Celebrate your way: Ring in 2020 with parties, specials and more

End 2019 with a bang.

This New Year’s Eve, we’re not welcoming in a just new year but also a whole new decade, and spots around the region are ready to celebrate.

From multiple-course dinners to Roaring ’20s-style parties, there’s a way for everyone to ring in 2020.

 

Dinner

New Year’s Eve seatings

This event features a four-course meal and complimentary Champagne toast.

• When: Seatings at 6 and 9 p.m.
• Where: 16th Ward, 306 Penn Ave., Scranton
• Details: Tickets cost $55, and advanced reservations are required. For the full menu, visit the event’s Facebook page.

 

New Year’s Eve with the Maguas Duo

There’s no cover to this event, which has a special dinner menu and Champagne toast at midnight.

• When: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Where: Thirst T’s Bar & Grill, 120 Lincoln St., Olyphant.
• Details: Call 570-489-9901 or visit the event’s Facebook page.

 

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Party

The night features white-glove service, a five-course surf-and-turf dinner and a five-hour premium open bar from 7 p.m. to midnight. Guests also will receive a Champagne toast, hats and noisemakers. 570 Events and DJ SuperJ will provide entertainment.

• When: 7 p.m.
• Where: Grand Ballroom, The Woodlands Inn & Resort, 1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.
• Details: Tickets cost $149 and include access to all other Woodlands New Year’s Eve parties with open bar until midnight. For tickets or more information, visit thewoodlandsresort.com or call 570-824-9831.

 

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball

The party will have music and farm-to-table stations.

• When: 8 p.m.
• Where: The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., Hawley
• Details: Tickets cost $85. For more information or tickets, call 570-226-2993 or visit thesettlersinn.com.

 

New Year’s Eve Party

DJ Freddie Fabbri will entertain as guests enjoy an open bar, appetizer buffet and Champagne toast at midnight.

• When: 8 p.m.
• Where: Holiday Inn Scranton East, 200 Tigue St., Dunmore.
• Details: Tickets cost $59.95 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call 570-343-4771.

 

New Year’s Eve Spectacular

In addition to a cash bar, bottle service and entertainment by Those Amazing Decades and DJ AJ Stack, the nights includes hors d’oeuvres from 9 to 11 p.m. and a complimentary Champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Buffet and room packages also are available.

• When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Where: Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Paradise Twp.
• Details: Prices vary. For a complete list of packages or reservations, call 877-682-4791 or visit mountairycasino.com.

 

Music and dancing

New Year’s Music Celebration

Celebrate with performers Michael and Joseph O’Brien, the latter who was a finalist on “America’s Got Talent.” Local artists also will perform, including Christian rap artist Jesse Comne.

• When: 6 p.m.
• Where: Faith Church, 4 Ritthenhouse Place, Drums
• Details: Tickets cost $10. For more information, call 570-599-8123 or visit faithchurchdrums.com.

 

New Year’s Eve 2020 Dance Party

Guests will hear Top 40 club music with DJ NRG at a night hosted by radio personality Fishboy.

• When: 8 p.m.
• Where: Evolution Nightclub at the Woodlands, 1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.
• Details: Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door for ages 21 and older. A valid ID is required. For tickets or more information, visit thewoodlandsresort.com or call 570-824-9831.

 

25th Hour Disco Dance Party

The party features a cash bar and DJ Kev the Rev spinning dance favorites from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

• When: 7 p.m.
• Where: Streamside Executive Lounge at the Woodlands, 1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.
• Details: There is no cover. For more information, visit thewoodlandsresort.com or call 570-824-9831.

 

New Year’s Eve Party

This party offers a cash bar, live music provided by Jukebox Memories, free food and party favors.

• When: 8 p.m. to midnight
• Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 25, 2291 Rockwell Ave., Scranton
• Details: Call 570-961-3260.

 

The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve

DJ and comedian Sergio Marzitelli emcees an authentic 1920s Prohibition-style night of jazz and swing music. Tickets include a complimentary photo booth, party favors, noisemakers, prizes and a Champagne toast at midnight. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The Madame Jenny’s Hot House Jazz Band also will perform. “Great Gatsby”-style dress is encouraged.

• When: Doors open at 7 p.m.
• Where: Madame Jenny’s at the Bittenbender, 126 Franklin Ave., Scranton
• Details: Tickets cost $50 for reserved seating and $30 for general admission. For tickets, visit madamejennys.eventcheckout.com/e/14/the-great-gatsby-new-years-eve.

 

New Year’s Eve Bash

Celebrate with a buffet, DJ music, dancing, Champagne and a balloon drop at midnight.

• When: 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Where: The Waterfront at Silver Birches, 205 Route 507, Hawley
• Details: Tickets cost $65. Call 570-226-4388 or silverbirchesresortpa.com.

 

New Year’s Eve with DHD

Enjoy entertainment by Dance Hall Devils all night long and a toast at midnight. Guests receive a free first drink.

• When: 8:30 p.m.
• Where: The V-Spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton.
• Details: Tickets cost $10. For more information, call 570-963-7888 or visit vspotbar.com or The Vspot Bar on Facebook.

 

New Year’s Eve Ultimate Retro Dance Party

This retro night for ages 21 and older offers drink specials, entertainment and nostalgic music videos. Celebrity impersonators for Prince, Cher, Elton John and Freddie Mercury will perform throughout the night.

• When: 9 p.m.
• Where: Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.
• Details: Tickets cost $10. For more information or tickets, call 570-831-2100 or visit mohegansunpocono.com.

 

New Year’s Eve with the Boastfuls

The night includes light snacks, party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight.

• When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Where: Backyard Ale House, 523 Linden St., Scranton
• Details: There is a $10 cover charge. Call 570-955-0192 or visit backyardalehouse.com or the event’s Facebook page.

 

Noir Nights Presents: The Death of 2019 New Year’s Eve

Explore dark, artistic hedonism with this pop-up masquerade party for ages 21 and older.

• When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Where: Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton
• Details: Tickets cost $20 and include a Champagne toast at midnight. Advanced purchase is recommended. For tickets, visit the event’s Facebook page.

 

Staying in

You don’t have to be out and about to celebrate the night. Catch these television specials and snuggle up on the couch this New Year’s Eve.

 

“Twilight Zone” marathon

Ring in the new year with the classic tales from Rod Serling.

• When: Begins at 6 a.m.
• Where: SyFy

 

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest”

Special features performances by BTS, Post Malone, Sam Hunt, and Alanis Morissette and the cast of the Broadway musical “Jagged Little Pill.”

• When: 8 p.m.
• Where: ABC

 

“New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen”

The show will include performances from Christina Aguilera, Lenny Kravitz, Shania Twain, Patti Labelle and more.

• When: 8 p.m.
• Where: CNN

 

“New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey”

LL Cool J and DJ Z-Trip will headline this show that also includes performances from the Chainsmokers, the Lumineers, Florida Georgia Line, the Backstreet Boys and more.

• When: 8 p.m.
• Where: Fox

 

“New Year’s Eve 2020”

Carson Daly hosts the program featuring X Ambassadors, Brett Eldredge, NE-YO, Leslie Odom Jr., Blake Shelton and more.

• When: 10 to 11 p.m. and then 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Where: NBC