From family-friendly festivities to (almost) all-night celebrations, there are lots of options for ringing in 2016 in Huntsville.
Family-friendly celebrations
The Town of Huntsville hosts a New Year’s Eve Skating Party at the Don Lough Arena from 6:30-9:00 pm. Admission is free with a donation to The Table Soup Kitchen. Helmets are mandatory for children under 12.
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 with Jeff Stamp and holiday treats from 5:00-8:00 pm. The fireworks go off at 6:00 pm.
Boston Pizza hosts a New Year’s Countdown for Kids from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. There’s an early countdown, prizes, New Year’s horns, balloons, and a craft table for kids and their families to enjoy. Book your reservation by calling 705-784-9909.
Party time!
Head to the New Year’s Bash at The Mill on Main to rock in the new year with Laganza & Concession 8 with Tobin Spring. Tickets are $25 and include a midnight buffet. Tickets are available at Cripple Creek Music 705-789-1112.
Ring in the New Year with live music on the docks: Jamie Clarke and James Grey play On The Docks Pub.
Dance the night away with Deerhurst Resort’s HIT L!ST. From pop and rock to indie and country, you’ll be treated to favourite songs – and a few laughs – from across the genres. Includes: Buffet dinner followed by the HIT L!ST show at 10pm. Afterwards, dance the year away at the Peninsula Room DJ Party (until 2am). Deerhurst also has a candlelit dinner at Eclipse and a dinner buffet in the Peninsula Room. Call ahead for reservations.
Festive food
Three Guys and a Stove has two seatings for their special, four-course New Year’s Eve dinner at 5:30 and 8:30 pm. Pre-paid reservations are required.
Enjoy a romantic New Year’s Eve of dinner and dancing in the historic lodge at The Norsemen.
Get your fill early with dinner at Cafe Wilgress — the evening’s specials are beef tenderloin, duck breast, and tuna or enjoy a build-your-own charcuterie board of cured meats, cheese, and preserves.
The comforts of home
You don’t have to go out at all, of course. Enjoy a roaring fire at home 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!
Joseph Reijnen says
I think I will be enjoying the night at home with my wife, less hassle and cheaper wine..