Ashburn New Year's Events: 2018 Guide

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve arrives Sunday, and it'll be accompanied by continued bitter cold with lows around 15 and highs only in the 20s. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, at a buzzing party with friends or simply plopped in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.

So prepare to pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you actually can stick to and get ready to celebrate the new year. Check out the updated listings below of New Year's celebrations and events for 2017 in and around Loudoun County if want to go out, and also check out television programming that may make you want to stay home.

If you want to go out:

Topgolf Loudoun

"We’re decking out Topgolf in all gold everything and celebrating with live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu and a midnight celebration to remember. Make your reservation now!"

Great Gatsby New Year's Eve

The Bellevue Conference & Event Center, 43350 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, VA. The Great Gatsby themed New Years Eve party features the superstar, DJ PAULY D, 3 ballrooms, dinner buffet, mock casino, light show, party favors, free parking and more.

Lansdowne Resort

44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA. All tickets are accompanied with a guest room so at the end of the night, you can take the elevator home and slip into a bed in our newly redesigned room. New Years’ Eve Package includes: Deluxe Overnight Accommodations for Two, Admission to the NYE party, Dinner for Two in Riverside Hearth, Live Band Performance, Open Bar, Party Favors, Balloon Drop, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Midnight Munchies, Free Parking. Call to reserve 877-513-8400.

Franklin Park Arts Center

(All ages) Ring in the New Year with a family-friendly celebration featuring entertainment by Fizzical Fairy Tales and Synetic Theater. Party favors for everyone, refreshments simple party crafts, photo booth and more! Then countdown to “midnight” at the end of our party — and parents can still get home in time to watch the festivities in Times Square.

$10.00 per person, $35.00 – family of four or more.
Register on the Loudoun County Website using WebTrac or call 540-338-7973.

Tally Ho Theatre

80s New Year's Even Party, featuring The Reagan Years band.

Sun 31 December 2017 7:00 pm - Mon 1 January 2018 1:00 am

Join us to rock in the new year with areas best 80s tribute at Loudoun County’s best live music venue!
We are happy to announce we are partnering with the Comfort Suites that will be giving anyone who mentions the Tally Ho Theater a discounted room rate and a shuttle to and from downtown Leesburg!
In addition, VIP ticket holders get two drink tickets, early admittance to the show, access to the VIP-only bar that will be serving hors d’oeuvres all night, and a midnight champagne toast!

Blackfinn Ashburn NYE

December 31, 2017, 9:00 pm

• Price: $10 General Admission, $250 VIP Table (up to 6 people), $150 Dinner NYE Reservation (up to 4 people)

Dress to impress and ring in the New Year with us! Blackfinn Ameripub - Ashburn will be the party of the year with our very own rockin' DJ starting the party at 10PM!General Admission includes: Admission to NYE at Blackfinn Ashburn and a champagne toast at midnight!VIP Table includes: Reserved seating for up to 6 people next to the dance floor, bottle of champagne to start the party, fruit and cheese platter, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, and more!

NYE Celebration with Belvedere Vodka and Moët Hennessy USA

• Presented By: Salamander Resort & Spa
• December 31, 2017
• Salamander Resort & Spa, 500 N Pendleton St. Middleburg, VA 20117

Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Price: $92 per person

Say farewell to 2017 and toast to 2018 with us! Our New Year’s Eve party transforms our living room with festive décor, live music, dancing, delicious hors d'oeuvres, passed champagne by our sponsor Moët, and open bar at our large ice bar in the middle of it all.

New Year's Eve Dinner & Celebration

Presented By: Copperwood Tavern

We will be offering a three-course dinner that includes a soup or salad, luxury main dish options including lobster, filet, gourmet spaghetti squash or braised rabbit, delicious sides and our decadent Chocolate Temptation for dessert. The evening also comes with a champagne toast and party favors! Dinner will be served from 4pm-10pm, and the party goes until 2am

New Year's Eve at Grandale

• December 31, 2017
• Grandale Vintner's Table

Loudoun tradition for over ten years… Ring in the New Year with us at Grandale as we bring out the best in elegant farm-to-fork food with featured specials and delicious favorites from years past. There’ll be a fire in the fireplace and a coziness that you just won’t find at larger restaurants. Come be part of the family and welcome 2018 with us! Special holiday features and our regular menu will both be available. Reservations required.

Fairfax NAACP and Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation

Cocktail attire requested or black tie optional. Fairfax Marriott Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. Buffet menu includes chicken drumsticks, fried green tomatoes, crabcake sliders, roasted vegetables, beef Wellington, two champagne drinks/or one champagne & beer or wine.

(Special room rate available - $100/night. Email us at freedomfund@fairfaxnaacp.org to take advantage of the special room rate.) All sales are partially tax-deductible. Receipt available upon request.

First Night Alexandria

This annual New Year's Eve bash takes over Old Town Alexandria featuring performances, music and dancing all day long. Attendees can get in on festivities all over the city, with more than 150 performances at 23 indoor venues, a children's carnival at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, live music, children's face painting an afternoon's Ninth Annual Fun Hunt with activities for families and pets, and more games. As the New Year approaches, dancing in the street begins at the east end of King Street at 10 p.m. The celebration will culminate with a stunning fireworks finale over the Potomac River at midnight.
When: Sunday, Dec. 31, from 2 p.m. to midnight
Afternoon activities: 2-5 p.m. including the Ninth Annual Fun Hunt
Performances: 7 p.m.-midnight
Fireworks: Midnight
Where: Performances and activities: at venues around Old Town Alexandria and one at Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Avenue)
Midnight fireworks: Potomac River waterfront at the foot of King Street
Admission: $20 November 1-December 10; $30 December 11-31.

Big Night DC: The DC Area's Largest New Year's Eve Extravaganza.

Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor. Themed party areas encompassing the ballroom complex of the resort. Mardi Gras, Vegas Casino Lounge, ShamrockFest Stage, Retro - Best of 70's, 80's & 90's dance tunes, Electronica Club, Hip Hop Club Room, Karaoke Zone, VIP Lounges, open bar and more.

FUN FOR KIDS

Here's a list of various kids activities in the area, courtesy of Dullesmoms.com:

Sweet & Sassy Noon Year’s Eve Party | Leesburg, VA

Monkey Joe’s Noon Year’s Eve Celebration | Sterling, VA

Family New Year’s Eve Celebration | Purcellville, VA

Countdown to New Year’s | Ashburn, VA

If you want to stay in, these are the top two live television specials. Here's a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:

"New Year's Eve Live" With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN's annual New Year's Eve Live special with none other than "Watch What Happens Live" host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper's former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2018" Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year's infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest's watch. So if that's any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren't any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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