New Year's Eve Celebration

On Wednesday, December 31st, celebrate the New Year in Downtown Harrisburg with a strawberry drop, fireworks, kids activities and more!

The event kicks off at 8:30pm with a Kid's Glow Party, balloon drop, face painting, crafts, and more. There will also be free snacks for the kids to enjoy. Taking place inside of City Hall (10 N 2nd St), come wearing your brightest neon and white to glow all night!

In front of City Hall, there will be a DJ and free hot cocoa starting at 9pm. Leading up to midnight, we will do the annual strawberry drop at the Hilton followed by fireworks (from 2nd Street between Blackberry & Market Street) to welcome the New Year.

Be sure to make dinner reservations and enjoy performances, parties and more at businesses throughout the City. A list of events and dining specials is below.

PARKING: Street parking is free after 5 p.m. in the Downtown area.

For more information visit the official New Year's Eve event page.

Below you will find specials submitted by local businesses as well as other events happening around New Years Eve.

Dining & Drinks Specials:

(this will be updated as details are received so check back frequently) If you are a City of Harrisburg restaurant, please submit your dining special here.

Sawyer’s

Kick off the night with unbeatable drink specials at Sawyer’s.

Date: December 31
Time: 10 PM–Midnight
Special: $1 well drinks and domestic cans
Website: sawyershbg.com

JB Lovedraft’s — New Year’s Eve Karaoke Countdown

Celebrate the final hours of 2025 at JB Lovedraft’s with karaoke, drink specials, and late-night bites.

Date: December 31
Time: Karaoke 9 PM–1 AM
Specials:
• $2 Miller High Lifes until midnight
• $3 Happy Hour from 10 PM–midnight
• NYE food special: cheeseburger egg rolls
Website: jblovedrafts.com

Anna Rose Bakery — New Year’s Eve Treats

Warm up on New Year’s Eve with fresh-baked cookies and hot chocolate from Anna Rose Bakery. The bakery will be open in the morning from 7 AM–12 PM and again in the evening from 8 PM–12:30 AM—perfect for a sweet stop before or after the Strawberry Drop and fireworks, just one block away.

Date: December 31
Time: 7 AM–12 PM and 8 PM–12:30 AM
Special: Warm cookies and hot chocolate
Website: annarosebakery.com

NYE Parties & Nightlife

Nocturnal

Ring in the New Year the Nocturnal way—wild and unforgettable with DJs, dancing, and three floors of entertainment.

Date: December 31
Time: Party starts at 9 PM
Special: $2 drinks from 9–11 PM
Website: nocturnalharrisburg.com

Karaoke at Zembie’s

Sing your way into the New Year with no-cover karaoke and a reserved table option.

Date: December 31
Time: 9 PM–2 AM
Pricing: No cover
Notes: Kitchen open until midnight

Theatre Harrisburg — Countdown to 100: A Roaring 20’s NYE Celebration

Celebrate Theatre Harrisburg’s 100th anniversary with a glamorous Roaring 20s–themed New Year’s Eve party at King Mansion.

Date: December 31
Time: 9 PM–12 AM
Tickets: $150 (RSVP by December 19)
Website: theatreharrisburg.com

The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company — New Year’s Eve Bluegrass Bash

Close out the year with a live bluegrass concert featuring The Dirty Grass Players and Treesap (Cabinet Trio).

Date: December 31
Time: Doors 8 PM | Show 9 PM
Tickets: $20 advance | $25 day of show
Website: theticketing.co

Bourbon Street Saloon — New Year’s Eve Party

Party your way into 2026 at Bourbon Street Saloon with a no-cover New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy a night of music, drinks, and dancing as the countdown to the new year begins in the heart of downtown Harrisburg.

Date: December 31
Time: 8 PM–12 AM
Pricing: No cover
Website: bourbonstreetsaloon.com

Family-Friendly & Cultural Events

Last Laughs of 2025 at Gamut Theatre (9–11 pm)

Enjoy a night of improv comedy with TMI, featuring three short performances leading up to midnight.

Date: December 31
Time: 9–11 PM
Tickets: $12 per show | $30 VIP all-night admission
Website: gamuttheatre.org

Popcorn Hat Players — 33rd Annual New Year’s Eve Party for Children (11 am & 5 pm)

Ring in the New Year early with a kid-friendly countdown and a performance of The Ugly Duckling.

Date: December 31
Time: 11 AM (Countdown to Noon) & 5 PM (Countdown to Six)
Tickets: $20
Website: gamuttheatre.org