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Triangle New Year

Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns

Ring in 2025 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are either free or very affordable.  Make sure to follow the links to get the details. Also, have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap yet? You'll receive one email a day and be in the know. Start 2025 out the cheap way! Looking for a more comprehensive list of New Year's events? … [Read more...] about Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns

Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party

Ring in 2024 a little bit early with Marbles Kids Museum's Noon Year's Eve Celebration! On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an early entry of 9 a.m. for museum members. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry for your time slot. Advance tickets are required. The celebration includes crafts, … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party

Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Fayetteville, NC, at Night Circus -- 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 available. The event features: … [Read more...] about Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville

WRAL’s First Night Raleigh

WRAL's First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2024, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2025. Head to Downtown Raleigh on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 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 at 7 … [Read more...] about WRAL’s First Night Raleigh

The Pinhook hosts two New Year’s Eve Dance Parties (early and late)

The Pinhook, at 117 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting two New Year's Eve dance parties. Welcome 2025 a little early...or right on time! Old School: An Early NYE Countdown Dance Party Old School is an 18+ dance party and early countdown that takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the countdown and toast at 9 p.m. Enjoy a photo booth and games. Featuring DJ Fruitti Pebbles. … [Read more...] about The Pinhook hosts two New Year’s Eve Dance Parties (early and late)

Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square

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There is plenty going on in in the Triangle for New Year's Eve, including First Night Raleigh, which features live music, fireworks, and the famous Acorn Drop. In addition, there are a ton of low-priced New Year's Eve celebrations in the Triangle. But if you'd rather greet 2025 from the comfort of your couch, wearing your pajamas and fuzzy slippers, there's nothing wrong with that either! … [Read more...] about Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square

Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home (including traditional, lucky New Year’s Day meals)

If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2024, consider ordering your New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day meal from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've put together a list of businesses in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked New Year's meal. There are even a couple of "traditional, lucky New Year's Day meals" available! In many cases, … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home (including traditional, lucky New Year’s Day meals)

New Year’s Eve Party at Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge

Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge, at 22 S Main Street, Franklinton, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve party on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free. Come dressed to impress! There will be an early bird toast at 6 p.m. Light fair will be served, plus drink specials and a toast at midnight. Age 21+. … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Party at Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge

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