New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Music will fill the Inner Harbor Amphitheatre beginning at 8:00 p.m. with a set by Baltimore-based party performer DJ Curtis of C.James Experience. Performing from two 45-minute sets is Baltimore’s very own hip hop band Soul Cannon, featuring the talents of Eze Jackson, Matt Frazão, Jon Birkholz, and Charles Wilson. As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new, the skies over Baltimore will be illuminated like never before with a custom-designed drone show paired with traditional fireworks at
midnight.

As part of Winterfest, ring in the New Year with a fireworks display at Northside Park.  The fireworks display, which begins promptly at midnight, will be accompanied by live entertainment, warm hot chocolate, and the opportunity to walk through the Winterfest of Lights.

With more than one million holiday lights sparkling throughout Northside Park, the Winterfest of Lights New Year's Eve Fireworks Show will be a great way to ring in the New Year.

Winterfest of Lights will be an expanded walking tour including many surprises. This experience is all about lights, hot chocolate and family. Tickets are available on-line.  

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra presents another wonderful New Year's Eve concert. The concert rings in the New Year with a special evening of music featuring Kresley Figueroa, Soprano at the Christ Church, Easton. See ticketing details on the website.

Visit Frederick is excited to share a special encore presentation of the tour's anniversary special! The tour celebrates Frederick’s traditions: religious diversity, history, holidays and reflection, helped along by glorious art and architecture, such as what can be seen on this tour. Visit some of Frederick's most beautiful buildings, dressed for the holiday season.

Enjoy a dazzling New Year’s at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Begin the evening with New Year’s Eve dinner at Rec Pier Chop House featuring specials for one night only and end in the Lounge and The Cannon Room with a complimentary celebratory champagne toast at midnight, all set to live music throughout the evening.

Make your New Year’s Eve memorable with this special celebration on the water in Annapolis. Ring in the New Year on an exclusive and fun cruise aboard a luxury yacht with a DJ, dancing, a complimentary glass of bubbly, and fireworks!

Largest All-Inclusive New Year's Eve Gala in America. Spectacular event features: 15-immersive party areas, eight dance floors, awesome band lineup, huge DJ lineup, midnight celebration, exquisite Gaylord cuisine, and more.

The Middletown Valley Bank Krumpe's Donut Drop is moving to Meritus Park! Kick off the 2025 New Year at Meritus Park with all your Krumpe's Donut Drop favs: free Krumpe's Do-nuts to the first 5,000 people, free AC&T coffee & hot chocolate, live music from DJ Sidekick, and grand finale fireworks!

Step into a world of vibrant colors, lively rhythms, and festive masks at our Mardi Gras themed New Year Eve's party. Embrace the spirit of the French Quarter with Cajun cuisine, live music, and dazzling decorations that capture the essence of New Orleans. Join us for a night of celebration as we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new with flair and gusto!

Celebrate New Years eve in Berlin with this family friendly event including a ball drop at 6pm because it's midnight in Berlin Germany. Join us in downtown Berlin for music and fun for all ages. Free to attend and park.

Join us as we ring in the new year with the Civitan Club of Frederick at the annual New Year’s Eve key drop on Carroll Creek! This handcrafted lighted key will slowly descend from the William O. Lee Memorial Bridge at the stroke of midnight. 

Countdown the New Year at the Annual Duck Drop at Concord Point Park! Situated on the Susquehanna Flats, the area is well known for its large population of various duck species. Havre de Grace will celebrate the 25th anniversary with music, fireworks and a replica of a male Mallard.

There will be Smith Island Cake, DJ, free party favors, free toast to the new year with sparkling cider/sparkling grape juice available for all.

Another signature annual Rock Hall event returns to the bulkhead courtesy of the Rock Hall Parks and Rec & Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company. Join in the countdown fun!  New York has the Ball in Times Square - Rock Hall has an 8 foot Rock Fish!!

A family friendly, New Year's Eve Celebration of the Arts in Easton! First Night Talbot has entertainment and fun for the whole family. Traditionally, events are spread out among venues in downtown Easton, Maryland, culminating with the world-famous Crab Drop at midnight (and 9 p.m. for the early birds).

Don’t miss Noon Year’s Eve at the B&O, where your little ones can ring in the New Year well before bedtime! This kid-focused daytime New Year’s Eve celebration features fun festivities including dancing, crafts, photos, and a ball drop!

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a day full of engaging programming and activities designed with themed learning at Port Discovery Children's Museum! Enjoy hands-on themed art projects, activities led by our Learning Specialists

Don't stay out too late New Years Eve because First Day Hikes in Maryland state parks are a wonderful tradition and a great way to start the new year! Take a look at  hikes in the State parks to find the one for you.