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2016 Toledo New Year's Eve Guide

New Year's Eve Toledo

Enjoy the party of the year with New Year’s Eve Toledo 2016. Live musical entertainment by Jim Lieber and DJ AK will get the crowd dancing with a massive NYE balloon drop, featuring thousands of dollars in prizes, a midnight champagne toast and a NYE photo booth. Co-sponsored by the Toledo City Paper, this year’s party will also include a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner buffet with Asian inspired items, including Kobe Bay’s sushi and yakitori skewers, along with other inventive appetizers and entrees. Party-goers will receive Uber and LYFT discount promotion codes, as well as discounted Park Inn Hotel room rates, with a complimentary shuttle running from the hotel to the party all night long. A portion of this year’s proceeds benefit the JDRF to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Hurry to get your tickets, as last year’s event sold out!

Tickets are available at NewYearsEveToledo.com
8pm Thursday, December 31
$55
Kobe Bay at the Docks (home of 7: The Saturday Experience), 18 Main St.
NewYearsEveToledo.com, official hashtag: #NYETOLEDO

NYE at the House

Ring in the New Year surrounded by beautiful holiday decorations and warm fireplaces as you enjoy an amazing four-course prix fixe menu with the option to pair wines with a personally designed menu. Reservations requested.

Hathaway House, 424 W. Adrian St., Blissfield
517-486-2141 | hathawayhouse.com

New Year’s Eve Party

Enjoy an upscale evening, as musician Carmen Miller will serenade you and your beau with diverse music, from 8:30pm-1am. Dine on steaks, seafood, and traditional American fare from the menu, or opt for the special— a four course meal for two.

3:30pm-1am
Entertainment Fee: $10/per person, $15/per couple
Memphis Pearl, 5147 Main St., Sylvania
419-517-2199 | memphispearl.com

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Guests will be welcomed with champagne followed by a festive 8-course menu and optional wine pairings. For guests of the second seating, Gene Parker will headline a 4-piece band with dancing until 1am, and you will receive parting gifts to continue the celebration into 2016. Reservations required.

Two seatings: 5:30pm ($90/guest) & 8:30pm ($195/guest)
Element 112, 5735 N. Main St., Sylvania
419-517-1104 | element112restaurant.com

 

New Year’s at POP Grille

Enjoy a fantastic meal with live musical entertainment by Don Coats. Reservations suggested.

$45/single, $80/couple
POP Grille, 3309 N. Holland Sylvania Rd
partyontthepalate.com

 

New Year’s Eve Party

Celebrate the new year with live music from Zak Ward and a great dinner by Expressions Catering. Reservations suggested, space is limited.

8:30pm
Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids
419-875-6474 | majesticoakwinery.com

 

New Year’s Eve at Aidriana’s

Enjoy a wonderful dinner at one of Toledo’s newest restaurants, and for New Year’s Day, Aidriana’s will serve a wonderful brunch with corned beef, cabbage and breakfast fare. Reservations suggested.

NYE dinner: $85/single, $150/couple; Brunch: $12/person
Aidriana’s Restaurant, 6060 Renaissance Place Suite G, Sylvania
419-214-0599 | aidrianas.com

 

New Year’s Eve Soul Night Party

Ring in 2016 with DJ Rick Clark as he spins the best of the best in Soul. This limited seating event includes food and champagne for the table. Reservations required.

7:00 PM  
$60
Veritas Toledo, 505 Jefferson Ave.
419-214-9463 | veritastoledo.com

 

New Year’s Eve with Comedian Aaron Kleiber

Start your night with some Laffs! Aaron Kleiber, who in the past has toured with Bob Saget, Steve-O, and Doug Benson, has begun killing venues as a headliner. This middle-aged comedian focuses his energetic schtick on comedic insight regarding fatherhood and marriage.

