Believe it or not, the end of 2018 is upon us.
With less than two weeks left in the year, it's time for folks to start making plans on how they want to ring 2019.
And since Atlanta has been named one of the best travel destinations for New Year's Eve, here's a list of events to help you ring in the new year right.
FREE EVENTS
Watch the Peach Drop (once again!) at Underground Atlanta
The Atlanta tradition continues!
The Peach Drop is happening once again, and the annual celebration is being brought back home to the Underground Atlanta.
New Year’s Eve Bash at The Battery
The second-annual event features an early countdown at 5:30 p.m. in the Plaza for families. The late festivities begin at 9 p.m. at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage, and will feature confetti and fireworks.
Free parking is available at certain decks. Click here for more details and to register.
FOR THE KIDS & FAMILY
Play unlimited games at Main Event Entertainment
Starting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31, guests can have unlimited FUN for just $10.95 per person when they choose one of these offers:
- All-You-Can-Play Activities – All-you-can-play access to bowling, billiards and multi-level laser tag. *Activities vary per location.
- All-You-Can-Play Games – Unlimited arcade game play in the games gallery featuring more than 100 of the latest interactive arcade games.
No reservations are required. For more information, visit mainevent.com.
Celebrate New Year's Eve early at Stone Mountain
Ring in the new year with the kids - early! - at Stone Mountain Park. Celebrate with an early countdown, at 8:59 p.m.! When the clock strikes 9, snow and fireworks will usher in the early New Year.
Party with bubbles at the Children's Museum
Countdown to 2019 in the cutest fashion ever at the Children's Museum's Bubble Bash, featuring a dance party, special guests, bubble-wrap fireworks and more!
Celebrate with two countdown sessions - one from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and another from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
PARTIES
4th Annual Atlanta NYElectric 2019
Ring in 2019 at one of Atlanta's most iconic skyline views - the Westin Peachtree Plaza.
The annual event will include top DJs, a Silent Disco Room, a five-hour open bar and complimentary party favors.
General admission tickets range from $99 to $200. Click here for more details and ticket prices.
Opera Atlanta presents New Year's Eve 2019
Celebrate at the "#1 New Year's Eve party in Atlanta," featuring a six-hour open bar, buffet, multiple DJ rooms and more.
Tickets rang from $30 to $120. Click for more details.
Celebrate "under the sea" at the Georgia Aquarium
Ring in 2019 at the Georgia Aquarium’s Black and White New Year’s Celebration. Dress in your black and white cocktail attire to match the tuxedoed hosts - the endangered African penguins.
General Admission tickets are $149.95. More details here.
FOOD
Three-Course Dinner at The Palm
For those feeling fancy, the Palm is offering a special New Year's Eve Menu featuring their classic Surf 'n'Turf dinner for $195 a couple. Add two glasses of Champagne to toast in the new year for an extra $25 a couple.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit ThePalm.com.
Toast to 2019 at City Winery
Ring in the new year with wine and food provided by the chefs at City Winery. Featuring live music with Coast Guard and a DJ on the main stage.
General admission after Dec. 21 is $109. Click for more ticket details.
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
The Roots
See the Philadelphia hip-hop group live at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre at The Battery. Doors open at 8 p.m. Showtime is at 9 p.m. Dec. 31.
11Alive will continue to update this story with more things to do. Happy holidays!