New Years Eve Round Up

New Years Eve may be on a Monday night this year but that is not slowing anybody down! There will be events throughout the city no matter what your age or interest. Take the whole day off and celebrate with each of your groups of family and friends in a different way!

Family Friendly Fun!

Noon Year’s Eve at the Anchorage Public Library (Z.J. Loussac) 12 noon to 1:30pm

3600 Denali St

Celebrate the New Year 12 hours early with this fun, family friendly event featuring dancing with DJ Spencer Lee and a balloon drop!

Dave and Buster’s –New Year’s Family Event- All Day

800 East Dimond Blvd

Admission: varies

Tickets include an appetizer buffet, unlimited soft drinks, a video ball drop, and a $20 power card per guest. You will have access to the Million Dollar Midway packed with games and simulators! There will two different times for these events!

Email : Maureen.operana@daveandbusters.com for information and tickets

Northern Lights Resolution Run – Atwood Center – 6-9pm

4455 University Drive

Admission $35-$45

Run and dance your way into 2019~ Music, lights, and an awesome course will feature five unique experiences for nearly 5K of fun through the woods, trails, and APU campus.

www.skinnyraven.com

New Years Eve in Town Square Park – 5-8pm

After sunset come on down to Town Square park where they will be kicking things of with a dance party! There will also be a children’s ice gallery, food vendors, and 3D light projections! The event will end with a kid-friendly fireworks spectacular! Parking and driving downtown is always treacherous before and after this event, so carpool, take a bus, or plan accordingly!

Under 21 Events

Electro-Formal NYE – Alaska Experience Theater – 10pm-2:30am

333 W. 4^th Ave

$15 advance - $20 at the door

If the kids stuff isn’t your thing, but you aren’t interested in heading to a bar, celebrate New Years with ADK events LLC and get down to the best Bass House, Breaks, and Electro-Swing around! Featuring DatKidShawn, Dig Sista, and DaPips! Concessions available. 17+ event

www.squareup.com

Black Ties and Little Black Dress – Alaska Center for Alternative Lifestyles – 9pm-2am

233 East 5^th Avenue

$25 for non-members, FREE for members

It’s not a dress code, it’s a chance for you to wear whatever makes you feel sexy! Come on down and ring in the New Year in a kinky fashion, while showing off your favorite fashions! 18+ with valid ID

907-775-8419 for more information

Bars and Booze and More!

It’s The End of the World Masquerade – Koots – from open to 2:30am!

2435 Spenard Road

You have survived the earthquake, but can you survive this party? With $400 in cash prizes, 3 DJ’s, and The Stack playing live on the mainstage, this is the place to be for 2019!

www.koots.com

High Gravity New Year’s at the 49^th State- 49^th State Brewing Co – 7pm-1am

717 W. 3^rd Avenue

No cover

Take in the fireworks on NYE at 49^th State. Craft beer lovers can enjoy a selection of high gravity beers that are sure to bring the new year to new heights. Also featuring hot cocoa and cider, cozy blankets, fire pits, and a toast at midnight! No cover! The rooftop party has limited availability so make your reservations now!

907-277-7727 or www.opentable.com

Mad Myrna’s New Years Eve- Mad Myrna’s – 8pm-2:30am

530 East 5^th Ave

$5 cover

Ring in 2019 with DJ Lloyds Noize, get some delicious Texa BBQ from The Back Porch Food Truck! Celebrate with the very last drag show if the year featuring the Friday Night Diva’s at 9pm! Dancing will begin at 10pm.

www.madmyrnasak.com

I LIKE ROBOTS RULE 80’s PARTY – Williwaw Social – 7pm-2am

609 F St

$15 advance, $20 at the door, $75 VIP

Free neon bracelets, balloon drop, and dancing to the best of the 80’s with I LIKE ROBOTS! VIP will include second floor and roof access, sparklers, party favors, and Midnight Sun Brewing Company swag, Hors D’oeuvres, and a MSBC beer of champagne to toast at midnight!

Pro Tip for getting the most out of your New Year’s Eve fun. Plan the end of your night before you start! Get a hotel room, designate a driver, tuck away some emergency money for a cab, leave your car at home and find alternate transportation to your first location. Parking will be a hassle, and downtown streets are a nightmare anyway. Make sure you have yummy brunch foods and bloody mary supplies for the next day, or make your reservations at your favorite restaurant now. Celebrate in style, but also party like an adult.

See you all in 2019