Mundo and enjoy live music by Norman Vincent. This New Year’s Celebration will include a three course dinner, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and noisemakers and hats will be provided for a festive evening! Celebrate 2014 at The Mediterranean Manor

303 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772

631-289-5857

Tuesday, December 31st

$90

Enjoy an inclusive night of dancing, an open bar, appetizers, dinner, dessert and a midnight champagne toast. Hats and noisemakers will be provided. Reservations are required. Enjoy an inclusive night of dancing, an open bar, appetizers, dinner, dessert and a midnight champagne toast. Hats and noisemakers will be provided. Reservations are required.



New Year’s Eve Celebration at East Wind

5720 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792

631-929-6585

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1 AM

$115 per person

Celebrate the new year with East Wind in their Grand Ballroom featuring 5 hours of premium bar service, a buffet dinner, dessert and so much more. The night will also include a champagne toast at midnight, party hats, noisemakers, horns and entertainment by DJ Tommy's tunes.

Windows on the Lake New Year’s Eve Celebration

235 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

631-737-0088

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1:30 AM

$109.95

Dance away the old year and ring in 2014 with at this beautiful lakeside location while enjoying entertainment by DJ Frankie. The night will feature waterview dining, premium open bar, champagne toast, party hats and noisemakers, and so much more. Call for reservations today!

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Mirabelle Tavern

150 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790

631-751-0555

Tuesday, December 31st - 5 PM

Adults: $52 / Kids(under 10): Half Price

Make a reservation for a luxurious dinner with the entire family in celebration of the new year. Reserve your seats now!

Celebrate 2014 at The Westbury Manor

1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590

516-333-7117

Tuesday, December 31st

$135 per person

Choose from two spectacular parties to ring in the New Year either at Party in the Manor Room (7:30 PM-1:00 AM) featuring a DJ, combined with the sounds of live vocals, keyboard and saxophone or at Party in the Garden Room (8:00 PM-1:30 AM) featuring a live energetic DJ combined with live percussions! Both parties include a cocktail hour, a full dinner, open bar and a midnight champagne toast with hats and noisemakers. Make your reservation now!

New Year’s Eve at The Woodbury Country Club

884 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797

516-692-6200

Tuesday, December 31st

$115-$120 per person

Choose from two great parties to ring in the New Year at the Woodbury Country Club! The Full House NYE Party ($120.00) runs from 8 PM to 1 AM which includes a cocktail hour, sit down dinner with appetizer, salad, dessert and an open bar along with a champagne toast at midnight. Live music by Full House. The Somethin' Fresh NYE Party ($115.00) runs from 9 PM to 2 AM which includes a cocktail hour, buffet style dinner, open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Seating is limited.

New Year’s Eve Gala at Jericho Terrace

249 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501

516-742-5241

Tuesday, December 31st - 7:30 PM to 1:30 AM

$120

This New Year’s Eve Gala will feature a cocktail hour including passed hors d'oeuvres and an Italian antipasto table. Dinner will follow with a pasta course, a garden vinaigrette salad, a surf & turf main entree and a delicious dessert. Also enjoy fun and unlimited entertainment until 1:30 AM along with unlimited premium brand liquor service, red and white wine and domestic bottled beer.

NYE 2014 Posh Party of The Year at Garden City’s Hotel

45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530

516-877-9385

Tuesday, December 31st - 10 PM to 3 AM

$175

Take the elevator home at the Garden City Hotel. Enjoy open premium bar, live DJ, televised countdown to midnight, champagne toast and 'hangover bar' from 2am-3am. Call for reservations.

New Year’s Eve at The Emporium

9 Railroad Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

631-627-8787

Tuesday, December 31st

$20 per person

This New Year's Eve Bash will feature dinner reservations (restaurant opens at 6 PM) and the party starts at 9 PM. Enjoy a free champagne toast at midnight with fun party favors. Watch the ball drop on one of the four XL Large Projectors.

Bring In The New Year At The Glen Cove Mansion

200 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542

516-674-2955

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1 AM

$150

Ring in the New Year at the Mansion and enjoy a 3 course dinner and dance party, a champagne toast at midnight, a cocktail hour and an open bar.

