Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in York PA
Are you ready to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026?
We’ve gathered a few ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve all around York County, PA.
For the Youngsters
Keystone Kidspace invites you to bring the entire family out for a kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve Party, complete with a bouncy ball drop. The entire building will be open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for open play with special activities throughout. All activities are included with admission.
National Watch & Clock Museum has planned New Year’s at Noon, with family fun, games, music, and their signature balloon drop. Admission also includes live clock demonstrations and the wall of time zones.
Dining Out
Reservations are strongly recommended for these dining options:
- John Wright Restaurant is gearing up for a prix fixe NYE dinner, which includes appetizer, entrée, and celebration sampler for dessert. The night always fills up quickly, so book your table early. You can see the menu here.
- Table 1837—Glen Rock Mill Inn, enjoy a delicious buffet, 4-10 p.m. with seatings every half hour. You can view the menu here.
- The Handsome Cab will be transformed into Moulin Rouge with party favors, toast at midnight, heavy appetizers, and a DJ playing your favorite tunes for dancing. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early. Early evening dinner reservations are also available.
- Victor's Italian Restaurant will be serving your favorite Italian dishes 5-9 p.m. this New Year's Eve.
Bowling
Laser Alleys has three different party options for NYE glow bowling:
- Party #1: 4:30-7 p.m.
- Party #2: 7:30-10 p.m.
- Party #3: 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Suburban Bowlerama is offering four different party options:
- Early Bird Party: 1-3 p.m.
- Late Afternoon Party: 3:30-6 p.m.
- Fun Times Family Party: 6:30-9 p.m.
- NYE Celebration Party: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Adults Only
The Hangar and Woof Bar present NYE in the Clouds. Your ticket includes dinner, silent disco, immersive cloud installation, and midnight champagne toast.
Community Celebrations
Dillsburg: The Dillsburg Community Association has planned two celebrations this year.
- At Dillsburg Elementary School beginning 4 p.m., enjoy food and kids games, with a “baby pickle drop” at 7 p.m.
- Just a short walk away in the Ace Hardware parking lot, entertainment with Six Whiskey Revival kicks off 9 p.m. through midnight, which is followed by the almost-world-famous pickle drop and fireworks. Events are held rain or shine.
Hellam: A Block Party to ring in the new year begins at 7 p.m. and includes free entertainment for the whole family and a shoe drop at midnight. Additional pay-to-play activities are also available.
York City: Ring in 2026 in the heart of the City of York. Grab a spot in Continental Square for the midnight white rose drop. Enjoy live music beginning 10 p.m. with RalphReal and the Family Jam Band bringing energy and excitement to the countdown.
These are just some of the New Year’s Eve happenings across York County, PA, and we will continue to add to this as information is confirmed. Please check back for updates!
You can also peruse our online calendar to see what other events are coming up soon. For additional ideas, sign up for our Getaway Guide emails, sent twice a month. Bonus: There’s a chance to win a prize in every issue.
Happy New Year from all of us at Explore York. Please enjoy your holiday safely!
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