6:00pm/doors, 7:30pm/show
$15
Laffs Inc., 3922 Secor Rd.
419-214-0700 | laffsinc.com

 

Walleye Drop

Since 1996, downtown Port Clinton has been host to one of the weirdest New Year’s celebrations in the country. Again, thousands will go bar hopping throughout the city after gathering to watch a walleye drop from the sky at 6pm. Just six hours later, there will be fireworks lighting up the 2016 sky at midnight.

Downtown Port Clinton, OH
walleyedrop.com

 

Noon Year’s Eve

Party with the kids when the sun is still out! They may be asleep by midnight! You have probably already been to the Zoo in December for the Lights, so keep it consistent by finishing out your month here. There’s an Ice Slide in the Amphitheatre and an ice carving demonstration leading up to the ball reaching it’s peak at high noon!

11am-1pm
$12/ages 2-11 and 60+, $15/adults
Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
419-385-4040 | toledozoo.org

 

Winterfest New Year’s Eve Party

Call quickly to find your way onto this exclusive guest list, because there are only 300 tickets to be had. We’re talking about fireworks, aggressive dance moves, and a beef carving station… Sounds like something out of the Great Gatsby.

8:30pm-1:30am
$100
BirdCage Bar and Grill at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.
419-321-2075 | toledowalleye.com

 

2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration

This sophisticated dinner will be capped off with a champagne toast at midnight. Cheers to 2016! Expect to be in a jazzy mood all night, to go along with an exquisite wine dinner.

7pm-1am
$125/full evening, $60/after 9pm
Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St.
419-725-0444 | registrybistro.com

 

New Year’s Eve Party

La Scola is partnering with the Ballroom Company to ring in the New Year during a night of dancing, champagne and elegant tastes. The night opens with dance lessons and appetizers.

7:30pm-1am
$55/before Christmas, $65/after Christmas
Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd., Perrysburg
419-350-6580 | facebook.com/events/546540215501908/

 

New Year’s Eve at Evans Street Station

Enjoy a six-course meal with a perfectly paired wine or beer with each course, as well as a complimentary midnight champagne toast.

5pm-1am
$75
Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh, MI
517-424-5555 | evansstreetstation.com/event/new-years-eve

 

2016 New Year’s Celebration at the Hollywood Casino

From 11am-11pm, stop by the New Year’s Buffet, featuring a prime rib and seafood combo. There will also be a dinner option from 5-10pm, which includes your choice of appetizer, salad, main course and dessert. To finish the night, catch all the Motown feels, with DJ Jewels and the Ohio Players at 11pm.

$36.99/Buffet, $100/Dinner
Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St.
419-661-5220 | hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

 

New Year’s Eve Party

Ring in the new year at Toledo’s first 21+ arcade, with DJ Manny and DJ ADubb as they play the hottest tunes for you to dance your way into 2016.

8pm
Bar 145 & Reset, 5305 Monroe St.
419-593-0073 | bar145toledo.com

 

15th Annual Midnight Special 5K

Run into the New Year, from 2015-2016, during one of the most popular 5Ks of the year. Registration required.

11:45pm
$20-$25
Fallen Timbers Middle School, 6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse
Visit Facebook page for more information
imathlete.com | midnightspecial5k.com

 

New Year’s Eve 1940s Big Band Hangar Dance

Enjoy the big band sounds of the 19 piece Dan Zola Orchestra featuring vocalist Dianne Palmer, while being surrounded by classic aircraft and automobiles in a patriotically decorated plane hangar. Ticket prices include complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks all evening long, as well as a champagne toast at midnight. Vintage, reproduction-era or military clothing encouraged.

8pm-12:30am
$55/advance, $65/after December 30, $100/couple in advance or at the door
Liberty Aviation Museum, 3515 E. State Rd., Port Clinton
libertyaviationmuseum.org

 

New Year’s Eve at Doc Watson’s

South Toledo’s most popular watering hole will be moving at the sounds of DJ Gary Collier, beginning at 9pm. For the small asking price of a $5 cover charge, you will be treated to a night of dancing with the friendly crowd, a bevy of popular drink specials and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!

