Are you looking to attend a fun New Year’s Eve 2015 event in Hampton Roads? Check out this helpful list of New Year’s Eve events happening throughout the region this year! This list includes family-friendly events and events that are just for adults. No matter what you choose to do this New Year’s Eve, make plans ahead of time to stay safe. Remember to appoint a designated driver if you plan to drink. This year, AAA of Tidewater offers a unique “Tipsy Tow” program, which provides a free way to ensure you and your vehicle make it home safely on New Year’s Eve. The service is provided in the Greater Hampton Roads area, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Yorktown, and Williamsburg. It is free and available to both AAA members and non-members. The service includes a one-way, one-time ride for the driver, plus free towing of the driver’s car. The destination is limited to the driver’s residence. Call (757) 631-1700 or (800) AAA-HELP to have a AAA tow truck take you and your vehicle home. To learn more, click here.
From all of us at Rutter Mills, we wish you and your family a safe and happy New Year! Be safe and remember that accidents don’t take a break, so we’ll be available 24/7 for the holidays if you need us. Call or text us at 757-622-5000, or click here to email us.
Virginia Beach
Last Night on the Town at Town Center of Virginia Beach
Thursday, December 31, 2015, from 2:00 PM until 12:20 PM. Located at The Town Center of Virginia Beach at 4559 Columbus Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Admission: All activities and entertainment are free and open to the public, with food and adult beverages available for purchase. A separate, ticketed VIP Party hosted by the Central Business District Association will be held stage-side in a heated tent.
Highlights: The festivities kick off mid-afternoon at Pembroke Mall with family entertainment,t including a children’s countdown and balloon drop at 5:00 PM. The fun continues throughout the night at Town Center with live music on multiple stages. This year’s headline band is national recording artist Smash Mouth! A midnight countdown with a spectacular laser light show, fireworks, and Virginia Beach Ball Drop will ring in 2016. Town Center and Pembroke merchants, hotels,s and restaurants will offer New Year’s Eve rates and specials. WVEC-TV and BOB FM will broadcast live from the event. Free parking will be available for all attendees in the Town Center garages, with overflow parking at Pembroke Mall. Click here to learn more.
New Year’s Eve Bash at Waterman’s
Thursday, December 31, 2015. Located at Waterman’s Surfside Grille at 415 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Doors open at 9:30 PM.
Admission: $79.99 per ticket.
Highlights: Ring in 2016 at an epic party at Watermen! Your ticket includes an open bar all night, light snacks,s and entertainment in 3 places throughout the restaurant….live music by Cheap Thrills in the Attic, DJ Dexx in the main bar, and DJ Shaw on the heated patio! Click here to learn more.
Glitz & Glam Masquerade NYE Party at Catch 31
Thursday, December 31, 2015. The masquerade party begins at 9:00 PM. Located at Catch 31 Fish House & Bar at 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Admission: The dinner Package is $89.99 per person, Party Package is $40 per person, and the VIP Party Package is $100 per person.
Highlights: Party straight into the New Year with a special 3-Course Menu from Catch 31 from 5:00 until 9:00 PM, followed by the Masquerade NYE party. Click here to learn more.
A New Year’s Eve Celebration with Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot
Thursday, December 31, 2015. Located at Doc Taylor’s Seaside Market Lounge at 209 23rd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Doors open at 8:00 PM, and music begins at 9:00 PM.
Admission: Special ticketed events are $30 in advance and $35 Day of the Show. This is a 150-person limited-ticket event,t so get yours quickly!
Highlights: Doc Taylor’s Seaside Market Lounge and QuiVa Productions present A New Year’s Eve Celebration with Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot. From East Texas to Carolina to coastal Virginia, Seth Stainback has carved out a niche for himself as a not-so-typical southern songwriter. With a strong blend of blues, country, folk, old gospel,l and rock-n-roll, Stainback has laid the foundation to pursue his sound with his group Roosterfoot. Click here to learn more.
New Year’s Eve Bash at Eagles Nest
Thursday, December 31, 2015, beginning at 9:00 PM. Located at Eagles Nest, 600 Nevan Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.
Admission: Presale tickets are $9.73 or $20 at the door. Tickets include party favors and a champagne toast.
Highlights: Featuring music by Casey Jamerson and host DJ Ty Street. Tickets include party favors and champagne toast. Click here to learn more.
Norfolk
GATSBY III New Year’s Celebration
Thursday, December 31, 2015, from 10:00 PM until 2:00 AM. Located at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott at 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Admission: Ticket prices vary. Click the link to find out more!
Highlights: This year’s event will be casino-themed and resemble a Las Vegas Hotel Casino with live dealers and elegant casino equipment – Blackjack, Craps, poke,r, and more. “Monopoly Money” will be used to place your bets. On New Year’s Eve, just before Midnight, guests will say goodbye to 2015 with a live countdown on projection screens. Balloon drop, confetti, party favors, and midnight champagne toast will be provided to “VIP” guests. Click here to learn more.
The DeLoreans at the NorVa
Thursday, December 31, 2015. Doors open at 8:00 P, M and music begins at 9:00 PM. Located at the NorVa at 317 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Admission: Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $40.00 at the door.
Highlights: The DeLoreans are an all 80’s show band out of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The ticket includes party favors, a champagne toast at Midnight, and a midnight breakfast! Click here to learn more.
Fresh Radio 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Sneaker Ball
Thursday, December 31, 201,5, beginning at 9:30 PM. Located at FM Restaurant at 320 Granby Street,
Norfolk, VA 23510.
