Do you want to do something on New Year's Eve and stay local? Here is a list of celebrations in Longmont. Did we miss something? Now there are three ways to contact us to share the news: Email: contactus@longmontobserver.

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Do you want to do something on New Year's Eve and stay local? Here is a list of celebrations in Longmont. Did we miss something? Now there are three ways to contact us to share the news:

Email: contactus@longmontobserver.org

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Dining at Samples: 5-10 p.m.

Samples has planned a 5 course menu, seen below. Reservations fill fast, so book today.

1st Course Champagne Cheese Fondue Served with charred Sourdough bread cubes & pear slices

2nd Course Kobe Beef Tartare Traditionally marinated and then minced raw kobe beef served with capers, pickled red onions, whole grain mustard, quail egg yolk & seeds n’ beer lavosh

3rd Course Oysters Rockefeller Oysters in the shell filled with Chef’s twist on the classic rockefeller filling then baked on top of rock salt to perfection served with a charred lemon

4th Course Chimichurri Hanger Steak Grilled then sliced and served with a fresh balsamic chimichurri with an arugula salad & chef’s seasoned house cut fries

5th Course Rum Ball Truffle Pops House made fudge brownie batter soaked with Longtucky white rum and then rolled in chocolate sprinkles and then dusted with spiced cocoa powder

Get dinner for $55/pp or $75/pp with Beer or Wine Pairing.

Limited seating from 5pm-10pm

Restorative Cider Yoga with Kevin Flynn: 10-11 a.m. @ St. Vrain Cidery

Bring: Water bottle, yoga mat*, yoga blanket (optional), and an open mind. *A limited number of loaner mats are available via Kevin, email to reserve.

Cost: $8/person (includes a 4oz pour of cider after the class for 21+. all ages welcome to class)

Contact: Kevin Flynn at xkevinflynn@gmail.com with any questions or clarification.

Bootstrap LOCO Ukulele Band: 2-4 p.m. @ Bootstrap Brewing

Whether you want to learn how to play the Ukulele or already do and want to join the fun, wipe off your uke and join in- it’s blast! Host Brian Rezac has extras you can borrow. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels welcome

Bling in the New Year 2018 @ The Plaza Convention Center, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

The Plaza Convention Center, along with Best Western Hotel, Left Hand Brewery, Longtucky Distillery and others are teaming up for the forth annual New Year's Party. The party will feature the high energy all-girl rock band, Chaotic Serenity. There is not a dress code but you are required to have fun! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-bling-in-the-new-year-tickets-38593051857 to buy tickets. Several package options are available.

Breaker's Grill New Year's Eve Party @ Breaker's Grill from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

DJ Dance “DJ Dizzy-D”, with KS107.5, will provide the music. There are prize giveaways including a Las Vegas Trip for two. There will be drink specials, free Champagne toast and party favors and free game room. There is a cover charge at the door.

Welcome 2018 @ The Wild Game from 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.

New Years Dance Party Featuring Wash Park Band.

VIP Tickets include:

- Reserved Seating

- Two Drink Tickets

- Appetizers & Food Stations

- Beer Garden

- Party Favors

- Champagne Toast

- Late Night Snacks

- Hotel Shuttle

And deals with participating hotels in the area. To purchase tickets visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-new-years-eve-celebration-with-wash-park-band-vip-access-ticket-tickets-39727791895

NOLA NYE Bash @ Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

It's party time people! Costumes are highly encouraged for this NOLA themed NYE bash!

Featuring Cajun favorites such as Jambalaya, Gumbo, Boudin Balls, Oysters, Crawfish Etoufee plus red beans & rice, plus Beignets! Menu will be offered from 5-11 p.m. Late night happy hour menu offered until midnight. Drink Specials on Hurricanes, Sazerac, and beer from Abita Brewing.

Doors will close for the event at 9 pm. Cover charge will be $20 and this covers music, entertainment, your first CORE OB BEER, house wine or well drink, party favors and midnight champagne toast.

Music at 9 pm from Guerrilla Fanfare!! Flare Bartending by Longmont's own champion competitive bartender Branton Kiewlich from 9 pm-midnight. Caricature Drawings by Chad Straka from Five Minutes of fun 8-11 pm.

New Year's Yoga Eve @ Odyssey Yoga from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Write out your resolutions and have them mailed back to you later in the year. Countdown to the New Year with champagne and sparkling cider. Join Odyssey staff for an hour long vinyasa. Enjoy snacks, beverages, friends, and activities. Enter into a drawing for prizes.

Suggested Donation $5.

Drink and Be Ugly @ Groβen Bart Brewery from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Join Groben Bart Brewery on December 31st and wear your best Ugly Holiday Sweater.

FREE beer toast at the drop! $1 off pints. Ugly Holiday Sweater contest...winner will be announced at 11:30 p.m. (Must be present to win).

Open Door N.Y.E. Bash @ Open Door Brewery from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Come to ODBC and ring in 2018. With Food, music and fun all night long it is going to be a blast. Food available from the Farmer in the Hive music from Craig Cornett and The Phast & Wreckless and much more!

NYE Party with late night Geeks who Drink @ CHUBurger from 8 p.m. to 12:10 a.m.

Join with Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes late night for our NYE soiree! The party begins at 8 p.m. and goes until the countdown to 2018! There will be an awesome selfie station with our hashtag#ChuburgerCheers2018, amazingly festive cocktails including one with their own Hotbox Roasters coffee! Come dressed to impress and ring in the new year right.

NYE Masquerade Party @ CYCLHOPS Bike CANtina from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Come join this killer party and you’ll be happy you rang in the New Year with CYCLHOPS!!

Drink specials all night, $6 shots, $9 coin style margs plus a complimentary champagne toast at midnight! Kitchen is open 5 pm-10 pm and the bar will be open till 12:30 am. See you there in your best mask!

New Year Moonlight Bowling @ Centennial Lanes from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Join Centennial Lanes bowling as they ring in the New Year! Moonlight bowling,food, music and tons of fun! Pre-paid reservations are now being accepted at 303-651-3800. $30.00 per/person.

Longtucky Spirits: New Year's Eve Bottle Drop Party @ Longtucky Spirits from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Looking for a place to shake, stomp, and romp your booty into the new year? DJ $oNic & M1ss K@t will be spinnin' records and lightin up the dance floor all evening long! No Cover! So come on down for a good ol' fashioned boogie down! They'll have special NYE bubbly cocktails and a bottle/ball Drop at midnight! The tasting room will be open from 4pm to 1am New Years Eve.

Left Hand Brewing: NYE Pre-Party @ Tasting Room at Left Hand Brewing Company from 4:30- 7 p.m.

Join Left Hand Brewing in kicking off the New Year with some pre-party action. Scott Von and Kort McCumber will be helping us all gear up for the big celebration!! Come on in and get in the mood to party like a rockstar.

Skeye Brewing: New Year's Eve Blues Bash with Bad Choices @ Skeye Brewing @ 9 p.m.

C'mon down to Skeye Brewing on New Year's Eve for some live blues, for kids from ages one to ninety three! Feel free to dance, talk with friends, and have a good time. Check out the progressive blues sound of Bad Choices, a hot new local band taking Longmont by storm. Original songs with a good list of covers from Howlin' Wolf to Steely Dan.