Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Central Oregon
As 2024 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 2024 and usher in 2025 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.
Disco Inferno Ball at Riverhouse
Get ready to boogie into 2025 at the Disco Inferno Bal at Riverhouse Lodge. Presented by Patrick Lamb and Hit Factory, this night will be packed with glitz, glamour and giving. Take part in a silent auction with proceeds supporting the Alzheimer’s Foundation to begin the evening, followed by a four-course dinner, live entertainment, and as the clock strikes midnight, celebrate with a ball drop and champagne toast to ring in the New Year. Grab your tickets and dance for a cause at the Disco Inferno Ball! Click here for more information.
Immersion Brewing
Step back in time to the roaring 1920s at Immersion Brewing’s Bootleggers Ball. This 21+ event promises a night of vintage glamour and celebration. Doors open at 8 p.m., inviting guests to dress in their 1920s finest. Highlights include three bars, a 360-style photo booth, a sparkling balloon drop at midnight, and a champagne toast. Live music by Billy and the Box Kid will keep the party going. Advance tickets are $25, and $30 at the door. Click here for more information.
Lady Bird Event
“Putting on the Ritz!” This exquisite celebration offers a lavish multi-course menu, live jazz, dancing, and a late-night bubble bar. Priced at $155 per guest, the event encourages flapper dress and formal attire. Guests can look forward to extraordinary food, live music, and the warmth of exceptional hospitality. Click here for more information.
Leadbetter Band at McMenamins
Jump into the new year with the Leadbetter Band’s performance at McMenamins on December 31st at 9 p.m. A perfect option for music lovers looking to rock into 2025. Click here for more information.
ROAM New Year’s Eve Dinner
Celebrate 2025 at ROAM with special New Year dinner options. ROAM will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 31st, offering dinner specials and a prix fixe menu. Reservations are recommended – visit roambend.com to view the menus and secure your spot. 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 brings an Irish-themed celebration with a day packed with festive fun. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a hot cocoa handout at Sunrise Express. The First Level of West Village Lodge will host Kids Après and gingerbread cookie decorating from 12-2 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Rock Bar offers an Irish New Year’s Eve celebration, with a ball drop at 4 p.m. There will be a Nokian Tyre Green Tire Giveaway and other special events throughout the day. Click here for more information.
On New Year’s Day at Mt. Bachelor, MBSEF is hosting a 10 a.m. New Year’s Relay at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center. Teams of three are welcome, with costumes strongly encouraged. Registration is open through December 30th at 5 p.m. 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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