5 Places to Ring in the New Year

Are you still searching for a fun way to ring in 2012? Here is a list of New Year’s Events located in New Hyde Park. Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult, there is somewhere for everyone to go to celebrate this weekend.

is hosting an exciting New Year’s Eve party. Purchase a ticket for the all inclusive “Dance and Play Package” for $65 per person. This package includes hors d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and open bar from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. DJ Dami will be performing, so be ready to dance all night. Hats, noise makers, and party favors will also be provided. However, if you and your friends would like the V.I.P. experience, you can purchase a ticket for the “Sit Stay and Play V.I.P. Package” at $150 per person for parties of six people or more. This ticket will get you express entry and a table in the lounge with personal service. It also includes a bottle of Grey Goose, Patron, and champagne for you and your party to enjoy. For reservations call 516-358-2222.

is featuring their “Cosmic New Year’s Eve Party”. The party starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Children and adults will enjoy three hours of unlimited bowling as well as a light dinner, including cold cut heros, hot dogs, chips and soda. DJ Mark will be playing music from the 60’s to today’s hits for everyone to enjoy. There will be party favors and a “Shirley Temple Toast” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults and $22 for children. To make reservations, call 516-741-8022.

Council 2852 is hosting their annual "New Year's Eve Dinner Dance." Guests will enjoy dinner and then join DJ John on the dance floor. Tickets can be purchased for $60 a person. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the party will end at 1 a.m. “For 60 bucks you can’t go wrong,” said Grand Knight, Brian Ennis. “It’s a good night out with friends for a reasonable cost.” For reservations call 516-352-2852.

At , children 3 and up can participate in a free craft workshop New Years Eve day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be creating New Year’s noise makers to make them feel a part of the 2012 celebration. These free craft lessons are also offered every Saturday at Lakeshore. For more information, call 516-616-9360.

is hosting two parties for their New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests may arrive from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the first seating, which includes a choice of soup, salad, entrée, dessert, and champagne toast for $60 per person. The second seating is from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and costs $80 per person. Guests of this party will have the same dinner options, and will enjoy a live performance from the band Body & Soul. Guests may stay until closing at 1 a.m. For reservations, call 516-354-7797.