8pm
1515 S. Byrne
419-389-6003 | docwatsonstoledo.com

 

Dinner at Mancy’s Steakhouse

It’s a night for celebration and treating yourself to the finer things. Begin the evening with a meal at the historic Mancy’s Steakhouse. It’s where the perfect New Year’s Eve gets rolling at! An appetizer, salad/soup, entree and side dish will be included in the reservation only dinner. Spots are filling up quickly, so call now!

4-9:30pm
953 Phillips Ave.
419-476-4154 | mancys.com

 

Ramona Collins at Dégagé Jazz Cafe

Local jazz legend, Ramona Collins, will be performing with her quartet for the second consecutive New Year’s Eve at Dégagé Jazz Cafe. Come enjoy the local food and an improvisational atmosphere.  

301 River Rd., Maumee
419-794-8205 | historiccommercialbuilding.com

 

New Year’s Eve

Enjoy a fabulous night of dinner, drinks and dancing. Reservations suggested.

4:30pm
Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg
419-874-3111 | hifq.com

 

New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner 2016

Enjoy an exclusive six-course dinner, expertly prepared with wine pairings. Reservations required.

7:00 PM
$80/person + tax and tip
Revolution Grille, 5333 Monroe St.
419-841-0066 | revolutiongrille.com

 

New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony

Join Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center and experience the embrace of peace while you celebrate spiritual growth and development and learn to let go what what is no longer serving you.

7:00 PM
Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center, 3535 Executive Pkwy.
419-537-1001
Free

 

The Biggest New Year’s Eve Party Ever

Enjoy a free food buffet, free champagne toast, party favors and DJs spinning the hottest tunes.

8:00 PM
Mulvaney’s Bunker, 4941 Dorr St.
419-531-3800 | mulvaneysbunkertoledo.com

 

New Year’s at the Brewery

Celebrate with live music and dancing by Calen Savidge and DJ Billy the Kid all night. Table reservations accepted for $50.

9:00 PM
No cover charge, $10 option party pack at the door
Great Black Swamp Brewing Co., 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg
419-873-6101 | [email protected]

New Year's Eve Toledo

Enjoy the party of the year with New Year’s Eve Toledo 2016. Live musical entertainment by Jim Lieber and DJ AK will get the crowd dancing with a massive NYE balloon drop, featuring thousands of dollars in prizes, a midnight champagne toast and a NYE photo booth. Co-sponsored by the Toledo City Paper, this year’s party will also include a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner buffet with Asian inspired items, including Kobe Bay’s sushi and yakitori skewers, along with other inventive appetizers and entrees. Party-goers will receive Uber and LYFT discount promotion codes, as well as discounted Park Inn Hotel room rates, with a complimentary shuttle running from the hotel to the party all night long. A portion of this year’s proceeds benefit the JDRF to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Hurry to get your tickets, as last year’s event sold out!

Tickets are available at NewYearsEveToledo.com
8pm Thursday, December 31
$55
Kobe Bay at the Docks (home of 7: The Saturday Experience), 18 Main St.
NewYearsEveToledo.com, official hashtag: #NYETOLEDO

NYE at the House

Ring in the New Year surrounded by beautiful holiday decorations and warm fireplaces as you enjoy an amazing four-course prix fixe menu with the option to pair wines with a personally designed menu. Reservations requested.

Hathaway House, 424 W. Adrian St., Blissfield
517-486-2141 | hathawayhouse.com

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New Year’s Eve Party

Enjoy an upscale evening, as musician Carmen Miller will serenade you and your beau with diverse music, from 8:30pm-1am. Dine on steaks, seafood, and traditional American fare from the menu, or opt for the special— a four course meal for two.

3:30pm-1am
Entertainment Fee: $10/per person, $15/per couple
Memphis Pearl, 5147 Main St., Sylvania
419-517-2199 | memphispearl.com

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Guests will be welcomed with champagne followed by a festive 8-course menu and optional wine pairings. For guests of the second seating, Gene Parker will headline a 4-piece band with dancing until 1am, and you will receive parting gifts to continue the celebration into 2016. Reservations required.

