25 Ways To Celebrate New Year's Eve In New Jersey

It's not just the new year but a new decade that's right around the corner. And who says you have to trek all the way to New York City to celebrate it?

There are plenty of New Year's Eve events right here in the Garden State where you don't have to fight your way through traffic and the masses of people waiting for hours in the freezing cold for a ball to drop.

From fireworks to DJs to bowling to kids parties there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of 2020 in New Jersey. Here are 25 celebrations to consider:

New Year's Eve Fireworks in New Brunswick:

• Time: 11:30 p.m., Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m., Jan. 1
• Where: Monument Square, New Brunswick
• What: For the 10th year in a row, New Brunswick will shoot off a spectacular fireworks display at midnight to ring in the new year. Spectators can also check out some of New Brunswick's bars and restaurants, all in walking distance.
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New Year's Eve Bowling:

• Time: 1 p.m., Dec. 31 to 1 a.m., Jan. 1
• Where: Bowlmor Lanes, 380 Route 22, Green Brook
• What: Host the most striking New Year’s party ever — on a reserved lane with bowling, food, champagne/sparkling cider toast, premium cocktails (if you wish), and VIP service. Get a Premium Bar Package for the Non-Premium Package price (automatically applied at checkout when you reserve online). Select a Family (Daytime) or Ball Drop (Evening) package.
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New Year's Eve Bash:

• Time: 10 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: George & Martha's, 67-71 Morris St., Morristown
• What: The party will include a DJ, top shelf liquor, beer and wine, champagne toast, midnight buffet, and 20 percent off brunch the next day.
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New Year's Eve Concerts at the Hard Rock:

• Time: 9: 30 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Hard Rock Hotel Atlantic City
• What: If you’re still deciding what to do on New Year’s Eve, then you’re in luck — Hard Rock Atlantic City is proud to offer a New Year’s Eve concert with two world-renowned acts: Kool & The Gang and KC and the Sunshine Band. These iconic groups certainly know how to put on a show, and there's no better way to kick off a rockin' 2020.
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New Year's Eve Party by the Shore:

• Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: The Princeton Bar, 2008 Dune Drive, Avalon
• What: The party will have a DJ spinning starting at 8 p.m. Food will be served from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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New Year's Overnight and Fireworks On The Battleship

• Time: 5 p.m., Dec. 31 to 9 a.m., Jan. 1
• Where: Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden 08103
• What: Families can spend the First Night of 2020 aboard the Battleship New Jersey. Enjoy dinner and breakfast served at the Chowline. Take a guided tour of the World's Greatest Battleship. Sleep in the bunks that the crew of the USS New Jersey once did!
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Country and Western New Year's Eve Celebration

• Time: 7 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Prospectors Steakhouse & Saloon, 3050 Route 38, Mount Laurel
• What: The event features an open bar, champagne toast, dancing, live music, giveaways, hotel/shuttle packages and more.
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Top Golf New Year's Eve

• Time: 9 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Top Golf Mount Laurel, 104 Centerton Road, Mt Laurel
• What: Top Golf is offering New Year's Eve packages that include unlimited game play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for up to six guests, front row seats to a midnight fireworks show and party favors to go along with our glow-in-the-dark theme for the night.
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Roaring 20's New Year's Eve Gala:

• Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Piazza di Roma, 1178 Route 34, Aberdeen
• What: Get ready for feathers, champagne, custom cocktails, and swinging jazz. Foxtrot like the 1920’s. The evening includes: 5 hour premium open bar, butler style hors d’oeuvres, full buffet dinner, coffee, tea, dessert, and a champagne toast at midnight.
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New Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise

• Time: 9 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Spirit of New Jersey, Lincoln Harbor Marina, Weehawken
• What: This four-hour event features a three-hour cruise with views of New York City's skyline, a dinner buffet, a DJ, premium open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. And a view of the fireworks display at the Statue of Liberty sponsored by Spirit Cruises with synchronized music.
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New Year's Eve 2020 Celebration

• Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset
• What: Out with the old, in with the New Year! We can't wait to welcome 2020 in an exclusive, indulgent and upscale party at The Imperia. An evening of magnificent feasting, premium spirits and exquisite entertainment await.
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New Years Eve Celebration At The Hyatt

