The best spots to celebrate the New Year in Huntsville

From family-friendly festivities to (almost) all-night celebrations, there are lots of options for ringing in 2017 in Huntsville.

Family-friendly celebrations

The Town of Huntsville hosts its 19th annual New Year’s Eve Skating Party at the Don Lough Arena from 6:30-9:00 pm. Skate in the New Year with party favours and a countdown on the big clock! Admission is free with a donation to The Table Soup Kitchen. Helmets are mandatory for children under 12; hockey sticks are not permitted. (There’s also a Holiday Break Skate on December 31 from 10:30am-12:00pm.)

Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area sets off Family-Friendly Fireworks early enough for even the youngest revellers to enjoy. The celebration runs from 5:00-8:00 pm. Enjoy live music and holiday treats from 5:00-8:00 pm. The fireworks go off at 6:00 pm.

Party time!

Head to the New Year’s Bash at The Mill on Main to rock in the new year with Sean Cotton. Tickets are $15.

Ring in the New Year with live music on the docks: Jamie Clarke plays On The Docks Pub.

Dance the night away at the Deerhurst Countdown Celebration DJ Party from 10pm – 2am. Dinner options and a family-friendly magic show are also available. Get details here.

Festive food

A three-course table d’hôte at Cafe Wilgress includes an assortment of delicious entrées like roast lamb sirloin, seared ahi tuna, crispy barramundi and seared pheasant.

Hidden Valley Resort‘s New Year’s Eve celebration features a flavour-packed five-course meal plus a midnight Champagne toast.

Three Guys and a Stove has two seatings for their special, four-course New Year’s Eve dinner at 5:30 and 8:00 pm. Pre-paid reservations are required.

The comforts of home

You don’t have to go out at all, of course. Enjoy a roaring fire at home – indoors or out – with your libations of choice and when you’ve had enough celebrating for the night, your bed is just steps away. (Share your New Year’s Eve traditions with us in the comments!)

BONUS: The day after

Put your brave face on! The annual Huntsville Polar Bear Dip in support of Habitat for Humanity is at noon on January 1 at the beach at Hidden Valley Resort.

Wherever and however you choose to celebrate the new year, please be safe, drink responsibly, and don’t drink and drive. Happy New Year from Huntsville Doppler!