Guide to New Year's Eve 2019 events in Sonoma County
With Christmas 2019 officially over, it’s time to shift your focus to December’s final big event: New Year’s Eve. With the ball about to drop, now’s the time to figure out your plans for the last night of the year.
For some fun ideas, we’ve got you covered. Here are 15 ways to celebrate the holiday without having to leave Sonoma County, listed in order of start time.
‘Happy New Year, ?Charlie Brown!’
Want a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve event that won’t keep you out too late? Head over to the Charles M. Schulz Museum, where you’ll find hands-on craft-making for the kids, two Balloon Drops (at noon and 3 p.m.), toasts with root beer and Snoopy himself. Plus, you can escape to the museum’s theater for showings of “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!” Tickets are $5 for kids and $12 for adults, free for children younger than 3. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: schulzmuseum.org
New Year’s Eve Crab Feed ?at the William Tell House
The Northern California coast is well-known for its crab feeds, so why not celebrate the New Year with a local delicacy? The William Tell House in Tomales will host its second annual New Year’s Eve crab feed, so ready your appetites and bring a napkin. There will be two servings, and music to close out the evening. Tickets are $80. William Tell House, 26955 Highway 1, Tomales. Servings at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. with live music and dancing from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Information: eventbrite.com
Layla Presents: ?New Year’s Eve Dinner
Wrap up 2019 with one of the best meals you can have: an iconic six-course dinner prepared by Layla’s executive chef Cole Dickinson and his team. With courses that include oysters, lobster, fresh pasta and ribeye, then an after-party at The Bar at MacArthur with live music from Monica da Silva and Chad Alger, it’s sure to be a pleasant way to finish the year. Tickets are $95 per person, but attendance at The Bar is open to the public. Dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., music and drinks from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Information: allevents.in
New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at the Petaluma Historical Library
In case you’re looking for something a little more low-key and high-class, the Sky Hill Cultural Alliance will be sponsoring the 11th annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum. The San Francisco Symphony will play music from Schumann, Beethoven and Haydn, and attendees can snack on wine and cheese. Tickets are $50 to $60. For adults 21 and older. Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth Street, Petaluma, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information: visitpetaluma.com
Epicenter New Year’s Eve Family Party
Do you want to tire out the kids before the clock strikes midnight? Santa Rosa’s Epicenter will be hosting a “Family Party” to help you get the job done. Passes include a dinner buffet, a “pick three” play pass for children 16 and younger, a champagne toast for adults and sparkling cider for kids - all by 9:30 p.m. Admission is $30 for children 16 and younger, $20 for adults and free for children 3 and younger. Epicenter, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Information: eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve on Broadway at the Cinnabar Theater
Celebrate the end of the year with a bit of live entertainment at the Cinnabar Theater’s “New Year’s Eve on Broadway.” A special production of “The World Goes ’Round” will be accompanied by specialty desserts and a champagne toast as you watch the ball drop in New York (at midnight Eastern Standard Time). Tickets are $80 for adults, $78 for seniors. For adults 21 and older. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Information: cinnabartheater.com
New Year’s Eve with ?the North Bay Country Dance Society
Love to dance? Then join in the fun with the North Bay Country Dance Society, where you can enjoy a delicious feast and a midnight toast while tearing up the dance floor. There’s even a chance for newcomers to get a lesson in before the real party starts. Tickets are $18 for NBCDS members and $20 for nonmembers. Children aged 6-17 are $5. Discounts are available to people under 30, students and people with financial hardships. Monroe Hall, 1400 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, 7:30 p.m. (beginners), 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Information: nbcds.org
New Year’s Eve with ?The Aces at Local Barrel
Belly dancing, Italian food, live music and dancing - what more are you looking for in your New Year’s Eve celebration? Ring in 2020 with Local Barrel and The Aces, a local punk-and-blues ensemble that combines their originality and songwriting with an infectious sound. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For adults 21 and older. Local Barrel, 490 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Information: eventbrite.com
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