12 Ways To Ring In The New Year In Brooklyn

2017 is coming to an end.

Temperatures are predicted to be arctic this final weekend of the year, but if you’re up for braving the chill, there are lots of New Year’s Eve celebrations scheduled across the borough—from fireworks to dance parties to yoga.

See our list below and check out the BKLYNER Calendar for more events happening around town or to list an event of your own.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks In Prospect Park
When: Sunday, December 31, 10pm to 1am
Where: Grand Army Plaza
What: Join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and the Prospect Park Alliance in ringing in the New Year with Brooklyn’s most spectacular fireworks display. The free event kicks off with live entertainment by Brooklyn’s Quintessential Playlist at 10:30pm, followed by fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Learn more about the 38th annual fireworks celebration here.
How Much: Free

Fourth Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks At Coney Island
When: Sunday, December 31, starts at 6pm
Where: Coney Island at Steeplechase Plaza
What: Starting at 6pm on Sunday, Abe Stark Skating Rink, B&B Carousell, Deno’s Wonder Wheel, Stop the Zombies 7D, and Thunderbolt Roller Coaster will all be open free of charge! [UPDATE: Due to the weather, most of the free rides have been cancelled!] The New York Aquarium and several Coney Island dining and entertainment venues will be opened extended hours leading up to the countdown that will feature fireworks and a digital “burst” from the Parachute Jump. Learn more about Coney Island’s NYE celebration here.
How Much: Free

Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley’s New Year’s Eve Phantasmagoria
When: Sunday, December 31, 8pm to 1am
Where: Brooklyn Bazaar, 150 Greenpoint Avenue, Greenpoint
What: Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley will be joined by the accordion ensemble, This Way to the Egress, as well as special guests Lacy Rose, Alaina Ferris, Kalan Sherrard, and more.
How Much: Tickets $65 general admission

Bargemusic
When: Sunday, December 31, 5pm and 7pm
Where: Bargemusic, One Water Street, Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO
What: Bid 2017 adieu while enjoying chamber music aboard a “floating concert hall.” Bargemusic’s New Year’s Eve concert will feature works by Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Mark Peskanov, violin, and Semplice Players: Alex Fortes, violin; Laura Giannini, violin; Rose Hashimoto, viola; Julian Schwarz, cello; Sam Suggs, Double Bass; and Doris Stevenson, keyboard.
How Much: Tickets $100

Be the Light: New Year’s Eve Yoga
When: Sunday, December 31, 10pm to 11:45pm; 11:45pm to 12:30am (countdown & toast)
Where: Bend & Bloom Yoga, 708 Sackett Street, Park Slope
What: Flow into the new year with attention to breath, comfort, and community at this candlelight yoga class blending open-level vinyasa flow, restorative yoga, and meditation led by Karen Shelley and accompanied by a cellist. Proceeds from the class will be donated to CHiPS. Following the class will be a New Year’s celebration countdown and champagne toast.
How Much: Registration $50

New Year’s Eve Brewery Bash
When: Sunday, December 31, 10pm to 1:30am
Where: The Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th Street, Williamsburg
What: Welcome the new year at Brooklyn Brewery’s traditional New Year’s Eve Brewery Bash featuring an open beer bar, sliders, bites and snacks, as well as a special performance by blues/hip-hop artist Ryan O’Neil. There will be a midnight toast with a new, unreleased Ghost Bottle.
How Much: Tickets $115 (must be purchased in advance)

New Year’s Eve: Celebrate 0-1-8
When: Sunday, December 31, 12pm to 2am
Where: Threes Brewing, 333 Douglass Street, Gowanus
What: Threes will be open for brunch on Sunday, then starting at 5pm psychic readers will set up booths and offer $10 tarot card or palm readings. From 7:30pm to 9pm NPR’s Jesse Brenneman will test your memory with “A Year In Trivia: 2017 In Review.” From 9pm into the wee hours, there will be DJ sets, dancing, as well as drink and food specials throughout the night.
How Much: No cover

NYE at Elsewhere
When: Sunday, December 31, 8pm to 8am
Where: Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Avenue, Bushwick
What: Twelve hours of New Year’s Eve fun featuring DJ sets by members of Hot Chip, Simian Mobile Disco, JD Samson, and more, as well as a champagne toast at midnight!
How Much: Tickets $40 to $50

Ring in the New Year at the Five Boroughs Brewing Taproom
When: Sunday, December 31, 4pm to 2am
Where: Five Boroughs Brewing Co, 215 47th Street, Sunset Park
What: Five Boroughs Brewing will be tapping a brand-new triple IPA to kick off the new year. There will be plenty of party favors on hand, food & snacks, and a DJ to keep things festive.
How Much: RSVP – No Cover

New Year’s Eve at Parklife
When: Sunday, December 31, 8pm to 1am
Where: Parklife, 636 Degraw Street, Gowanus
What: Celebrate the new year with an all-inclusive night of booze, bingo, music, and tacos! Comedians Casey James Salengo and Courtney Maginnis will host rounds of bingo and 2017-themed games and trivia. There will be a photo booth, drink specials, a champagne toast at midnight, and complimentary admission to littlefield’s afterparty at 1:00am.
How Much: Tickets $30 general admission; $75 open bar

New Year’s w/ The Smiths “How Soon Is Midnight” LIVE in Brooklyn
When: Sunday, December 31, 9pm to 3am
Where: littlefield, 635 Sackett Street, Gowanus
What: Ring in the New Year with a live performance by The Sons & Heirs, a Smiths and Morrissey tribute band. Complimentary champagne at midnight will be followed by a Smiths/Morrissey dance party at 1am.
How Much: Tickets $20 to $25

Purple Rain NYE Party
When: Sunday, December 31, 10pm to 4am
Where: Syndicated Bar-Theater-Kitchen, 40 Bogart Street, Bushwick
What: Join the 4th annual Purple Rain New Year’s Eve Party where Prince-heavy dance music will play alongside large-scale, psychedelic, interactive projections that integrate scenes from the 1984 classic film. Purple Rain or Prince-inspired costumes/attire are strongly encouraged.
How Much: Tickets $25 online, $30 at the door (includes midnight champagne toast)