Admission: Early bird ticket is $15.00, and Early Bird Couple’s Tickets are $22.50.
Highlights: Enjoy the 4th annual NewYear’sr Eve Sneaker Ball Celebration! Semi-formal dress with one twist… wear your sneakers! Ticket price includes a complimentary champagne toast and party favors—music by Fresh Radio’s own DJ Bee. Click here to learn more.
Newport News
Noon Year’s Eve at the Virginia Living Museum
Thursday, December 31, 201,5 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Located at the Virginia Living Museum at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601.
Admission: $17adultst and $13for children ages 3-12.
Highlights: An event for the whole family! This sixth-annual daytime New Year’s celebration is space-themed as the museum returns o the 1960s Race for Space. Dress as an astronaut or your favorite space alien. Enjoy NASA space exhibits and meet members of area science fiction groups. Meet Bubbles the Clown and special animal friends from the Teeny Tiny Farm. Make crafts, play games, and enjoy fun activities. Count down to the New Year at noon and help us bury a time capsule at 1:00 PM. Included in museum admission. Special activities are from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Click here to learn more.
New Year’s Party at Hoss’s Deli
Thursday, December 31, 2015. The music begins at 6:30 PM. Located at Hoss’s Deli at 806 Old Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602.
Admission: $10 per ticket.
Highlights: Enjoy music from Gerald & Tony Bob on the patio from 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM. Krunch hits the stage from 9:30 PM until 1:30 PM. Enjoy a champagne toast at Midnight! Click here to learn more.
Hampton
New Year’s Eve Celebration Downtown Block Party
Thursday, December 31, 201,5 from 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM. Located in Downtown Hampton at Queens Way and Wine Street, Hampton, VA 23669.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Highlights: The Block Party is continuing its new tradition. AtMidnightt, for the second year, a lit oversized crab pot will be dropped from the top of the Old Point National Bank. There will be live entertainment, fire barrels, food vendors, and more! Click here to learn more.
NYE Live! at Power Plant in Hampton
Thursday, December 31, 2015. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Located at Power Plant Hampton Roads at 1976 Power Plant Parkway Hampton, VA 23666.
Admission: Tapps Couples Admission is $50. PBR New Year’s Eve is $20. NYE Late Night Ticket is $10.
Highlights: Enjoy live entertainment, Times Square ball drop broadcast, a champagne toast at Midnight, and a balloon drop! Beer pairing dinner is available at Tapps, and a buffet is available in advance at PBR. Click here to learn more.
New Year’s Eve at Bar Louie
Thursday, December 31, 2015. Located at Bar Louie at 3530 Von Schilling Drive, Hampton, VA 23666.
Admission: $50 per person.
Highlights: Ring in the New Year with live entertainment and a breakfast buffet from 12:00 AM until 2:00 AM! Click here to learn more.
Chesapeake
New Year’s Eve Bash
Thursday, December 31, 2015, beginning at 7:00 PM. Located at Eagles Nest Rockin Country Bar at 1723 Parkview Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Admission: Presale tickets are $9.73 or $20 at the door. Tickets include party favors and a champagne toast.
Highlights: New Year’s Eve this year features Buckshot on the main stage. Adam Maddock and the double shots on the patio. To up the ante this year, your entry ticket stub will be entered into a drawing for $1,000 cash. You must be present to win, and the drawing is after 1:00 AM. Click here to learn more.
Portsmouth
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Thursday, December 31, 2015, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Located at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center at 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704.
Admission: Tickets are $3.00.
Highlights: Countdown to noon with a glittery ball drop and a toast to the New Year. Face painting, magic, and balloon-making will be held in the Art Annexbeforeo the countdown, along with a photo booth and refreshments. After the “Noon Year” has arrived, kids can create fireworks by walking on the “carpet of bubbles” that pops underfoot. Families can enjoy these New Year’s festivities – all before bedtime. Click here to learn more.
Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Thursday, December 31, 2015, beginning at 3:30 PM. At Queen and Washington Streets to High Street Landing in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Admission: Free to all–rain or shine.
Highlights: The Olde Towne Scottish Walk is modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival, a day when townspeople honor their community and merchants, wishing all the best luck and prosperity in the coming year. A procession of a local family, friends, and visitors will be led by bagpipe-and-drum music down Queen and Washington Streets to High Street Landing for a flag-raising ceremony that honors George Washington’s raising of the first flag, The Grand Union. Click here to learn more.
Williamsburg
First Night in Greater Williamsburg
Thursday, December 31, 2015, from 3:00 PM until Midnight. Located at 200 Sadler Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Admission: Souvenir admission buttons are available for $15 through 20 retailers or may be ordered online.
Highlights: First Night Williamsburg is a family-oriented, non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve celebration of the performing arts presented throughout the City of Williamsburg and on the College of William & Mar campus. Come stroll through the City and enjoy the area’s finest professional entertainers including singers, instrumentalists, magicians, storytellers, puppeteers, jugglers, clowns, and bands. Various music is featured, including classical, shag, rock, R&B, jazz, and country folk. Food will be available throughout the various venues. The children’s show begins at 3:00 PM and ends at 7:30 PM. Click here to learn more.
Chincoteague Island
New Year’s Eve Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade
This event begins at 10:30 PM. Located at Waterfront Park, Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Pony Island Horseshoe Drop is an end-of-year celebration that culminates in a promenade of crazy costumes just before the countdown to the stroke of Midnight. That’s when the lighted horseshoe drops just in time to ring in the New Year! Highlights: This year’s theme is “All American Cowboys.” click here to learn more.
