When thinking of New Year’s Eve parties, people often think of the world famous Times Square ball drop. But there are dozens of events on Long Island to ring in the New Year without the stress of getting into Manhattan. From afternoon family fun to late night galas, venues across both counties will be toasting to resolutions for the coming year and singing Auld Lang Syne for the year gone by.
The All Star Family Happy New Year’s Eve Party
Unlimited bowling (min. 6), champagne. The All Star, 96 Main St., Riverhead. theallstar.com $25 (Children), $40 (Adults) 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
Family New Year’s Eve Party
Three-course meal or finger foods, dessert, meet-and-greet, champagne and sparkling cider, Holiday Express Train Ride and Yo Ho Holiday Light Show. Bayville Adventure Park, 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville. bayvilleadventurepark.com Lunch – $29.95 (Adults and Older Children), $18.95 (Children under 12). Dinner – $33.95 (Adults and Older Children), $22.95 (Children under 12) 12:30-3 p.m., 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 31.
Kosher Komedy New Year’s Eve
Comedians, four course dinner, champagne, raffle. Brasserie HaLevi, 600 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. brasseriehalevi.com $95 plus service charge, tax and gratuity. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31.
NYE at the Brokerage
Champagne, comedy show. The Brokerage Comedy Club, 2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore. brokerage.govs.com $40-$75. 7:30 p.m., 10:15 p.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve Gala
Cocktail reception, Live music, dinner, champagne. CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale. cmpac.com $75. 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s at East Islip Lanes
Family Party (3 – 7) – $24 per person (dinner, bumper bowling). Evening Party (9- 1) – $41 (adults), $31 (children 12 and under), (buffet, champagne, bowling). East Islip Lanes, 117 E. Main St., East Islip. eilanes.com 3-7 p.m., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31.
Third Annual New Year’s Eve Party
Free champagne toast at midnight. The Emporium, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue. theemporiumny.com $15. 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
NYE at Governor’s Comedy Club
Comedy show, champagne. Governor’s Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave., Levittown. govs.govs.com $40-$75. 7:30 p.m., 10:15 p.m. Dec. 31.
52nd Annual New Year’s Eve Party
Black and White Masquerade, five course dinner, dancing. Gurney’s Inn and Spa, 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk. gurneysmontauk.com $145 per person, $540 per couple with overnight accommodations and party packages. 7 p.m. Dec. 31.
Champagne and Chandeliers
Hotel Indigo, 1830 West Main St., Riverhead. hotelindigo.com $150 per person, $495 per couple premium package plus tax and fees
9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve
Watch the new movie, Unbroken, the ball drop on big screen and toast champagne. Island 16: Cinema de Lux, 185 Morris Ave., Holtsville. showcasecinemas.com $20.15. 9:30 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s at Lombardi’s on the Sound.
Great Gatsy-styled gala. Lombardi’s on the Sound, 44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson. lombardisonthesound.com $140. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dec. 31.
Fishes & Butterfly Wishes Family New Year’s Event
Dinner, Crafts for Kids, champagne. Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, 431 East Main St., Riverhead. longislandaquarium.com $60 (Children and Seniors), $55 (Children and Senior Members), $95 (Adults), $85 (Adult Members), Free (Children 2 and under) 6:30-11 p.m. Dec. 31.
NYE at McGuires Comedy Club
Comedy show, champagne. McGuires Comedy Club, 1627 Smithtown Ave., Bohemia. mcguires.govs.com $40-$75. 7:30 p.m., 10:15 p.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve Bash 2015
Cocktail Hour, drinks, champagne, DJ. The Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station. themeadowclub.com $95. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve 2015 Holiday Party
Dinner, champagne. Monsoon Asian Kitchen and Lounge, 48 Deer Park Ave., Babylon. monsoonny.com $100 per person, $50 for open bar only. Dec. 31.
Mr. Beery’s Annual Happy New Year 2015
Champagne, food, drinks. Mr. Beery’s Pub and Music Night Club, 4019 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. $30. 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31.
Mulcahy’s New Year’s Eve party
Open bar, DJ, buffet. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. muls.com $35. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Dec. 31
New Year’s Party
The Nest Bar and Lounge, 382 East Meadow Ave., Suite A, East Meadow. thenestbar.com 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve at Ocean Restaurant
Five course dinner, champagne. Ocean Restaurant, 333 Bayville Ave., Bayville. thecrescentbeachclub.com $59 plus tax and gratuity. Dec. 31.
Dark Star Orchestra
Continuing the Grateful Dead Experiences – Cosmic New Year’s 2014-15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. paramountny.com $64.75-$145.25. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 30, 31.
Leather and Lace Presents NYE Ball of Confusion
Alternative dance party, DJ. Revolution Bar and Music Hall, 140 Merrick Rd., Amityville Revolutionli.com $15 advance tickets. 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve Party
Family games and activities. Safari Adventure, 1074 Pulaski Rd., Riverhead. thesafariadventure.com $16 (children), $10 (toddlers), $3 (adults), plus tax. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 31.
Rock ‘n Glow New Year’s Party
Three hours of bowling, champagne. South Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Lane, South Levittown. kpsearch.com Twilight Family Party (5 -8) – $30 per person or $150 per lane (6 people). Moonlight Family Party (9:30 – 12:30) – $35 per person or $170 per lane (6 people)
5-8 p.m., 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31.
Stephanie O’s New Year’s Eve Dance Party
Dancing, champagne. The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave., Westbury. thespaceatwestbury.com $69 (Banquette Seating), $49 (General Admission) 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
New Year’s Laugh, Dine, and Dance!
Comedy show, DJ, champagne. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead. suffolktheater.com $45. 6:30 p.m. (Bar and Restaurant), 8 p.m. (Show) Dec. 31.
7th Annual New Year’s Laughin Eve 2015 Comedy Show
Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson 6 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
Family New Year’s Eve Party
Skate rental, pizza, countdown. United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford. unitedskates.com $20. 5:30- 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
Great Gatsby Gala
Villa Lombardi’s, 877 Main St., Holbrook. villalombardis.com $135. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Dec. 31.
Celebrate NYE with O El Amor
Champagne, masks, first drink on the house. 89 North Music Venue, 89 North Ocean Ave., Patchogue. 89northmusic.com $30. 9 p.m. Dec. 31.
