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Things to do on New Year’s Eve in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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Contents
1. New Years Eve Fireworks & Family Activities
2. Adults Events
3. New Year Eve Dinner & Dance
Please verify all details from event organisers / official websites (links given).
I. New Years Eve Fireworks & Family Activities
1. New Years Eve @ The Falls
Welcome 2019 at the marvellous falls with great entertainers, and truly historic fireworks. The outdoor celebration also features a variety of food and beverage options, as well as an outdoor licensed area. Enjoy magnificent fireworks launched from the Niagara Gorge at midnight to bring in the new year.Entertainers: BURTON CUMMINGS
WALK OFF THE EARTH
THE SHEEPDOGS
AVENUE INN. More details.
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 08:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Fireworks: 09:00 PM & Midnight.
2. Winter Festival of Lights
Catch the thrilling thematic journey of Niagara experienced through music, spectacular lighting and image projections. Through impressive state-of-the-art digital technology, the show depicts Niagara’s arts, culture and entertainment! Details
Through January 31, 2019
Illuminations – Niagara Falls Parkway
Light Show: The Oakes Hotel City Facing side, 6546 Fallsview Blvd. Niagara Falls,
Free
3. NYE Splashtacular
Waves Indoor Waterpark has put together a day of family fun. Ring in the New Year with music, fun, activities and Spectacular Laser light Show to countdown the new year all under one roof. Pool Open till Midnight. Join Us After Midnight for Glow in the Dark Arcade. New Year’s Eve Activity & Entertainment Schedule in Waves Indoor Waterpark.Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Beach Ball Drop at 9 PM
Waterpark Extended Hours Until 10 PM
Waterpark Kids Activities Every 30 Minutes From 11 AM to 9 PM
Glow in the Dark Arcade From 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Americana Niagara
8444 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls
included with hotel admission/water park admission ($15.95 to $29.95)
4. Boston Pizza New Years Eve
Kids events throughout the day
Character appearances! & so much more! Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | Three Balloon Drops at 6,7 and 8pm
Boston Pizza
8444 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls
Free
5. New Year’s Eve in St Catharines
Family Skate: Join in the rock n New Years fun with DJ Tanner spinning top pop hits and your requests while you skate. Craft table and colouring activities for kids. Party favours. Mock countdown and toast at 1 p.m.. Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Seymour Hannah Sports and Entertainment Complex
240 St. Paul St. West, St. Catharines
Free
Family Swim: Join DJ Marinko to ring in the New Year with top pop hits and your requests during the leisure swim. Colouring activities in the lobby. Party favours.
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
425 Carleton St
Free
6. New Year’s Eve Celebration in Grimsby
Enjoy FREE indoor skating at the Peach King Centre, sponsored by Tim Horton’s, as well as outdoor skating, children’s activities, food and snacks. Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 02:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Fireworks: 6:00 PM
Peach King Centre, 162 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby
Free
7. Children’s New Year Bash in Welland
Join us for some free family fun at the Children’s New Year’s Eve Bash.
Two locations means twice the fun! Events include Bubble Party with Characters, 9 Hole Mini Putt Golf Course, Niagara Inflatables, Cotton Candy Treats and Face Painting, Popcorn Treats, Games Galore, Scoop McCoy Magic Show and more! Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 02:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Fireworks along the Canal @ 5:50 PM
Welland Community Wellness Complex 145 Lincoln Street
Welland Main Arena, 501 King Street
Free
Donations of non-perishable food items appreciated
8. New Year’s Eve with The Piano Men
We invite you to ring in the new year with style…and fun! The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970’s (year by year, hit by hit) from the seventies songbooks of Billy Joel, Elton John and more! Now in it’s 16th year of touring, The Piano Men has enjoyed sold-out performances, return engagements and rave reviews in theatres all across the globe. So sit back, relax, enjoy the trip down memory lane and ring in 2019 like it’s 1979!
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines
$40 to $50
9. Annual Resolution Run
Start the New Year off on the right foot by establishing or maintaining an active lifestyle. In addition to post-event refreshments, you will also receive a Unisex Resolution Run® Jacket. More details.
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Mountain Locks Plaza, 343 Glendale Ave,Unit 200 St Catharines
$15 to $65
10. The Show Must Go On
Join us on New Year’s Eve for a Dinner and Show performance of THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Be transported into the old carnival world from the moment you enter the theatre, as our performers interact with you table side while serving our deliciously nostalgic, family-style meal. The meal is served on large platters; so take what you like and have seconds of your favourites! Once the main course is complete throughout the room, your performance begins. Dessert, hot tea and coffee will then be served at intermission. Details
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 06:15 to 09:30 PM
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show
8585 Lundy’s Lane
Niagara Falls
$47.95 to $77.95
11. New Year’s Day Levee
Join the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada as we ring in the New Year at Navy Hall! Levee celebrations start at 3 p.m., and include toasts, music by the 41st Regiment Fife and Drum Corps, and a cannon firing to welcome the New Year. Details
Monday, January 1st 2019 | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort George National Historic Site, 51 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Regular Admission
II. Adult Parties on New Years Eve
1. New Year’s Eve Gala & Comedy Show
Kick off the New Year right! Come and join us for an unforgettable night filled with great food, great people and lots of laughs! Includes 5 Course Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Comedy show in Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club headlined by Frank Spadone, After party in 6455 Lounge with complimentary champagne sorbet at midnight.Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 06:00 PM
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 6455 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls
$150 per person/$250 per couple.