NYE Party at The West Lake Inn

322 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772

631-475-1300

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1 AM

$100

Ring in the new year with at the West Lake Inn and enjoy an open bar, a hot and cold buffet and a live performance by That 70s Band! Reserve ahead of time.

New Year’s Eve At The Southampton Inn

91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968

631-283-6500

Tuesday, December 31st

$399 per couple/ $299 for singles

Enjoy overnight accommodations for two with an elegant evening featuring hot cider as you arrive at check-in, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar followed by a five-course meal, open bar, dessert buffet, coffee, music, dancing and of course a midnight champagne toast!

Gurney’s Inn New Year’s Eve Celebration

290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954

631-668-2345

Tuesday, December 31st - 7 PM

$145 per person

Party like the Great Gatsby at Gurney's Inn for their 51st Annual New Year's Eve Party. The night will feature one and a half hour cocktail party with seafood, bar, pasta station, and hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. There will be a five course gourmet sit down dinner with famous Viennese dessert table and an open bar all night.

New Year’s Eve at The Mill Pond House

437 Main Street, Centerport, NY 11721

631-261-7663

Tuesday, December 31st

$60

Welcome the New Year and enjoy a price fixed menu which will feature an appetizer, salad and an entree. Dessert, tax and tip are additional. Receive a complimentary glass of wine and party favors if you stay until midnight!

New Year at The Post Office Cafe

130 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702

631-669-9224

Tuesday, December 31st - 5 PM

The Post Office Cafe will feature New Year's Eve Dinner Specials which include a starter, dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne. There will be Countdown to 2014 Drink Specials including $5 mixed drinks, $4 bottled beers, $3 domestic drafts, $2 champagne punch and $1 PO House shots.See event listing for more information.

Pep & The Soul Explosion at Antonette’s Bellmore

2701 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710

516-297-7464

Tuesday, December 31st - 9 PM to 1 AM

$110

Come on out for one of the best New Year’s Eve dance parties with great italian food, wonderful music, a six course dinner, cocktails, entertainment, midnight champagne toast and party favors! Call for your reservation.

New Year’s Eve Party at Domenico’s Pizzeria

3270-A Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756

516-735-5535

Tuesday, December 31st - 10 PM to 2 AM

$75.95

Say goodbye to 2013 and say hello to 2014 at Domenico's for their annual New Year's Eve party. Domenic's is a family owned and operated restaurant since 1967. Come with family and friends to enjoy a delicious five-course meal, open bar, champagne toast, DJ, hats & noise makers and lots of dancing!! Call for reservations.

NYE Dinner Dance at the American Legion Post 94

22 Grove Place, Babylon, NY 11702

631-669-0094

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM to 1 AM

$50

Enjoy a delicious dinner, hand passed hors d'oeuvres, dancing and an open bar!

New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner at The Good Life

1039 Park Blvd, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-798-4663

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM

$100

Ring in 2014 by enjoying a 6 course beer dinner along with an open bar until 4:00 AM!

New Year’s Eve Winter Wonderland at MINT

1 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530

516-307-8677

Tuesday, December 31st - 9:30 PM to 4 AM

$100

This Winter Wonderland Party will feature an open premium bar, a cocktail reception, a complimentary wine tasting, appetizer & dinner buffet, chocolate fountain & desserts, a live broadcast of the ball drop in NYC, a champagne toast at midnight, valet parking, live dancers, free party favors, gift raffles & giveaways & hookahs available as well! Dress to impress!

NYE Celebration at Piccolo

215 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743

631-424-5592

Tuesday, December 31st - 5 PM

$60 per person

Ring in the New Year at Piccolo Restaurant and enjoy a price fixed menu which includes an appetizer, salad and an entree. Beverages, dessert, tax & tip are additional. Receive a complimentary glass of champagne and party favors if you stay until midnight!

New Year’s Eve With The Family

Celebrate the new year with the whole family and friends that everyone is sure to enjoy!

