Check out our guide to New Year's Eve events in the Fayetteville area
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebrating progress and reflecting on growth. This year, 2023, ends on Sunday. Many of the area’s local churches will be open for Watch Night service at 10 p.m.
However, if you are planning to spend New Year's Eve out and about in Fayetteville, here are some places and events to check out.
New Year's at Noon
Where: Fascinate-U Children's Museum, 116 Green St., Fayetteville
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $4 for adults and $10 for children.
More information:New Year's at Noon on Facebook
NYE: The Official New Year’s Eve Celebration
Where: Rumors Lounge, 106 S. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville
When: Doors open at 10 p.m.
Cost: VIP tickets available for $20 on Eventbrite. RSVP by Sunday for free admission.
More information:eventbrite.com/e/nye-the-official-new-years-eve-celebration-tickets-779032927457
2024 NYE Party with Tha Goodfellas
Where: The Taphouse at Huske, 411 Hay St., Fayetteville
When: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are available for $25 on Eventbrite.
More information:The Goodfellas NYE 2024 Party on Facebook
New Year’s Eve Grand Opening Gala
Where: 1910 Green Velvet Lounge, 209 Fayetteville Road, Raeford
When: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $35 for general admission, $50 for VIP and $600 for a VIP table with bottle service on Eventbrite.
More information: facebook.com/events/1390801791860314
Let's Glow New Year's Eve
Where: Bright Light Brewing Company, 444 W. Russell St., Fayetteville
When: 5 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free to enter
More information: Let's Glow New Year's Eve on Facebook
Laugh and Dance into the New Year starring Danny Rag
Where: 826-A Shannon Drive, Fayetteville
When: Doors open at 7 p.m. Show and dinner at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets, starting at $35 for general admission, are available at Privei at Cross Creek Mall or on Eventbrite.
More information: eventbrite.com/e/9-figures-lol-event-presents-danny-rags-tickets-769838887837
Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular featuring Spinderella and Dru Hill
Where: Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville
When: 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. VIP tickets are available for $75 at eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=8363.
More information:visitdowntownfayetteville.com/new-years-eve-2023
The Great Gatsby 2024 NYE
Where: Club Halo, 1501 Skibo Road, Fayetteville
When: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Tickets: Call 910-252-9253 for VIP tickets.
More information:facebook.com/clubhalonc or 910-252-9253
New Year's Day
On Monday, New Year’s Day, join Flip-Flop Sauce Founder Carl Pringle for Lunch on Us — Beginning Blessings inFestival Park Plaza from noon to 3 p.m. Visit Lunch on Us-Beginning Blessings on Facebook for more information.
Be safe. Be responsible. Celebrate life and toast your accomplishments. Happy Birthday to one of mygreatest accomplishments, Zach. See you all in 2024. Peace.
Rakeem “Keem” Jones is a community advocate and father of three from the Shaw Road/Bonnie Doone area of Fayetteville. He can be reached at keemj45@gmail.com.