Ringing In 2017: Where To Party On New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve 2016 is the night to block the events of this long year and to put aside thoughts of the year ahead, if just for one night. All events Dec. 31 unless otherwise noted.

First Night Hartford: This alcohol-free, family-friendly celebration rings in the new year through the arts, with events held at venues such in Bushnell Park, City Hall, the Old State House, Wadsworth Atheneum, Center Church and more. The fireworks are at 6 p.m. and midnight in the park. Wristband and buttons, sold at most of the venues, are $12 adults, $3 ages 3 to 15. More info here.

Mohegan Sun’s Party into the New Year: starting at 10:30 p.m. in the Uncas Ballroom. Dancing andA music by DJ Sinatra and Big Ben, an open bar, champagne toast at midnight and a complimentary breakfast buffet at 1 a.m. Tickets start at $100; $150 at the door. VIP options available (860-861-0744.) Tickets at the box office and ticketmaster.com.

The party in the ballroom is 21-plus only, but the Shops at Mohegan Sun host an all-ages Countdown Party from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with music by DJae Melee and a countdown topped with a pyrotechnic display. Hats, horns tiaras available while supplies last at the summer and winter coat check, sky valet and other entrances starting at 5 p.m.

And if you want to end the year with a laugh, Jay Leno plays the Mohegan Sun Arena at 8 p.m.. Tickets start at $39. mohegansun.com.

Ice-T and Coco at Foxwood’s Winter Wonderland New Year’s Eve Celebration: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the Grand Pequot Ballroom. $60. Dress to impress; no hats, no jeans, no athletic apparel. VIP packages available. At Hard Rock Cafe, music by Darik and the Funbags, 10 p.m. 2:30 a.m. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. At the Shrine, music by Dj JD & Vinny Vibe. Tickets start at $50. All events 21-plus. foxwoods.com

Aqua Turf’s New Year’s Eve Party: 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Plantsville. Schedule: 6:30 p.m., hot hors d’oeuvres; 7:30 p.m., surf n turf dinner; dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open bar. Champagne toast at midnight. Entertainment includes: DJ Mike Connolly from Mike Connolly Sound Productions; Savage Brothers Band; and DJ Keith Alan. $250 per couple. 860-621-9335, info@aquaturfclub.com

News Year’s Eve Party at Camps, Middletown: 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10 in advance, and includes a champagne toast at midnight. Advance tickets: tinas-fine-lingerie-swimwear.myshopify.com or 860-704-0435. If available, remaining tickets will be sold for $20 at the door.

Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Burlesque Cabaret: 10 p.m., Cafe Nine, New Haven. Lipgloss Crisis throws a celebration featuring acts and performers from the 1920s. Dot Mitzvah hosts, joined by performers bringing you burlesque, magic, sideshow, cabaret, games and more. Come dressed in your finest 1920s attire. Costume prizes. Complimentary hor d’oeuvres and champagne toast at midnight. $20. cafenine.com

Aida Rodriguez: 9:30 p.m. Comix at Mohegan Sun. The club show on New Year’s Eve, where the comic is followed by the club’s regular “Dueling Pianos” act, a champagne toast and other bonuses, for $50 to $125 per ticket. 860-862-7000, mohegansun.com

Museum After Dark 2017 New Year’s Eve Ball from 9:30 to 1 a.m. at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Dancing to hits spun by DJ Cajar, champagne toast, access to galleries, a special menu for purchase from until 11:30 p.m; or VIP dinner from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the galleries. All food is provided by Riverhouse Catering. $50 members; $75 nonmembers; $100 for VIP dinner. 860-229-0257

First Night of Funny: Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Shubert Theater, New Haven. Featuring Ross Bennett, Paul Virzi, Eric McMahon and Sean Donnelly. $30-$40. shubert.com

Mystic Aquarium’s New Year’s Eve Bash: from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Mystic Yachting Center, 90 Essex St. Groton. Admission $125. Food from Ocean Blue Caterings, live music from Sugar, dancing. Dress to impress. 21-plus. 860-572-5955 and mysticaquarium.org

New Year’s Eve at Infinity Hall (Hartford and Norfolk): Offers three-course prix-fixe menus for $59 at the Norfolk bistro, starting at 4:30 p.m., and $69 at the Hartford bistro starting at 4 p.m. (tax and gratuity are extra; reservations recommended.) In Hartford, Tower of Power performs two shows at 7 and 11 p.m. In Norfolk, the Joint Chiefs play at 9 p.m. and Kal David, Lauri Bono and the Real Deal perform at 11 p.m. Packages are available, including concert tickets, dinner, champagne toast and party favors. 866-666-6306, infinityhall.com

