Countdown to 2025: Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Hudson Valley

Get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Hudson Valley! We’ve assembled a roundup of some of the hottest parties, events, and celebrations to ring in the New Year.    Whether you’re excited for this year to end or just grateful to experience the next, New Year’s Eve is a time of hope and celebration. And while NYC has long been the belle of the ball drop, our region is filled with festivities to welcome in the new year with friends old, new, and yet-to-be. From masquerades to disco parties to intention-setting ceremonies, here’s your comprehensive guide to New Year’s Eve dinners, concerts, and events in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

WOODSTOCK NY

The Colony | @colonywoodstockny | INSIDE+OUT Spotlight
It’s a dance party at The Colony with Chris Wells and The Silver Spaceship and opener Freeks Garage. Doors open at 8pm to hear this lineup of world-class musicians who have performed with the likes of Culture Club, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Arcade Fire, and more, united to share an explosive sound sure to make you move your booty.

Bearsville Theater | @bearsvilletheater | INSIDE+OUT Spotlight
Is there a smoother way to end the year than with the soul-stirring R&B, funk, and retro-soul sounds of Lee Fields? The iconic Bearsville Theater is known for its New Year’s Eve shows and this will be one to remember. Reserved balcony seats include two drink tokens per ticket, and there is plenty of dance space in the general admission section. Balloon-drop at midnight!

Pearl Moon | @pearlmoonwoodstock | INSIDE+OUT Spotlight
New Year’s Masquerade with DJ Majic Juan & DJ Dookz to dance the night away! FREE event!

NEW PALTZ + GARDINER NY

Mohonk Mountain House | @mohonkmountainhouse | INSIDE+OUT Spotlight
Mohonk is a renowned destination for holiday celebrations and New Year’s Eve is no different with a three-night stay package that includes a range of activities. Enjoy live music by The Classics, evening campfires, a midnight fireworks finale, and a midnight buffet, in addition to the resort’s usual guest amenities.

Jar’d | @jardwinepub
Not a night owl, but looking for something festive? Head to Jar’d—New Paltz’s hole-in-the-wall wine bar at the Water Street Market—for a festive happy hour between 2-7 pm. Enjoy specials like $7 cava glasses, $10 martinis, and other spirited cocktail specials before heading home to get cozy—or heading upstairs to The Parish restaurant to keep the night going. Speaking of…

The Parish | @theparishrestaurant
This New Orleans-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant is decked out with a full holiday theme—the Mistletoe Bar—that continues through the end of the year. On New Year’s Eve, partake of specialty cocktails, steak and seafood specials, and a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight.

Wildflower Farms | @wildflowerauberge
Seeking less of an action-packed party and more of a peaceful roll into the new year? This renowned resort offers three days of activities aimed at nourishing the soul, cultivating connection, and healing from the inside out, including a New Year Intentions Release Walk and yoga and pilates classes.

TANNERSVILLE + ROUND TOP NY

Deer Mountain Inn |  @deermountaininn
The popular annual Woodlands Masquerade event returns to Deer Mountain Inn’s Catskills retreat, bringing with it a night of mystery and intrigue—plus all you’d expect for a fun and glamorous evening: open bar from 9pm through midnight, cash bar through 1:30am, a vinyl DJ set by DJ Harlan, late-night bites, and a midnight Champagne toast. Dress to impress!

Hotel Lilien | @hotellilien
What’s cozier than a fireside countdown? At Hotel Lilien, ring in the New Year in their intimate lounge featuring a welcoming fireside open bar, a live DJ, and plenty of space for mingling and dancing from 9pm through midnight—when guests will toast to 2025 together. Entry is complimentary for overnight guests.

Glen Falls House | @glenfallshouse
Enjoy a wilderness escape—but make it hip. This New Year’s Eve, the Glen Falls House Tavern will host Love Games, a vibrant party series from Brooklyn’s Good Room. DJs Lauren Murada and Finn Jones will keep the dance floor alive from 9 PM to 4 AM. Admission is free for guests aged 21 and over, with a complimentary midnight toast. Guests can also enjoy a five-course prix fixe dinner at Trotwood Restaurant for $100 per person (reservations required) before joining the celebration..

