Whether you're looking for an event for the whole family, would prefer a fancy dinner without the crazy party, or just want to go balls to the wall, we're rounding up the fun times, dinner specials and live entertainment in Dayton to make sure your New Year's Eve celebration is nothing short of marvelous.
Here's to making this New Year's Eve one for the books.
1. Rue Dumaine's New Year's Eve Celebration
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The Rue Dumaine celebration screams of pure, unadulterated class. As if this restaurant weren't already one of the most prime spots to host such a tremendous occasion, its using New Year's Eve to settle any doubt.
"We want people to come and relax and celebrate the end of the year," said Anne Kearney, chef and proprietor of Rue Dumaine.
Small tastings from anything on the menu will be available for sampling. "Just ask a chef that night, and they will prepare it," Kearney said.
Al Par, the Jazz and Blues Musician will be performing live. Still not sold? Check out their
, which includes such highlights as venison tartare, chicken terrine, scallops in the shell steamed with bacon and onion, amongst others.
Want to go? WHAT:
Rue Dumaine New Year’s Eve Celebration
WHERE:
Rue Dumaine,
1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton
WHEN:
6 p.m. – 1 a.m. December 31
INFO:
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| 937-610-1061
2. Irish Club Dayton's New Year's Eve Celebration
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At the Irish Club of Dayton's celebration, you can "dance your way into 2016 with Soul Express playing Motown and Memphis soul of the 1960s and '70s," including music from the Temptations, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye and Sly and the Family Stone. Sounds pretty groovy to us.
Here are more details if the dance floor is where you want to be on NYE:
- Doors open at 7 p.m., band starts at 8:30 p.m.
- Live entertainment by Soul Express
- Heavy appetizers and pork & kraut at 10 p.m.
- Champagne toast at midnight
If you purchase tickets by or before December 30, cost is $15/person. Tickets are $20/person at the door, and they are also available at the bar.
Want to go? WHAT: Irish Club of Dayton New Year's Eve Celebration WHERE: 6555 Dog Leg Road, Dayton WHEN: 7 p.m. - 1 a.m., Dec. 31 INFO: Website | Facebook | 937-890-5825
3. New Year's Eve at Austin Landing
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You don’t want to miss this. The
could be the most all-inclusive celebration to celebrate the New Year, for those of us who like a one-stop-shop for our NYE partying. There's quite an extensive itinerary planned for the night, so suit up.
Entertainment:
- The Donnie Reis Band featuring Jacqui Sandell from The Voice
- Brian Harris DJ Entertainment
- Fire Dancer Performances and Street Performers from Ignite Detroit Entertainment
- Surprise complimentary NYE favors throughout the night
- Multiple Photo Booths to catch your NYE moments
- Exclusive experience to the live Ball Drop
- One-of-a-kind fireworks show from famous Rozzi Fireworks
- Prizes given away/announced all night from our Austin Landing
Food and Libations:Your drink payments (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic) go toward proceeds benefitting the Pink Ribbon Girls .
- The Horseless Buggy Eatery
- Bighorn Pretzels
- Full bar and assorted beer & wine
- Non-alcoholic beverages
Want to go? WHAT: New Year's Eve at Austin LandingWHERE: 10050 Innovation Drive, DaytonWHEN: 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31INFO: Website | Facebook | 937-291-6300
4. Short Street Ball Drop in Yellow Springs
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The
has been dropping for years now. It’s a beloved Yellow Springs tradition and
a fabulous way to count down to the New Year.
It happens right in front of the
at the intersection of Short Street and Xenia Avenue, in downtown Yellow Springs
. Want to go? WHAT:
Short Street Ball Drop in the Springs
WHERE:
Short Street, Yellow Springs (in front of Little Art Theatre)
WHEN:
11:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. Dec 31
INFO:
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| 937-767-2686
5. New Year's Eve at the Little Art Theatre
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If you're interested in getting down before the ball drops, the Little Art Theatre is hosting a special New Year's Eve celebration leading up to the Short Street Ball dropping. The event features a theatrical performance of "The Princess Bride" and a live singalong from pianist Mark Delozier. Ticket prices includes hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, party hats, noise makers and tons of fun.
The cash bar will feature a special NYE punch, craft beer on tap, wine, liquor, prosecco and more.
