Newark New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide

NEWARK, NJ – 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.

• The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark will host a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring 11-time Grammy Award nominee Charlie Wilson on Sunday, Dec. 31. Learn more here.
• The Temple of Restoration at 125 Pennsylvania Ave. in Newark will host a “Night of Decision” to celebrate the new year on Sunday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 9 p.m., service starts at 10 p.m. Admission is free. Learn more here.

We’ll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears. And 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.