This New Year’s Eve, Snohomish County has quite a few options to say goodbye to 2023.
Whether you want to dress up, dress down, drink, dance, eat or spend time with family, there are plenty of ways to ring in 2024 this Sunday.
Family-friendly events
Ring in the New Year early at the Everett Public Library. Both library branches invite families with young children to celebrate from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with activities, stories and a dance party. The event is free.
2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett; 425-257-8030; epls.org
From 3 to 6 p.m., all are welcome to enjoy a night of music, poetry and sparkling apple cider at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and no reservations are required. The event is free, but donations are accepted.
1211 4th St, Snohomish; 360-568-9412; thumbnailtheater.org
Arena Sports’ New Year’s Eve celebration
Enjoy a night of laughter, excitement, and family-friendly fun at Arena Sports in Mill Creek. Drop in anytime between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for the party. The ball drop in New York City will be streamed at 9 p.m. on the big TV wall and attendees will be given glow sticks, party favors, noisemakers and hats to welcome the new year. Those 21 and older can take advantage of a 23% discount on pints, wine and champagne. Food will be available for purchase. Pre-purchase tickets online, $34.95 per person.
13500 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite A, Mill Creek; 425-341-7050; arenasports.net/mill-creek
Ice skate into the New Year
Close out 2023 by ice skating at a local rink. The Everett Community Ice Rink, Tulalip Lights and Ice, Sno-King Ice Arena and Lynnwood Ice Center are all open for skating on New Year’s Eve. Hours and prices vary, so contact locations for more information.
21+ events
Countdown to the New Year at Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo’s 3rd Annual Countdown to New Year’s Party is a black-and-white affair so dress accordingly and be ready to dance. Rock the night away with live music from The Highsteppers and savor cocktails and snacks before the midnight balloon drop. The party is from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Purchase tickets online; $69 per person before taxes and fees. Drinks are not included in the ticket price, but there will be a cash bar at the 21+ event.
1028 13th St, Everett; 425-217-2772; indigoeverett.com
New Year’s Eve With Blue Velvet Groove
Celebrate the New Year at the McMenamins Anderson School with the nine-piece funk band Blue Velvet Groove. Purchase tickets online; $20 advance or $25 day of show before taxes and fees.
18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-398-0122; mcmenamins.com
Penn Cove Brewing Co. New Year’s Eve party
Join Penn Cove Brewing Co. in Lake Stevens for its first annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Tickets include admission, buffet-style hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. Purchase tickets online; $30 per person before taxes and fees.
8928 Vernon Rd, Lake Stevens; info@penncovebrewing.com; penncovebrewing.com
New Year’s Eve Whiteout with 16Eleven
16Eleven, a restaurant in the APEX Art and Culture Center, is ringing in the new year with a Whiteout Party at 9:30 p.m. Wear white and enjoy music from the Randy Haberstadt Trio with Halberstadt on piano, Phil Sparks on bass and Julian MacDonough on drums. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. Before the party, the restaurant is open for walk-ins in the lounge and bar all evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. The New Year’s Eve menu includes shareables, wagyu burger and fish and chips. No reservation needed; $10 cover at the door from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
1611 Everett Ave, Everett; 425-374-8307; apexeverett.com
New Year’s Eve Dinners
Jetty Bar & Grille
Ring in 2024 with Jetty Bar & Grille’s New Year’s Eve feast. Feast on pan-seared duck breast, black cod or braised lamb shank with an appetizer and dessert of your choice. Make reservations online; $69 per person, tax and tip not included.
1028 13th St, Everett; 425-535-4414; indigoeverett.com
New Year’s Eve specials at The Repp in downtown Snohomish include stuffed chicken breast and a lobster tail dinner. You can add mocha cheesecake for dessert. The restaurant will open at 4 p.m. and stay open past midnight.
924 First St, Snohomish; 360-568-3928; Find the Repp on Facebook and Instagram.
New Year’s Day
First Day Hikes
Kick off 2024 with free access to Washington State Parks on New Year’s Day through First Day Hikes. Join ranger-led hikes, bike rides and snowshoe excursions across 40-plus parks, and receive a complimentary collectible Washington State Parks 2024 First Day Hikes pin. Enjoy the outdoors on Jan. 1 without a Discover Pass, but check event details at specific locations for any necessary registrations or permits.
Location varies; 360-902-8844; parks.wa.gov.
Kate Erickson: 425-339-3209; kate.erickson@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @katerickson_.
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