Thinking of ways to ring in the New Year? We’ve gathered 12 events for you to start 2024 in the most festive way.
For the family
Farewell Bash | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kaleideum North, 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd., Winston-Salem | $9-$10 | Unleash your inner artist with a kaleidoscope of crafts, get grooving during the dance party + watch a laser show at the last event at the museum’s current location.
Winston-Salem’s Noon Year’s Eve Party | Saturday, Dec. 30 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Salem Lake Park, 815 Salem Lake Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Celebrate the new year without the late night — the celebration ends with a countdown to the balloon drop at noon.
For the adrenaline junkie
Running of the Lights | Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 | 12 a.m. | Tanglewood Park, 7714 Idols Rd., Clemmons | $44 | Run through ~3.25 miles of one of the best Christmas light displays in the country. The price to participate increases after Dec. 29.
For the best dressed
Champagne Disco Rodeo | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Dram & Draught, 486 N. Patterson Ave., Ste. 120, Winston-Salem | $65-$145 | Dust off your suits and sequins and celebrate with an open bar featuring specialty cocktails, light bites, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Eastern Standard New Year’s Eve Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | Eastern Standard, 1131 Burke St., Winston-Salem | $10 | Enjoy a final night at the cocktail lounge with a champagne toast, light snacks, and a live DJ — the cover charge goes to the employee holiday fund.
For those who’ve got the moves
Real Ballroom New Year’s Eve Eve Eve party | Friday, Dec. 29 | 8 p.m. | Real Ballroom, 690 Jonestown Rd., Winston-Salem | $20 | Dance the night away and show off your moves, plus stay for the social dance after class — ticket includes a drink.
NYE Dance Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | Millenium Center, 101 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | $35-$45 | In-house DJs will present dance music from the last 25 years — plus, watch the Times Square ball drop on big screens.
Euphoria’s New Year Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. | Euphoria, 701 Trade St. NW, Winston-Salem | $15 | Dance the night away with electrifying beats from DJ E.
Wise Man Brewing New Years Eve Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Wise Man Brewing, 826 N. Angelo Brothers Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Welcome 2024 with a dance party with DJSK.
For the life of the party
Brew Years Eve Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Foothills BrewPub, 638 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem | Free | Call-in song requests to be played on the Ready Set Radio Show that will be on air — plus, win prizes from contests and more.
Joyners New Years Eve Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Joyners, 854 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Reserve a table and enjoy the beat of the music while waiting for the final countdown to 2024.
Pine Tree Tavern New Years Eve Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Pine Tree Tavern, 3880 Bethania Station Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Raise a champagne toast at midnight + enjoy a breakfast buffet.