Make the Most of New Year's Eve in Gaston County
New Years Eve Dinner and Hotel Package
Barrister's & Esquire Hotel | Gastonia
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with an unforgettable evening at the Esquire Hotel. Enjoy a delectable 4-course dinner for $65 per person, perfect for ringing in the New Year with a touch of elegance. For an even more memorable experience, take advantage of our exclusive Dinner and Hotel Package. This special offer includes a 4-course dinner for two, an overnight stay at the luxurious Esquire Hotel on December 31, 2024, and a bottle of Prosecco waiting in your room to toast to the New Year. Packages start at just $249. Call 980-888-1500 today to secure your reservation!
A traditional New Year's Eve event
One of the oldest traditions continues in Cherryville, NC as New Year's Eve Shooters celebrate with a bang! Taking place on December 31st from 10:30 pm to 1:00 am, local residents fire muskets from an assortment of pre-determined locations around town as a symbol of tradition compared to the 1700s, when pioneers believed loud noises would drive witches from their property. This family-friendly celebration will also include music and food trucks.
Fun for the kids
Little ones don’t always make it to ring in the New Year so here’s the perfect day for them.
Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia
Families with children are also encouraged to check out "Noon Year’s Eve" at Schiele Museum on Natural History where they will celebrate early in the day with games, crafts, and snacks, then learn about different New Year’s traditions around the world. Count down to midnight in Japan together at 11 am.
North Pole Park | McAdenville
Why wait until midnight? Join us at North Pole Park: Noon Year’s Eve Party in the Park for a fun-filled outdoor celebration designed for families of all ages! Explore the winter beauty of McAdenville with a festive lineup that includes a festive countdown at noon, bubble freeze dance party, and craft stations where kids can create party hats and more.
Union Rd Library | McAdenville
Celebrate the ending of the old year and welcoming the new year at the New Year Countdown Party at the Union Road Library from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Start the new year with fitness
Warlick YMCA | Gastonia
Happy Noon Year Family Celebration A family-friendly New Year’s celebration—at noon! Skip the late-night countdown and ring in 2025 with us on Tuesday, December 31st, at the Warlick Family YMCA. We’ll celebrate with tasty snacks, festive drinks, and a thrilling balloon drop as we count down to 12:00 pm.
HangTime Golf | Gastonia
Hang Time Golf is open until 6pm. Don’t let the cold stop you—their heated bays make it easy to keep swinging all winter long.
Enjoy dinner out on the town
These restaurants have created a special menus. Make your reservations now.
The Bottle Tree in Belmont Reservations
Drift on Lake Wylie Reservations
Webb Custom Kitchen in Gastonia (704) 864-8385
Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel in Gastonia 980-888-1500
133 West in Kings Mountain (704)-750-4100
New Year's Eve Parties
The Rooster | Gastonia
Everyone's favorite Tribute to Poison is coming back to The Rooster for their "Not Quite New Year's" Show on Saturday, December 28th! Get your tickets now and don't miss out. Justin Waters opens the show.
Jekyll and Hyde | Belmont
Hello 2025, goodbye 2024! Get your tickets to ring in 2025 at Jekyll & Hyde’s NYE Bash! Live DJ, midnight toast, dancing, entertainers & more! Dress up, bring friends & party!
Cavendish Brewery | Gastonia
Sing in the New Year at Cavendish Brewery in Gastonia, Karaoke style with Magick Mike.
Mountaineer Tavern | Kings Mountain
Mark your calendars and be there for a great band, New Year's Eve at Mountaineer Tavern with Soulwatt. Bring in the New Year 2025!
CityCade | Gastonia
Boogie the night away this New Year's Eve at CityCade.
Make the most of New Year's Eve in Gaston County.
