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- Bucks County offers a variety of New Year’s Eve events to celebrate the start of 2026.
- Festivities range from adults-only parties with live music and open bars, to family-friendly daytime celebrations.
- Many events feature live music, DJs, buffets and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
The countdown to 2026 has begun. So how will you be ringing in the new year?
From family-friendly ball drops to adults-only festivities, across Bucks County there are several events to bid adieu to 2025 and celebrate the possibilities of what the next year might hold.
Here are a few ways to party in style this New Year’s Eve. All events take place Dec. 31 unless otherwise noted.
New Year’s Eve Party at Dharma Bums in Point Pleasant
Dharma Bums is to host a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music by the Cosmic Jerry Band — a high-energy Grateful Dead inspired quartet — topped off with a champagne toast at midnight. The band’s setlists have also been known to include music from Jerry Garcia’s solo projects, plus songs from such bands as Phish, The Velvet Underground, Talking Heads and more. Tickets may be purchased online in advance.
- Where: Dharma Bums, 4943 River Road, Point Pleasant.
- When: Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m.
- More info: dbums.com.
New Year’s Eve Party at Reece’s Tavern in Warminster
Reece’s Tavern is set to throw a New Year’s Eve party featuring live music by Atomic Blonde and the Sneaks, an appetizer buffet, open bar, party favors and giveaways. Tickets may be purchased online in advance.
- Where: Reece’s Tavern, 487 York Road, Warminster.
- When: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve Party at The E House in Bensalem
The Eddington House is hosting two New Year’s Eve PJ’s and Pancakes parties for the kids with pancakes, kids karaoke, face-painting, balloon animals and a balloon drop.
- Where: The E House, 2813 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem.
- When: First party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Second party from 2-4 p.m.
- More info: eddingtonhouse.com/events.
New Year’s Eve Party at The E House in Bensalem
Dance the night away at The Eddington House with DJ Rockstar and a free midnight toast.
New Year’s Eve Party at The Cub Room in New Hope
The Cub Room is to celebrate with a New Year’s Party featuring a full buffet, live DJ and a champagne toast at midnight. Call or stop by to purchase tickets.
New Year’s Eve Party at the Cactus Grill in Pipersville
The Cactus Grill plans to ring in the new year with food, drinks and live music by Rougarou. Cover charge is $10 and reservations are recommended.
- Where: Cactus Grill, 7200 Easton Road, Pipersville.
- When: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Party at Walsh’s Tavern in Warminster
Walsh’s Tavern plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a lineup of six DJ’s spinning party music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and 2000s. No cover charge.
- Where: Walsh’s Tavern, 63 York Road, Warminster.
- When: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Kid-friendly NYE Countdown to Noon at Warminster Library
The Warminster Library is to be hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration just for the little ones with counting songs, movement activities and interactive storytime leading up to the big countdown at noon and a colorful parade throughout the library. The event is designed for children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers, but all are welcome. Participants are asked to register online.
- Where: Warminster Library, 1076 Emma Lane, Warminster.
- When: Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to noon.
- More info: buckslib.org.
Las Vegas Nights NYE Party at the River House at Odette’s
The River House is set to bring the glitz and glamour of a night out in Las Vegas to New Hope with a New Year’s celebration featuring a chef-curated dining experience, an open bar with cocktails inspired by the Strip, dancing to live music performed by CTO’s 5th Avenue Band, the fun of casino-style gaming tables without the gambling and a toast to the new year. Must be 21 or older to attend, and tickets are available online.
New Year’s Eve Party at Steam Pub in Southampton
Steam Pub is hosting a New Year’s Party featuring a premium open bar (excludes shots and specialty cocktails), music by DJ Jackstar, an appetizer buffet and midnight champagne toast.Must be 21 or older to attend, and tickets are available online.
- Where: Steam Pub, 606 Second St. Pike, Southampton.
- When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- More info: steampub.com.
New Year’s Eve Party at McStew’s Irish Pub in Levittown
McStew’s Irish Pub is to be ring in the new year with live music by Midnight Size Run, party favors and a champagne toast.
- Where: McStew’s Irish Pub, 5316 New Falls Road, Levittown.
- When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- More info: mcstewsirishpub.com.
New Year’s Eve Gala at Washington Crossing Inn
Washington Crossing Inn is to host its annual New Year’s Eve Gala featuring a gourmet buffet, open bar, live entertainment by the After Dark Band and a champagne toast at midnight. Must be 21 or older for this ticketed event, and reservations are required.
- Where: Washington Crossing Inn, 1295 General Washington Memorial Blvd., Washington Crossing.
- When: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- More info: washingtoncrossinginn.com.
Kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve Party at My Size City in Quakertown
My Size City is to be celebrating the new year early with a party just for kids featuring New Year’s Eve swag, snacks, playtime, juice toast and a ball drop at noon. Tickets are available online.
New Year’s Eve Party at Bailey’s Bar & Grill in Levittown
Bailey’s Bar & Grill is to host a New Year’s Eve party with music by DJ Daveed, a free photo booth, party favors and a champagne toast. There is no cover charge.
- Where: Bailey’s Bar & Grill, 6922 Bristol-Emilie Road, Levittown.
- When: Starts at 9 p.m.
New Year’s Eve fireworks at Sesame Place in Langhorne
Ring in the new year with all your favorite Sesame Place friends with a colorful fireworks display. Park admission is required. Dining packages are also available.
- Where: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne.
- When: Fireworks start at 6 p.m., but time is subject to change.
- More info: sesameplace.com.
Reporter Michele Haddon covers local news, small business, food and drink, economic revitalization, art and culture for The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times at PhillyBurbs.com. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription.
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