And just like that, another year is in the books. Celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 at these Madison-area New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place on Sunday, Dec. 31.
Get moving
Get Grounded for 2024 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Tai Chi Center of Madison, 1304 S. Midvale Blvd., Madison | $34 | Create intentions for 2024 and empower them with grounding techniques like breathwork and yoga postures.
Spot Shoot and Potluck | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Blackhawk Bowhunters, 2103 County Hwy PB, Verona | $15 | Observe or participate in this elimination-style spot shoot archery event.
Take aim with Blackhawk Bowhunters. | Photo by Blackhawk Bowhunters Archery Club
Dig in
NYE with Food Fight Inc. | Times vary | Various locations | $20-$195 | From Johnny Delmonico’s to Tex Tubb’s, a variety of Food Fight Restaurant Group spots are hosting NYE prix fixe menus and specials.
Supper Club Surf and Turf | 4:30-10:30 p.m. | The Harvey House, 644 W. Washington Ave., Madison | $200 | Chef Joe Papach will prepare a six-course extravaganza including lobster agnolotti and chicken fried quail.
Turn Key NYE | 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Turn Key, 1344 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Price varies | Dinner seating ends at 9 p.m., followed by a party featuring complimentary snacks, piano sing-a-longs, and a champagne toast.
Party hardy
Beer Before Liquor NYE Afternoon | 12-9:30 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd., Madison | Cost of purchase | Pregame your evening with beer specials and a live DJ from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Jimmys | 5-9 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $25-$30 | Stackhouse, a soul and blues trio, will accompany the Madison-based funky blues band.
Liquid NYE | 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. | Liquid, 624 University Ave., Madison | $30-$150 | Two stages, video wall, light show, confetti shower, and more.
Family-friendly
Baby New Year Party | 9-10 a.m. | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | Cost of museum admission | Kids ages 0-3 and their siblings are invited for a photo op, dance party, and 10 a.m. countdown (midnight in Perth, Austrailia).
Bring the whole family to party at KEVA. | Photo by KEVA Sports Center
My Family NYE | 2-8 p.m. | KEVA Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton | $19 | Live music + magic tricks + unicycles, oh my.
NYE Bird and Nature Adventure | 6:30-8 p.m. | Free | Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC), 330 Femrite Dr., Monona | Hike from ALNC into Edna Taylor Conservancy, reflecting on the past year and welcoming in the new.