Editor’s Note 12/29/17: The New Year Hike at Peebles Island has been postponed from January 1st and thus removed from this roundup. The new date is Sunday, January 7th.
Have you made your New Year’s Eve plans yet? There are so many great events happening in the area, including some kid-friendly celebrations. Check out your options for New Year’s Eve and see what else is going on in and around Albany over the holiday weekend.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style
New Year’s Eve Unmasked Masquerade Party at The Hollow
Sunday, December 31
Wear a mask and a gown to this New Year’s Eve celebration! Happening at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, the Unmasked Masquerade Party consists of several options for open bar packages, dinner, and more. The Late Shift and Mirk will be performing and there will be craft beer specials.
Shipwrecked! at The Desmond Hotel
Sunday, December 31
The Desmond Hotel is putting on a massive pirate-themed New Year’s Eve party with performances from The Audiostars, Skeeter Creek, and Deejay Element; an open bar; an indoor smoking lounge; and much more. Tickets are $145.
Dinner & Comedy Show at the Pearl Street Pub
Sunday, December 31
Ring in the New Year with some great comedy at Pearl Street Pub with comedians Ray Harrington, James Camacho, and Cody Montanye. You can choose from the dinner and a show package for $55, or just see the show for $18.
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New Year’s Events for Kids
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at CMOST
Sunday, December 31
The Children’s Museum of Science & Technology (CMOST) in Troy is hosting their annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at two different times during the day. There will be activities, games, face painting, and more. The admission fee to the museum is waived on this day; guests are encouraged to donate to the Science for Every Child initiative.
New Year’s Mid-Day Celebration at the New York State Museum
Saturday, December 30
Ring in the New Year a little early at the New York State Museum with dancing, games, and a magic show.
New Year’s Eve Family Show and Ball Drop at Mopco
Sunday, December 31
Celebrate the start of the new year at Mopco in Schenectady with a family-friendly celebration and some improv. Tickets start at $6.
Catch Live Wrestling
WWE Live at the Times Union Center
Friday, December 29
WWE Live is happening at the Times Union Center. See Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns VS Free Agent John Cena and more.
See the Lights Before They’re Gone
Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park
Through Tuesday, January 2
It’s your last chance to drive through Washington Park and enjoy the dazzling light displays! The Capital Holiday Lights in the Park will be gone after January 2nd. The cost is $20 per vehicle.
Fun Events for Kids
Film Making Workshop at the Pine Bush
Friday, December 29
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is inviting kids ages 10 to 17 to create short films about the Pine Bush featuring wildlife, plants, history, personal experiences, or anything else Pine Bush-themed. Ideas and techniques will be discussed at the workshop. This is a free event.
Votes for Women Story Hour at the New York State Museum
Friday, December 29
Your kids can enjoy a selection of children’s books about the suffrage movement and a hands-on Exploration Station at the New York State Museum.
