Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Central Oregon
As 2025 draws to a close, the air buzzes with excitement. Need a game plan for ringing in the new year? Bend Magazine has rounded up an array of parties, events and celebrations. Say goodbye to 2025 and usher in 2026 with our curated guide to New Year’s Eve in Central Oregon. Whether you crave a night of dancing and festivities, a trip to Mt. Bachelor or a gourmet dinner, the region boasts plenty of ways to celebrate the arrival of a brand new year.
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This New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner features a pre-fixe dining experience to welcome the new year. Enjoy a carefully curated menu and festive atmosphere. Click here for more information.
New Year’s Eve Speakeasy Social at Riverhouse
Step back into the roaring ‘20s with the New Year’s Eve Speakeasy Social at Riverhouse Lodge. This night will be packed with glitz, glamour and celebration. Toast to 2026 beneath the shimmer of a champagne tower. Grab your tickets and let secret passwords turn into dance moves! Click here for more information.
Sunriver Resort for the Whole Family
The Kids Drop the Ball New Year’s Eve Party at the Cove in Sunriver allows an early celebration as the Cove Aquatic Center turns into a glowing poolside party with festive lights, music and specials for all ages. Enjoy extended hours, tasty treats and a sparkling cider toast during the 9 p.m. New York City countdown. This complimentary event creates a fun New Year’s Eve for the whole family. Click here for more information.
Lady Bird Event
Find an elegant “Gatsby-esque” soirée featuring a four-course menu, live jazz, festive toasts and prizes at Lady Bird Cultural Society. Guests are invited to dress to the nines and savor the evening’s bubble bar and electric atmosphere for a four-course menu, $95 per person. Click here for more information.
Live Music at McMenamins
Jump into the new year with the Watkins Glen’s Soulshine Daydream’s performance at McMenamins Old St. Francis School on December 31st at 9 p.m. A perfect option for Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers music lovers looking to jam into 2026. Click here for more information.
Put a Cork in It
Chef Adrien Calmels brings his Central Oregon pop-up to Put a Cork in It with a tasting menu shaped by regional flavors, coastal influences and winter ingredients. Guests will enjoy a planned wine pairing and a cozy, limited-seat dining experience to meet the new year with food and craft. Click here for tickets and more information.
Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club
Eleganza: Dogwood at The Pine Shed
The Dogwood’s Eleganza event returns in a new, more intimate home at Dogwood at the Pine Shed. Created by Cliché and Dogwood, the night brings bold fashion, an energetic dance floor and a beautifully curated space centered on joy and welcoming 2026 with flair. General Admission and VIP tickets are available. Click here for tickets and information.
Stoller Wine Bar
Nothing says “cheers” more than bubbly. Catch the 9 p.m. New York countdown with a toast included. A bubbles flight paired with oysters and caviar will be available for purchase and festive attire is encouraged. Welcome 2026 with good food, wine and community. Reservations and walk-ins are accepted. Click here for more information.
Yoli Dinner
Limited spots remain for Yoli’s New Year’s Eve tasting menu. Book your Korean tasting menu at yolibend.com for an intimate and memorable evening. Click here for more information.
Mountain Venues
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the slopes, choose between Mt. Bachelor or Hoodoo for a perfectly Central Oregon celebration.
Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center
Celebrate the final night of 2025 in the glow of the mountains at Mt. Bachelor’s New Year’s Eve Luminaria. Guests are invited to Nordic ski or snowshoe along a lantern lit 2-kilometer route stretching from the Nordic Lodge to the the training Oval, then looping back again. Warm up between laps with food and drinks from the Nordic Café, gather around a crackling outdoor bonfire and greet 2026 beneath the winter sky. Costumes, accessories and festive spirit are encouraged. Don’t forget a headlamp for the journey. This is a self-guided outing and a Half-Day Nordic Trail Pass or Nordic Season Pass is required. All passes, rentals, hot meals and beverages will be available at the Nordic Lodge—open until 8:00 p.m. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
Hoodoo Ski Area presents an all-day New Year’s Eve party with lifts running from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a special dinner menu, live music until midnight, and a stunning mountain fireworks show. This family-friendly atmosphere welcomes both skiers and non-skiers to join in on the celebration. Peak pricing applies. Click here for more information.
Be sure to check with each venue for the most up-to-date information on their New Year’s Eve plans, ticket availability, and any special events or celebrations.
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