Ready to ring in 2024? Here are just some of the New Year’s Eve events happening in Greater Cincinnati to ensure you start the year off right.

The UC Health Ice Rink at Fountain Square Photo: Aidan Mahoney
PNC Festival of Lights Preview Night at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden on Nov. 16, 2023 Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Kings Island Winterfest When: Nov. 24-26 Where: Kings Island, Mason What: Kings Island amusement parks transforms into a holiday wonderland. Who: Kings Island Why: There’s a total of 12 winter wonderlands throughout the park. Photo: Megan Waddel
Cincinnati Cyclones’ Christmas Ornament Giveaway Night When: Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Heritage Bank Center, Downtown What: Cincinnati Cyclones hockey game versus Toledo Walleye Who: Cincinnati Cyclones Why: Hockey fan or not, a Cyclones game is a wintertime must-do. Photo: Bryan Houston
Vista at Lytle Park 311 Pike St., Downtown Cincinnati’s new Lytle Park Hotel features a spectacular rooftop patio named the Vista at Lytle Park. The 5,000-square-foot rooftop lounge offers panoramic views of the Queen City and Ohio River. The space is equipped with an “indoor” lounge (where the bar is located) lined with windows that open up to the outdoor patio with two fireplaces, seating and tables. Choose from a selection of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits, or opt for their large-format cocktails that serve four or more. They also offer a selection of light bites and shareables. The downstairs patios at Subito also feature fire pit lounge spaces for outdoor dining or drinking. Photo via vistaatlytlepark.com Photo: vistaatlytlepark.com
Candlelight Masquerade at Twenties Cocktail Joint 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Party at the classy Twenties Cocktail Joint during the Candlelight Masquerade, with over 500 candles illuminating the space. Two floors of the joint will host different music entertainment all night. At midnight, enjoy the champagne toast and balloon drop on the main floor. 2733 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills, twentiescincy.com. Photo: facebook.com/twentiescincy
No. 5 Outdoor/Patio Dining: Dead Low Brewing 5959 Kellogg Ave., California Photo: facebook.com/DeadLowBrewing
Ring in the New Year at Hofbrauhaus 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Live entertainment available all night long with a specialized NYE menu to dine on during the countdown. 200 E. Third St., Newport, hofbrauhausnewport.com. Photo: facebook.com/hbhnewport
NYE at Juniper’s 9-11 p.m. Welcome the new year at Juniper’s Gin Bar, which is offering a buffet, live music by the Chris Comer Quartet, a specialty cocktail and a champagne toast at midnight for all guests. 409 West Sixth St., Covington, junipersginbar.net. Photo: facebook.com/junipers
Bubbles and Bow Ties at Igby’s 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dress in cocktail attire at Igby’s on New Year’s Eve. All tickets include a champagne toast upon arrival, live music and New Year countdown and a variety of party favors. 122 E. Sixth St., Downtown, igbysbar.com. Photo: facebook.com/Igbys
Midnight on Madison at Hotel Covington 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Covington’s Midnight on Madison NYE party is back this year, offering a dance floor, 360 photo booth and an extensive raffle prize list. All general admission tickets include one complimentary drink ticket, with a champagne fountain and light bites available for purchase. 638 Madison Ave., Covington, hotelcovington.com. Photo: Google Maps
Bloom NYE Ball 2023 at Bloom OTR 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Jessica Dimon will be hosting this dance-fueled New Year’s Eve celebration at Bloom OTR. Festivities include star-studded drag performances, a cast meet-and-greet and a balloon drop at midnight with a champagne toast. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, eventbrite.com. Photo: Gunner Hollin via Instagram, BloomOTR
NYE Cruises at BB Riverboats Times vary For the adults, take a cruise along the Ohio River as the new year begins, with features such as a three-entree buffet, champagne, late-night snacks and party favors. For a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve activity, BB Riverboats is also hosting a Kids Cruise, with a midday countdown at noon. The cruise will include a DJ, a lunch buffet and party favors for the kids to enjoy. 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, bbriverboats.com. Photo: Facebook.com/bbriverboats.com
2. Queen City Exchange (32 W. Court St., Downtown) // Queen City Exchange is Cincinnati’s first and only stock exchange-themed bar, featuring beers with prices that rise and fall depending on demand. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Paint and Sip When: Nov. 3 from 7-9 p.m. Where: The Pitch, Over-the-Rhine What: A paint-by-numbers style event with refreshments. Who: The Paint Sesh Why: Learn to paint “The Vibrant Tiger.” Photo: Anna Kolosyuk via Unsplash
Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township Nestled near the edge of the West Side is an idyllic winery surrounded by rows of grapes and rolling hills. VinoKlet is the only working winery in Hamilton County and is home to 12 award-winning wines. Bask in the warmth of a nice day with a glass of vino and enjoy the scenery. And on Fridays and Saturdays, the winery hosts its Grilled to Perfection dinner where you select your entree and grill it yourself while sipping on a half bottle of wine of your choosing. Photo: facebook.com/vinkolet
Revel OTR Noon-2 a.m. Saturday; 2-10 p.m. Sunday. 111 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine The boutique winery and event space specializes in promoting local, regional and family-owned wineries. Revel makes it own small-batch house wine, 44 barrels at a time, and serves it in juice glasses. It also carries cool and fun wine cocktails, like a fizzy mojito made with prosecco and a Manhattan featuring malbec and brandy. If the group wants to look cute and drink cute, look no further. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Pop, Fizz, Clink: New Year’s Eve at Japp’s 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Celebrate the New Year at Japp’s, which promises an evening full of “popping bottles, fizzy cocktails and clinking glasses.” Tickets include a champagne toast upon arrival, live music, party favors and a live countdown. 1134 Main St., Downtown, jappsotr.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
The bar with wrap-around seating Photo: Hailey Bollinger
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Ivory House 3:30-6 p.m. Dress up in your best frills and feathers and solve a murder at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. The murder mystery event also includes a served dinner and a drink ticket. 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, maggianos.com. Photo: Julio Rionaldo, Unsplash
Pop-Up NYE Celebration at POSH Events Cincinnati 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Spend an evening in glitz and glamor at this pop-up event. The festivities include an open bar, champagne toast and after-dinner bar snacks. 1905 Elm St., Downtown, eventbrite.com. Photo: Myriam Zilles, Unsplash
Fifty Fifty Gin Club 35 E. 13th St., Over-the-Rhine Attached to Homemakers Bar, which describes itself as a slightly retro, mostly modern cocktail bar, Fifty Fifty Gin Club, which opened this past summer, offers around 60 different gins, from locally distilled to imported Japanese varieties alongside representatives from seemingly every distinguished gin-producing region. The cocktail menu runs the gamut (or gimlet) of all of gin’s expressions, making it an alluring destination for juniper lovers. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Carnival New Year’s Eve at The Birdcage 8 p.m.-2 a.m. A carnival-themed New Year’s Eve awaits you at The Birdcage, which is offering entertainment all night long. Admission is free for everyone and a complimentary champagne toast will be handed out at midnight. 412 Central Ave., Downtown, tickettailor.com. Photo: Provided by Ignite Entertainment
Deck the Y’alls Lightfest When: Nov. 24-26 Where: Thomas Moore Stadium, Florence What: Festive holiday lighting event at the Y’alls home field. Who: Deck the Y’alls Why: Sunday’s event features open ice skating. Photo: Provided by the Florence Y'alls
Best Live Music While You Eat Winner: Arnold’s Bar & Grill Runners-up: Dee Felice Cafe, The Comet Photo: Maggy McDonel

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