New Year’s Eve at Black Bear Saloon, Hartford: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dinner buffet, 8:30 to 10 p.m.; DJ Seaneo live on stage all night long; all night top shelf open bar, champagne toast. Call or email for prices. 860-524-8888; liz@blackbearhartford.com

Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve at Bridge Street Live, Collinsville: Dinner and party, $140, includes four courses served 7 to 9 p.m., open bar until midnight, music by Eight to the Bar, dessert table, champagne toast and more. Party only, $75 (no dinner), with entry after 9 p.m. 1920s or ’30s dress is encouraged. 41bridgestreet.com

Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve Gala: 8 p.m., Polish National Home, Hartford. Food, unlimited free drinks, music by the Mark Fusco Band. Entrance fee includes: hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet, Viennese dessert table, breakfast buffet, champagne, unlimited beer and wine, with discounted mixed drinks. Space is limited, reservations required. $120 non-member; $115 Hartford PNH social member; $110 Hartford PNH corporate member. polishhomect.org, 860-247-1784

New Year’s Eve at Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort, Middlefield: (Powder Ridge opens at 10 a.m.) features skiing, riding, plus the New Year’s Eve Torch Run. Everyone with a lift pass can join the Torchlight Parade, which begins at 8 p.m. (be at top at 7:45 to participate). Bring your own flashlight or headlamps. The resort’s restaurant, Fire at the Ridge, hosts a New Year’s Eve Spectacular from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a top-shelf open bar, assorted hor d’oeuvres by Chef Kevin Cottle, dancing and more. $95, plus fees. For age 21 and older. ctwinterball.com and powderridgepark.com.

New Years Eve Party at Joanna’s, Sommersville: doors open 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.; dancing 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., with music by Sharades. Extensive buffet. $55 per person. Cash bar. 860-763-0567; 860-763-5060; joannasbanquets.com

New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Masquerade Cruise: boarding starts at 6:30 p.m. Charter Oak Landing, 105 Reserve Road, Hartford. Cruise only $175 per person (all inclusive). Call for package with Best Western in Hartford. 866-867-4837; ladykatecruises.com

New Year’s Eve Party at New England Carousel Museum, Bristol: 7 p.m. to midnight. Buffet dinner and dancing to music by the Chaparrals. Bring your favorite beverage for a midnight toast. Noise makers, hats and streamers will be distributed to attendees. $40. 860-585-5411; manager@thecarouselmuseum.org

Sea Tea Improv: 7 and 9 p.m. Sea Tea Comedy Theater. Hartford’s heartiest homegrown purveyor of spontaneous fun is repeating “Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017″— which, being improv, means it will be completely different. $10. seateaimprov.com.

New Years Eve Gala at Saint Clement’s Castle & Marina, Portland: 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. Party favors, premium brand open bar, champagne toast at midnight, four-course menu, late night snacks and outstanding DJ Entertainment. $260 per couple, plus tax. saintclementsmarina.com

New Year’s Eve at Black-Eyed Sally’s, Hartford: Music by The Mighty Soul Drivers. Seatings at 8 p.m. and later. Option 1: Package deal with guaranteed seating, special 3 course dinner, hats, noisemakers and entertainment charge included. $55 (plus tax, gratuity and beverages). Call for reservations. Option 2: Come in pay $10 cover charge and party. Dinner is menu is available at the bar or hi -top tables. blackeyedsallys.com

Celebrations Around the World: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Imagine Nation Museum, Bristol. Celebrate cultures and traditions from Denmark and other places around the world. Create confetti, masks, and noisemakers and a visit from Father Time, with lots of music and dancing. New Year’s parade at 11:30 a.m.; gather in Imagine Nation Times Square and count down for the ball drop at noon. $12, $6 members. imaginenation.org

Jay Leno: 8 p.m. The former “Tonight Show” host returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for a 8 p.m. set on New Year’s Eve. $39. 888-226-7711 and mohegansun.com.

Happy Noon Years: Ring in the New Year at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford. Starting at 10 a.m., countdown to 2017 as the “Ball” drops, make party hats, and noisemakers and celebrate with sparkling cider and snacks. All included with general admission: $13.75 and $14.75; children under 2 are free. TheChildrensMuseumCT.org.

4th Annual Winter Walk: 10 a.m., White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Tag along as Marlow Shami leads you to the observation platform overlooking Bantam Lake and the Ice House Ruins. Pass by Butternut Brook and indulge yourself in the sights, scents and sounds of winter. Meet in front of the A.B. Ceder Room. Donations accepted. 860-567-0857.

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