Two seatings: 5:30pm ($90/guest) & 8:30pm ($195/guest)
Element 112, 5735 N. Main St., Sylvania
419-517-1104 | element112restaurant.com

 

New Year’s at POP Grille

Enjoy a fantastic meal with live musical entertainment by Don Coats. Reservations suggested.

$45/single, $80/couple
POP Grille, 3309 N. Holland Sylvania Rd
partyontthepalate.com

 

New Year’s Eve Party

Celebrate the new year with live music from Zak Ward and a great dinner by Expressions Catering. Reservations suggested, space is limited.

8:30pm
Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids
419-875-6474 | majesticoakwinery.com

 

New Year’s Eve at Aidriana’s

Enjoy a wonderful dinner at one of Toledo’s newest restaurants, and for New Year’s Day, Aidriana’s will serve a wonderful brunch with corned beef, cabbage and breakfast fare. Reservations suggested.

NYE dinner: $85/single, $150/couple; Brunch: $12/person
Aidriana’s Restaurant, 6060 Renaissance Place Suite G, Sylvania
419-214-0599 | aidrianas.com

 

New Year’s Eve Soul Night Party

Ring in 2016 with DJ Rick Clark as he spins the best of the best in Soul. This limited seating event includes food and champagne for the table. Reservations required.

7:00 PM  
$60
Veritas Toledo, 505 Jefferson Ave.
419-214-9463 | veritastoledo.com

 

New Year’s Eve with Comedian Aaron Kleiber

Start your night with some Laffs! Aaron Kleiber, who in the past has toured with Bob Saget, Steve-O, and Doug Benson, has begun killing venues as a headliner. This middle-aged comedian focuses his energetic schtick on comedic insight regarding fatherhood and marriage.

6:00pm/doors, 7:30pm/show
$15
Laffs Inc., 3922 Secor Rd.
419-214-0700 | laffsinc.com

 

Walleye Drop

Since 1996, downtown Port Clinton has been host to one of the weirdest New Year’s celebrations in the country. Again, thousands will go bar hopping throughout the city after gathering to watch a walleye drop from the sky at 6pm. Just six hours later, there will be fireworks lighting up the 2016 sky at midnight.

Downtown Port Clinton, OH
walleyedrop.com

 

Noon Year’s Eve

Party with the kids when the sun is still out! They may be asleep by midnight! You have probably already been to the Zoo in December for the Lights, so keep it consistent by finishing out your month here. There’s an Ice Slide in the Amphitheatre and an ice carving demonstration leading up to the ball reaching it’s peak at high noon!

11am-1pm
$12/ages 2-11 and 60+, $15/adults
Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
419-385-4040 | toledozoo.org

 

Winterfest New Year’s Eve Party

Call quickly to find your way onto this exclusive guest list, because there are only 300 tickets to be had. We’re talking about fireworks, aggressive dance moves, and a beef carving station… Sounds like something out of the Great Gatsby.

8:30pm-1:30am
$100
BirdCage Bar and Grill at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St.
419-321-2075 | toledowalleye.com

 

2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration

This sophisticated dinner will be capped off with a champagne toast at midnight. Cheers to 2016! Expect to be in a jazzy mood all night, to go along with an exquisite wine dinner.

7pm-1am
$125/full evening, $60/after 9pm
Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St.
419-725-0444 | registrybistro.com

 

New Year’s Eve Party

La Scola is partnering with the Ballroom Company to ring in the New Year during a night of dancing, champagne and elegant tastes. The night opens with dance lessons and appetizers.

7:30pm-1am
$55/before Christmas, $65/after Christmas
Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd., Perrysburg
419-350-6580 | facebook.com/events/546540215501908/

 

New Year’s Eve at Evans Street Station

Enjoy a six-course meal with a perfectly paired wine or beer with each course, as well as a complimentary midnight champagne toast.

