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Looking to celebrate the new year in a fun way? Whether you want to see the acorn drop in Raleigh, play video games at BOXCAR in downtown Durham, see a concert or go to a party, we have highlighted ideas above and below for you to ring in the new year!

First Night | Raleigh

First Night Raleigh is back with live performances, a Children's Celebration including an earlier acorn drop for the little ones! Dont miss the parade, the fantastic ferris wheel, and the sky hawk rides. Food, Fun, Music & more !. The finale features the annual acorn drop complete with fireworks! 

New Years Eve Party at Boxcar | Durham

 Greet the New Year with pinball and arcade games at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Durham. You can count down to midnight with arcade games and a balloon drop to celebrate the new year. 

If you feel like putting on your evening shoes, there is a Gala at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. There will be catering provided by Rocky Top Catering Company, this holiday bash of the year features four floors of delicious food, amazing desserts and late-night snacks, high-end open bars, craft cocktails, three killer DJs, two dance floors. Tickets are $150 and are limited so make sure you get them while you can!

New Year 2024 Zinc Party | Durham 

Celebrate the New Year at ZincHouse, there will be live music by local artists Mike Davis and Police and Thieves. The party starts as early as 2pm and runs throughout the night until the countdown to midnight! Enjoy food trucks and drinks throughout the day. There will also be champagne to purchase for those who want to ring in the new year with some bubbly.  

New Years Eve Party | Pittsboro

Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Plant in Pittsboro, Lots of fun stuff going on! Sparkling Wine by the bottle & glass Creative Spirit Cocktails Craft beer, wine & cider,  Special food menus from Lilly Den,  a dance party under the disco ball and a toast at midnight to celebrate the New Year! It's going to be a great night!

Cosmic Charlie | Carrboro

Ring in 2024 with Cosmic Charlie! The festive evening will include party favors, Father Time, champagne toast at midnight, and a healthy dose of Cosmic Charlie’s high energy Grateful Dead.

The Rink | Raleigh

Looking for some family fun? Take a trip into Raleigh to stop by the Red Hat Amphitheater where they have an ice rink set up! They also have a 20ft lit Christmas tree, igloos for rent, fire pits to warm up by, and so much more! They will be open from 12pm that day until 7: 30pm.

Whether you are celebrating at home, sleeping before midnight with the dogs, at a concert, or enjoying champagne, we wish you a happy and healthy start to the new year!