Darling & Divas of Amityville New Year’s Eve-Eve Party

65 Merrick Road, Amityville, NY 11701

631-608-4710

Monday, December 30th - 3 PM to 5 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM

$24.99 per child/ $19.99 for siblings

Children can ring in the New Year the Diva Way! This annual celebration will include a mini-manicure, ice-cream pedicure, glitter tattoo, pizza, dinner, drinks, dessert, a dance party, sparkling toast to the New Year and a mock countdown with balloons & confetti! Must be paid in advance, space is limited.

Bayville’s Winter Wonderland Family New Year’s Eve Party

8 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709

516-628-TOYS

Tuesday, December 31st - 1 PM to 8 PM

Celebrate the New Year at the Shipwreck Tavern for a family New Year’s party from 1 pm to 3 pm or at Beaches and Cream for a New Year’s Eve Ice Cream Party from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. A winter wonderland awaits you with champagne for adults and cider for kids and make-your-own sundaes. Meet and greet with holiday characters. Enjoy Santa's toy factory fun house, holiday express train ride and yo ho holiday light show at night. See event listing for pricing.



Celebrate the New Year at the Shipwreck Tavern for a family New Year’s party from 1 pm to 3 pm or at Beaches and Cream for a New Year’s Eve Ice Cream Party from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. A winter wonderland awaits you with champagne for adults and cider for kids and make-your-own sundaes. Meet and greet with holiday characters. Enjoy Santa's toy factory fun house, holiday express train ride and yo ho holiday light show at night. See event listing for pricing. Bowling New Year's Eve Party at Bowlmor Long Island

895 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747

631-271-1180

Tuesday, December 31st - 8:30 PM to 1 AM

$50 - $125

Ring in the New Year at Bowlmor Long Island! A family friendly event featuring unlimited bowling, shoe rental, balloon drop, party favors, a buffet, cider/champagne toast and unlimited foundation soda. Reservations are required. Children under 12 are $26. Ring in the New Year at Bowlmor Long Island! A family friendly event featuring unlimited bowling, shoe rental, balloon drop, party favors, a buffet, cider/champagne toast and unlimited foundation soda. Reservations are required. Children under 12 are $26.

Fishes and Butterfly Wishes NYE Celebration at the Long Island Aquarium

431 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

631-208-9200 ext 426

Tuesday, December 31st - 6:30 PM to 11 PM

Splash Bash: Adults $90 (Members $80); Children (3-12) and Seniors 62+ $55 (Members $50)

Butterfly Ball Drop: Adults $75 (Members $70); Children (3-12) and Seniors 62+ $45 (Members $40)

Bring the kids and join us for the annual Fishes & Wishes Family New Year's Celebration – now two celebrations in either the Aquarium or the Sea Star Ballroom! There will be plenty of great food and great fun, plus entertainment from a live DJ.

New Year’s Eve at United Skates of America

1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783

516-795-5474

Tuesday, December 31st - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

$17

Skate in the new york with the whole family! The admission includes: Skate rental, unlimited pizza, unlimited soda, chips and pretzels, 10 game tokens, light rope necklace, noisemakers, and a "Count Down to the New Year."

Safari Adventure’s New Year’s Eve Kid’s Party

1074 Pulaski Road, Riverhead, NY 11901

631-727-4386

Tuesday, December 31st - 5 PM to 8 PM

$16 Children; $10 Toddlers; $3 for Adults (plus tax)

Celebrate the New Year with your children at Safari Adventure where kids will enjoy a live DJ who will perform interactive dances with the children along with games and activities! Included with Admission: Noisemakers, hats, glow bracelets, live DJ music, dancing, dessert and balloon drop at “Midnight”! Adults must stay with children. No reservations necessary, but call for guaranteed admission.

NYE Under The Stars at Cluster Institute

1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold, NY 11971

631-765-2626

Tuesday, December 31st - 8 PM

Celebrate the passing of the old and welcome in the new than at Custer Institute. Refreshments include a buffet, desserts, and beverages (you're welcome to bring your favorite dish or dessert to add to the buffet). Dance to live r&b, jazz, and favorites by Ahmad Ali and Friends. Champagne toast at midnight and more! Admission is $30 Members and their guests, $40 Non-Members, $20 Students, and $10 Children.

