WILMINGTON — It’s been a long year, so it’s time to go out in style. There are free and fun events happening all across town, with live music and plenty of excuses to dress up for the last day of the year.
Below are several New Year’s Eve events that local businesses are offering to help bring us into 2018.
Satellite Bar and Lounge’s Let’s Dance NYE Disco at 120 Greenfield St.
To switch it up this New Year’s, how about a little disco? From 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the Beehive Blondes will be hosting a free disco dance party to celebrate the new year and Satellite’s 8th birthday. booking gigs at local hot spots and spinning mid-century classics, the Beehive Blondes have been taking the town by a swarm this year.
Waterline Brewing Company’s Great Gatsby Party at 721 Surry St.
Jump into 2018 in 1920s garb at Waterline Brewing Company. Free and open to the public, Waterline Brewing Company promises a “grandiose party space,” a genuine 1923 Ford Model T and live music by Striking Copper according to the brewery’s Facebook event.
Steviemack’s Food Truck will be parked outside for all and for in the know, sophisticated patrons, a speakeasy will be open via secret password entry.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for the throwback extravaganza.
Ibiza Nightclub of Wilmington’s New Year’s Party at 118 Market.
Who doesn’t love free money? Ibiza Nightclub of Wilmington is advertising a $1,000 cash drop to ring in the new year, a way to enter 2018 more well-off than you left it.
The party starts at 9 p.m. Dec. 31, with express entry through VIP tickets, available online for $20.
Waterman Brewing’s Brew Years Eve at 160 Pavillion Place
To celebrate the brew year, Waterman’s Brewing is offering a five-course meal paired with craft beer with three separate seatings. For $25, individuals can purchase a five-course brew and meal ticket for a 5 p.m., 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. seating.
Course four’s entree includes maple glazed pork belly, sweet potato puree and fried sage paired with the brewery’s own sweet sienna brown ale.
To purchase tickets, give Waterman’s Brewing a call at 910-839-3103 to reserve your spot.
Wrightsville Beach Brewery’s New Year’s Eve Party with Boba Funk at 6201 Oleander Drive
Want to get out on the town but don’t want to leave the kids behind? Wrightsville Beach Brewery invites you to bring the funk and the kids this New Year’s Eve.
Local funk band Boba Funk will play from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
The event is free but if you plan to eat dinner beforehand, Wrightsville Beach Brewery asks that you make a reservation.
Pleasure Island’s Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Every new year, celebrations rotate between Carolina and Kure Beach on Pleasure Island. This year, Carolina Beach will be hosting the family-friendly Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Celebration, complete with a ball drop and fireworks.
Starting at 9 p.m., the boardwalk will host a DJ, raffle and various food and drink options for purchase. Free and open to the public, check out last year’s pictures from Kure Beach for a taste of what to expect.
The Calico Room’s 80s Dance Party at 107 South Front Street
If you want to take it back to the 80s and head downtown, the Calico Room might be the spot for you.
With a $7 cover charge, the Calico Room is set to host a New Year’s Eve 80s dance party with several DJ acts and comedian James Jones. A costume contest, complimentary champagne toast and “party favors” will all take place this New Year’s Eve, starting at 9 p.m.
The Palm Room’s New Year’s Eve Party at 11 East Salisbury Street
Signal Fire, a Cape Fear reggae favorite, is headlining the Palm Room’s New Year’s Eve Party in Wrightsville Beach.
Doors open at 8 p.m. with a $7 cover. Before Signal Fire kicks things off into the new year, Amani Smith, Give Thanks Band and Sensi Trails will open starting at 9 p.m.
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