It’s hard to believe there aren’t too many days left in 2017. Do you know how you’ll be ringing in the new year? From cruises to comedy shows, there are plenty of fantastic events taking place in and around New Jersey. Here are some of our favorites.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Dinner Cruise, Spirit of New Jersey, Lincoln Harbor Marina, Weehawken
This three-hour cruise takes place on Sunday, December 31 from 10 pm – 1 am with boarding taking place at 9 pm. You’ll enjoy amazing views of New York City’s skyline, a dinner buffet, DJ and dancing, and a fireworks display at the Statue of Liberty set to synchronized music.
New Year’s Gala, Crystal Springs Resort, Vernon
Crystal Springs Resort offers two party packages: one for the over 21 crowd and one for families. The over 21 party takes place in the Biosphere and includes a live DJ and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, midnight champagne toast and screens to watch the ball drop in Times Square.
For families, Crystal Springs has booked the Emerald ballroom for a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down dinner, open bar, and dancing. Overnight stays are available at the resort.
Mountain Creek’s New Year’s Eve Bash, Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon
Mountain Creek Resort’s Red Tail Lodge is offering a variety of ways to ring in the new year including a four-course dinner and New Year’s Eve bash with a live DJ, party favors, midnight champagne toast, midnight fireworks, and late-night buffet and drink specials. Party options start at 8 pm or 10 pm.
New Year’s Eve at the Comedy Shoppe, String Street Pub, Newton
Get in on this comedy show complete with a four-course dinner, dessert buffet, noisemakers, and midnight champagne toast. Featuring comedians Joe Conte, KP Burke, and Mark Riccadonna. $99 per person.
New Year’s Eve Glitter Ball Getaway, Congress Hall, Cape May
Here’s an overnight celebration featuring dinner and dancing to the Tribeca band. Includes a special pass to the Boiler Room after-party. Treat yourself to a package including two tickets to the Glitter Ball, a $30 dining credit at the Blue Pig for breakfast, deluxe accommodations, and a late checkout.
A Country & Western New Year’s Eve, Prospectors Steakhouse & Saloon, Mount Laurel
Enjoy a night of dancing with an open bar, party favors, champagne toast, and a chance to win a signed George Strait guitar. Stay at the nearby Holiday Inn and use the free shuttle service. Tickets are $40.
The Icona Diamond Beach, Wildwood Crest
The Icona Diamond Beach Resort has several packages to choose from including a five-course dinner, dancing, party favors, open bar, overnight stay, and continental breakfasts. Ring in 2018 in style at the beach front Icona Diamond Beach Resort.
Margate’s Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Every January 1st hundreds gather at Robert’s Place in Margate NJ and parade over to the beach for an annual New Year’s Day plunge into the icy Atlantic. In fact, Dr. Silverman has partaken in this event twice! Maybe you will see him there this year, if he is brave enough…
OCLI wishes you a safe and happy New Year’s Eve. We have been serving patients in the East Hanover area since 1986. We provide a personal touch in a relaxed atmosphere where improving your vision is of the utmost importance to us. Contact us for all your eye care needs in 2018. Happy New Year!