Seasonal & Holidays
Basking Ridge New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide
It's never too early to start thinking about New Year's Eve! Here's a guide to events happening in and near Basking Ridge.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.
So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year. Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Basking Ridge if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.
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Ninety Acres hosts New Year's Eve
When: Sunday, Dec. 31
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Where: 2 Main Street, Peapack & Gladstone
What: Come Celebrate! Ninety Acres has all the best options - a festive dinner or dinner and a party. Let's ring in 2018.
First seating - New Year's Eve Dinner: Seating from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Four-course prix fixe menu and a glass of champagne; Other beverages upon consumption. Cost is $130 per person, $40 children up to 12 years old plus tax and 20 percent service charge
Second seating - Celebration seating: Seating from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Party until 1:30 a.m.; Four-course savory dinner with wine or beer pairings; Open Bar for dinner and party; Dessert display with Flambé and Crepe Station and Butler Passed Pastry Bites; Cognac and Bourbon Station; Midnight champagne toast; Live entertainment by The Brynn Stanley Band; and Party Favors. Cost is $299 per guest, $249 children up to 12 years old inclusive of tax and service charge
Reservations available by phone at 908-901-4701
22 West Tap & Grill Presents New Year's Eve Bash
When: Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Where: 1601 Route 22, Bridgewater
What: DJ CTOM will be performing along with a free champagne toast at midnight. $6 Titos mixed drinks, $5 Frieball shots, $5 Jager shots, $7 Jager bombs and $3 domestic drafts.
AUM Presents New Years Eve 2018 Party
When: Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rhythms, 729 S. Main Street, Manville
What: Premium open bar, DJ music, party favors, live karaoke singing, bollywood dances, exotic belly dances and more.
When: Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Radisson Hotel, 21 Kingsbridge Rd, Piscataway Township
What: Lounge set up in main ball room with big dance floor. Dhol Master Madi Singh and belly dancing with fire show. Live photo booth, party favors and more.
When: Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
Where: Deewan Banquet, 560 Stelton Road, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854
What: Champagne toast, international food stations, premium open bar, special dance by exotic dancers and more.
BYOB New Years Eve Hollywood Bollywood Theme
When: Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: Fame Bolloywood Studio (Next to Krauser's Food Store), 488 Oak Tree Ave, South Plainfield
What: BYOB, Veg and non veg foods, DJ music, karaoke singing, Bollywood dances, party favors, live ball drop on 20 feet screen.
When: Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: Mirage Banquet, 1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison
What: New Year's Eve Bollywood countdown 18 with top shelf open bar all night lavish Indian and international buffet by Moghul & Ming restaurants, live dancers, dhol and more.
New Year Eve - Family Celebration
When: Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: Mirchi Restaurant, 1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison
What: Live DJ and Dance, Live Ball Drop watch in Big Screen, Veg & Non-Veg Dinner, BYOB, Lots of games & activities, Games for Kids, Games for family, Bollywood Dance, Couple Dance, Couple Fashion and Family Picture Area.
The New Year "Dhamaka"!
When: Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
Where: Princeton Elks, 354 County Road 518, Montgomery
What: Broadway/Carolines Comedian Tushar Singh, Rock Star Bollywood DJ DUBS and Dhol Shree, Food Catered By Deewan and Unlimited Top Shelf Drinks including Johnny Black Scotch and Champagne.
Special New Year's Day Dog Walk
When: Jan. 1 at 1: 30 p.m.
Where: Lord Stirling Stable at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge.
What: The New Year's Dog Walk will provide owners and pets an opportunity to walk off some holiday cheer on a tour of the beautiful trails at Lord Stirling Stable.
If you want to stay in...
If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:
“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.
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