1. Minnesota Bobber Drop
The Midway Saloon’s fourth annual party where instead of a ball drop, an oversized, 7-foot fishing bobber is released. Music by the Dylan Salfer Band. (8 p.m. Wed., $10-$15, women get in free, 1567 University Av. W., St. Paul, themidwaysaloon.com)
2. New Year’s Eve Celebration on Ice
The rink is open for hockey and skating on the outdoor Oval as well as the indoor arena. (2-9 p.m. Wed., $10 admission, $5 skate rental, John Rose Minnesota Oval, 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, cityofroseville.com)
3. European New Year’s Eve
Cheers with beers as 2026 reaches Europe first. Countdown to the new year at 5 p.m. for Munich and 6 p.m. for London. (5-8 p.m. Wed., Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Av. N., Mpls., utepilsbrewing.com)
4. New Year’s Eve Sledding and S’mores
Bundle up for thrilling sled rides before warming up by the fire and roasting sweet treats. (Noon-4 p.m. Wed., free, Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington, threeriversparks.org)
5. Lebanon Hills Regional Park New Year’s Eve Party
Embrace winter and new beginnings with candlelit trail walks, sledding, bonfires and a ball drop at 7:59 p.m. (5-8 p.m. Wed., $8, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan, co.dakota.mn.us)
6. No Cover NYE at Up-Down
Start the celebration early with drinks, games and hourly drawings. A countdown to midnight includes a free champagne toast and balloon drop (6 p.m. Wed., free, Up-Down Arcade Bar, 3012 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls., updownarcadebar.com)
7. Party in Oz
An energetic party in a pink and green lounge with DJ Shannon Blowtorch, the cast of “Mirage: Drag after Dark” and pop-up appearances. (8 p.m. Wed., $11, Lush Lounge & Theater, 990 Central Av. NE., Mpls., lushmpls.com)
8. Twin Cities Swing New Year’s Eve Dance
Put on some fancy clothes and prepare for a night of swing dancing, party favors and a midnight bubbly toast. (9 p.m. Wed., $12-$15, Ukrainian Event Center, 301 NE. Main St., Mpls., facebook.com)
