5 Ways to Enjoy New Year’s Eve Around Chatham County

New Year’s Eve is all about spending time with friends and family as we prepare to tackle the coming 12 months. After writing down your resolutions for 2016, it will be time to head out on the town (either with the family or as “just adults”).

Here’s how to ring in the New Year if you live in Chatham County:

1. Enjoy an “Enchanting Evening” at the Pittsboro Roadhouse:

Grab your partner and make like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers when you attend the Pittsboro Roadhouse’ New Year’s Eve party. The NC Revelers Orchestra, a nineteen piece orchestra will be leading the night in Hollywood-style music, and you will have the time of your life, dancing the way the stars did in the fifties, for one magical evening.

When you take a break from all the dancing, you’ll enjoy a spread of hors d’oeuvres (including Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts and “901” Tequila Marinated Shrimp with Agave Avocado Aioli), and a champagne toast at midnight!

Where: The Pittsboro Roadhouse, 39 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
When: December 31, 2015
Price: $90 / Per Person
Find out more: For RSVP information and other details, please click here.

2. Relax to Throwback Classics at City Tap:

If Hollywood isn’t your thing, you may enjoy a performance by the Swang Brothers over at City Tap. The three-piece outfit of thumping upright bass, driving acoustic guitar and twanging electric guitar covers a diverse array of artists including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Neil Diamond, Merle Haggard, Chet Atkins, and many others while mixing in some choice original tunes to round it all out.

Also, this event doesn’t have a cover charge, and you’ll still get to enjoy a champagne toast at midnight!

Where: The City Tap, 89 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
When: December 31, 2015, 9 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Price: FREE
Find out more: For RSVP information and other details, please click here.

3. Bring the Kids with You to Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium:

As parents, there’s no reason for you to miss out on the New Year’s celebrations! The Morehead Planetarium in downtown Chapel Hill is hosting a kid-friendly “Night Lights” event on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve. Join other families for an early evening of activities, performances and a kid’s countdown “under the stars” to welcome the start of a new journey around the Sun!

There will be some yummy food as well! Food trucks will be serving hot and fresh doughnuts made on the spot by Dusty Donuts and Mexican food made with fresh ingredients by Bandido’s Cafe.

Where: The Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: December 31, 2015, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: $5
Find out more: For RSVP information and other details, please click here.

4. Laugh to Improv at DSI Comedy:

Not interested in music? Try comedy instead! DSI Comedy is hosting “The Best Countdown Ever,” a night of laughs and improve in downtown Chapel Hill. After a two-hour show, there will be a 10-minute countdown and celebratory champagne toasts at midnight! You’ll also enjoy plenty of party favors, noisemakers, a cash bar.

It’s kid-friendly too! If you want to bring the kids along with you, be sure you plan to attend the earlier show at 6 p.m. For more information on the family-friendly show, please click here.

Where: DSI Comedy, 462 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
When: December 31, 2015, 9 p.m. to Midnight
Price: $10 for kids show / $20 for evening show
Find out more: For RSVP information and other details, please click here.

5. Skip the Music and Entertainment, and Just Enjoy Dinner at the Carolina Inn

If you’re just interested in enjoying a nice evening meal with you and your loved ones this New Year’s, try heading to the Carolina Inn. Start your New Year off right with exceptional cuisine made by Executive Chef James Clark and his talented culinary team. This New Year’s Eve dinner is offered as a three-course meal and champagne toast.

Nice. Easy. Elegant. Relaxing.

Where: The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
When: December 31, 2015, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: $75 / Per Person
Find out more: For RSVP information and other details, please click here.