A mid-Hudson Valley New Year’s Eve: Parties, events and dinners

We’ve gathered some of the New Year’s Eve events across the mid-Hudson Valley, creating a local guide for the evening.
Whether you’re looking to have a New Year’s Eve dinner, go to an event or out to the bars, here are some options to celebrate the last night of the year in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties.

Looking to spend the last night of 2025 out and about? The mid-Hudson Valley has a little something for everyone to celebrate the new year.

We’ve gathered some of the numerous New Year’s Eve events across Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties to help you go into 2026 locally.

Find extravagant parties, dancing, and of course, lots of champagne, at these celebrations. We’ve added a couple family-oriented events for all ages too.

Whether you’re looking to have an event-filled night, a New Year’s Eve dinner, or a night out, here are some options to start 2026 with a night of fun and frivolity. Read on to find out where you could be watching the ball drop and counting down to celebrate the new year.

New Year’s Eve events across the mid-Hudson Valley

Skate Time’s New Year’s Eve Party: For $20 at the door, situated at 5164 Route 209 in Accord, roller skate into 2026 at this all-ages party from 5-10 p.m. There will be an 8 p.m. ball drop celebration including complimentary sparkling wine, juice and New Year’s Eve party gear, according to their website. Find a DJ, visual live projection art and a resolution wall too. Note, skate rentals are not included in the $20 ticket price. Visit skatetimeny.com/events/new-years-eve-party-2/ for more information.

Curry Estate’s New Year’s Eve Party 2026: Nestled in Hopewell Junction on Route 52, ring in 2026 here with a five-hour party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Start the party with hors d’oeuvres, indulge in their grand buffet and five-hour top-shelf open bar, and find live entertainment from Nick Michaels. Hats and noise makers will be given, and patrons will get a breakfast sandwich on the way out. Tickets are just over $200, including tax, tip and service fee. Find more information on this party and purchase tickets at curryestate.com/events-1/new-years-eve-party-2026.

Damn The Torpedoes, A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, at Daryl’s House: Get live music on New Year’s Eve at 130 Route 22 in Pawling. The entertainment, for all ages, starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $45 each, and note, there’s no guaranteed seating. Check out darylshouseclub.com/shows/ to purchase your tickets.

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum’s New Year’s at Noon: Celebrate the new year at noon with the family from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event has a lineup of activities, from a DJ dance party to themed crafts as well as science demos. Enjoy refreshments, in part courtesy of Stewart’s Shops, and countdown to the new year at noon with the children, with a museum-wide balloon drop. Tickets for museum members are $12, and for non-museum members are $18. Get all the details and purchase your tickets at mhdm.org/event/new-years-noon-3/.

Aspire Brewing’s New Year’s Eve Party: At 600 N Galleria Drive in Middletown, count down to the new year here and stay until 1 a.m. With your $60 ticket, enjoy a buffet, cash bar, free champagne at 12 a.m. and a live DJ. Plus, you can also reserve activities including axe throwing and a golf simulator. Tickets are $60 at the door. Find more information on their social media pages, at instagram.com/aspirebrewing/ or facebook.com/aspirebrewing, or their website at aspirebrewing.com/event-calendar.

The Grandview’s New Year’s Eve Gala: Go into 2026 dressed to the nines at this gala from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy a plethora of food, including a cocktail reception, dinner, dessert and decadent departures, according to their website, on the way out. Anticipate a top-shelf open bar for the night, as well as music from K104’s Bill Beale. The night will cost you $170 per person, plus 22% house service charge and sales tax. See more information and purchase tickets for this 21-and-over event at grandviewevents.com/event/new-years-eve-gala/.

1915 Wine Cellar’s Old Hollywood New Year’s Eve Celebration: At this themed NYE party, think dress to impress like a glamorous movie star in the golden age of Hollywood. Choose how you want to celebrate with either a themed five-course meal from 7-9 p.m. and countdown party afterward from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., or just the party. The countdown party only tickets, including an unlimited buffet, DJ entertainment and complimentary glass of bubbly, are $55. The VIP tickets, which include everything from the party, along with the five-course meal and reserved table for the evening, are $139. Find more information and purchase tickets for this glam event at 1915.wine/events/2025/12/31/new-years-eve-.

Have a night out for New Year’s Eve: Here are five spots

Colony Woodstock’s NYE Dance Party: At this cosmic-themed event, located at 22 Rock City Road in Woodstock, listen and dance to live music by opener Freek’s Garage and then Silver Spaceship, playing a bit of funk, pop, soul and classic rock, at 10 p.m. The doors open at 8 p.m., live music starts at 9 p.m. and it runs until 1 a.m. There will also be a cosmic costume contest too. See the upcoming show, find more details and purchase the tickets, just over $40, including the fee, online at colonywoodstock.com/shows.

