Celebrate the New Year here in Michigan’s Great Southwest! From New Year’s Eve parties and family fun celebrations to holiday light displays, New Year’s Eve dinners and hotel packages we’ve got you covered to ring in the New Year.
3, 2, 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR
Ring in the new year a little early with Vineyard 2121 as they host their NYE Pre-Party on Tuesday, December 31 from 6:00p-10:00p! Cost $29/person or $50/couple and includes live music, an all-you-can-eat heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet, a glass of bubbly, entry into multiple drawings, a countdown every hour from 6:00p-9:00p and party favors!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Inn at Harbor Shores on Tuesday, December 31 with their Boogie into the New Year disco-themed party! There are a variety of ticket options for attendees to choose from - for the complete experience choose the Ulitmate NYE Party Package which includes an overnight stay, a late checkout, two tickets to dinner and two tickets to the party! Visit harborshoresresort.com for more information.
INSIDER TIP: Single tickets are available for both the Dinner & Party or Party only!
Visit harborshoresresort.com for more info.
Journeyman Distillery invites you to ring in the New Year during their NYE Dance Party on Tuesday, December 31 from 9:00p-12:30a! Cost $40/person and includes music, dancing, party favors, a welcome drink, two drink tickets and a midnight toast.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Acorn as they host Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Heart on Tuesday, December 31 at 10:00p. Miles will take the audience right into 2025 with a countdown at midnight to ring in the new year.
NYE DINING
Enjoy Tabor Hill Winery’s regular dinner menu alongside exclusive New Year’s Eve Dinner features on Tuesday, December 31 from 4:00p-9:00p (last seating is available at 8:30p). Reservations are required - a $50 deposit is required at the time of booking and will be applied as a credit towards the final dining bill. Upon arrival to dinner, guests will receive a glass of sparkling wine!
Dine with Tosi’s on New Year’s Eve as they host a menu with special NYE features items on Tuesday, December 31!
Head to Plank’s Tavern on New Year’s Day for The Recovery Brunch on Wednesday, January 1 from 9:00a-2:00p! Diners will enjoy a brunch buffet for $29.95/person. Bloody Mary and Mimosa specials will be available as well as the Plank’s a la carte menu.
FAMILY FUN
Celebrate the New Year with Spalash at the Silver Beach Center’s Countdown to Noon on Tuesday, December 31! Festivities start at 9:30a with access to the Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone. Attendees will also enjoy free rides on the Silver Beach Carousel, magical entertainment by Magician John Dudely, a Noon toast with sparking grape juice, a Marching Parade with jingle stick in the Shadowland Ballroom and a Balloon Drop (Balloon Drop for ages 6-10 in the main Shadowland Ballroom; Balloon Drop for ages 5 and under in the Sunset Room)! Registration ($10/person - adults and children over 3). A cash bar is available for adult beverages - cash and ID are required!
INSIDER TIP: Silver Beach Carousel holiday break hours include December 26-28 from 12:00p-8:00p;
December 29-30 from 12:00p-5:00p; December 31 Countdown to Noon event; Closed all month of
January for maintenance!
Light up the Bluff has transformed Lake Bluff Park into a winter wonderland, featuring 1 million holiday lights. The lights will remain on through February 15 in Michigan’s Most Romantic City. Attendees can enjoy the lights daily from 5:00a-8:30a and 4:00p-10:00p! This display is hosted by the City of St. Joseph.
The City of St. Joseph hosts the return of Candy Cane Lane at Milton Park now through January 5! Stroll through the park and search for hidden candy cane rocks, explore decorations, grab a craft from the pergola to take home (while supplies last), read the storybook The Mitten and count all the candy canes in the park! All activities are self-guided.
Fernwood Botanical Gardens hosts LIGHTS for the winter season, now through January 4. Stroll through the illuminated Fernwood garden and enjoy a professionally designed show featuring two light tunnels, fire pits, a winter craft station, nature-inspired light sculptures, festive music and more!
STAYCATION
Ring in the New Year with The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and the NYE Package! Available Tuesday, December 31, this package includes: Overnight accommodations in a spacious suite, $50 dinner credit for the Bistro, a chilled bottle of champagne, two keepsake champagne flutes, Bistro Charcuterie served on a keepsake board, $30 breakfast credit for the Bistro on the Boulevard, two Mimosas or Bloody Mary’s served with breakfast and a late check out of 1:00p.
INSIDER TIP: Now through December 31 - Buy $100 Gift Certificate,
Get $20 Bistro Bucks!
Join The Inn at Harbor Shores for the Ultimate NYE Experience! This exclusive stay is available only on Tuesday, December 31, and includes: an overnight stay, a late checkout, two tickets to dinner and two tickets to the party!