New Year’s Night Hike at the Setauket Environmental Association

550 South Bay Avenue, Islip, NY 11751

631-581-6908

Tuesday, December 31st - 6:30 PM to 8 PM

$8

Enjoy an end of the year walk in the woods to take a look into the lives of nocturnal forest dwellers. Please bring a flashlight and register ahead of time.

“Out Of This World” New Year’s Eve Party at Long Island Children’s Museum

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-224-5800

Tuesday, December 31st - 12 PM to 4 PM

Free with museum admission

Celebrate the arrival of the new year in the tradition of New York’s famed Times Square party at LICM with an outer space theme! The afternoon will be filled with fun activities, a 4 p.m. ball drop, and an extreme dance party.

KZAM New Year’s Eve Party

85 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, NY 11735

631-393-0801

Tuesday, December 31st - 1 PM to 3 PM and 4 PM to 6 Pm

$12.95

Children of all ages can enjoy the New Year's Eve Party which will feature a grand play area, ball blasters, tipping baskets, tubes and slides and a play structure filled with 5,000 foam balls.



Children of all ages can enjoy the New Year's Eve Party which will feature a grand play area, ball blasters, tipping baskets, tubes and slides and a play structure filled with 5,000 foam balls. Kid's New Year's Eve Party at Molly Malone's

124 Maple Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706

631-969-2232

Tuesday, December 31st - 3 PM to 5:30 PM

Let the kid's enjoy a New Year's Eve Party as a family! The party will feature a family buffet dinner and DJ music for your entertainment. Let the kid's enjoy a New Year's Eve Party as a family! The party will feature a family buffet dinner and DJ music for your entertainment.



New Year's Eve Ball Drop at Children's Museum of The East End

376 Bridgehampton Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

631-537-8250

Tuesday, December 31st - 9:30 AM to 12 PM

$10

Watch the festival ball drop from the Museum's "Square" in their permanent exhibit. Celebratory confetti and sparkling juice will be supplied! The Museum's staff will present a workshop to the children to make special noisemakers for the holidays. Watch the festival ball drop from the Museum's "Square" in their permanent exhibit. Celebratory confetti and sparkling juice will be supplied! The Museum's staff will present a workshop to the children to make special noisemakers for the holidays.

NYE DJ Dance Party at the North Shore Library FREE

250 Route 25A, Shoreham, NY 11786

631-929-4488

Monday, December 30th - 7 PM to 8:30 PM

DJ Dance Party for children in grades K-5 to welcome the new year with games, music and follow-me dances! Please register ahead of time.

New Year’s Eve in New York City

New York City is famously known for celebrating New Year’s Eve like there is no new year. Thousands of residents crowd together in the cold winter weather to experience the annual ball dropping as millions countdown to the new year.



When the count hits zero, couples share their first kiss of the new year. Check out some places and events where you can welcome the new year.



If you aren’t into standing around in a crowded place in the middle of New York City, no worries! The big event will be broadcast live on major TV networks for those who rather stay home or go out on a night on the town.

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Cruise

1 World's Fair Marina, Flushing, NY 11368

718-446-1100

Tuesday, December 31st - 9 PM to 2 AM

Standard Adult Package (ages 13 and over) $205

Standard Child Package (ages 0-12) $175

Premium Package (minimum of 4 guests) $245 (Private Table for your group size)

Go aboard the Skyline Princess to cruise around New York City in celebration of the new year. The gala includes a five-hour cruise through New York Harbor viewing the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, a premium open bar, a delicious gourmet dinner buffet, DJ entertainment all night, the best view of Macy’s fireworks, and free parking across the street.

Ring In The New Year With Relaxation

For those who are looking to lay low this year and spend some quality time with their family at home, there are still plenty of fun-filled things to do.

Have a slumber party

Stay up to watch family-friendly movies or you can play board games until it’s time to watch the ball drop in Times Square while wearing your PJs!

Go to the movies

Many theatres will be open for the unofficial holiday so go watch that movie that you’ve been wanting to see!



We would like to hear about what your plans are for welcoming the new year. Let us know by commenting!



LongIsland.com would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!!!