Looking for something to do this NYE? We’ve gathered the top things to do for New Year’s Eve around the Tri-Cities including the best parties, countdowns, family-friendly events, and festive holiday celebrations.

First Night Tri-Cities

Enjoy something for all ages at this family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the New Year at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick. Make your way through a giant obstacle course, enter your little one in the baby crawling race, take a ride on the carousel and ring in 2022 with a spectacular fireworks show.

Fri, Dec 31
3-9 PM
Gesa Carousel of Dreams- 2901 Southridge Blvd, Kennewick
$8 per person for all ages. Gesa Credit Union members can save $1 by paying with a Gesa Visa card.

New Years Eve at The Uptown Theater

Live at the Uptown Theater, Latent Print Records and The Emerald of Siam present a New Years Eve to remember. Featuring The Ladybird Unition, Assertion (with William from SDRE/Foo Fighters,) The Van Dels, and vinyl DJ set with Davey Ingersoll. Dress up and ring it in with this all ages party.

Friday, Dec 31
Doors open at 8 PM
The Uptown Theater- 1300 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA

New Year's Eve with Blue Tattoo

Celebrate the holiday with dinner and a show. Package includes an overnight room for two, entry into the private party featuring high energy classic rock from Blue Tattoo, party favors, a dinner buffet for two, a celebratory toast at midnight, and a full breakfast the next morning! You can't beat that!

Friday, Dec 31
10 PM
Clover Island Inn- 435 N Clover Island Dr, Kennewick
$222 per package- 21+ Event

New Years Eve Dinner 2021 at Fiction Restaurant @ J. Bookwalter

Celebrate the end of 2021 with J. Bookwalter Winery! Enjoy a 3-Course New Years Eve Dinner with options to please any crowd. Paired with fantastic Champagne Specials, it's the perfect way to send off 2021.

Friday, Dec 31
5 PM & 7:30 PM
Fiction Restaurant @ J. Bookwalter- 1695 Malibu PR NE, Richland
$65

Americans Hockey Game- VS Spokane Chiefs

Before the ball drops, start the evening off with a puck drop and a little friendly competition on the ice. Watch the Tri-City Americans as they take on the Spokane Chiefs. The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington.

Friday, Dec 31
7:05 PM
Toyota Center- 7000 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA
Ticket prices vary- $24-$34

Jamie Buckley at Branding Iron

Enjoy live music from Jamie Buckley at the Branding Iron, the only country/classic rock bar in the TriCities with a live band every weekend and a large dance floor.

Friday, Dec 31
9 PM - 1:30 AM
Branding Iron- 213 W. Kennewick Ave, Kennewick
$5 cover

New Year, New Queer 2022 NYE Drag Show

Make it an evening to remember with this all night Drag Show at The Emerald of Siam. Finish off the year with a live performance and free champagne toast at midnight!

Friday, Dec 31
8:30 PM
The Emerald of Siam- 1314 Jadwin Ave, Richland
$15 Presale tickets, $20 Walk in

NYE at The Palm with Badlandz

Strut your stuff and rock out with everyone's favorite classic rock band, the Badlandz at The Palm on New Year's Eve. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes because you'll definitely want to jump up and move around when you hear your favorite classics come on.

Saturday, Jan 1
Midnight - 4 AM
The Palm- 603 9th St, Benton City
$10 cover

NYE with The Knockdowns at Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company

Come ring in the new year with The Knockdowns, live at Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company (formerly Kimo's)! Enjoy a mix of popular covers from the 1970's to present and feel the energy as Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Co pairs live entertainment with homemade food for the ultimate NYE experience.

Saturday, Jan 1
Midnight - 4 AM
Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Co- 2696 N Columbia Center Blvd, Richland