Ring in 2021 with local New Year’s celebrations

It’s no secret 2020 has been a challenging year for most of us. If you’re eager to shake off this year and say “at last” to 2021 in a fabulous yet safe way, check out these ideas for a year-end celebration.

Virtual Noon Year’s Eve Party, Herrick District Library
Ring in the New Year with the kids at a very special Virtual Noon Year’s Eve Party, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 31. Registration is required. To register and order your Noon Year’s Eve kit, go to libcal.herrickdl.org/event/7169435. Kits can be picked up curbside at the main library. 

BAM! Family Rockin’ New Year’s Party
Gather your family and friends for a rockin’ good time at BAM! Start your New Year’s Eve celebration with BAM-tastic Laser Tag and Arcade specials. Or grab up to six family members for unlimited bowling with a Bowling Party package. Looking for a New Year’s family challenge? Check out the Escape Room packages. Reserve your time slot now. For more information, go to gobamgo.com/nye. Social distancing will be practiced and reservations are required.

New Holland Party Kit
If you feel like staying home, let New Holland Brewing do the work and deliver the party — for four or eight people — to your door. Party kits include appetizers, plates, cocktail napkins, party favors, New Holland cups, and beverages with all the garnishes. (Available within a 15-mile radius of Holland.) For more information about packages and ordering deadlines, visit newhollandbrew.com/store/catering/.

Party at Home with a Seventy-Six New Year’s Eve Box
Pre-order a signature New Year’s Eve Party Box from downtown Holland’s Seventy-Six Restaurant, then let the fun commence at home. Each box includes cookies from Smitten Baking Co and Prosecco. For more options, including cocktails of your choice and champagne, as well as food options (which include shrimp cocktail and a charcuterie board), email seventysix1983@gmail.com by noon on Monday, Dec. 28.