Seattle, WA

Now that we’re through the holidays it’s time to look to the New Year. If you’re like me, you’ve been so busy that you’ve failed to make plans to ring in the new year. Here are a few things happening in the Emerald City:

SkyCity New Year’s at the Needle
400 Broad St
Seattle, WA 98109
SkyCity Party: $250 (tax, gratuity and parking included)
Observation Deck Party: $125 (tax and gratuity included - parking is additional $25)
For reservations or more information, please call 206.905.2100 or 800.937.9582.

I just love the Space Needle and few things make me happier than seeing the city lit up at night. The Space Needle is THE place to celebrate the arrival of 2008 as the 605-foot Landmark once again displays Seattle ’s traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks show! Join us for a sumptuous six-course dinner at SkyCity at the Needle or get down on the Observation Deck to the funky tunes of Grüvbox. The SkyCity and Observation Deck parties also include admission to the elegant SkyLine Lounge where you can chill, relax and nosh while tapping your toes to live jazz.

Maximilien in the Market
81A Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 682-7270
$79 per person

It’s Paris, circa WWII….
You are on a cobblestone street, stepping into a concert hall. You hear Music, French cafe-concert music. A striking quartet of vocals, violin, accordion, and guitar. A beautiful chanteuse, riveting movement. Live French cabaret and a five-course traditional menu set the stage for a star-quality night at this clandestine Market spot. Maximilien offers themed dinners with unique cuisine at quite reasonable prices.

New Year’s Eve At Laughs Comedy Spot!
12099 124th Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 823-6306
$25 pre-paid by Dec. 30th through TICKETWEB
$30 per person at the door includes a champagne toast and party favor
$30 per person for dinner and dessert. $55 for two
Call to make dinner reservations.
$89 Hotel packages available at the Courtyard Marriott Kirkland
Limousine packages available through Emerald City Limousine

Bob Zany performs at this Kirkland comedy club. If you’re looking to laugh your way into the new year, this may be your event!

Family Oriented New Year’s Activities:

First Night Tacoma
Downtown Tacoma
$7 Before the event.
$8 Day of.
Children 7 and under free!

Ring in the New Year, Pirate-Style! Buccaneers of all ages, bring your pirate charm downtown for a spirited evening of family-friendly entertainment. The night culminates with a festive countdown to midnight and a celebratory welcome into 2008. Tacoma never shines more brightly than it does on First Night! First Night Tacoma-Pierce County is a community–and family–oriented, alcohol-free, celebration of the arts. So we invite you, buccaneers young and old alike, to join–and in some cases join in–the multiple, simultaneous and continuous performances of music, dance, song, storytelling, theater, film and multi-media presentations. It all culminates with a fireworks show at midnight, kicked off by King 5’s coolest weather guy, Rich Marriott. Ahoy!

New Year’s Eve Slumber Party
Pacific Science Center
200 Second Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109
Ages: 7-13
Time: 6pm-9am
Cost: $110-$150/ child
206.443.2925

Kids can count down the final hours of 2007 at the Science Center’s first New Year’s Even Slumber Party. The overnight event includes fiery hydrogen balloon explosions, delicious nitrogen ice cream demonstrations, rocket building, and other activities - and party-goers have an incomparable view of the midnight fireworks show at the Space Needle. Children must be in grades two through eight. Advance registration is required; register by phone or at the website.

For a more comprehensive listing, check out CitySearch.

If your child has a birthday coming up, be sure to check out Lynn’s post on a cool Thunderbird’s b’day package!

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