2. Greg Frewin New Year’s Eve Gala – VEGAS STYLE!
Join us this year as we present a spectacular evening featuring International Grand Champion of Magic, Greg Frewin. You will be spellbound and amazed! We cap the evening to ring in the New Year with dancing to classic rock with The Associates – Canada’s premiere party band. Covering bands from Maroon 5 to Imagine Dragons, and Guns N Roses to Muse. The Associates play the biggest hits from the biggest artists, pleasing virtually everyone in the crowd.Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 06:30 PM to 02:00 AM
6:30 PM – Arrival & Cash Bar
7:30 PM – Premium Buffet Dinner
9:00 PM – ‘WILD MAGIC’ Magic Show (90 Minutes)
11:15 PM – Dancing with Live Band The Associates to Classic Rock
12:00 AM – Countdown with Party Favours, Sparkling Wine Toast & Hors D’oeurves
2:00 AM – 3:00 AM – Closing
Greg Frewin Theatre, 5781 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls
$94.95 & up
3. Club Se7en NYE
Call 905.354.7100 for more info.
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 09:00 PM
Club Se7en, 5400 Robinson Street
Niagara Falls
$40 & up.
4. Dragonfly Nightclub NYE
DJ Spinning top NYE sounds. Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 09:00 PM to 03:00 AM
Dragonfly Nightclub
6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
$45 & up
5. Rockin’ New Years Eve Party with Jonesy
Ring in 2019 with Jonesy live in concert. There will be a cash bar and Street Eats! Pizza, sausages, wings, and more! Or Go VIP with Bottle Service Just $600 for 6 People Includes Your Tickets Details
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 9:00PM – 12:30AM
Americana Niagara
8444 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls
$30 In Advance, $40 at the door
6. Beer Pairing Dinner & Countdown Celebration
Ring in the New Year at The Exchange Brewery!Presented by The Exchange Brewery & Zee’s Grill, Shaw Club Restaurant. Selection of seasonal canapes thoughtfully paired with a selection of Exchange Draft. Each course presented thoughtfully paired with an Exchange Brewery Draft
Monday, December 31st, 2018 | 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Exchange Brewery, 7 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake!
$155 per person + hst & gratuity
7. New Year’s Eve Comedy Spectacular
Join us for a night of food, celebration, and the biggest laughs in Niagara. With two amazing shows to choose from, there is no better wy to say goodbye to 2018. Better yet buy the laugh all night package, and well…laugh all night!! More details.
Monday, December 31 , 2018
Early Show: Dinner 6:00 PM Show 7:00 PM
Late Show: Show 10:00 PM; Followed by The Comedy Countdown, Party Favours, Champagne Toast and Party
Showtime Comedy and Entertainment,
92 Saint Paul Street, Saint Catharines
$62.96 – $105.56
8. New Year’s Eve Comedy Spectacular
Spend the night counting down to the New Year with the Liquid DJs. Grab a pint, an inspired comfort food dish and relax. More details.
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 09:00 PM
Doc Magilligan’s Restaurant Irish Pub, 6400 Lundy’s Lane Niagara Falls
9. New Years Eve at Maple Leaf Tavern & Grill
Ring in the New Year with Lisa Klassen and Friends! More details.
Monday, December 31 , 2018
Maple Leaf Tavern & Grill, 5831 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls
10. New Year’s Eve Party
Join us for a night of celebration, and fun! Party. Drinks, 10PM Buffet, Midnight Champaggne and Party Favors. More details.
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 7:30 PM – 2 AM
Port Dalhousie Lions Club, 201 Main St., St. Catharines
$ 65 Per Person
11. Celebrate New Years Eve with Back to the 80s!
Join us for a night of food, celebration, and Entertainment by Back to the 80’s. Includes Buffet
2 Bar Drinks, Champagne at midnight, Party favours More details.
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 11 PM – 2 AM
Pie Guys Pizzeria, 10 Mac Turnbull Dr., St. Catharines
$25 advance
$30 at the door
12. New Year’s Eve at The Merchant Ale House
with The Vance Van Zandt Dance Band. More details.
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
The Merchant Ale House, 98 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines
III. New Years Eve Dinner & Dance/Dinner
Dinner:
Book NYE Dinner at one one of Niagara Region Restaurants – Open Table Listings
1. Niagara Parks New Years’ Eve Dinner at Elements
Situated on the upper level of Table Rock Centre, only steps from the brink of Horseshoe Falls, Elements on the Falls offers locally sourced and internationally inspired menus. On New Year’s Eve, dine just a stone’s throw from the brink of the falls with our exclusive New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe menu.
Details
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Elements on the Falls, 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
$100
2. Hilton NYE Dinner & Dance
Ring in the New Year in style! Celebrate with friends and family at the hottest party in Niagara Falls! You’ll feast on a four course dinner with a champagne toast and late night buffet – plus live music from Blush! Details
Monday, December 31 , 2018 | 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls / Fallsview
6361 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls
$149 /person per charges
3. Watermark Fallsview Restaurant NYE
Celebrate the evening at our rooftop, Fallsview restaurant, The Watermark. Enjoy special dining features, late night party favours including champagne, and the city’s best view of the New Years Eve Fireworks. DetailsTBA
33rd Floor Hilton Hotel and Suites
6361 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
TBA
4. Spyce Lounge NYE
Spyce will feature live entertainment all night with feature cocktails and special NYE party favours. Details
Monday, December 31 2018 | until 02:00 AM
LIVE BAND X-PRIME STARTS AT 10:00PM
Spyce Lounge
6361 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls
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