Cheers to 2024: New Year's Eve Events in Erie

Jessica Hunter

We've conveniently listed all of the events happening on or around New Year's Eve in Erie this year and hope that however you plan to spend your time, that you have a healthy and happy 2024!

3, 2, 1…. Happy New Year! Who's ready to ring in 2024? In years past, Erie celebrated the new year with a community celebration throughout our downtown. And while First Night Erie is now a part of our history, our city, county, and region still offers plenty of opportunities to get sparkly and toast with some bubbly to the new year. Additionally, the first day of the year offers plenty of time for quiet reflection and intention setting. During this time, a first day hike is a tradition for many and offers fresh air and a natural opportunity for introspection and a healthy way to start the new year.

Listed below are a breadth of options from which to choose to ring in your new year, whatever your age. However you plan your celebration, we at the Reader wish you health, happiness, and success in 2024! Cheers!

Saturday, Dec. 30

Noon Year's Eve Party – Blasco Memorial Library

160 E. Front St. // 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For our younger friends, Blasco children's library will count down to 2024 midday in a Noon Year's Eve celebration, so the littles can get in on the fun and without skewing their bedtime routines.

Daytona Beach 2000 Pre New Year's Celebration – The Kings Rook Club

1921 Peach St. // 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

New Years weekend starts early at the Rook with Erie's favorite Blink 182 cover band. Throw it back while looking to the future!

Sunday, Dec. 31

Noon Year's Eve - The ExpERIEnce Children's Museum

420 French St. // 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

A tradition for the younger kids in Erie, the Children's Museum Noon Year's Eve rings in with an epic balloon drop. The first new year celebration within their newly expanded and renovated space, this year is sure to be extra special.

New Year's Eve Brunch – Room 33

1033 State St. // 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

With a special menu prepared by Chef Samuel alongside brunch cocktails, head to Room 33 early to get your New Year's celebration off on the right (delicious) foot. Reservations required.

New Year's Eve Masquerade – Splash Lagoon

8091 Peach St. // 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.

More all-day fun for the kiddos, ring in the new year with animal shows, face paint, crafts, a silent disco, prizes, a midnight ball drop, and all the splashy fun of the indoor water park!

Annual Burning Bowl Ceremony – Unity in Edinboro

130 Meadville St. // 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In a time of reflection and renewal, release what didn't serve you in 2023 and set positive intentions for 2024 with Unity's annual Burning Bowl ceremony. 

New Year's Rockin' Eve with the Erie Otters – Erie Insurance Arena

809 French St. // 4 p.m.

What better way to celebrate the new year than with Erie's favorites, The Otters. Watch as they take on the Brantford Bulldogs, while enjoying fun activities like a photo booth. The first 1,500 fans through the doors receive a 2024 Erie Otters calendar!

New Year's Eve  – Cloud 9

25 E. 10th St. // 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Enjoy a special five course dinner with champagne toasts all evening while you ring in the new year on cloud nine! Reservations encouraged.

New Year's Eve - Peek n' Peak Resort

1405 Olde Rd., Clymer N.Y. // 1 p.m. to 12 a.m.

With live music starting at 1 p.m., family fun continues all day at Peek n'Peak culminating with a prime rib dinner and a ball drop with a  champagne (or sparkling grape juice) toast at midnight!

New Year's Eve Celebration – The Erie Playhouse

13 W. 10th St. // 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Nearly 100 Erie Playhouse performers and the house orchestra will take the stage in this New Year's tradition celebrating 40 years of the playhouse's current location. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a night of music as we ring in the new year. Tickets required.

New Year's Eve 2024 – The Zone Dance Club

133 W. 18th St. // Beginning at 8 p.m.

Enjoy a complimentary buffet and champagne toast at midnight! Celebrate the new year in style at the Zone as you party into the wee hours! $10 cover, 21+ with ID.

New Years Eve Special Event: Greg Hahn – Kellar's: A Modern Magic and Comedy Club

1402 State St. // 8:30 p.m.

Laugh in the new year with the hilarious Greg Hahn of the Bob and Tom Show. Special reservations include a champagne toast. 

New Year's Eve Party with Geek Army – Presque Isle Downs and Casino

8199 Perry Hwy. // 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Enjoy a free show at the casino as you press your luck on New Year's Eve to the sounds of Geek Army.

Boogie on the Bay – The Bayfront Convention Center

1 Sassafras Pier // 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

With live music from the Chozen Few, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a champagne toast: ring in the new year in lavish style! Tickets and reservations required.

Silent Disco and Kings Rook Rewind Event – The Kings Rook Club

1921 Peach St. // 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Featuring videos from the Rook's best events of the past year, as well as DJ music all night – there will also be a silent disco during which you can dance yourself into the new year! 

Monday, Jan. 1

2024 Frigid Frolic a Bike Ride on New Year's Day – Presque Isle State Park

1 Peninsula Dr. // Beginning at 1 p.m.

The 12th Annual bike ride is designed to be just for fun: a healthy and adventurous way to start your new year off right – the organizers will be collecting donations to help purchase bikes for area children.

First Day Hike – Asbury Woods 

4105 Asbury Rd. // Beginning at 10 a.m.

Start 2024 off right – in nature! Join Asbury Woods staff for a guided hike in our own backyard!

2024 First Day Hike – Mount Pleasant State Forest

Titus Rd. and Mount Pleasant Rd., Chautauqua, N.Y. // 11 a.m.

Take a guided hike through a beautiful forest just to the east of us in Chautauqua. A giant breath of fresh air and a vigorous hike will start your new year off on the right foot.

For more information on any of these events, visit our Erie Reader Events Calendar