5pm-1am
$75
Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh, MI
517-424-5555 | evansstreetstation.com/event/new-years-eve

 

2016 New Year’s Celebration at the Hollywood Casino

From 11am-11pm, stop by the New Year’s Buffet, featuring a prime rib and seafood combo. There will also be a dinner option from 5-10pm, which includes your choice of appetizer, salad, main course and dessert. To finish the night, catch all the Motown feels, with DJ Jewels and the Ohio Players at 11pm.

$36.99/Buffet, $100/Dinner
Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St.
419-661-5220 | hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

 

New Year’s Eve Party

Ring in the new year at Toledo’s first 21+ arcade, with DJ Manny and DJ ADubb as they play the hottest tunes for you to dance your way into 2016.

8pm
Bar 145 & Reset, 5305 Monroe St.
419-593-0073 | bar145toledo.com

 

15th Annual Midnight Special 5K

Run into the New Year, from 2015-2016, during one of the most popular 5Ks of the year. Registration required.

11:45pm
$20-$25
Fallen Timbers Middle School, 6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse
Visit Facebook page for more information
imathlete.com | midnightspecial5k.com

 

New Year’s Eve 1940s Big Band Hangar Dance

Enjoy the big band sounds of the 19 piece Dan Zola Orchestra featuring vocalist Dianne Palmer, while being surrounded by classic aircraft and automobiles in a patriotically decorated plane hangar. Ticket prices include complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks all evening long, as well as a champagne toast at midnight. Vintage, reproduction-era or military clothing encouraged.

8pm-12:30am
$55/advance, $65/after December 30, $100/couple in advance or at the door
Liberty Aviation Museum, 3515 E. State Rd., Port Clinton
libertyaviationmuseum.org

 

New Year’s Eve at Doc Watson’s

South Toledo’s most popular watering hole will be moving at the sounds of DJ Gary Collier, beginning at 9pm. For the small asking price of a $5 cover charge, you will be treated to a night of dancing with the friendly crowd, a bevy of popular drink specials and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!

8pm
1515 S. Byrne
419-389-6003 | docwatsonstoledo.com

 

Dinner at Mancy’s Steakhouse

It’s a night for celebration and treating yourself to the finer things. Begin the evening with a meal at the historic Mancy’s Steakhouse. It’s where the perfect New Year’s Eve gets rolling at! An appetizer, salad/soup, entree and side dish will be included in the reservation only dinner. Spots are filling up quickly, so call now!

4-9:30pm
953 Phillips Ave.
419-476-4154 | mancys.com

 

Ramona Collins at Dégagé Jazz Cafe

Local jazz legend, Ramona Collins, will be performing with her quartet for the second consecutive New Year’s Eve at Dégagé Jazz Cafe. Come enjoy the local food and an improvisational atmosphere.  

301 River Rd., Maumee
419-794-8205 | historiccommercialbuilding.com

 

New Year’s Eve

Enjoy a fabulous night of dinner, drinks and dancing. Reservations suggested.

4:30pm
Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg
419-874-3111 | hifq.com

 

New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner 2016

Enjoy an exclusive six-course dinner, expertly prepared with wine pairings. Reservations required.

7:00 PM
$80/person + tax and tip
Revolution Grille, 5333 Monroe St.
419-841-0066 | revolutiongrille.com

 

New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony

Join Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center and experience the embrace of peace while you celebrate spiritual growth and development and learn to let go what what is no longer serving you.

7:00 PM
Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center, 3535 Executive Pkwy.
419-537-1001
Free

 

The Biggest New Year’s Eve Party Ever

Enjoy a free food buffet, free champagne toast, party favors and DJs spinning the hottest tunes.

8:00 PM
Mulvaney’s Bunker, 4941 Dorr St.
419-531-3800 | mulvaneysbunkertoledo.com

 

New Year’s at the Brewery

Celebrate with live music and dancing by Calen Savidge and DJ Billy the Kid all night. Table reservations accepted for $50.

9:00 PM
No cover charge, $10 option party pack at the door
Great Black Swamp Brewing Co., 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg
419-873-6101 | [email protected]

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