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The Best of NJ Guide to New Year’s

The holiday season is far from over, but folks are already looking ahead to the new year. That’s why Best of NJ is revamping our guide to New Year’s. To kick things off, we’re updating our events calendar so you can plan where you’re going to celebrate. Be sure to keep an eye on this page, as our events list will continue to grow as we add new year’s eve parties and events.

We’ll also be rolling out a number of New Year’s features, and the best way to keep track of them all is to stay tuned right here. If you’re attending a New Year’s event that you don’t see listed on our calendar, you can always submit events directly to us (listings are provided for free). From all of us at Best of NJ, we’d like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year!

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  1. Featured Events
  2. Events by Region: | North Jersey | Central Jersey | Jersey Shore | South Jersey |
  3. New Year’s Articles

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A New Year for Every Region

Before we get to our general event listings, we’ve also broken down New Year’s by each specific region of New Jersey. Take a look:

North Jersey New Year’s Eve

Looking for the ultimate guide to North Jersey events on New Year’s Eve? You’ve come to the right place. We are always updating our listings for upcoming events. This guide in particular covers New Year’s Eve celebrations and dinners in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren Counties. Check them out…


Central Jersey New Year’s Eve

Looking for the ultimate guide to Central Jersey events on New Year’s Eve? You’ve come to the right place. We are always updating our listings for upcoming events. This guide in particular covers New Year’s Eve celebrations and dinners in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties. Don’t miss ’em…


South Jersey New Year’s Eve

Looking for the ultimate guide to South Jersey events on New Year’s Eve? You’ve come to the right place. We are always updating our listings for upcoming events. This guide in particular covers New Year’s Eve celebrations and dinners in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties. Pick your favorite…


Jersey Shore New Year’s Eve

Looking for the ultimate guide to Jersey Shore events on New Year’s Eve? You’ve come to the right place. We are always updating our listings for upcoming events. This guide in particular covers New Year’s Eve celebrations and dinners in Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Shore up your schedule…



Celebrate New Year’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe

Where: Il Vecchio Cafe – 234 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell 07006
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: New Year ’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe! il Vecchio Cafe gives you options this New Year's Eve. A La Carte Dining, Family Buffet, or New Year's Eve Party.


NYE at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

NYE at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

Where: Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill – 118 US-46, Fairfield 07004
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Celebrate with Calandra's Mediterranean Grill on New Year’s Eve! You'll have the option of Early Evening Dining or Dinner and Party till 1:30 am!


Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve

Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve

Where: Cucina Calandra – 216 US-46, Fairfield 07004
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: It's time for the Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash. Enjoy Early Evening A La Carte Dining or their New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash!


Piazza Di Roma's New Year's Eve Gala

Piazza Di Roma's New Year's Eve Gala

Where: Piazza di Roma – 1178 NJ-34, Aberdeen 07747
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Piazza di Roma is throwing a Roaring 20’S New Year’s Eve Gala! Get ready for feathers, champagne, custom cocktails, and swinging jazz.


North Jersey


Celebrate New Year’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe

Where: Il Vecchio Cafe – 234 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell 07006
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: New Year ’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe! il Vecchio Cafe gives you options this New Year's Eve. A La Carte Dining, Family Buffet, or New Year's Eve Party.


NYE at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

NYE at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

Where: Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill – 118 US-46, Fairfield 07004
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Celebrate with Calandra's Mediterranean Grill on New Year’s Eve! You'll have the option of Early Evening Dining or Dinner and Party till 1:30 am!


Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve

Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve

Where: Cucina Calandra – 216 US-46, Fairfield 07004
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: It's time for the Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash. Enjoy Early Evening A La Carte Dining or their New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash!


Central Jersey


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Jersey Shore


Piazza Di Roma's New Year's Eve Gala

Piazza Di Roma's New Year's Eve Gala

Where: Piazza di Roma – 1178 NJ-34, Aberdeen 07747
When: 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Piazza di Roma is throwing a Roaring 20’S New Year’s Eve Gala! Get ready for feathers, champagne, custom cocktails, and swinging jazz.