Full schedule: 8 p.m. - Doors open
8:30 p.m. - Showing of "The Last Reel" 9 p.m. - Feature film presentation
10 p.m. - Champagne toast and intermission
11 p.m. - Live broadcast of the Times Square Ball Drop
Midnight – The Short Street Ball Dropping
Want to go? WHAT: New Year's Eve at the LAT WHERE: 247 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH WHEN: 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Dec. 31COST: Advance: $20/individual, $35/couple | At Box Office, if available: $25/individual, $45/coupleINFO: Website | Facebook | 937-767-7671
6.New Year's Eve Skate at RiverScape MetroPark
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Skate your way into the New Year at
. A little skating with the whole family? We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the winter season and NYE during these special hours.
Want to go? WHAT:
RiverScape MetroPark New Year’s Eve Skating
WHERE:
111 East Monument Ave., Dayton
WHEN:
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 31
INFO:
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| 937-275-7275
7. New Year's Eve: A Viennese Celebration
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Celebrate the New Year by seeing a show. If you haven’t already seen the program for the New Year’s Eve performance at the Schuster, it’s worth a visit to their
So what exactly are you in for?
"All three members of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance—dancers from the Dayton Ballet, vocalists from the Dayton Opera, and the instrumentalists of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra—combine their abundant talents for an artistic celebration second-to-none.”
Sounds good to us.
Want to go? WHAT:
New Year’s Eve: A Viennese Celebration
WHERE:
Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton
WHEN:
8 p.m. Dec. 31
INFO:
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| 937-228-7591
8. Collin Moulton at Wiley's Comedy Joint
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Laugh your way into 2016 with Collin Moulton, the feature performer at
on New Year's Eve. Moulton has had his own half-hour stand-up special on Showtime and has had a featured spot on Nickelodeon. It’s sure to be a side-splitting blast.
Want to go? WHAT:
Wiley’s Comedy Joint featuring Collin Moulton
WHERE:
Wiley’s Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St
.,
Dayton
WHEN:
9:30 p.m. Dec. 31
INFO:
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| 937-224-5653
9. New Year's Eve Celebration at El Meson
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Have a fiesta at
to bring in the New Year. They'll feature a special New Year’s Eve menu, which will be revealed later in the month.
Want to go?
WHAT:
New Year's Eve Celebration at El Meson
WHERE:
El Meson, 902 Dixie Dr., Dayton
HOURS:
3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 31
INFO:
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| 937-859-8229
10. Take it beachside at Therapy Cafe
Take New Year's Eve to the beach this year at Therapy Cafe. Photo source: Facebook
Ring in 2016 with a South Beach-style celebration with DJ Danny D at Therapy Cafe. Dance your way into the new year! Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Want to go?
WHAT: South Beach NYE Celebration w/ DJ Danny D
WHERE: Therapy Cafe, 452 E. Third St.
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31
COST: $5 age 21+; $10 age 18-20
INFO: (937) 461-4000 | Facebook
11. New Year's Eve at MJ's on Jefferson
Ring in 2016 at MJ's on Jefferson with over $1,000 in cash and prizes being given away at midnight! Make your reservations now.
Want to go?
WHAT: New Year's Eve @ MJ's on Jefferson
WHERE: MJ's on Jefferson, 20 N Jefferson St.
WHEN: 10 p.m. Dec. 31
COST: $7 age 21+; $10 age 18-20
INFO: Facebook | Website | (937) 223-3259
12. Neon glow skate party at Skateworld of Kettering
The whole family can skate into the new year at Skateworld of Kettering. Come dressed in neon, white, or glow-in-the-dark; Skateworld will supply highlighters, glow paint, skates, noise makers, and a pizza and drink combo. Hit up the selfie station, and don't miss out on the balloon drop filled with prizes. The first 100 paid will receive a Skateworld Neon News Year T-Shirt.
Want to go?
WHAT: Neon glow skate partyWHERE: Skateworld of Kettering, 1601 E. David Rd., KetteringWHEN: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.- 1 a.m.COST: $25; $20 presale price until Dec. 26INFO: Website | Facebook | (937) 294-4052
Did we miss a fantastic New Year's Eve celebration? Let us know about it! Email kamron.taylor@coxinc.com.
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