Best 2017 New Year's Events & Activities Raleigh NC

Ring in the New Year in the Raleigh-Area

Best 2017 New Year’s Events & Activities Raleigh NC

Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do for New Year’s 2017? Here’s some of the best activities and events in the Raleigh-area. 

First Night Raleigh 2017 • Downtown Raleigh

Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 • 2:00 pm – Midnight

In addition to the lowing of the Raleigh Acorn to ring in the New Year, the First Night Raleigh 2017 festival includes 100 performances in over three dozen locations across downtown Raleigh, as well as games, rides, great food selections and plenty of fun. (Various locations in Downtown Raleigh. See event website for details)

New Year’s Eve Gala @ Nature Research Center

Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 • 8:00 pm – 2:00 am

All four floors of the Nature Research Center of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences will be open for the New Year’s Eve Gala and will feature delicious food and beverages throughout the evening, as well as popular local entertainers. Black tie preferred. (121 W Jones St Raleigh, NC 27603)

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New Year’s Eve on Glenwood South • Raleigh Beer Garden

Dec. 31 – Jan 1 • 9:00 – 2:00 am

Ring in the New Year with the Raleigh Beer Garden in the largest party in Glenwood South! Performances by Urban Soil and a guest DJ alongside of a powerful light show will provide the soundtrack to your New Year. Toast at midnight alongside a balloon drop and you’ve got a great night ahead of you. (614 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27603)

New Year’s Eve 2017 at Solas Raleigh

Dec. 31 – Jan 1 • 9:00 pm – 2:00 am

Get ready for a celebration of sheer nightlife indulgence at its absolute finest. New Year’s Eve 2017 at Solas Raleigh includes Raleigh’s Best DJs spinning Top 40s/Electro/Remix, with added sound and amazing lighting effects, along with VIP bars all on all three levels to ring in 2017! (419 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27603)


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