Known for its scenic landscapes and national parks, North Dakota is a family-friendly destination with many New Year’s Eve activities ranging from glow skating to special dining experiences. If you’re seeking out an adults-only party, there’s many exciting venues throughout the state offering top-of-the-line live entertainment and amenities. Regardless of your preferences, you’re sure to create lasting memories this New Year’s Eve in North Dakota.
Bring the entire family to the West River Ice Center for a fun-filled evening of skating, food, and beverages. The New Year’s Eve Skating Party features live DJ entertainment, lights on ice, and door prizes to win throughout the evening. This free-admission event provides the perfect New Year’s Eve activity for all ages.
Sports fans can celebrate New Year’s Eve at the official pre and post game gathering spot for University of North Dakota Athletics at the Playmaker’s Lounge in Grand Forks. This “boutique casino” is hosting an awesome 21-and-over New Year’s Eve Party with no door charge, featuring DJ entertainment. Family-friendly activities are also available in the lobby of the CanadInns.
Head to North Dakota’s premier gaming, dining, and resort destination for a fun-filled New Year’s Eve destination. The Spirit Lake Auditorium Sports Bar, located in the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort, is putting on a party featuring live music entertainment starting at 10 pm. Stay the night in a room, cabin, cottage, or lake house at the resort and dine at The Dakota Buffet for a mouthwatering, all-you-can-eat experience.
Head to Bismark this year to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Jimmy V’s, a top-rated bar featuring fresh, East Coast food along with a wide selection of wines, beers, and mixed drinks. This urban-modern bar is hosting a wild New Year’s Eve Party you don’t want to miss. Stop by to pop bottles and try their delicious pizza, as well.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve surrounded by colorful, glowing lights at the New Year’s Eve Glow Skate party. Hosted at The Lights Rink at Essential Health Plaza in West Fargo, this spectacular skate event features music and free foam glow sticks. All ages can enjoy this festive, family-friendly event.
Rock in the New Year at the Stage Stop’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party in Mandan. This exciting celebration features delicious drinks, dancing, prizes to win, and the best live country and classic rock music entertainment in the area for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience.
Come celebrate the New Year at BorderTown Bar and Grill for karaoke, late night happy hour, drink specials, and a free champagne toast at midnight. Karaoke singers receive a drink on the house after their first song. Stop by this friendly bar to “sing in” the New Year in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Ring in the New Year at the BigFoot Bar & Grill for an evening of delicious food and exciting live entertainment. Located inside the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks, this unassuming bar features hand-crafted burgers, sandwiches, pastas, and appetizers in a casual environment. They’re also hosting New Year’s Execution featuring a line-up of great entertainment on New Year’s Eve.