We’ve rounded up some of Little Rock’s best celebrations to ring in 2017. All you need to do is choose one (or two), dress in your New Year’s best and sip champagne while the ball drops.
Happy New Year, everyone!
“Downton Abbey” New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Empress of Little Rock — 2120 Louisiana St., Little Rock. Following tradition, The Empress will have it’s “Downton Abbey” celebration, complete with a gourmet scattered meal, paired with complimentary wines. The event, which begins at 8 p.m., includes dancing, entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight. It is a black-tie event with period attire requested but not required. There is limited seating, so call for reservations at (501) 374-7966. Tickets are $250 per couple, or get special rates with the Romantic Getaway packages.
The Arkansas New Year’s Eve Ball Dropping Celebration — 300 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. For the first time in years, New Year’s Eve will be on a Saturday night and Drummerboyinfinity will lead the celebrations at the Revolution Music Room (The Rev Room). This is a 21 & up event. Doors open at 8 p.m. Single tickets are $15 and $25 for couples. You can purchase them by calling (501)548-5811 and online tickets at ArkansasLiveMusic.com.
New Year’s Eve Ball Dropping Celebration at Dickey-Stephens Park — 400 W. Broadway St., North Little Rock. Spend New Year’s Eve with the family this year at Dickey-Stephens Park. Free for kids five and under, the event features a 20-minute fireworks display, live satellite feed of Times Square, LED ball drop, six-hour concert of more than 10 multi-genre artists, an epic dance glow party, local food trucks and adult beverage vendors. And if you’re hesitating because of the cold, they’ll even have heating stations. Tickets start at $25 per ticket. To snag yours, call (501) 548-5811.
New Years in Little Rock at the Marriott —3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock. This popular Little Rock New Year’s Eve party will be held Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom. The night will feature entertainment from DJ Ugly Ed Johnson, The Zac Dunlap Band, Matthew Broussard, KSSN 96’s Chad Heritage, BIG 94.9’s Tom Wood, 105.1 The Wolf’s Bob Robbins and 100.3 The Edge’s Corey and Patrick. Don’t worry about driving home, the Marriott is offering room packages starting at $259. Tickets for the NYE event are $55 in advance and $65 at the door. You can purchase yours online here.
Heritage Grille Steak & Fin, located within the Little Rock Marriott, will be offering multiple New Year’s Eve dining options: Prefixed, four-course dinner from 5-10 p.m. is $80 a person; Lounge & bar menu from 11 a.m. until midnight; Concessions from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Advance reservations for Heritage Grille’s New Year’s Eve prefixed dinner are recommended and can be made by calling (501) 399-8000.
NYE Dance Party with Amasa Hines at South on Main — 1304 Main St., Little Rock. Ring in the New Year with Arkansas’ beloved Amasa Hines. Enjoy tasty snacks off a menu collaboration from Joshua Asante and Chef Matt, count down to midnight with a complimentary champagne toast and boogie into the New Year as Chef Matt spins records following the concert. The show starts at 10 p.m. with a $30 cover. Reservations made for 9 p.m. or later will guarantee a table and tickets to the show. Reservations made before 9 p.m. will not hold a table for the show. Wristbands will be sold as doors open at 4 p.m. the day of the show. Call (501) 244-9660 to reserve a table.
The Joint’s New Year’s Eve Party — 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Head to the Joint in Argenta for a 2-act original comedy titled “A Fertile Holiday.” Tickets also include a catered meal, champagne and live rock ‘n’ roll by The Main Thing. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30. Tickets are $55 per person. Make your reservations at 372-0205
109 & Co. Great Gatsby/Harlem Nights NYE Celebration — 109 Main St., Little Rock. The Rodney Block Collective, Nicky Parrish II, and DJ will provide the entertainment at 109 & Co.’s New Year’s bash. $25 advance general admit, table upgrades and VIP options available. Call (501) 374-3710 to reserve your spot.
New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch at South on Main — 1304 Main St., Little Rock. After all the festivies on New Year’s Eve, the hangover is boun to be rough. South on Main understands your pain and is ready to serve you delicious brunch from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call (501) 244-9660.
New Year’s Day Workshop at Yoga Studio of Little Rock — 910 W. 6th St., Little Rock. Start your year off right with a special three-hour class with Martha Richardson and Sharon Wilkes. This class will focus on both standing and seated twists. A minimum of six months of yoga experience is recommended. The class is from 3-5 p.m. Tickets are $35. To purchase yours, call (501) 765-1652.