New Year’s events in Rochester to ring in 2025!

Family-Friendly Events
Seneca Park Zoo’s Noon Year’s Eve
Two early ball drops at the snow leopard and elephant habitats.
10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Believe & Achieve New Year’s Celebration
Workshops on self-confidence, wellness, and goal setting.
12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Thomas P. Ryan Jr. R-Center.

Shows and Performances
The Capitol Fools at Nazareth University
Satirical political comedy by former Capitol Steps cast.
2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Musical Mayhem at Blackfriars Theatre
Performers sing audience-chosen songs with live band backing.
4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

John DiCrosta at Comedy at the Carlson
Comedian and ventriloquist with special guest Todd Youngman.
6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Dining and Themed Parties
Lucky’s New Year’s Eve Dinner
Special menu starting at 5 p.m., includes a champagne toast.

Party Like Gatsby at The Cub Room
Five-course dinner, dancing, and champagne toast.
8 p.m.

Pop. Fizz. Clink. Champagne New Year’s Party at Strathallan Hotel
Dancing, DJ, and champagne toast.
9 p.m.–1 a.m.

Nightlife and Dancing
New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
Check-in at O’Callaghan’s Pub from 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Bristol Mountain New Year’s Eve
Fireworks, torchlight skiing, music, and dancing.
7 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Electric New Year’s Eve at Radio Social
Live music and DJs.
7 p.m.–1 a.m.

ARTISANWorks New Year’s Eve Bash
Food, drinks, a live DJ, and a champagne toast.
9 p.m.–1 a.m.

United We Dance at Water Street Music Hall
EDM rave with bass drops and melodies.
9 p.m.–1 a.m.

New Year’s Eve at Roar
Drag shows, DJs, and midnight champagne toast.
8 p.m.–3 a.m.

Source: Rochester First