And so, just like that, 2024 is ending soon. You might want to send it out in style with some of these New Year’s Eve activities in the area. The Lagois team wishes you health, happiness, and peace. See you next year!
New Year’s Eve Charity Ball
December 31. Cocktails 5:30 pm; Dinner 6:30 pm
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa
Supporting Journey House for adults with developmental challenges.
Music by the Skydiggers with The Paul Langlois Band of The Tragically Hip.
Auction items, four-course meal, and champagne at midnight.
$229
Last day to buy tickets, Dec. 24. Tickets and more details here.
A Scottish New Year’s Eve party 2024
December 31, 5 pm to 1 am
Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Drive, Ottawa
Hogman-Eh! is a huge Scottish-style celebration featuring local and international music, Highland dancing and great food.
A free event begins at 2 pm with the opening of the Hall of Origins. At 4:30 pm the main ballroom opens with music until 1 am.
$45 for general admission (free for children under 12); $75 for a VIP ticket; and $125 for a VIP ticket with a 3-course meal.
Tickets online here.
Ottawa Christmas Market, New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2 p.m. to midnight
Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa
Free
There’s a bit of everything here: twinkling lights, local crafts, delicious treats, kids’ crafts, bingo, and performances by artists such as Chase, Kentucky, and The Chantal Hacket Band. Festivities begin at 2 pm and end at midnight.
The Humbug Hustle
Dec 29, 7 pm
Dec 30, 7 pm
Dec 31, 2 pm
Jan 2, 2 pm and 7 pm
Jan 3, 2 pm and 7 pm
Jan 4, 2 pm
Jan 5, 2 pm
Great Canadian Theatre Company, Irving Greenberg Theatre
1233 Wellington St West (Wellington and Holland), Ottawa
OttawaMusicals’ 8th annual family musical presents a high-energy, hilarious and heartwarming twist on the classic A Christmas Carol. With its irreverent humor and catchy songs, The Humbug Hustle promises to leave you laughing, singing, and celebrating.
$43-$60
MJ
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
Ages 8+
MJ makes its Ottawa premiere at the NAC. MJ looks at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status.
$84.00 – $249.00+
Tickets online here
1-844-985-2787
New Year’s Eve light displays
Always a treat and a wonderful family experience, New Years Eve 2024 will go out in a blaze of beautiful lights, here:
● Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks, 411 Corkstown Road, Nepean, December 31, 5 pm – 10 pm
● Christmas Lights Across Canada ‒ an illuminated route between Ottawa and Gatineau, to January 7, 2025
● Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd. 2, Morrisburg, December 31, 5 pm – 9 pm
Outdoor skating trails
Fresh, fun and invigorating, these nature trails are especially beautiful in winter and a bright possibility for New Year’s Day.
(includes skating, snowshoeing and hiking)
Depending on weather ‒
Thursday: 4pm – 8pm
Friday: 11am – 8pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Sunday: 9am – 6pm
RiverOak Estates, 2900 York’s Corners Road, Metcalfe
A 3-km frozen pathway winds through old-growth orchards, meadows and forests, 30 minutes from downtown, Orleans and Barrhaven.
Note: The skating trails are partially lit. Bring a headlamp for after dark skating. There are no lights along the snowshoe and hiking trails.
Tickets online here
Call to check updated ice conditions before travelling: 613-212-0077.
16495 Sixth Rd, Moose Creek, Ont.
30 min. from Cornwall, 45 min. from Ottawa and 90 min. from Montreal
Winter skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing through the woods. 3 km skating and snowshoeing tail through the forest. Trails are maintained and sheltered from the wind.
There’s a 30-ft high, 300-ft long tubing hill with 10 different runs.
Countryside Adventures also has a petting zoo, a bonfire, and a food truck. Skate and snowshoe rentals are available. Dogs and strollers are welcome.
Tickets online here.
Comedy on New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 9:00 PM
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
Join great Canadian comedians at this Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night.
$60
Last day to buy tickets, Dec. 24. Tickets and more details here.
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