Metro Milwaukee New Year's Eve Events: 2018

MILWAUKEE, WI — It’s never too early to start thinking about New Year’s Eve! Here’s your guide to fireworks, parties and other events happening in and near Milwaukee

Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.

So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year. Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Waukesha if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.

If you want to go out..

NEW BERLIN: New Year's Eve Noon Balloon Drop

Countdown to noon with a balloon drop for boys and girls at A Hair for Kids Salon in New Berlin. The event runs on New Years Eve morning from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Admission is $5 per child.

• A Hair for Kids Salon
• 14023 W. Greenfield Ave.
• New Berlin, WI 53151
• 262-938- 5999

NEW BERLIN: New Year's Eve Buffet and Balloon Drop

StoneFire Pizza is hosting a family-friendly daytime and early-evening balloon drop.

There will be a balloon drop held at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, food and games.

For $19.99, you get the following things: an unlimited buffet, $10.00 game card and activation fee, VIP wristband for unlimited attraction rides, balloon drop, and party favors.

Sunday, Dec. 31. StoneFire Pizza is open their regular Sunday hours, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. The buffet closes at 7:00 pm.

5320 S. Moorland Rd. New Berlin, WI

WAUWATOSA: New Year's Eve at Cafe Grace

Ring in the New Year by celebrating the Café Grace way!

Enjoy a wonderful New Year's Eve dinner from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. They will have their full dinner menu available, plus a fantastic Menu du Jour featuring a 3 or 5 course prix fixe. You will be able to choose from a wonderful selection of French Sparkling wine to celebrate the last day of 2017.

Call 414-837-6310 to make your reservation.

11200 W Burleigh Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222

WEST ALLIS: Aces High and Master of Puppets Return to Lucky Chance

Aces High and Master of Puppets Return to Lucky Chance NYE 2017
Come party with 2 of Milwaukee's finest tribute bands, as we carry you into 2018 Advanced tickets are available at www.aceshighmke.com/nye
Price: $10 - $15
$10 advance tickets $15 Door

• 10 p.m. Sunday Dec 31, 2017
• Lucky Chance
• 6139 W. Beloit Road
• West Allis, WI 53214

HALES CORNERS: New Year's Eve Classic Country Jam & Dance

Bring your instrument of choice and celebrate the new year with Host Band, TEXAS 55. Tickets include hats, horns, champagne and buffet. Tickets are $25 - General Table or $35 - Front Table and are available at Clifford's 414-425-6226 or PayPal link at
www.JimmyPrinceShow.com

• 9 p.m. Sunday Dec 31, 2017
• Clifford's Supper Club
• 10418 W. Forest Home Ave.
• Hales Corners, WI 53130

ELM GROVE: Rockin’ the New Year: Concert & Party

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Sunset Playhouse. Our house band, BtW, will rock out with the best music of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Doors open at 8 p.m.- Concert begins at 9 p.m. Post-Show party 10:45 - 1 a.m. Price: $35 - $50

• 9 p.m. Sunday Dec 31, 2017
• Sunset Playhouse
• 800 Elm Grove Road
• Elm Grove, WI 53122

We’ll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears!

If you want to stay in...

If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. 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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