2016 needs to end before it claims yet another of our legends – we’ve already lost Prince, David Bowie, Glenn Frye, Leonard Cohen, Muhammed Ali, John Glenn, Harper Lee, Gene Wilder….and now Florence Henderson AND Alan Thicke, two of our favorite TV Dads and Moms! Is nothing sacred?!
And what better way to console ourselves than to drink with wild abandon, eat amazing food and dance the night away? Well, if that’s not your bag, there are also a WHOLE bunch of other ways to while away the hours before 2017 including channeling your inner geek with Stan Lee, bowling, golfing, and playing hours of arcade games.
I put a few different sections below so you can pursue based on what’s tickling your fancy – fun activities, fancy-schmancy dinners, grand ballroom parties, and frisky bar scenes!
Looking for a Super Fun NON Traditional New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s at TopGolf
Come experience Topgolf at night! They’ll have live music, their great menu and dancing to ring in the New Year! Reserve a bay with your 6 closest friends and enjoy TopGolf games while you dance the year away!
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Beats & Bubbly: New Year’s at Perot Museum
Get all dressed up and check out the cool exhibits and then enjoy a DJ spinning great tunes, bars on all levels, and food from the onsite café. Black Tie only 21+
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New Year’s Party at PinStack Bowling
No better way to toast to 2017 than bowling, ropes course, laser tag, bumper cars, rock-climbing walls, and great food! Cash bar will be available for additional cost.
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Marvelous Nerd Year’s Eve
Bring out your inner (and outer) geek with 4 action packed days at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. Hang out with an all-star cast of celebrities, including legend Stan Lee. Stay for the convention that includes great activities at night like live music, karaoke, and dancing!
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Party Like It’s 1986 at Free Play Arcade
Dress in your 1980’s finest for the ultimate 80’s party complete with a red balloon drop at midnight! Great 80s music to dance the night away and a champagne toast at midnight. OH yeah….and TONS of 1980’s arcade games to play!
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Looking for a Big Ballroom Style Party?
7th Annual Dallas NYE Ball
Join one of the biggest parties in town at the 7th annual Dallas NYE Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Downtown. Experience a spectacular multi-floor party complete with gourmet dinner, beer pong tournament and champagne toast
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98.7 KLUV New Year’s Eve at Hilton Anatole
Dance the night away in elegant style at the Chantilly Ballroom with party favors and live music!
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Golden Gala: A Black Tie Affair
The Eberhard presents The 2nd Annual NYE Golden Gala with a Casino, Balloon & Confetti Drop, appetizers, aerialists, champagne toast, ice sculptures and fancy party favors. Dress Code (Bond Attire): tux preferred – suits permitted.
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106.1 KISS FM New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in the New Year with Kellie Rasberry & Official KiddNation DJ Mike Morse! Includes Hors D’oeuvres, Dinner/Drinks. Champagne Toast at Midnight Complimentary
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2017 Bollywood Party
Bring in the new year Bollywood style with the biggest Bollywood party of the season! 2 Party ballrooms, dinner and a kids ballroom with fun activities. Guests will be treated to amazing singing and dance performances. Evening wear attire required. Price varies based on ballroom choices.
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Looking for the Bar Party Scene?
New Year New Rules at the W
Celebrate high above the Dallas skyline at the amazing W hotel bar. Enjoy live music featuring DJ Lucius and a champagne toast at midnight. A HOT party in the HEART of Dallas! MUST BE 21+.
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New Years Eve Champagne Life: Royalty at the Castle
Head to the Old Red Museum for an amazing Michael Jackson VS Prince concert by Inspiration Band. And then enjoy multiple party rooms, dinner packages, drink specials and just an amazing time all around! You can also see the fireworks from Reunion Tower from this venue!
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Gaylord Texan Glass Cactus
Celebrate with Glass Cactus at their Roaring 20’s Style New Year’s Eve Party! Your admission gets you into the action with party favors, champagne toast and live music! Dress in your Gatsby Best!
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Diamond Palace New Year’s Party
Diamond Palace is throwing a GLAM party (no baseball caps or tennis shoes!) with live music, food and cocktails. $25 per person, $45 per couple, $75 VIP per person includes champagne toast, food and preferred seating and ‘skip the line.’
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Blue Martini 2017
Truly the party scene – standing room only, premium open bar and a selection of hors d’oevres. Includes party favors and complimentary champagne toast at midnight
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Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar
The ULTIMATE sing along! Get ready for 2017 with hundreds of your closest friends singing the songs that make your want to dance all night! Admission includes light appetizers, party favors and a bottle of champagne.
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Billy Bob’s Texas
The World’s Largest Honky Tonk does it again – with a crazy night of music and dancing and southern hospitality! The Eli Young Band is headlining.
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Looking For A Fancy-Schmancy Dinner?
Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House
Prepare to be amazed by the fantastic menu prepared by Chef Richard Chamberlain to ring in the New Year at one of Dallas’ most premier restaurants!
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Julia Pearl Southern Cuisine New Year’s Eve Dinner Party
Looking for a stylish New Year’s Eve party that doesn’t have all the yelling and loud techno music? Julia Pearl Southern is throwing a 4-course dinner with live music, a champagne toast and cute party favors. $50 per person
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Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Join the celebration with an amazing dinner featuring a Filet 8oz paired with a succulent 8oz Lobster Tail for $79. Stay for the countdown & enjoy a complimentary midnight champagne toast.
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Saint Rocco’s Trinity Groves
Ring in the New year on their amazing rooftop after a wonderful dinner!
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Meddlesome Moth
4 course meal with seating times at 5, 7 & 9:30 pm. Early seating is $55/person & later seatings are $65/person with party favors and champagne for the last seating.
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Chamberlain’s Fish Market Grill
Your taste buds will thank you for this amazing dinner prepared by Chef Richard Chamberlain – a perfect way to ring in the new year!
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The Melting Pot
Fondue your way into 2017! Enjoy a five-course feature menu including champagne starting at $120 per couple. 3:30-11 p.m.
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Simply Fondue
Head to this Fondue joint to satisfy your cravings for melted cheese and decadant chocolate! A pre-set 4 course meal, champagne toast, party favors & more. Menu includes: tenderloin, ginger pork, buffalo meatballs & more. Cherries Jubilee Fondue Dessert
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