Howell New Year’s Eve Events: 2018 Guide

HOWELL, 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 listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events in and near Howell if you’re one who likes t0 go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.

If you want to go out:

First Night Ocean County
On the boardwalk in Seaside Heights
Family-friendly activities during the day, concluding with fireworks if weather permits.
Bracelets are $5 each and entitle the wearer to special freebies.
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Atlantis Ballroom New Year's Eve Party
Days Hotel, 290 Route 37 East, Toms River
Party packages are $115 per person and include DJ, 5-hour open bar, meal including appetizers during cocktail hour, sushi/sashimi, entree and dessert, party hats and noisemakers and a champagne toast. For $164 per person stay overnight and join the breakfast buffet. Reservations required.
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New Year's Eve at Beacon 70
799 Route 70, Brick
General admission $55 per person includes DJs, open bar, pizza, party favors, champagne toast, 3 a.m. continental breakfast. Late dinner seating is $79.95 per person and includes the party.
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Clarion Hotel New Year's Eve Extravaganza
815 Route 37 West, Toms River
Party-only and party-with-accommodations packages available. Party-only begins at $119 per person. Lavish appetizers and meal, open bar, DJs, champagne toast. Reservations required.
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New Year's Eve with La Bove Grande
On the Route 70 circle, Lakehurst
$110 per person includes sushi bar, open bar, surf and turf dinner, DJ, champagne toast and more.
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Asbury Biergarten New Year's Eve with Charles Laurita and the Mischief
527 Lake Ave., Asbury Park
"We are pleased to welcome back to the Festhalle Charles Laurita & The Mischief with their groovy alternaphunk!" German-style food, craft beers and more.
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New Year's Eve Party at Bamboo Bar
201 Boulevard, Seaside Heights
$40 per person for open bar and hot and cold buffet, music and more.
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Baker's Water Street Grille
4 Robbins Parkway, Toms River
Music by the band UnDisputed
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Another 90s New Year's Eve at The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park
Some of Asbury Park's best bands hit the stage to cover some of the most legendary '90s bands of all time. Bands will cover Third Eye Blind, Foo Fighters, No Doubt, The White Stripes, The Beastie Boys and Tori Amos.
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Bar Anticipation New Year's Eve Bash with Big Bang Baby
703 16th Ave, Lake Como
Music, specials and nine hours of entertainment.
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New Year's Eve at the River Rock
1600 Route 70 West, Brick
General admission $20, or $25 at the door. Upscale package including dinner, open bar and continental breakfast is $85 ($95 after Dec. 26). Live music, more.
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Hemingway's Cafe New Year's Eve Party
612 Boulevard, Seaside Heights
$30 per person for the party only, dinner and party $70 per person, $130 per couple.
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The Beachcomber New Year's Eve Party
100 Ocean Terrace at Dupont Avenue on the Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
Live entertainment from The Flying Mueller Brothers.
$40 includes open bar, hot and cold buffet, champagne toast.
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Martell's Tiki Bar's Celebrate 2018
On the boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
The Mike Dalton Band provides live entertainment along with Dr. Cheeko, buffet, party favors, champagne toast and more. $25 per person in advance, $30 at the door.
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The Headliner New Year's Eve Celebration
1401 Route 35, Neptune
Two options for the evening: $55 per person in advance includes 2-1/2 hours of open bar until 10:30 p.m., buffet, DJs and more. Entry after 10:30 p.m. is a reduced price, cash bar.
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Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at Count Basie Theatre
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
The 18th annual concert rings in the new year in Red Bank.
Tickets start at $39 each.
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Central Jersey Club NANBPWC's New Year's Eve Gala
Doubletree Hotel, Tinton Falls
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Semiformal attire. Tickets $75
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New Years Eve 2018 At The Pool After Dark
Harrah's, Atlantic City
8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Tickets $75 until Dec. 1; prices rise after that date.
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ICE AT THE PIER
Pier Village, Long Branch
Ice Skating
Sessions from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the evening session will have fireworks.
Tickets are $10 to $18
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New Year's Eve Gala
White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa
1205 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
Dinner buffet, open bar, DJ
Tickets $125
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Celebrate New Years @ Bar Anticipation
7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
703 16th Ave., Lake Como
Nine Hours of Entertainment with Big Bang Baby and DJ Mike Nice
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New Year's Eve Party at Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club
518 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
Featuring a live performance by comedian Mike Cannon
BYOB - Dinner & Show - Gen admission
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Beatlemania Now
Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan
Concerts at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
See the ultimate celebration of The Beatles on the Algonquin stage.
Tickets range from $52 to $65 per person.
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New Year's Eve Party at iPlay America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold
Bring the entire family and enjoy a night of rides, party favors, live DJ, and giveaways. Confetti cannons at midnight will help ring in the new year. Dinner and non-dinner tickets available starting at $39.99 for the party only and $74.99 per adult for the party and dinner.
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We'll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears!

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 Times Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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