NYE at the Academy: For those 21 and over, try 33 Academy St. in Poughkeepsie for this party that begins at 10 p.m. From 10:30-11:30 p.m., enjoy cocktail hour and at midnight have a champagne toast. Listen to DJ SNS, Bobby Konders of Hot 97, Dj Curt Kre Z and DJ Mike Neezy during the night. Tickets are just over $55, including the fee. Find the QR code to purchase tickets at theacademyhvny.com/events.

New Year’s Eve Discoteca at The Ellis, Cosmic Love: Starting at 9 p.m., this galactic-themed event, at the historic church turned multi-purpose venue at 60 Dubois St. in Newburgh, features DJs, including headliner Eli of Soul Clap, dancers, as well as immersive lighting and sound. Get ready for a custom-designed moment when the clock strikes midnight and a complimentary glass of champagne. Tickets for people arriving before 10 p.m. are just over $37, and tickets to arrive at any time during the event are just over $53. Visit theellisnewburgh.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Unicorn Bar’s A Very Disco NYE: At 224 Foxhall Ave. in Kingston, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., go into 2026 wearing disco-era attire while watching aerial and fire performances. Live music is in store too, including two bands from 8:30-10:15 p.m. and a DJ for the remainder of the night out. Tickets for this party are $25, not including the fee. Find more information and purchase tickets at unicornkingston.com/calendar/.

Billy Joe’s New Year’s Eve Party: At 26 Front St. in Newburgh, listen to DJ Travie Trav and dance. The celebrations are from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., but the music starts at 9 p.m. There will be a midnight breakfast buffet rolling out too. The cover is $10, and this event is 21 and over. Find more information on their Instagram page: instagram.com/billyjoesny/.

Mid-Hudson Valley New Year’s Eve Dinners

Aroma Thyme: 165 Canal St., Ellenville; 845-647-3000; aromathymebistro.com; book a reservation from 5-9:30 p.m. online or over the phone; their regular menu and specials will be available New Year’s Eve.

Blu Pointe: 120 Front St., Newburgh; 845-568-0100; book a reservation, with last seating until 10 p.m., over the phone; their current menu and chef’s specials will be available; see the New Year’s Eve specials at blu-pointe.com/event/new-years-eve-dinner-3/.

Hudson House: 1835 Route 9W, West Park; 845-834-6007; book the ticketed dinner, with seatings at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., for $170; tickets include a four-course dinner, open bar, champagne toast, ball drop live stream, party favors and midnight snacks; find more information and purchase tickets at thehudsonhouseny.com/event-details/new-years-eve.

Limoncello at the Orange Inn: 159 Main St., Goshen; 845-294-1880; [email protected]; book a reservation over the phone; see their two New Year’s Eve menus, depending on seating time, at https://www.limoncelloatorangeinn.com/new-years-eve.

Shadows on the Hudson: 176 Rinaldi Blvd., Poughkeepsie; 845-486-9500; book a reservation from 4-10 p.m. over the phone; a $87.95 three-course prix-fixe menu will be available, including a champagne toast; tax and gratuity are not included; see the New Year’s Eve menu at shadowsonthehudson.com/event/new-years-eve-dinner/.

Ship to Shore: 15 W Strand St., Kingston; 845-334-8887; book a reservation over the phone; see their New Year’s Eve dinner specials menu at shiptoshorehudsonvalley.com/nye-dinner-2025/.

Stagecoach: 268 Main St., Goshen; 845-294-5526; book a reservation from 5-9 p.m. through OpenTable or over the phone; a $125 prix-fixe menu will be available, not including tax or gratuity; see the New Year’s Eve menu at stagecoachny.com/calendar/2025/new-years-eve.

The Salt Line at Vassar: 165 College Ave., Poughkeepsie; 845-714-2004; book a reservation through Resy or over the phone; a $95 three-course prix-fixe menu will be available, including complimentary bubbles; tax and gratuity are not included; see the New Year’s Eve menu at thesaltlineatvassar.com/menu.

Troutbeck: 515 Leedsville Road, Amenia; 845-789-1555; book your reservation, starting at 5 p.m., by emailing [email protected]; an a la carte menu featuring three courses will be available; see the New Year’s Eve menu at troutbeck.com/culture/new-years-eve-dinner-2025/.

The Vintage at the Millbrook Inn: 3 Gifford Road, Millbrook; 845-605-1120; book your reservation through OpenTable; see the New Year’s Eve menu at thevintageatthemillbrookinn.com/menu.

Nickie Hayes is the Breaking & Trending News Reporter for the Poughkeepsie Journal and focuses on how to make the most of what the mid-Hudson Valley has to offer. Contact reporter Nickie Hayes: [email protected], 845-863-3518 and @‌nickieehayess on Instagram.