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Area New Year’s Eve activities to put on your radar

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It’s somehow the end of the year once again, and though there won’t be any fireworks, you can still start 2025 off with a bang. Whether you’re looking to spend New Year’s Eve gaming, dancing, feasting or simply sipping champagne, the following list of Dec. 31 events has you covered. Some begin earlier in the day, leaving room to attend multiple festivities if your heart desires.

 

Spare Time Entertainment Center New Year’s Eve parties

1-5 p.m. (families)

7 p.m.-1 a.m. (adults)

3101 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing

Spare Time Entertainment Center will offer ticketed celebrations from 1 to 5 p.m. for families and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. for adults. The former will include unlimited bowling, a $25 arcade card, two slices of pizza and bottomless soda. The adults-only portion will feature a buffet; music by Midwest Dueling Pianos and other live entertainment; unlimited VR games, bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more; and a champagne toast with a souvenir flute at midnight. Each guest will receive three drink tickets and unlimited soft drinks. Access to axe throwing and the Escapology escape rooms can be added on for an additional fee. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com/o/spare-time-entertainment-center   
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Festival of Trees

1-7 p.m.

Turner-Dodge House

100 E. North St., Lansing

If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out the Turner-Dodge House’s Festival of Trees, the annual holiday display runs through New Year’s Eve. All three floors of the historic mansion have been decorated with trees designed by local businesses, organizations and individuals. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the restoration and preservation of the house.

 

Contra and square dance

6:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

Central United Methodist Church

215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing

This special edition of the Ten Pound Fiddle’s biweekly contra and square dance series will feature a potluck to start the evening, followed by the standard new dancer lesson. The dance party will begin at 8 p.m. and continue until midnight, with a break around 9:45 p.m. for dessert. String band Banjo Tramps will provide the music. For the best experience, attendees should wear loose clothes and comfortable shoes.

 

Super Fancy New Year’s Eve under
the Big Top

7-10 p.m.

Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale

1101 S. Washington Ave., Lansing

If you’re not finished with your holiday food binge, REO Town’s Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale will hold a six-course dinner inspired by carnival and circus cuisine beginning at 7 p.m. The evening will be hosted by entertainers Jean Baguette and Lady Marmalade, who promise to amuse, mystify and occasionally bewilder the crowd. The event is expected to end by 10 p.m., though Sleepwalker will be open until midnight. For tickets, visit www.square.link/u/RpytncUP .

 

Lansing Brewing Co. New Year’s

Eve party

8 p.m.-1 a.m.

518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing

DJ Face will throw down the tracks at Lansing Brewing Co.’s no-cover New Year’s Eve Party, running from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress. Stay tuned for more information on themed drinks and food specials at
www.lansingbrewingcompany.com .

 

TGIF New Year’s dance party

8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Eagle Eye Banquet Center

15500 Chandler Road, Bath

TGIF Dance Party will host a rare Tuesday evening event, featuring a dinner buffet, music by Patrick Johnson of Shamrock DJ Service, a cash bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Noisemakers, party hats, coffee and water will be provided. Formal attire is encouraged.

 

Starfarm ‘80s party

Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.

Grewal Hall at 224

224 S. Washington Square, Lansing

At Grewal Hall, ‘80s cover band Starfarm will transport audiences back in time before returning to the present to ring in the new year. The group’s song list includes a myriad of nostalgic hits by artists such as Madonna, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Prince and beyond. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to Ele’s Place Capital Region, a nonprofit healing center for grieving children, teens and families. Tickets are available at www.hall224.com .

 

Zap Zone XL New Year’s Eve party

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

5220 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing

Zap Zone XL’s New Year’s Eve celebration will offer a gourmet buffet, unlimited soft drinks and a midnight balloon drop on top of activities like bowling, arcade games, laser tag, mini golf and bumper cars, depending on which of four ticket packages guests choose. To purchase tickets, visit zapzonexl.com/nye. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

Afro Beat in Town New Year’s Eve party

9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine

1312 E. Michigan Ave., East Lansing

Afro Beat in Town, an event group that hosts African dance parties throughout the area, will celebrate New Year’s Eve from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine. DJ Dalavey will be spinning music from genres such as Afrobeat, amapiano, reggae, Afro Congo and bongo. Tickets are available at www.newyearspartydec31.eventbrite.com .

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