Pop some bubbly and count down to 2026 at one of the many events happening throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Here’s your guide to all the different ways to ring in the new year:
KIDS
Country Junction: One and a half hours of unlimited bumper cars, mini bowling and arcade games, bottomless hot chocolate, unlimited popcorn, characters, and a special New Year’s Eve countdown at 1 p.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $25. 6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton. countryjunction.com
Kids Noon Years Eve Party: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Music, games, face painting, bubble station, balloon drop at noon. Grange Park, 360 Grange Road, Allentown. uppermac.org
Peepsfest: The sweet celebration returns 3-6 p.m. Dec. 30-31 to the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, with indoor and outdoor ticketed format and family-friendly activities. The two-day festival will feature live musical performances, activities, sampling stations and Chick Drop. The Chick, weighing 400 pounds and standing 4 feet and 9 inches tall, will descend for the countdown to the New Year 5:35 p.m. on both days, followed by a display of fireworks. Limited tickets are $7 and available at steelstacks.org/peesfest.
The Peeps chick drops to ring in the new year Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, during Peeps Fest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve at Crayola Experience: Event includes DJ dance party with DJ Ray, mid-day countdowns, noon and 3 p.m., character appearances, more. Noon-4 p.m. Admission: $30.99. 30 Centre Square, Easton. crayolaexperience.com.
New Year’s Eve Countdown: Kids can make some noise with “bubble-wrap stomps” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Activities take place on the patio (weather permitting). The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Ave., 63 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey. 717-534-8939.
Countdown to New Year’s at Please Touch Museum: Performances, activities and New Year’s Eve ball drop, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia. Tickets: $24. 215-581-3181, pleasetouchmusuem.org.
Sesame Place: Ring in the New Year with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Count von Count with fireworks at 6 p.m. Admission: $36.99. 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne. Sesameplace.com. Entry into the park will be limited five minutes prior to the start of fireworks. sesameplace.com.
Hershey’s Chocolate World New Years Eve Celebration: 3-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. DJ and visit with the Hershey characters. $31.95 and over. 101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey. chocolateworld.com.
CELEBRATIONS
Camelback’s Noon Years Eve Party: DJ music and celebratory toast at noon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thirsty Camel Patio, 193 Resort Drive, Tannersville. camelbackresort.com.
Historic Hotel Bethlehem New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball: Cocktail hour (7 p.m.), three course dinner with a special selection of desserts, dancing with Motown/R&B music of 4REAL and champagne toast at midnight. $175. Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St., Bethlehem. 888-330-1029.
New Year’s Eve Party at Blue Mountain Resort: DJ, champagne toast, party favors, midnight breakfast sandwiches, cash bar, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. $40, advance; $45, at the door. Last Run Lounge, 193 Resort Drive, Tannersville. camelbackresort.com.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs Illumination New Years Eve Celebration: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 31. Walk-thru holiday lights experience with fireworks at 8 p.m. Tickets: $14.50. 1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown. https://illuminationlv.com.
New Year’s Eve Wickedly Emerald New Year’s Eve Party: 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, Mount Airy Casino Resort. Music by Leighann & Company with DJ Craig McCollum, light hors d’oeuvres, open bar, $75, reservations required. 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 877-682-4791, mountairycasino.com.
Allentown New Year’s Eve Celebration: 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Seventh and Hamilton streets. Live music, block party, drink specials, drone show, Hockey Puck Drop at midnight.
A giant hockey puck drops in Center Square Allentown to ring in the new year for 2026. (Morning Call file photo)
Colebrookdale Railroad: New Year’s Eve Celebration at 10:30 p.m. features a complimentary beverage, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, glass of champagne at midnight. Tickets are $125. 610-367-0200, colebrookdalerailroad.com.
Wind Creek Event Center Party: DJ Smith, party favors, laser light show at midnight. $25. Doors open at 9 p.m. 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem. winfcreekeventcenter.com.
Tube in the New Year: Unlimited snow tubing, buffet, party favors, DJ, cash bar, champagne toast at midnight. 7 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $79; $59, ages 20 and under. Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. 610-826-7700, skibluemt.com.
Hackettstown New Year’s Eve Blast: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Downtown Hackettstown. Music by Joe Racz and the Brawlstars, , kids zone, countdown to midnight with M&M’s ball drop. Hackettstown.net.
CLUBS
Broadway Underground: 9 p.m., music by Holy Mackerel, champagne toast at midnight, passed hors d’oeuvres. $25. 24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 570-732-4343, broadwaygrillepub.com.
