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Ring in the New Year, Carson City style

Event Date: 
December 31, 2014 (All day)

Ring in the New Year in Carson City! No need to fight the crowds in Reno or Lake Tahoe, there are many options right here in our valley. Have a great night and please stay safe: call a taxi, AAA, or designate a driver if you plan on drinking.

AAA TIPSY TOW: 1-800-222-4357 (Free Tow from AAA 6pm until 6am Jan. 1 – you do NOT need to be a AAA member. Stay safe tonight!)

Family Friendly Fun:

  • Nevada Christmas Light Show Display at 1176 Chaparral Court (cul-de-sac off Santa Barbara Dr., off Stephanie Way), Minden (5:30pm-9pm)
  • New Year's Eve Candlelight Labyrinth Walk at Heritage Park Gardens, Gardnerville (6pm-9pm)
  • Arlington Square Ice Rink (6 p.m. - 9p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
  • Unlimited Popcorn and Soda for $5 with full price admission for Rewards Members at Galaxy Theater Fandango (for movies starting at 8:30pm or later)

East Coast Ball Drop Parties:

  • New Year's Eve Dinner; Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at David Walley's Hot Springs, Genoa (dinner 5pm-8pm; champagne toast 9pm; Reservations 782-6602)
  • New York, New York New Year’s Eve Dinner Party with music by Dave Lewis at Mallards Restaurant, Empire Ranch Golf Course (doors 5pm; toast for New York Ball Drop; $35; check for availability 775-885-1019)
  • Black and White New York New Year’s Eve Benefit for the Carson City Library at Plaza Event Center (6pm-10pm; $50, tickets also available at Purple Avocado and Browser’s Corner Book Store)
  • New Year’s Eve Party and Potluck at Yaple’s Ballroom (6pm-9pm)
  • New York Ball Drop at Red’s Old 395 (9pm; Free Champagne Toast and NY Cheesecake slice)
  • New Year’s Eve Country Dance with DJ Cowboy Bobby at Carson Lane’s 11th Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10:30pm; $5 donation; 21+)

Downtown Carson City:

  • New Year’s Eve Party at Carson Cigar Co. (appetizers and favors; champagne toast at Midnight)
  • New Year's Party: Live Music with Iron Age at Westside Pour House (9pm-1am)
  • New Year's Party: Sounds by Moreatz at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar (Champagne toast at midnight)
  • NYE 70’s Disco Party at the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am; $19.99 includes 3 drinks)
  • New Year’s Eve Party at the Blue Bull

New Year’s Carson City and its outskirts:

  • New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with Live Music by Mick Valentino during dinner, DJ Bobby G at 9pm at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (Special eight course meal, an evening of Tapas and a bottle of wine or champagne; $50 per person; Dinner Reservations required 841-GOOD (4663))
  • Music in the Lounge: Barbara Baxter at Adele’s (9pm, champagne toast at midnight; dinner reservations required: 775-882-3353)
  • New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Cillo at Whiskey Tavern (9pm-1am; drink specials, give-aways)
  • Black Tie New Year's at Ed's Doghouse
  • New Year's Crazy Hat Party with DJ R Styles at Remedy's
  • New Year's Eve Party and Live Music by Craig, Terri, and Rocky at Glen Eagles Restaurant (until 1am)
  • Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes and Lay It Down Entertainment at the Carson Station (7pm-1am)
  • New Year’s Fire and Ice Party; Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm; free favors and champagne toast at midnight)
  • Nigel St. Hubbin’s Acoustic Rock Show at Genoa Bar, Genoa (9pm)
  • New Year’s Eve on the Comstock; Prime Rib Dinner, Live Music at Mustang Ranch Steak House: C and Union Streets, Virginia City (8pm; $45/ $80 per couple; 21+)
  • New Year's Eve with Live Music by The Localz at Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (9pm-1am; Reservations required for dinner)

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