As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to welcome 2025.
And towns across Vermont are ringing in the New Year with an array of events.
From music and dancing to fireworks and even a burning effigy, here’s some of what’s on deck for New Year’s Eve across Vermont.
Bennington
Noon Year’s Eve Party for Kids
Bennington Museum, Dec. 31 at 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Bring the whole family to ring in the new year at Bennington Museum. There’ll be music, party hats, a countdown and more. Admission is $5 per child.
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Bolton
Bolton Valley New Year’s Eve
Bolton Valley Resort, Dec. 31
Spend the latter half of your New Year’s Eve hitting the slopes at Bolton Valley until 7 p.m., then enjoy the torchlight parade and fireworks. Follow that up with a livestream of the Phish show at Madison Square Garden in the James Moore Tavern.
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Brandon
New Year’s Eve Party at the Brandon Inn
The Brandon Inn, Dec. 31 from 9:30 p.m. to midnight
There will be drinks, entertainment and dancing at the Brandon Inn for New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $25.
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Brattleboro
Last Night Brattleboro
Various venues in Brattleboro, Dec. 31
Brattleboro's "Last Night" celebration includes free ice skating, a disc golf tournament, a family contra dance and much more throughout the day. Cap it all off with the ball drop at Heart Rose Club at 8:30 p.m.
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Burlington
Highlight New Year’s Eve Festival
Various venues in downtown Burlington, Dec. 31
The city's "Highlight" event will feature circus performances, live music, and fireworks. The event will also feature a now-annual tradition: burning a wooden sculpture of Champ at the waterfront. The Champ effigy will be burned in Burlington's Waterfront Park after the 8 p.m. fireworks show. Universal tickets to all events are $18.
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Noon Year’s Eve
Fletcher Free Library, Dec. 31 from noon to 1 p.m.
Take the family to Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library to ring in the new year with a singalong, live music and countdown.
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Londonderry
New Year’s Eve Band and Fireworks
Magic Mountain Ski Area, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
For a $20 cover charge, enjoy a performance by the band Granite. At midnight, ring in the new year with a fireworks show.
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Ludlow
New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks
Okemo Mountain Resort Jackson Gore Courtyard, Dec. 31 from 5-8 p.m.
Live Music on the Toyota Music Den will be followed by a fireworks show at 8 p.m.
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East Burke
New Year’s Eve at Burke
Burke Mountain Resort, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight
Enjoy live music and dance into the new year at the Burke Mountain Hotel ballroom. The cover charge for the event is $15. It's free for season pass-holders.
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Jay
New Year’s Eve Festivities at Jay Peak
Jay Peak Resort, 7 p.m. to midnight
Starting at 7 p.m., look to the Tramside skies for a fireworks display. Then finish out the night at the Foeger Ballroom with Zach Nugent’s Dead Set.
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Jeffersonville
New Year’s Eve at Smugglers’ Notch
Smugglers’ Notch, Dec. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to midnight
There’s a full array of activities planned at Smugglers’ Notch for New Year’s, including glow tubing, a friendly pirate party and adult karaoke in the Bootleggers’ Lounge until midnight.
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Killington
New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks
Killington Resort K-1 Base Lodge, music and activities starting at 2:30 p.m.
Head to Killington Resort on New Year’s Eve for a full slate of performances and activities including mask making, a groomer parade and fireworks. After the evening festivities, the Wobbly Barn will host performances by Krishna Guthrie Band and Sean Patrick and the Alibis for those 21 and up.
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Middlebury
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Free Skating
Memorial Sports Center, Dec. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Start your evening at the Middlebury Recreation Field for fireworks, then head to the Memorial Sports Center for free ice skating until 8:30 p.m.
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New Year’s Eve with Joe’s Big Band
Town Hall Theater, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Enjoy a 17-piece jazz ensemble performance for the new year. Tickets are $40 and include a champagne toast for adults. Arrive 30 minutes before the performance for a swing dance lesson.
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Count Down to Noon Year Party
Ilsley Public Library Community Room, Dec. 31 from 10:15 a.m. to noon
For area families not planning to stay up until midnight, Ilsley Public Library is celebrating noon year with crafts, storytime, balloons and more.
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Montpelier
The Beat Goes On New Year’s Eve Celebration
Lost Nation Theater, Dec. 31 starting at 12:30 p.m.
Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater are bringing drumming, music and dancing to Montpelier for New Year’s Eve. There will be two drumming workshops starting at 12:30 p.m., followed by a special Shidaa Dance and Drum Troupe performance at 4 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $15.
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Central Vermont Runners’ Annual New Year’s Eve 5k
Onion River Outdoors, Dec. 31 starting at 1 p.m.
Get your heart pumping ahead of the new year with a 5k through downtown Montpelier. Race day registration is $20 for adults and $15 for children. Pre-register online by Dec. 28 for a $5 discount.
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Dave Keller Band New Year’s Eve Dance Party
Bent Nails Bistro, Dec. 31, 7-9 p.m.
Musician Dave Keller and his band will play their soul and blues tunes at this ticketed ($25) event at downtown Montpelier’s Bent Nails Bistro. The Dave Keller Band is followed by a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring The Nailers that goes until midnight.
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North Hero
Casino Night New Year’s Eve Party
North Hero House Inn and Restaurant, Dec. 31 from 4-9 p.m.
In this fundraiser benefiting Grand Isle Rescue, put down $20 for $100 worth of chips for casino games like Texas Hold ‘Em and Blackjack. There’ll be light snacks and a full bar.
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Norwich
New Year’s at Noon
Montshire Museum of Science, Dec. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to noon
Ring in the New Year at a reasonable hour at this family-friendly event. There’ll be hourly countdowns and activities, and tickets are $11 for museum members and $15 for non-members.
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St. Johnsbury
First Night North
St. Johnsbury, Dec. 31 from 3 p.m. to midnight
A dozen venues in St. Johnsbury will host around 70 live shows — from music to dance to comedy — during this family-friendly celebration of the arts. Adult tickets are $30, with discounts for students. Preschoolers get in free.
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South Burlington
Start Making Sense
Higher Ground Ballroom, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Looking for a New Year’s Eve show where you can be sure to burn down the house (musically, of course)? Well, this must be the place: Head to Higher Ground in South Burlington for a performance by the Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense. Tickets are $29.50 in advance and $35 on the day of the show.
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New Queers Eve
Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Celebrate the new year with drag and burlesque performances hosted by drag entertainer Emoji Nightmare. There’ll be music by GAYBAR and a midnight toast. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day-of.
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Toast to Tomorrow New Years Eve Bar Crawl
Burlington International Airport, Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to midnight
Join a bar crawl starting in South Burlington and ring in the new year at a variety of watering holes. Tickets are $5.
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Stratton
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Stratton Mountain Resort
Stratton Mountain Resort, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Head over to Stratton Mountain on New Year’s Eve and enjoy a 30-minute fireworks show over the southern Greens.
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Stowe
Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at Stowe Mountain Resort
Spruce Peak Village at Stowe Mountain Resort, Dec. 31
Enjoy an ice skating performance, hot cocoa and fireworks at Stowe Mountain Resort this new year.
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Tunbridge
New Year’s Eve Shindig
Tunbridge Town Hall, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Ring in the New Year at this special New Year’s Eve Shindig in Tunbridge. This “high energy blues dance party” is BYOB (and food) and tickets are $25.
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Vergennes
New Year’s Eve Party at the Vergennes Eagles Club
Vergennes Eagles Club, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
At this fundraiser for Vergennes Union Elementary School, DJ Tony Lamoureux will be spinning tunes and there’ll be light snacks and a cash bar. This celebration is $15 per person at the door.
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Virtual
All Brains Belong Virtual New Year's Eve Celebration
Zoom, Dec. 31 from 5-7:45 p.m.
Celebrate the new year virtually with a slate of activities and musical performances, as well as a virtual raffle.
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Warren
New Year’s Eve at Sugarbush Resort
Sugarbush Resort, Dec. 31 from 1 p.m. to midnight
Hang out at Sugarbush Resort on New Year’s Eve for a full schedule of activities including a magician, fireworks and snowshoe tour, and a New Year’s Eve parties for both adults and little ones.
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West Dover
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks at Mount Snow
Mount Snow Base Area, Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m.
Watch a torchlight parade as it moves down the mountain, then enjoy a fireworks display immediately after. Continue the night with a performance by the band Neon Wave.
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