New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with the Erie Otters
Date: Saturday, December 31
Location: Erie Insurance Arena
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Varies by seating
Join the Erie Otters and rock in the New Year with the fast-paced excitement of hockey! The Otters welcome the Niagara IceDogs for this family-friendly night of fun that includes live music in the concourse, photo booth, intermission surprises, and kids’ activities. In honor of the night, the Otters will be wearing a one-night only specialty jersey to help “blackout 2022”. Get your tickets here.

New Year's Eve Carnival Celebration
Date: Saturday, December 31 and Sunday, January 1
Location: Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Cost: Activities included with water park admission
Come one, come all to Splash Lagoon’s New Year’s Eve Carnival Celebration! Enjoy character appearances, a live animal show, face painting, coloring contests, a Midnight Ball Drop, and so much more! Bring the whole family for a watery adventure on Splash Lagoon’s thrilling water slides, Wild Waters Wave Pool, and the newly updated Tree House.  Make it an overnight getaway with lots of fun extras and book one of their special New Year’s Eve Overnight Packages.

Noon Year’s Eve at the expERIEnce Children's Museum
Date: Saturday, December 31
Location: expERIEnce Children’s Museum
Time: Two Sessions, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members 
Celebrate 2023 with your family and the expERIEnce Children’s Museum. This annual family-friendly event includes colorful balloon drops, live entertainment, and lots of fun as you count down to the Noon Year! Pre-registration is highly recommended.  Walk-ins are not permitted.  Ticket information is here.

Boogie on the Bay The Fiesta Way
Date: Saturday, December 31
Location: Bayfront Convention Center
Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: Individual tickets start at $68/person
Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 as you dance the night away on Erie’s beautiful Bayfront!  Live music will be provided by The Chosen Few. Your admission includes four drink tickets, hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast.  Overnight hotel packages are available at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront and the Courtyard Erie Bayfront.  Hotel packages and tables of 10 must be purchased in person at the Erie Insurance Arena box office or by calling 814-452-4857.

Winter Wonderland of Trees at the Elsie Greer House Bed & Breakfast
Date: Saturday, December 31 
Location: Elsie Greer House Bed & Breakfast
Time: 4 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under
Step back in time for a tour of The Winter Wonderland of Trees. Join The Elsie Greer House Bed & Breakfast as they introduce the holiday! Refreshments will be provided.

New Year’s Eve Party at Bistro 210!
Date: Saturday, December 31
Location: Peek’n Peak Ski Resort
Time: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Cost: Dance party is free admission
Ring in 2023 the Peek’n Peak way at Bistro 210!  Start your night off with a sumptuous dinner buffet or specially crafted features menu from 5 – 9:30 p.m. then kick things into high gear with the dynamic dance music of DJ Sound Investment. The night also includes a complimentary champagne toast to watch the ball drop at midnight, party hats, loot, and fun New Year’s accessories to spruce up your outfit!