WRAL's First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2025, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2026. Head to Downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for an exciting, low-cost New Year's Eve celebration. The festivities include the Children's Celebration, which starts at 2 p.m., outdoor musical performances at City Plaza in the afternoon, an early New Year's Eve countdown and … [Read more...] about WRAL’s First Night Raleigh — all the details!
Entertainment
NYE Bash at The Baxter: Stranger Things Finale and Dance Party
The Baxter, the arcade bar at 108 N Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting New Year's Eve party on December 31, 2025. This event was announced on Facebook. Admission is free. The event is open to ages 18+ with ID. The event will include free popcorn (and maybe pizza!) The schedule: … [Read more...] about NYE Bash at The Baxter: Stranger Things Finale and Dance Party
Fuss-Free NYE Party at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh
Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Fuss-Free New Year's Eve party for those who don't want to spend a ton of money. There's no cover, no tickets, no dress code. Just show up ready to welcome 2026! The party takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free to attend. The party features: … [Read more...] about Fuss-Free NYE Party at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh
Braswell Family Farms New Year’s Eve Egg Drop in Nashville, NC
Looking for an early, low-cost New Year's Eve celebration with the family? If you're willing to drive just a bit east, here's one for you! The 3rd Annual Braswell Family Farms New Year's Eve Egg Drop takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Nashville Junction, 723 S Barnes Street, Nashville, North Carolina. This is 45 miles to the northeast of Raleigh, and 23 miles from … [Read more...] about Braswell Family Farms New Year’s Eve Egg Drop in Nashville, NC
New Year’s Eve Bash at Aviator Hangar Bar, including all-night snack buffet
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Drive, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve Bash on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. Admission is $18. Purchase tickets here. The event features live music, food, drinks and more: … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Bash at Aviator Hangar Bar, including all-night snack buffet
New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive (and free pickles)
Looking for New Year's Eve fireworks pretty close to the Triangle? And maybe an earlier bedtime? And maybe a Pickle Drop? And free pickles? Read on. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is holding its 26th annual New Year's Eve Pickle Drop on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This is an early New Year's Eve event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in front of the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena, … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive (and free pickles)
A Roving New Year’s Eve at The Plant in Pittsboro
Come out to The Plant, 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, for a New Year's Eve celebration. It will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. until midnight. It's free to attend. The celebration features: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about A Roving New Year’s Eve at The Plant in Pittsboro
A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Fayetteville, NC, at A District New Year's Eve Spectacular. It takes place at Festival Park, 335 Ray Avenue, Fayetteville, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free, although VIP tickets are typically available. The event features: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Countdown to 2026 — NYE Celebration at Lucky B’s (no cover!)
Lucky B's, at 609 Tucker Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Countdown to 2026 on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is no cover. DJ Gray will be keeping the party going. $10 bottles of champagne will be available. … [Read more...] about Countdown to 2026 — NYE Celebration at Lucky B’s (no cover!)
The Pinhook hosts Overly Loaded, a New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Pinhook, at 117 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Overly Loaded, a New Year's Eve Celebration, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 10 p.m. Age 21+. Tickets are $15 at the door. Sound Curators: … [Read more...] about The Pinhook hosts Overly Loaded, a New Year’s Eve Celebration
