It’s time to say sayonara to 2017! If you still haven’t decided how (or where!) to ring in the new year, let us make it easier for you. We’ve found some of the best concerts, prix fixe menus, soirées and family happenings to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re looking to party with hundreds at a big bash or keep it simple with kids, we’re bringing you loads of ideas for where to countdown to midnight on December 31st.
Where to Spend NYE in the ATL
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
New Year’s Bubble Bash, Children’s Museum
Nothing says New Year’s Eve like bubbles. Take your kids to countdown to 2018 at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. They will enjoy a dance party, special guests, bubble wrap fireworks and much more. There are two convenient countdowns, one at noon and one at 4 p.m., but be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time as they will not be sold at the door. Find more information at childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
Noon Year’s Eve, Fernbank
Grab the kids and celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at Fernbank. A fun event for the entire family, the festivities include bubbles with the Georgia Bubbleman, a resolution station, games and dancing, treats by GoGo squeeZ and a countdown balloon drop at noon. Tickets include access to all permanent exhibits and are $20 for non-members and $8 for members. Find more information at fernbankmuseum.org.
Noon Year’s Eve, LEGOLAND
For another Noon Year’s Eve for the family, look no further than LEGOLAND. LEGO enthusiasts and novices alike will enjoy the countdown to noon surrounded by their favorite building blocks. Arrive before noon to see over 600 balloons fall from the ceiling and receive a special Noon Year’s gift. Then, make your way to see (and help!) the LEGO FUNgineers with their 2018 group build. The event is included with regular admission, so reserve your spot today. Find more information at atlanta.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
CELEBRATORY TUNES
Band of Horses, Coca-Cola Roxy
Help Atlanta’s new and improved Coca-Cola Roxy bid farewell to its inaugural year at the Battery with Band of Horses. This indie rock, Grammy-nominated mainstay will be playing well into the night on New Year’s Eve. The show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets start at $50. Find more information at cocacolaroxy.com.
Widespread Panic at the Fox Theatre
Back for another New Year’s Eve stint in Atlanta, Widespread Panic is playing the Fox Theatre for not one, not two, but three nights (December 29-31). Super fans can purchase a three-day, three-concert package starting at $276 (plus taxes and fees), or individual concert tickets just for the New Year’s Eve show are available starting at $92. Find more information at foxtheatre.org.
Yacht Rock Review at Park Tavern
If you want to spend the end of 2017 throwing it back to 1987, head to Park Tavern for Yacht Rock Review and an all-inclusive New Year’s Eve party. The bash kicks off at 9 p.m. and rocks until 2 a.m. Advanced tickets are $125 and include an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, s’mores, music by Yacht Rock Review and a midnight breakfast buffet (yes, please). Find more information at parktavern.com.
BOOTY-SHAKING BASHES
Mask of Midnight, The Roof, Ponce City Market
See The Roof at Ponce City Market transform into an elegant masked ball. Guests are encouraged to dress accordingly, including your most luxurious apparel and a masked disguise. Admission is $125 and includes complimentary access to Skyline Park, two champagne tickets, live music by a DJ, access to Skyline Park’s food selections, dim sum dessert and a midnight toast. A VIP experience is also available for $350, which includes access to Nine Mile Station, a raw bar, live jazz and an exclusive midnight countdown. Find more information at poncecityroof.com.
New Beer’s Eve, Front Page News, Little Five Points
Beer connoisseurs rejoice — this party is for you! Gather with your fellow ale-loving Atlantans for an all-inclusive party featuring over 40 beers, well liquor and house wine. In addition to brewskis, guests will enjoy live music, games of flip cup and beer pong and an appetizer buffet featuring wings, sliders, dips and all of your other favorite beer-drinking snacks. Advanced tickets are $80, or you can purchase your spot at the door for $95. Find more information at atlantabeerfestivals.com.
Sips Under the Sea, Georgia Aquarium
Ring in 2018 in style among your favorite sea creatures at Sips Under the Sea: Black and White New Year’s Celebration at the Georgia Aquarium. With a suggested dress code of black and white cocktail attire, the event is sure to be swanky. The party includes an open bar, live music, party favors, a champagne toast and special late-night bites including chicken and waffles, fried macaroni and cheese, and Monte Cristo sandwiches. Proceeds benefit research and conservation efforts for the African penguin. Find more information at georgiaaquarium.org.
CHAMPAGNE TOASTS
10 Degrees South
With two prix fixe menus, 10 Degrees South is treating Atlanta residents to two fantastic South African-inspired meals this New Year’s Eve. Featuring signature dishes like grilled calamari with lemon-caper butter sauce and peri-peri chicken spring rolls, the menu is sure to please. Of course no meal at 10 Degrees South is complete without Di’s Delight, a spongecake served with vanilla ice cream. The evening begins at 5 p.m. and is $70 per person, followed by a more expansive menu from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $95. Find more information at 10degreessouth.com.
C. Ellet’s
Honoring steakhouse traditions with a few new touches, the Battery’s C. Ellet’s will be ringing in the new year in style. Guests can choose a la carte premium beef selections, seafood towers, fresh oysters and champagne, and reservations can be made in either the sophisticated main dining room or the laid-back club room for a more relaxed experience. End the night with the fireworks show at the Battery. Find more information at c-ellets.com.
Katana Teppanyaki & Sushi
Sip on champagne and nosh fabulous sushi as we roll into 2018. Katana Teppanyaki & Sushi offers plenty of room for large group dining, or you can opt for the Teppanyaki table for two for a romantic New Year’s Eve. With offerings like surf and turf complete with filet mignon, a night at Katana might be the unique, festive and adventurous start to 2018 that you’re looking for. Find more information at katanaatl.com.
LAID-BACK BUBBLES
Bocado
We always enjoy a trip to ​Bocado, and their menu for New Year’s Eve looks especially enticing. The restaurant will be serving a special a la carte menu featuring items like UGA caviar on brioche rounds with citrus chive crème fraîche, oysters with champagne mignonette and lobster fettuccine. Of course, no specialty menu is complete without craft cocktails, and New Year’s guests can indulge in a variety of mixed libations for the evening. Find more information at bocadoatlanta.com.
Hampton + Hudson
Join Inman Park’s Hampton + Hudson for their dress up or down New Year’s Eve party. While the restaurant will have their usual dinner menu, they are also offering a special menu for New Year’s Eve patrons beginning at 5 p.m. Beyond dinner, guests are invited to enjoy post-meal entertainment from a DJ, a champagne toast at midnight and a special WH Burger (complete with a sunny-side-up egg and a hash brown bun) once the clock strikes midnight. Find more information at hamptonandhudson.com.
Ladybird
If you’re looking for a casual countdown with friends, head to Ladybird for New Year’s Eve. You won’t find a cover, reservations or a prix fixe menu, but you will find loads of fun. The late-night menu starts at 10 p.m., and if you make it until midnight, you’ll receive complimentary Miller High Life, the “champagne of beers.” Skip a cover and party near the Beltline with your fellow Atlantans. Find more information at ladybirdatlanta.com.
Wishing you a safe and happy new year from the StyleBlueprint team!
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