Free Family Skate–

The City of Rochester will be holding a free family ice-skating event at the Martin Luther King Jr. ice rink starting at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

An adult skate will start at 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

There are limited skate rentals, and will cost $3 per person.

After the ice-skating a family friendly dance party will be held at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. There will be a giant bounce house, obstacle course, and slide will be there for kids to play on.

A 10 p.m. there will be a fireworks display over the Main Street Bridge.

There will be free parking from 6-11 p.m. at the following garages:

South Ave. Garage, 39 Stone St.

Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd.

Sister Cities Garage, 28 N. Fitzhugh St.

Court St. Garage, 194 Court St.

Mortimer St. Garage, 25 N. Clinton Ave

Bristol Mountain–

Will hold its annual Torchlight parade starting at 10:20 p.m. followed by a fireworks display.

The parade & fireworks are free.

They are also offering a special for skiers and snowboarders. A family of three can ski or snowboard from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $75. Discounted rentals & a free training class start at 5 p.m.

First Night Rochester at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex

There’s another family friendly event being held from 6 – 10 p.m. at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. Youth tickets cost $10 with adults being $15.

There will be ice skating, magicians, a DJ, and hourly countdowns.

Gigi’s Italian Kitchen

Starting at 9:30 p.m. Gigi’s will have live music by Nightfall, dinner specials, Champagne and noise makers a plenty at their restaurant. Music will be inspired from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

They advise to call ahead for reservations.

Mueller’s Cider House

Mueller’s Cider House on University Avenue will be holding a New Year’s Eve celebration that also doubles as a one year in business party.

50 guests will get a bottle of champagne styled corked cider, hors d’oeuvres, and a DJ.

Purchase your ticket ahead of time as this is an exclusive private party.

Geva Comedy New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Geva Comedy Improv’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Spectacular will have two shows. One starting at 7:30 p.m. and the other at 10:30 p.m.

There is a cash bar and the café will be open for food purchases.

Tickets are $25 and should be bought ahead of time.

There will be a dance party held after the final 10:30 p.m. show featuring DJ Danny K and will go until 2:00 a.m.

Dryden Theatre

Enjoy a movie at the Eastman Museum on Saturday starting at 8 p.m.

They’ll be showing the Maltese Falcon. Tickets to the special dinner are sold out.

Tickets to the movie are $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers, and $4 for students.

Historic German House New Year Celebration

Doors open for the 21+ party at 8:00 p.m., with the show starting at 9 at the Historic German House.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Cash bar, but music from ‘These Guys’ and DJ Shaun Dulen.

Batavia Downs

Batavia Downs is running a special New Year’s Eve party that includes $25 in free play, a dinner buffet, dancing, and fireworks.

It will run from 5 p.m. till midnight.

Tickets are $150 per couple, $80 per person.

New Year’s Toast

The Temple Beth El in Brighton is hosting its own New Year’s Eve celebration.

It starts at 5:30 p.m.

They’ll be lighting the giant outdoor Menorah by the Winton Rd. entrance to not only celebrate Hannukkah, but also to the New Year.

Big Wigs We3Queens

BIG WIGS just got bigger. Ring in the New Year with Aggy Dune and RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Mrs. Kasha Davis and Darienne Lake. An evening of comedy and dead-on musical impersonations of your favorite divas including Barbra, Liza, Judy, Tina, Cher, Celine and more.

It starts at 9 p.m. at the Hart Theatre at JCC. Tickets range from $20-$29.

New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner, inspired by the Great Gatsby

Ring in the new year like the roaring 1920’s at the Old Toad on Alexander Street.

There’s a three course paired beer dinner starting at 6:00 p.m.

The bar opens to the public starting at 10 p.m. with a complimentary toast at midnight.

Reservations for the dinner are needed. Tickets are $60 for dinner only, $70 with.

There are several other events that do require ticket purchases, though many are already sold out.