New Year’s Eve Celebrations: Toast, Dance, Run, Hike, Golf and More

By Patch Staff

How do you plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Here are some events happening around Northern Virginia, D.C. and Fredericksburg.

Did we miss any New Year's Eve soirees? Let us know in the comments.

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New Year's Eve at the Drafthouse: Party like it's 1989. Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, at 2903 Columbia Pike, is ringing in 2014 with an '80s-themed celebration. Watch the Times Square ball drop on the cinema screen while a DJ provides music from the 1980s. Last year's event sold out, so buying tickets early is recommended. Tickets are $15. More info here.

First Night Fredericksburg: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m. - 12:15 a.m., Downtown Fredericksburg. Globe drop and midnight countdown begin at 11:40 p.m. at Sophia and George streets. Admission buttons are required for everyone three years and older to attend the indoor and tent area performances and ride the trolley. $5 in advance, $8 at the event. Children 3 and under are free.

Ringing In Hope: A New Year's Eve Celebration: Tuesday, Dec. 31, noon, at Brambleton Town Center. The 1K walk kicks off at noon, followed by the 5K at 1 p.m. and 10K at 1:15 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served to race participants at finish line along with post-race massages. Free family fun activities include pony rides, a barrel train ride, face painting, tattoos, music, moon bounces and more. Registration: 1K, $12; 5K, $30; 10K, $35. Brambleton Town Center, 42395 Ryan Rd, Brambleton.

'First Day Hikes' New Year's Day at Virginia State Parks

Fairfax Four-Miler: Start off your New Year's Eve with this festive four-mile run, hosted by Pacer's running store in Old Town Fairfax. Pizza and beverages will be served to all participants. $40, includes a race sweatshirt. Race kicks off at 6 p.m. Pacers, 10427 North St., Fairfax City.

New Year's Eve Golf Tournament: Annual four-person scramble. Entry fee includes green fee, cart fee, range balls, prizes and lunch. $70. Begins at 10 a.m. Herndon Centennial Golf Course, 909 Ferndale Ave.

ArtSpace Herndon's New Year's Eve Celebration. 7 p.m.: Family-friendly art activities and music. 8 p.m.: Music by The Music Loft's "Jumbo Shrimp" youth band. 9 p.m.: Bonfire and drum circle. 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: Jazz music by Al Robertson Quartet featuring Frank Lombardi, light refreshments, and a champagne toast at midnight. All ages. Free and open to the public. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St. 703-956-6590.

First Night Alexandria Festival. A family-friendly festival in Old Town Alexandria. Shops and restaurants transform into performance venues to showcase local talent. Fun includes live music, dancing, art, and a fireworks show on the river. Noon to midnight. King and Royal streets. All ages welcome. Tickets are $20, kids 12 and under and active military are free.  

First Night Vienna. A family-friendly street festival featuring live music, artisan booths, food, family-friendly activities and more. Ring in the new year early at 9 p.m., or stay for the final countdown at midnight. 7 p.m. to midnight. Free admission. Along Historic Church Street.

80s New Year's Eve Dance Party. Dance the year away with The Legwarmers, a popular area 80s band. 9:30 p.m. $50. State Theatre, 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church.