Whether you're planning a festive family celebration, or a romantic date night, Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley have plenty of options to make your New Year's Eve unforgettable. From lively events to cozy gatherings, here are some special ways to ring in 2025.  

Celebrations guaranteed to make your countdown unforgettable... 


NEW YEAR’S EVE AT TONIC SEAFOOD AND STEAK  

Celebrate the countdown to 2025 in style at Tonic Seafood & Steak. Join in the festivities at the New Year's Eve bash on December 31, from 6:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.  Enjoy delicious food, festive cheer and live music from jazz guitarist, Bruce Anthony from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Lyric Drive from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. At midnight raise your glass, make a wish, and usher in 2025 with joy, excitement and a champagne toast. Don't miss out on the party of the year!  

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT LE CAVALIER AT THE GREEN ROOM   

Make reservations now for Le Cavalier at the Green Room. On New Year’s Eve this acclaimed restaurant will be serving up three-course dinners featuring small plate options like escargot with garlic butter and fines herbs and lobster tails with champagne beurre blanc.  Entrees will range from sole meunière with preserved lemon and brown butter to lamb tagine with cranberry and apricot couscous. For dessert, classics such as poached pear with champagne, hazelnut and chantily cream and profiteroles with blood orange gelato and white chocolate ganache are on the menu.   

For this exclusive event, there will be three seating options: 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m.- 7:45 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.- 10:15 p.m., which includes a champagne toast at midnight. Gratuity is additional. Reservations can be made now on Resy!  

NEW YEARS EVE MASQUERADE BALL AT BELLEFONTE CAFE 

For the first time, Bellefonte Cafe will be hosting a masquerade ball to ring in 2025. Step into mystery and elegance – dress to impress and don your secret identity! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, drink specials, and dance the night away with that special someone. This event is 21+. Unforgettable memories, laughter and mystery await.

NEW YEARS EVE DISCO FEVER BASH AT DELAWARE PARK CASINO 

Join Delaware Park for a Disco Dance party to celebrate the New Year. Experience groovy tunes, flashy lights, and nonstop boogie-ing. Grab your bell bottoms and lace up those dancing shoes. There’s also going to be a Cher impersonator!

While hot chocolate and a sparkling cider toast may be on the menu, you can’t go wrong celebrating the New Year with these family friendly events...    

NOON YEAR’S EVE AT THE BRANDYWINE ZOO    

Ring in the New Year "Zoo-style" at the Brandywine Zoo's Noon Year's Eve celebration! Perfect for families, this outdoor event features games, crafts, and a festive group countdown to welcome 2025—just in time for an afternoon nap. Bundle up for the cold weather and enjoy hot chocolate available for purchase.  

This year, there will be TWO ball drops...  10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12-2 p.m.  

Keep in mind, some animals might not be in the party spirit due to the chilly temperatures. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, so don’t wait! 

CONFETTI COUNTDOWNS AT THE DELAWARE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM   

The Delaware Children’s Museum, a vibrant gem along the Wilmington Riverfront, is hosting THREE festive Confetti Countdowns on New Year’s Eve! With identical celebrations at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m., there’s a perfect time for everyone—nap schedules included! Each countdown features confetti cannons, a dazzling confetti storm, live music, and more. Don’t forget to stay and explore all the museum has to offer! 

STOMPing INTO THE NEW YEAR  

Celebrate the New Year in a special countdown at Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. This event is designed for people of all ages and stages. It features live bird presentations, celebratory activities, and a special science-related ball drop! Pre-registration is requested as walk-ins will only be accepted if space is available. There is no general admission on 12/31/24 and the museum will close following the event.  

NEW YEARS EVE RIVERFRONT DRONE LIGHT SHOW 

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a stunning spectacle of lights! Join the fun along Wilmington’s Riverfront at 6 p.m. for a mesmerizing Drone Light Show, where technology and artistry come together to create an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss this dazzling way to ring in the new year!    

For more ways to celebrate the New Year and to see what’s in store for 2025 in #VisitWilm keep up with us at @VisitWilmingtonDE on Instagram.