Ready or not, the new year is almost here. If you’re still looking for plans to start 2026 off with a bang, we’ve got you covered.
New Year’s Eve
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- Fincastle - Ringing of the Bells, from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m: The ringing of the bells on New Year’s Eve in Historic Fincastle is a ceremony that has taken place for more than 150 years.
- Hotel Roanoke - Preceptor Omicron’s New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m: Tickets for the annual New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration are $270 per couple and $135 per individual. The event will feature a buffet dinner for two, live music by the Kings & Uptown Trio, and participation in a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.
- New Year’s Eve Dinner Celebration at the Hotel Roanoke, from 6 to 9 p.m. The dinner and celebration will be held in the Regency Room, featuring a four-course dinner and party favors. It is recommended to call 540-853-8280 in advance to book your table at $98 per guest.
- New Year’s Eve Party at Corned Beef, starting at 4 p.m: The event will feature a specialized menu and champagne.
- Dancing Through the Decades at Mountain Lake: The special package includes overnight accommodations, a $100 dining credit for Harvest Restaurant, a NYE glow-in-the-dark dance party, night ice skating with glow sticks, a bonfire with s’mores, and a New Year’s Day breakfast in Harvest.
- New Year’s Eve Party at Martin’s, from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m: This event will feature live music by the Eric Wayne Band and a champagne toast at midnight.
- New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance at the Floyd Country Store, with dinner served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and dancing starting at 8 p.m.
- Grace Potter will be joined by Holly Roller for a performance at the Exchange Music Hall in Roanoke from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- New Year’s Eve Celebration at Roanoke’s Taubman Museum of Art from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- New Year’s Celebration at the 1772 Rooftop on Main in Fincastle. Dinner reservations are at 7 or 9 p.m. and are required.
- Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs New Year’s Eve Game: The Dawgs will hit the ice wearing specialty SpongeBob jerseys as they face the Fayetteville Marksmen.
- New Year’s Eve Party at the 5 Points Music Sanctuary featuring Mojo Sauce Hornsmen. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
New Year’s Day
- New Year’s Day Breakfast and Brunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Regency Room’s Grand Buffet Breakfast and Brunch Celebration at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
Did we miss anything? Email jotey@wsls.com to have an event added!