Culture
From champagne saber and 20th century speakers to disco balls and bar sticks, Denver has it all this New Year’s Eve.
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You know how it goes: “this year is over and next year is about to begin.” But with the start of a new decade, and all sorts of themes and puns that blend well with 2021, this New Year’s Eve stands out from the past. So grab a pair of plastic glasses for 2021, a coat (just because it’s festive doesn’t mean it’s hotter), a glass of reusable champagne, and start counting down. There’s no reason you’re stuck on the couch at home watching Ryan Seacrest host the ball when Denver has so much to offer.
Noon New Year’s Eve
If you want to celebrate the culmination of 2020 with the kids before going to bed, consider the Times Square daytime proposal for children at the Children’s Museum. From morning to afternoon, there will be countdowns and a ball drop every hour, along with constant access to fun experiments organized by museum staff such as watching a mysterious material overflow from a glass of champagne. giant. After hours of rainbow confetti, bubble fireworks and arts and crafts, even parents will be too tired to stay up past midnight. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m .; Children’s Museum of Denver at the Seafood Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr; $ 14 to $ 16; Members receive a 50% discount
Zoo lights: low sensory night
As much as New Year’s Eve calls for bright, flickering lights, the sometimes overwhelming luminescence isn’t for everyone. For the first time in the history of the Denver Zoo, its annual series of lights will slow down and slow down for locals to experience with sensory processing disorders. The night includes all the lights and delights of a typical night zoo excursion, but with a lower attendance limit for visitors to have more space (2,500 less than 6,500), intermittent and strobe light reduction and a system messaging so attendees know what to expect next. For those looking for a slower and quieter New York night, this event marks the mark. 16:30 to close; Denver Zoo, 2900 E 23rd Ave .; From $ 14 to $ 20
Denver Milk Market: Beat the Clock on New Year’s Eve
If you have a day off and want to start celebrating early, Denver Milk Market is the perfect place to start. Arrive at the market at four in the afternoon, when cocktails only cost $ 4 to take advantage of the thefts. Every hour, as midnight approaches, beverage prices will rise by a dollar; that means if you grab a cocktail at nine in the evening it will cost you $ 9 (it’s still a steal, especially on a night as busy as New Year’s Eve). in the city, consider loading your four-person dinner combos: oysters and salami table; strawberry and chocolate covered cocktail strawberries; or chicken wings, sliders and pizza. And they all come with a bottle of champagne, wine or a bucket of beer, respectively. 16.00 to 01.00; Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee Street; free entrance
Dinner in the moonlight and skiing
Even with shared travel drivers on the roads, getting around on New Year’s Eve is no picnic. If you prefer to be anywhere other than downtown Denver (and don’t mind getting a little cold), consider the Copper Mountain skiing and skiing option. After checking into the resort’s guest center, ticket holders take the gondola to Solitude Station, where there are hot drinks, charcuterie and a dinner buffet (the menu includes many seafood, roast beef and vegetarian options, not to mention something called “Chocolate Extravaganza.”) After dinner, you can ski or head back down to the Village Center, where the fireworks will light up the night. Potential skiers should be informed that this event is not for beginners, but luckily non-skiers can take part in the descent of the stars by walking back to the resort; just make sure you change the stilettos and oxfords for the snow. boots. 17:45 to after midnight; Camp Hale at Copper Mountain, 209 Ten Mile Cir, Frisco; $ 150 for over-21s; $ 125 for children ages 8 to 20
Know Your Way to 2021
Despite its title, this event has nothing to do with Star Wars. The sabers here are of the Napoleonic variety and are used to pop bottles. This is the activity that centers the Noble Riot party, along with unlimited portions of house wine, bottle discounts and a toast of champagne grown at midnight. If you’re especially interested in trying out a brass saber, you can also watch its exclusive Sabrage University class that takes place in the evening (5 to 6:30 p.m.) after you’ve studied history. from the tradition and physics of the bottles, you will have the opportunity to appear bubbles yourself (safety equipment is provided.) If your saber skills are proficient, invest in your own sword to impress your friends when the next New Year’s return. 21:00 to close; Noble Riot, 1336 27th Street; $ 125 per party; $ 99 for the saber class
New Dream: An Italo Disco NYE
Want something a little more European for your end-of-course experience? Try the Zeppelin Station Italian-themed nightclub party at RiNo. Hosted by Denver-based Heavy Dose and Moody Recordings, the venue is spread over two levels. In the mezzanine, find the Big Trouble bar that serves what your heart desires, while under the disco music they will play well past midnight. Change the champagne for prosecco and say Hello in this Italian party. 21.00 to 02.00; Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. Suite # 100; $ 10
Roaring Twenties VIP Speakeasy
The new decade is reminiscent of underground jazz clubs that proliferated in cities across the country during the ban a century ago. Fortunately for us, the ban has not existed since 1933, so you don’t need to be covertly watching this 21st century speaker. Completed with an unlimited assortment of drinks and snacks, the party has a historic theme in one of Denver’s most historic buildings: Union Station. An added bonus for ticket buyers is access to the venue’s much more alternative and contemporary experience – a quiet nightclub and a light show with three different DJs. 21.00 to 01.00; Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop; $ 80 for general admission, $ 120 for Cooper Lounge, $ 200 for VIP; to attend you must be over 21 years old
Dine Then Boogie at the Four Seasons EDGE Restaurant
Flapper dresses and dances the Charleston isn’t yours? Do not be afraid. This decade-themed dinner and afterparty focus on the 1970s. Treat yourself to a five-course menu by executive chef Simon Purvis, which includes grilled foie gras and ribeye, and concludes with the difficult dessert decision between a biscuit. of espresso and an orange vanilla meringue. After dinner, you can put on shiny bell bottoms and boots to dance to the DJ record and sample the bar’s special cocktails and bubbles (the champagne you choose is Moët & Chandon.) But the best feature of all may be the option to give up traffic after midnight and instead buy a room upstairs. 20.00 to 02.00; EDGE Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St .; $ 250 for dinner and party; $ 50 + for party only; to attend you must be over 21 years old
Crawl until the ball falls
What good is a worldwide party if it doesn’t include bar tracking? Here in Denver, almost anything requires a bar and brewery, and December 31st is no different. This particular expedition, organized by Barcrawlerz, requires the pre-purchase of a bracelet that will take you to the best LoDo bars without having to pay the coverage cost. From Sports Column, on Blake Street, participants can grab their wristband and a map of participating vendors. Your bracelet will not only help you get the sweetest deals from the center, but will ensure that your night never gets old. 18.00 to close. Sports Column, 1930 Blake St .; $ 15
New Year’s Eve in Bash at the Kimpton Hotel Born
Downtown Denver’s Hotel Born can have the city’s funniest New Year’s Eve party. Its outdoor area will be transformed into an outdoor ice bar with over 400 hand-cut ice cups. However, if you’re interested in keeping warm, this won’t be a problem – the Citizen Rail restaurant’s wood-burning grill will be on fire all night and special flights from its Whiskey Den will arm you against the cold. Or just dance at midnight with the seven-piece band Diamond Empire (they’ve performed alongside Bruno Mars and The Lumineers and have covered from Vivaldi to Lizzo). There are also packages to spend the night, so you can go straight to bed after catching the 16th Street fireworks display. 20: 30h to 1: 00h; Kimpton Hotel Born, 1600 Wewatta Street; $ 135 to $ 165