Want to ring in 2025? Where families, adults can celebrate the new year in Modesto area
Want to say farewell to 2024 in party mode?
A handful of Modesto area venues are ready to help you with music, revelry and plenty of sparkling drinks.
Here are just some of the places where you can ring in 2025, with 21-and-older parties as well as events for families.
This article will be updated on modbee.com as events are added, so if yours isn’t here, email local@modbee.com with “New Year’s celebration” in the subject line.
For adults
Crocodiles 2025 NYE Party: The event features DJs, horns, hats, tiaras, a balloon drop and more. There is a $50 dinner ticket option with doors opening at 6 p.m. General admission is $20 with entry at 8 p.m. Free doughnuts and coffee from Mr. T’s served after midnight while supplies last. Crocodiles Nightclub, 1745 Prescott Road, Modesto. 209-544-1962.
DoubleTree New Year’s Eve Comedy Show and DJ Party: Comedy features Sean Fogelson, also known as “That 1 Mailman,” hosted by Ric James. Food, bar, dancing. 7 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St., Modesto. $75-$100. Reserve at tinyurl.com/DoubleTreeNYEparty.
Palladium New Year’s Eve: The nightclub’s Celebrate NYE 2025 party will have a live band, five DJs playing four types of music, along with balloon drops. $10 before 10 p.m. by texting “Palladium” to 87365. Opens at 8 p.m. 950 10th St., Modesto. 209-522-8899
The Spotlight Ultra Lounge New Year’s Eve: There will be a DJ playing a variety of music beginning at 7 p.m. There will be food and drinks for sale. 959 10th St., Modesto. Free entry before 10 p.m., $20 after. 209-705-6466.
El Botanero New Year’s Eve: There will a live band and a DJ. 8 p.m. 101 E. Glenn Ave., Crows Landing. Free entry before 10 p.m., $20 after. 209-522-8899
The NYE Experience 209 Masquerade Ball: Enjoy comedy, music and dancing at this celebration featuring The World of Laughs Comedy Jam, preshow cocktails, appetizers and reserved table seating. There will be two DJs, multiple dance floors and a midnight balloon drop with a sparkling-wine toast. Formal or semiformal attire. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. The Century, 927 10th St., Modesto. Tickets start at $65. nyeexp.com.
Bodega 57’s 209 New Year’s Turn Up: Hosted by Diamond the Body, ring in the new year with a hip-hop event featuring DJ ALLBLACK. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 606 7th St., Modesto. $33.85. 408-750-6510.
New Year’s @ Vault Nightclub: The club plans a DJ, confetti show, balloon drop and more. 9 p.m. Vault Nightclub, 915 J St., Modesto. $23.18-$161.90. thevault209.com.
Yosemite Lanes New Year’s Eve: Party for adults includes a DJ at 9 p.m. There will be party favors, a sparkling-wine toast at midnight, as well as beverage specials and game specials. Yosemite Lanes, 2301 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-9161.
Black Oak Casino New Year’s Eve: Band Northfork will ring in the new year in the Willow Creek Lounge starting at 9 p.m., $172.50 for reserved table. DJ Jordan will perform on the promotional stage. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne. 877-747-8777. www.blackoakcasino.com.
Chicken Ranch Feathers & Follies: The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a cocktail and appetizer hour, followed by a buffet dinner at 8 p.m. After dinner, there will be a live performance followed by a dance party. Chicken Ranch Casino Resort, 9100 People of the Mountain Road, Jamestown. $50. chickenranchcasinoresort.com.
Slides New Year’s Eve: Celebration includes two DJs — Take One and DJ Manuel C — in two rooms. Dinner 4:30-9 p.m., lounge 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dress code strictly enforced after 9. Slides209.com.
For families
Modesto On Ice Party: The seasonal skating rink in downtown offers a late-night skate with music, party favors, photo booth, prizes and a midnight balloon drop followed by a sparkling cider toast. 10:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Modesto on Ice, corner of K and 11th streets. $25 age 13 and older, $20 ages 3-12. Number of skaters limited. modestoonice.com/activities.
McHenry Bowl’s New Year’s Eve: Enjoy bowling, party favors, an apple cider or sparkling-wine toast at midnight. McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave., Modesto. Call for reservations and times. Bowling $70 per hour. 209-571-2695.
Ring in the New Year Early at Dave & Buster’s: The party includes dinner, unlimited soda, a $20 Power Card with unlimited video game play, hats and noisemakers, ginger ale toast, video countdown and more. 4-7 p.m. Vintage Faire Mall, 3401 Dale Road. $41.96. www.daveandbusters.com.
This story was originally published December 23, 2024 at 6:00 AM.
