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!
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Fuss-Free NYE Party at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham
Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 621 Foster Street, Durham, 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 Durham
Two New Year’s Eve Parties at Tap Yard, including one for families
Tap Yard Raleigh, at 1610 Automative Way, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two New Year's Eve events to welcome in 2026. There's an early event for families, and then one for ages 18+. Mini Midnight Madness Mini Midnight Madness is a family event, to welcome 2026 a little early. It takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy arts and crafts, face … [Read more...] about Two New Year’s Eve Parties at Tap Yard, including one for families
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 Party at West 94th Street Pub in Durham
West 94th Street Pub, at 4711 Hope Valley Road, Suite 6C, Durham, North Carolina (Woodcroft Shopping Center) is hosting a New Year's Eve party. It takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.! It's free to include. There will be a special dinner menu available. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Party at West 94th Street Pub in Durham
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!)
Bull McCabe’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Bull McCabe's, at 427 W Main Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a New Year's Eve party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 10 p.m. There is NO cover charge. There's no cover. Age 21+ only (after 8 p.m.) Trivia at 8 p.m. The party starts at 10 p.m. There will be great music and NYE swag. Then watch the ball drop and enjoy a toast at midnight. … [Read more...] about Bull McCabe’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
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
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
