10 Fun Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in Minnesota
Dress up in your best Gatsby-era outfit, dance the night away to the best area DJs, or bring your little ones to the park for some early evening excitement. New Year’s Eve in Minnesota is just around the corner and that means it’s time to start making your plans. From the family-friendly to the adult-oriented, here are 10 of the best NYE celebrations in the state.
Pre-New Year’s Eve Party, Edinborough Park, Edina, MN
Edinborough Park’s pre-New Year’s Eve party is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. The event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., meaning your children can have fun but still make their usual bedtime. It’s on December 28, making it a go-to option for people who want to ring in the new year with a bit of fun but want to avoid the chaos of traveling on the actual holiday.
New Year’s Eve Celebration, Jacques’ Restaurant and Bar, Minneapolis, MN
The $45 entry fee at Jacques’ Restaurant and Bar includes light hors d’oeuvres and a celebratory toast at midnight. There will be live music throughout the night by Mill City Jazz, so come on down at 8 p.m. and stay a bit past midnight to countdown and ring in the new year with drinks, food, and friends.
New Year’s Eve on Ice, Roseville Skating Center, Roseville, MN
The New Year’s Eve on Ice celebration lasts from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is only $8, and it’s a great way to celebrate with your friends, family, and kids—or even by yourself! You can skate indoors or outdoors and take part in the door prizes and concession stands. Different activities will happen throughout the day in addition to skating, including an inflatable bouncer, face painting, and a magic show. Countdown begins at 9:30 p.m.
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New Year’s Eve at the Rebel Room, Excelsior, MN
This year the Rebel Room will be having their first ever New Year’s Eve party, so why not stop by? The celebration starts at 7 p.m. and features live music by Maryann and the Money Makers. Champagne toasts will occur twice during the night—one at 9 p.m. and one at midnight after the countdown. Passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be available all evening, and tickets cost $50 per person.
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Noon Year’s Confetti Dance Party, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Saint Paul, MN
The Noon Year’s Confetti Dance Party at the zoo is the perfect way to make sure your kids feel included in the year-end celebrations! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 31 and January 1, you can ring in the new year with a high-energy, interactive kids DJ, contests, prizes, craft making, animal enrichment, giveaways, and a countdown to noon.
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Speakeasy: A Roaring New Year’s Eve, Golden Valley, MN
This roaring celebration has $40 general admission tickets (doors open at 9 p.m.) and $70 VIP tickets (doors open at 8 p.m.) available for purchase. Enjoy a mix of dance, electro-swing, and old school music as you’re entertained by dancers, aerialists, and more throughout the night! This event pays tribute to the Gatsby era, where mobsters and prohibition were prevalent—except this time, you’ll be raising a perfectly legal glass of champagne for a midnight toast!
Uptown NYE 2019, Minneapolis, MN
Uptown NYE brings in some of the area’s top DJs, ensuring you’ll have a fantastic night of partying to ring in the new year. General admission tickets start at $20 in advance and are $40 at the door. Dance and drink the night away with some of your closest friends, but tickets are limited, so make sure you get yours soon to lock in your spot!
New Year’s Eve Mystery Dinner at Bunkers of Course, Buffalo, MN
Bunkers’ New Year’s Eve Mystery Dinner features a carat caper and a crime to be solved. Come dressed in your fanciest evening gown or suit and join in on a night of suspenseful mystery and a thrilling conclusion. Dinner for this 21+ event includes a 12-ounce ribeye and Cajun chicken alfredo pasta. The evening starts with a social hour and dinner selection at 8 p.m. before moving on to the main event, and there will be party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
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Hogwarts Yule Ball, Prior Lake Library, Prior Lake, MN
This event is recommended for ages 10 to 18 and is a fantastic way for every Harry Potter-loving child to celebrate the coming of 2019. The event starts at 4 p.m. with “Hogwarts extracurriculars,” like freeing Dobby and dueling for fame and glory. Come dressed as your favorite character and sign up by 4:30 at Platform 9 3/4 to participate in a costume contest, judged by audience applause and Hogwarts faculty.
The Jameson House New Year's Eve Masquerade, Burnsville, MN
This black-tie affair has dinner, dancing, and drinks, complete with a celebratory balloon drop and champagne toast in midnight. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m., starting with buffet hors d’oeuvres and moving to a plated dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $80, and you can even book a room to spend the night if you don’t want to drive after the party ends!
