Whether you’re looking for a night of family fun or a night out on the town, there are plenty of ways to ring in 2017 in memorable fashion in Northern Virginia.
Parties, Dinners and Concerts
Copperwood Tavern
Time: Dec. 31, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Price: $55
Ring in the New Year at the cabin-style tavern, which will serve a three-course meal and a champagne toast at midnight. Guests are encouraged to make reservations ahead of time to ensure a table. // The Village at Shirlington: 4021 Campbell Ave., Arlington; 20465 Exchange St., Ashburn
MELODIME Annual New Year’s Eve Party
Time: Dec. 30, 8 p.m. and Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Price: $70-$100
Start your New Year’s celebration early at Jammin Java’s party, which starts Dec. 30 and will feature five bands performing across two nights. Steve Everett, Firekid, Welshly Arms and Wild Adriatic will play along with headlining band Melodime. // Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna
NYE Masquerade Ball at Tysons Biergarten
Time: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Price: $30
Grab a mask and head to Tysons Biergarten for live music from DJ Maskell and acoustic sets from Jason Siatta. The Biergarten will host its very own New Year’s ball drop, and guests will be able to celebrate across the hall’s three themed floors. // Tysons Biergarten: 8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons
A Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve 2017 with DJ Pauly D
Time: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.
Price: $110-250
DJ Pauly D, a star from MTV’s infamous reality TV show Jersey Show, will play original mixes alongside eight other DJs who will also perform at the lavishly decorated Bellevue. The party will also feature a mock casino, light show and party favors. Tickets come with 10 drink tickets. // The Bellevue Conference & Event Center: 43350 John Mosby Highway, Chantilly
The 2017 New Year’s Eve Gala at The Carlyle Club
Time: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Price: $150-175
Start the night off with live jazz music during the provided dinner buffet and dessert bar. Than head over to the dance floor with music from two live bands and two DJs before the champagne toast to the New Year. // The Carlyle Club: 2050 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria
The Legwarmers New Year’s Eve Party
Time: Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.
Price: $50
Tease your hair and throw on some shoulder-padded attire because the DMV’s favorite ’80s tribute band will play its annual New Year’s Eve show at the State Theatre. // State Theatre: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
Seventh Annual New Year’s Throw Down
Time: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Price: $20
Bobby Thompson and Revelator Hill, The Beanstalk Library and The Sweater Set are all on tap for Iota Club’s annual New Year’s bash. // Iota Club & Cafe: 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
New Year’s Day 2017 Hangover Brunch
Time: Jan. 1, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Price: a la carte
Don’t forget about the morning after—after all the libations from the previous night’s celebrations, head to River Bend Bistro’s Hangover Brunch for replenishing chorizo black bean chili, crispy duck rillette eggs Benedict and more. And don’t worry, there will be a Maker’s Mark eggnog and make-your-own bloody mary bar for those hair-of-the-dog patrons. // River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar: 7966 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria
Family-Friendly Celebrations
First Night Alexandria
Time: Dec. 31; kid events start at 2 p.m., main event starts at 7 p.m.
Price: $30; kids 12 and under and active military are free
Known as the largest family-friendly New Year’s celebration in the D.C. area, First Night will see more than 150 live performances, including dancing and music, across Old Town. Kids can start the day by participating in the annual Fun Hunt at 2 p.m. and the whole family can conclude the night watching the fireworks display over the Potomac at midnight. // Old Town Alexandria
First Night Vienna
Time: Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-midnight
Price: Free
Located on historic Church Street, First Night Vienna will host all-ages live entertainment throughout the night, including sets from Rocknocerous and The Great Zucchini for the little ones and performances by the Mudlark Blues Band and Silver City Band for mom and dad. There will also be a magician and a DJ dance party at 9 p.m. Guests will have their choice of food trucks with CapMac, DC Steakholders, India 2 Go, Captain Cookie and the Milkman, Doug the Food Dude and Colonial Kettle Corn. // Historic Church Street, Vienna
City of Falls Church Watch Night
Time: Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight
Price: Free
Falls Church’s celebration will span across four city blocks and feature entertainment from nine live bands, including DJs, rock bands and an orchestra. Other activities include face-painting, karaoke, inflatables, swing dancing and a scavenger hunt. Fire pits and hot drinks and soup are provided to keep guests warm for a night full of fun. // North Washington Street and East Broad Street, Falls Church