Make Plans for New Year's Eve Part 5

Portrait of an Acorn (Photo credit: jeffreylcohen)

New Year's in Raleigh really means one thing: a giant acorn slowly making its way to the ground! Our First Night celebrations have been featured nationwide, and every year it seems to get bigger and better. This year they're adding a ferris wheel, which is awesome, and there are concerts and activities all day and into the night. If you get your tickets in advance, they're only $9 and include admission into everything all day. They'll cost $12 at the gate, so buy them now here.

If you're looking for a more grown-up party, get tickets to the three-floor Cirque du Solas event. You know New Year's will be done right at Solas, and your ticket is good for the party on every level. If you want to have your fancy dinner there, too, make a reservation for their $75 prix fixe five-course meal. Get tickets to the party here and make your dinner reservation on OpenTable.