• Time: 6 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Ctr., Princeton
• What: Ring in 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton! Join us for dinner, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight! Hotel packages also available.
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The Ultimate NYE Celebration of Creative Latin Cuisine

• Time: 5 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Lola Latin Bistro, 87 Central Ave., Metuchen
• What: Latin cuisine with Nick, Juan, Chef Grace and The Lola Family. Three course family style dinner for $45 per person. Lively music and bring your own champagne.
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Kid's New Year's Eve-Day Party

• Time: 11 a.m. or 3 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Pilsener Haus & Biergarten in Hoboken
• What: Event includes kid's DJ, face painters, raffle prizes, NYE countdown and ball drop.
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New Year’s Eve at IM Gallery

• Time: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: IM Gallery - Highland Park Dance, 233 Raritan Ave., Highland Park
• What: Hosted by Marc Liebeskind. Dinner and dancing with sparkling cider New Year’s toast.
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Welcome The Start Of A Brand New Decade

• Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Big Shots Restaurant & Lounge, 780 US Highway 1 N, Woodbridge
• What: Live DJs playing top 40, EDM, HipHop, and more. 2 parties 1 building. 4 hour open bar and buffet, midnight champagne toast, breakfast buffet, party favors. Dress code - formal, semi-formal, or Gatsby themed attire.
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New Year's Eve Extravaganza with Jimmy Shubert

• Time: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick
• What: 7:30 p.m. show includes an all you can eat buffet. 10:30 p.m. show includes open bar, all you can eat buffet, champagne toast at midnight and dancing after the show.
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New Year's Eve At Hunterdon Ballroom

• Time: 9:30 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Hunterdon Ballroom Dance Studio, 431 Hwy Route 22 East (at Bishops Plaza), Whitehouse Station
• What: Dinner, dancing, music, and champagne toast at midnight, non-dancers are always welcome. Party attire.
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New Year's Eve Gala

• Time: 7 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Deutscher Club of Clark Inc, 787 Featherbed Ln., Clark
• What: Cocktail hour, open bar all evening, a selection of light fare will be served all evening. Midnight buffet to kick off the New Year. Music by The Adlers.
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New Year’s Eve Party With Belly Dancer

• Time: 9:45 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge, 515 US Highway 1 S
• What: DJ wave entertainment and belly dancer Amara, hosted by Sawa4Events. Includes dinner and dessert buffet, unlimited soft drinks and sangria. Cash bar and raffle tickets.
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Lakeview New Year’s Eve Gala

• Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: MJs At Buttonwood Manor, 845 State Route 34, Matawan
• What: Join us downstairs in the beautiful lakeview room for a memorable New Year's Eve gala. There will be a five-hour open bar, a formal and elegant four-course dinner, a champagne toast at midnight and DJ Billy Reybert entertaining. Ages 21 and over only.
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New Year's Eve Karaoke Pajama Jam & Late Night Brunch

• Time: 8 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar, 13 N 4th Ave, Highland Park
• What: Join us for a night of Karaoke, with a late night brunch buffet catered by Delta's, Mimosa, bubbly and bloody mary specials and, of course, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Plus all the celebratory bells and whistles that you need to ring in the new year.
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New Year's Eve Paint & Sip Party

• Time: 10 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Above Art Studios, 55B Morris St, New Brunswick
• What: Enjoy a night of instructed painting and a live DJ. Admission comes with all canvases, paint and brushes included, BYOB wine or champagne only. Trap music provided by Dj Kiss Me I'm Famous.
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New Year's Eve At Crystal Springs

• Time: 6:30, 8 or 10 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: Crystal Springs Resort, Sussex County
• What: The resort offers a multitude of party options including comedy, a lavish dinner, family party and more.
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iPlay America New Year's Eve

• Time: 7 p.m., Dec. 31
• Where: iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold
• What: Ring in the New Year at iPlay America’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration! Bring the entire family and enjoy a night of rides, party favors, live DJ, and giveaways! There will be confetti cannons at midnight as you watch the ball drop on our many large screens and monitors.
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