South Jersey


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New Year’s Features


The Best New Jersey Bucket List for 2018

With 2018 just around the corner, it’s time to come up with some New Year’s resolutions. For many of us, that means becoming more adventurous. Luckily, New Jersey is the perfect state for folks who want to climb out of their comfort zone. From brand new thrill rides to exciting hiking trails…


Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Parties in NJ

New Year’s Eve is really a holiday for adults, which can be a drag for parents of young children. Looking for a family-friendly celebration that includes even the youngest revelers? Fortunately there are a host of New Year’s Eve parties in New Jersey that take place well before midnight…


Stay & Play in NJ on New Year’s Eve

Let the countdown begin! New Year’s Eve is almost here, and it’s time to get your plans in order. It’s one of the biggest party nights of the year — and it should be one of the safest, too. If the champagne is flowing, stay off the roads and keep the party going with a celebration at one of New Jersey’s best hotels for the night…


New Year’s Day Activities: Kick off Your New Year in Style!

As far as holidays go, January 1 has become an unlikely underdog. Year after year, all of the hype surrounding New Year’s Eve overshadows the lovely and peaceful 24 hours known as New Year’s Day. Don’t let the first day of the New Year pass you by in a leftover Christmas cookie-fueled Netflix marathon. Set the tone for an outstanding new year…


5 Sparkling NJ Wines to Drink on New Year’s Eve

As the final countdown to the end of 2015 begins, quite a few people across the Garden State are buying bubbly to help kick off the new year. In fact, more than 20% of all Champagne and sparkling wine sales in the U.S. take place between Christmas and New Year’s, according to the Guild of Sommeliers. Read more…


Top 5 Games Releasing in 2016

With 2015 drawing to a close, it’s time to look ahead to a brand new year. 2016 will likely be one of the most exciting years for gamers in a long time. Now that the latest next-gen consoles are hitting their stride, the games releasing over the next year will be able to take advantage of each console’s near-full potential. See our top picks…


Top 10 NJ Conventions & Expos to Attend in 2016

With all of the events going on each week in NJ, it can be hard to decide where to go and what to do. As we look ahead to 2016, we’ve come up with some suggestions for the best NJ conventions and fan expos happening all year round. The events come in many flavors, so be sure to mark your calendars…


New Year’s Eve: Fab Finger Food Ideas for Your Party

You brave soul, you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party for your nearest and dearest — and you have no idea what to serve everyone. Think beyond the frozen packs of hors d’oeuvres and try making your own. Whether or not your guests are of-age, we’ve got your New Year’s Eve entertaining menu covered. See what’s on the menu…


Whether he is waiting at the altar, greeting guests, or taking off the garter, the groom is expected to be dressed to impress. For you special guys out there, I have collected some of the top 2016 wedding fashion trends. So go get your bride-to-be and let’s research your wardrobe together. Be a wedding trailblazer…


Best Memes of the Year

Oh, 2015. You sassy, silly year, you kept us glued to our smartphones, giggling over the latest viral craze. This is the year we asked the big questions, like: Why did those llamas cross the road? What’s up with Left Shark’s dancing? What’s up with Drake’s dancing? And let’s not forget the biggest question of all: What color was that damned dress, anyway?


Best Rutgers Sports Moments of 2015

As a Rutgers sports fan, you never really know what you’re going to get. If there’s anything I learned in my four years here (and I promise it’s not the only thing I learned), it’s that Rutgers has a way of keeping your life interesting — and its sports programs are no exception. These are true Jersey teams…


The Best Games of 2015

Since we’ve already tackled a list of the most promising games releasing in 2016, it wouldn’t be a proper New Year’s without a year-end recap of The Best Games of 2015. Gamers have a lot to be thankful for this year, with an assortment of incredible games having released over the past 12 months.

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