What to Do on New Years Eve: 19 FUN Ideas!

This blog post is about what to do on New Years Eve!

Happy (almost) New Year! Whether your plans fell apart or you didn’t have plans in the first place, the worst thing is being left wondering what to do on New Years Eve.

I’ve got you covered, though!

Whether you’re a homebody or a total extrovert, whether you want a chill night at home or a memorable time out with your friends… in this post, you’ll find some AMAZING New Years Eve ideas.

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What to Do on New Years Eve

1. Make New Years Cocktails

New Years Eve is the perfect time for cocktails! There are so many amazing New Years cocktail recipes you can recreate with friends.

2. Have a Board Game Tournament

Have everyone bring in their favorite board game, order your favorite food, and then have a cozy and competitive night in!

It’s even more fun if you turn the whole thing into a tournament. Rather than just having one winner for each board game, see who can win the most board games!

Bonus points if you give them a prize at the end of the night.

3. Throw a House Party

You can’t go wrong with throwing a house party.

Some of your friends and family might already have plans, but extend the invite to everyone you would want to spend New Years Eve with and fill your home with laughter and conversation!

Holidays are always memorable and enjoyable when you spend them with people you love. Whether you throw a huge party or just a small get-together with your closest friends, you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.

4. Do a Bar Crawl

Local bars, pubs, and clubs often have special celebrations going on for New Years, and they get really busy. If a night out on the town sounds good to you, a bar crawl is the perfect option.

Get your most extroverted friends together and either plan out which bars you’ll hit or just be spontaneous!

5. Create Your Dream Snack Board

Whether it’s a charcuterie board or a display of your favorite junk foods, there’s no better excuse than New Years Eve to eat all your favorite junk foods.

You can even invite some friends over and tell everyone to bring their favorite junk food. Then, you’ll have the perfect buffet that everyone can enjoy!

6. Have a Movie Night

If you’re wondering what to do on New Years Eve that’s chill and cozy, a movie night is the perfect option.

You can have a movie night by yourself, with your best friends, with your family, or your partner!

Make a list of your favorite movies or have everyone pick one movie and do a movie marathon. Or, just pick one classic everyone will love.

7. Find Local Fireworks

Whether you do your own fireworks or find an event with local fireworks to watch, you can never go wrong with fireworks on New Years Eve.

No matter how young or old you are, fireworks are always so much fun!

8. Have a New Years Resolutions Party

Love the ideas of setting goals for the upcoming year? Have a new years resolutions party!

This is one of my favorite ideas of what to do on New Years Eve.

Whether you write down your new years resolutions alone or make it a party with friends and then share your ideas with each other, this will set you up for success in the new year.

9. Host a Murder Mystery Party

Murder Mystery parties are so much fun!

If you love hosting a themed party, a Murder Mystery party is a fun one that everyone will enjoy. You can even go as far as getting dressed up as different characters.

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10. Watch the NYC Ball Drop

Counting down to the ball drop is a classic idea of what to do on New Years Eve!

Whether you have it on the TV in the background or go all-in watching the performances and making commentary with your friends, the ball drop is always such a fun event every year.

11. Have a Blanket Fort Sleepover

The only thing better than a slumber party is a slumber party with a blanket fort.

Invite your closest girlfriends over and build yourself a fun blanket fort or cozy setup in the living room.

You can watch movies, watch the ball drop, or have a cozy self-care night!

12. Host a Scrapbook Party

Scrapbooking the last year of your life is such a fun and fulfilling way to reflect on the year that just passed.

Stock up on all the best scrapbooking supplies, get some of your favorite photos printed, and invite your friends over to scrapbook all your favorite memories.

13. Read Through This Year's Journal Entries

If you’re feeling reflective and wondering what to do on New Years Eve, try reading through your journal entries from the last year.

You’ll likely be pleasantly surprised at how much you’ve grown and how far you’ve come in the last year.

14. Have a Self Care Night

What better way to ring in the new year than taking care of yourself?

Grab a face mask, take a nice bath, go for a walk, paint your nails, or do whatever else makes you feel refreshed.

You’ll feel SO good after a self-care night and you’ll start off the new year on the right foot!

15. Book Your Favorite Restaurant

If you want to go out but don’t want to party too hard, book your favorite restaurant instead.

Good food is always a good idea whenever you’re celebrating anything. Make your last meal of this year your favorite!

16. Declutter Your House

Wouldn’t it feel so good to enter the new year with a fresh, clean house?

Spend some time going through your closet, drawers, and storage areas to find a few things you can sell or get rid of.

Starting the new year with a decluttered space will feel amazing.

17. Book a Nice Hotel

Who says you can’t have a nice staycation?

Book a hotel and spend a comfy self-care night by yourself, with a friend, or with your partner! Booking a hotel is a great way to get a change of scenery and feel refreshed.