Bru Daddy’s: Big Daddy Buffet includes cover, bottomless buffet 8-11 p.m., two drink tickets, champagne toast ($55.20); general admission includes cover and champagne toast ($17.85); music by We’re From Antarctica (9 p.m.-1 a.m.). 8 p.m.- 1 a.m. 732 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-351-7600, brudaddysbrewingcompany.com
Catty Corner Neighborhood Pub & Pie: DJ Brett, party favors, dinner and drink specials, champagne toast at midnight, 8 p.m. 301 Mulberry St., Catasauqua. 610-443-2284.
Coopersburg Fire Company Social Hall: Music by Waitin’ On Sundown with Steve Ritter, 8:30 p.m. 13 N. Main St., Coopersburg. 610-282-1610.
Creekside Sports Bar and Grille: Brass Pocket, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 765 N. Lewis Road, Royersford. 610-495-6945.
Days Hotel Allentown Airport: Music by DJ HEKTIK, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $20. 3400 Airport Road, Allentown. 484-375-7753.
Deer Head Inn: Ticket price of $130, plus tax and gratuity, includes music, dinner, champagne toast. Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m. Music by Nancy Reed Trio, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Five Main St., Delaware Water Gap. 570-424-2000, deerheadinn.com.
Dery House New Year’s Soiree: New Year’s disco party, cocktail hour (9-10 p.m.), dinner (10:30 p.m.), BYOB. $88. 520 5th St., Catasauqua. 484-828-9532.
Diamond Fire Company Social Club: Music by The Groove, 6 p.m., 100 Washington St., Walnutport. Tickets: 610-224-9307.
Fullerton Fire Hall: Music by The Castaway Band, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 851 2nd St., Whitehall.
Hellertown American Legion: Cash/credit bar available, light snacks served or bring your own, chapagne toast. $10. 935 Main St., Hellertown. 484-851-3624.
Lafayette Bar: Mika Romantic & Company, DJ Brad Scott, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $20. 15 N 4th St., Easton
Lakeside Saylorsburg: Music by Whiskey Mansion. 9 p.m. 5154 Hamilton South, Saylorsburg. 570-801-7654.
Last Run Lounge: Music from DJ MC, champagne toast, breakfast sandwiches at midnight, dancing, party favors, cash bar, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $40 advance; $45, at the door. Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. skibluemt.com/new-years-eve-party
Linx Restaurant and Pub: Karaoke dance party starting at 9 p.m., party favors, champagne toast at midnight. 3712 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 610-437-9100.
Pappy T’s Pub and Lounge: Lite buffet, music by DJ Palko (8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.). $5 after 7 p.m. 50 Industrial Drive, Hamburg. 610-562-5645, pappyts.com.
Rising River Brewing: Music by The Audio Files and midnight balloon drop. $50, advance; $75, at the door includes two drinks and two-hour buffet and entertainment, 9 p.m. 1955 Willow Lane, Macungie. Risingriverbrewing.com
Rivals Sports Bar and Restaurant: The Degans Band and DJ Dan (9 p.m.). Doors open at 8 p.m. 5 Lehns Court, Easton. 610-392-2932, rivalseaston.com
Seven Sirens: Music by Shark Sandwhich, photo booth, open bar, buffet, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 327 Broadway, Bethlehem. 610-798-1060.
Sports & Social Allentown: Photo booth, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 645 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-638-0899.
Steel Pub: Music by the Honey Buzzards, Italian buffet (7-9 p.m.), reservation only event until 9 p.m. Seating selection is on a first come first serve basis. 320 E. 1st St., Bethlehem. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063561612204
View at Morgan Hill: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., music by The Weekenders, open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, mashed potato bar, pasta station, slow roasted prime rib, dessert display, late night pretzel bar, champagne toast. $130. Reservations required. 100 Clubhouse Drive, Easton. 610-923-8480.
CONCERTS
Santander Performing Arts Center: The Reading Symphony Orchestra with special guest Morgan James celebrate the music of James Bond, 7:30 p.m. 136 N. 6th St., Reading. $33 and over. 610-373-7557, readingsymphony.org.
Mauch Chunk Opera House: New Year’s Eve with Hunkajunk, 9:30 p.m. $23. 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-0249, mcohij.com.
Sellersville Theater: New Year’s Eve with AM Radio: One Hit Wonders of the ’60s and ’70s (2 p.m.; $45-$52), With Horns! (6 p.m.; $45-$52) and The Best Dance Songs of the ’60s & ’70s (9 p.m.; $50-$57). 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville. 215-257-5808, st94.com.
COMEDY
Emmaus Theater: Jokes & Jams Comedy and Karaoke Show, 10 p.m. $25 advance; $30, day of show. 19 S. Fourth St. emmaustheatre.com.
Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Mohegan Sun Pocono: Tom Daddario (headliner), Mike Early, Emily Paige, 7 and 10 p.m. $25-$30. 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre. 866-424-2411, wisecracker