Columbus New Year's Eve Events

As we celebrate Christmas or other winter holidays, it's easy to forgot to make New Year's Eve plans! Read about some of Central Ohio's New Year's Eve events, below:

Columbus' Renaissance Hotel's New Year's Eve gala is promised to be better this year than ever before, with some of the Midwest's top DJs, upgraded lighting and sound, increased staff to shorten drink lines, and the ability to accommodate large groups. General admission tickets can be purchased for $99, and include 6 drinks, hors d'oeuvres from 8:00pm-10:30pm, and a pizza bar from 1:00am to close. Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5 each. VIP tickets are selling for $139. In addition to the benefits accompanying general admission tickets, VIP tickets grant access to the VIP section and bars (serving premium alcohol) and a tour of the Watershed Distillery, valid until May 1, 2015.  Feel free to book a room at the hotel for a discounted rate (be sure to mention that you are a part of the "Nite Magic" group).

Other festive places to ring in the new year include:

• Park Street Saloon in the Arena District: Advertises live bands, pizza from Mikey's Late Night Slice, three dance floors, and a complementary Champagne toast at midnight. 
• Shadowbox Live's Backstage Bistro: Featuring 3+ hours of music from the Urban Jazz Coalition, a dinner banquette, and a Champagne toast at midnight.
• Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant: Listen to stand-up comedian Roy Wood, Jr. and enjoy a pre-show dinner buffet.
• Camelot Cellars: a costume masquerade ball including a Champagne toast at midnight, food from Hubbard Grille, live music by Brave Weather, and burlesque performances. 
• Union Cafe in the Short North: offers a three course dinner and Vegas-syle DIVAS show.
• First Night Columbus: This family-friendly event offers activities for those of all ages, such as movies, a performance by the Fort Hayes School Band, face painting, and fireworks.

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Need New Year's Eve Plans?

I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season! With Christmas behind us, it’s time to ring in 2014. What are you doing this New Year’s Eve? For those looking to make last-minute plans, here are some New Year’s Eve events taking place in Central Ohio, all on December 31st:

Family Friendly:

• 2014 First Night Columbus at COSI and the Veteran’s Memorial (downtown). This event begins at 5pm and costs $9 (kinds under 3 are free). It celebrates community spirit, cultural heritage, and the arts through entertainment and hands-on activities. Over 100 entertainers—from street performers to live bands—will preform in several downtown performance sites. Fireworks will be set off at midnight!

• Magic Mountain Fun Center’s New Year’s Eve Celebration. Both the Polaris and Reynoldsburg locations host this party, which runs from 4pm-8pm. The $16 admission fee includes two attraction tickets, 20 game tokens, and an all you can eat pizza buffet.

Adult Events:

• Midnight Circus. Columbus's Hollywood Casino is offering FREE admission to o.h Lounge, which will have live entertainment. Guests can also experience the Midnight Circus on the casino floor at no cost!

• Shadowbox Live New Year’s Eve Celebration. Shadowbox is Columbus’s sketch comedy and rock’n’roll club and is located at Easton Town Center. Shadowbox will offer a 2+ hour concert/dance party with household band, BillWho? The $100 general admission cost (or two tickets for $180) also includes a dinner banquet and champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 9pm.

• New Years Eve at Hyatt Regency. From 8pm-2am at the Arena District Hyatt Regency, 10 live musical acts of various styles will celebrate the new year. Available tickets range from $144-$154 and include an open bar, all you can eat buffet, and optional overnight stay (for a total of $450).  

• New Year’s Eve Gala at The Renaissance Hotel. Available tickets range from $109-160. The gala will host an open bar starting from 9pm-2am, as well as hors d’oeuvres from 8:30-10pm. This is a (semi) formal event.