HUDSON + COXSACKIE NY

The Maker Hotel | Hudson NY | @themakerhotel
Known for its ethereal vibe and top-quality service, The Maker is hosting Dream New Year’s Eve, a celebration featuring performances by the fun and sexy No Ring Circus, plus specialty cocktails, late-night bites, and a Champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are available for overnight stays.

The Wire Event Center | Coxsackie NY | @wireeventcenter
It’s a party at the Catskills’ new events center, starting at 9pm and rolling through 1am. Enjoy live music by party band Jukebox Rebellion, in addition to a four-hour open bar, light bites, dessert, and a midnight prosecco toast. Dress to impress for the photo booth. Overnight rooms are available.

KINGSTON + ESOPUS NY

Assembly | Kingston NY | @assemblykingston
Kingston’s newest concert venue and event space, located in the Uptown Stockade District, welcomes in the new year with one of the region’s (and the world’s) beloved alt-folk acts: The Felice Brothers. Doors open at 8pm, with an opening set by Merce Lemon kicking off at 9pm. Stick around all night; you never know who’ll turn up.

Lone Wolf | Kingston NY | @lonewolf

Ring in the New Year with stellar drinks, awesome eats and live music from legendary jazz singer Kristina Koller. Countdown with friends as the ball drops live from NYC on their 82″ projector screen! Spots are filling up FAST so do not wait till the last minute. Just saying!

Hudson House & Distillery | Esopus NY | @hudsonhousedistillery
Located in a century-old former monastery, this stunning distillery and event space with an onsite restaurant is situated right along the Hudson. To bid farewell to 2024, they’re doing it up with a Studio 54-themed New Year’s Eve Bash featuring an open bar, a four-course dinner, a Champagne toast, a ball-drop livestream, and live music by Jungle Love.

SAUGERTIES NY

Olsen & Company | Saugerties NY |  @olsenandcompany
Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 with Good Life, an intimate night of disco, soul, and house to start the new year right. Dance your ass off to the all-vinyl, all-night musical curation from a cast of guest DJs with craft cocktails, wine and food from Olsen & Company.

ACCORD NY

Inness | Accord NY | @inness_ny
Get ready for an unforgettable night with an epic, high-energy dance party in the barn on Tuesday, Dec 31st at 10 PM—featuring DJ Chip Funky! With a cash bar to keep the drinks flowing, festive fire pits to cozy up to, and confetti guns at midnight for the ultimate countdown, this is THE place to be! This event is open to the public (21+), so grab your friends for an unforgettable celebration. Dance, drink, and ring in 2025 like never before!

Skate Time | Accord NY | @skatetimeny
New Years Eve Party at Skate Time! Tuesday, December 31st, from 5PM-10PM for an all-ages NYE Party! “Ball Drop” celebration at 8PM! Complimentary sparkling wine/juice & NYE accessories. Feat. DJ Julie. Plus! face painting by Dyani, and live, immersive projection art by B.A!

GREATER HUDSON VALLEY AREA

Ashokan Center | Olivebridge NY | @ashokancenter
Enjoy an evening of live music, late-night snacks, and a welcoming crowd. Dance to the sounds of Jay & Molly with Swingology (vintage swing, contras, and squares), T’Monde (Cajun and zydeco), and Midnight on the Water (contras, squares, waltzes), plus a cash bar and free coffee, tea, lemonade, and water through the night. Onsite lodging is available.

Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa | Milton NY | @buttermilkfallsny
Enjoy a three-course pre-fixe menu at this award-winning spa resort’s onsite restaurant, Henry’s, known for its farm-to-table fare. Reservations are required for the $95-per-person dinner service, which ends before midnight; however, revelers can keep the celebrations going at their bar and lounge open until 1am.

The Falcon | Marlboro NY | @liveatthefalcon
This streamside venue offers dinner and a show in the heart of Marlboro, and on New Year’s Eve guests can enjoy the funky sounds of jazz-jam fusion band Deadgrass, who hits the stage at 8pm. Dinner starts at 5:30 and reservations are recommended.

Resorts World Catskills | Monticello NY | @resortsworldcatskills
Break out the disco attire for this Catskills casino resort’s 1970s “Staying Alive” theme, featuring live entertainment from DJs to party bands throughout the night at each of their four bars and lounges. Overnight guests receive extra perks, like themed goodie bags and more.

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