New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31, and the Fredericksburg region has plenty of ways to welcome 2027. Whether you want an elegant evening with dinner and a champagne toast, a lively party with music and dancing, or a relaxed, family-friendly countdown, you'll find celebrations across the City of Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Caroline County and King George County.
This guide lists New Year's Eve events, parties and getaways around the region, with times, prices and what's included where they've been announced. We'll keep adding events as venues post their plans, so check back as Dec. 31 gets closer.
Last updated: November 11, 2026
New Year's Eve Events in Fredericksburg
Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District: The downtown hotel at 620 Caroline Street is hosting a New Year's Eve celebration with live music from Steve Jarrell, gourmet bites, a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Tickets are $50. It's an easy way to celebrate downtown and stay the night without driving home.
Just Kicking It! NYE 2027 Celebration: Sneaker Soirée: Who says you need heels and dress shoes to ring in the New Year? Riddick Entertainment & Events is hosting a grown folks' sneaker party with music, food and dancing on Dec. 31 starting at 8 p.m. at the Beehive Event Center and Library Lounge, 1224 Powhatan Street. Wear your freshest kicks. Tickets are on Eventbrite.
New Year's Eve Events in Spotsylvania County
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions: Spotsylvania's new resort at 6109 Patriot Highway in Woodford is hosting a New Year's Eve Grand Buffet and Party on Dec. 31, with seatings starting at 6 p.m. The all-you-can-eat holiday buffet includes a dessert station, and a full bar has cocktails, beer and wine for purchase. Buffet guests also get free entry to a family-friendly after-party with a live DJ and a balloon drop at midnight. Reservations are required, and you can book a room to make it an overnight family getaway.
Lake Anna Winery: This family-owned farm winery at 5621 Courthouse Road grows, makes and bottles its wine on site. Toast the New Year with estate wines in a cozy setting by the fireplace. New Year's Eve falls on a Thursday this year, so check the winery's holiday hours before you go.
Wilderness Presidential Resort: The 600-acre resort at 9220 Plank Road holds New Year festivities each year, and its cabins and cottages make for a cozy New Year's getaway close to home. Many resort activities are included with your stay. Check the resort's events page for this year's New Year's schedule.
New Year's Eve Near Stafford County
New Year's Eve Celebration at The Clubs at Quantico: Just over the Stafford County line on Marine Corps Base Quantico, The Clubs at Quantico, 3017 Russell Road, is hosting a New Year's Eve party open to the public from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Expect DJ Bass, a buffet, party favors, a selfie station and a champagne toast at midnight.
Packages: Range from $35 to $65. The $65 package includes a buffet seating at 8 or 9 p.m. and a small bottle of champagne. A 10 p.m. standing-room package is $35.
Bringing the kids: Children can come with adults from 8 to 10 p.m. on the family package, and kids under 12 are $22.50. The party is 21 and older from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Getting on base: Guests without base access have needed a visitor pass in past years, so plan ahead and confirm when you buy tickets.
Staying over: The Inns of the Corps, next to The Clubs, has a New Year's Eve rate for party guests. Call 703-630-4444, ext. 0, and mention the party.
Annual Celebrations to Watch For
These local spots hosted New Year's Eve parties last year. We'll add their 2026 details as soon as they're announced.
6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co., Stafford: Hosted its Fire & Ice New Year's Eve party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. last year.
Billiken's Smokehouse, Fredericksburg: Celebrated with DJs at all three of its bars last year.
Curio Wine Bar & Tasting Room, Fredericksburg: Held an early-evening Sparkling Kickoff with bubbles and small bites last year.
Fredericksburg Moose Lodge, Fredericksburg: Rang in the New Year with the band Rewind Experience last year.
Fun Land Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg: Offered a family-friendly afternoon session and a later adults' party last year.
Potomac Point Winery, Stafford: Served a New Year's Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. last year at 275 Decatur Road.
Pours and Pasties New Year's Bash, Fredericksburg: Burlesque Right Meow hosted a longer, later New Year's Eve edition of its 21+ burlesque and variety show at Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Road, the last two years.
Reclaim Arcade, Fredericksburg: Hosted its fifth annual New Year's Eve bash last year, with live music, a buffet and free play on its arcade and pinball machines.
Strictly Ballroom, Fredericksburg: Held a New Year's Eve dance party with hors d'oeuvres, dance lessons and a midnight toast last year.
Midnight and New Year's Day Hikes
Prefer the woods to a crowded party? Virginia State Parks hosts First Day Hikes every year, and parking is free at state parks on Jan. 1. Hike schedules for 2027 are usually posted in December on the Virginia State Parks First Day Hikes page.
Caledon State Park, King George: Led a ranger hike along the Fern Hollow Trail at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day last year.
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania: Rang in the New Year with a midnight hike from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. last year, plus sunrise and wheel-friendly hikes on New Year's Day. Space on the midnight and sunrise hikes was limited to 50 people, with an RSVP to the park office at 540-854-5503.
Widewater State Park, Stafford: Hosted a sunrise hike on New Year's Day last year.
Before You Go
Get tickets early. Most New Year's Eve parties sell tickets in advance, and popular events sell out.
Check age rules. Many parties are 21 and older. Family-friendly options include the Kalahari buffet and the early hours at The Clubs at Quantico.
Plan your ride home. Book a rideshare ahead of time, choose a designated driver or reserve a room at a host hotel or resort.
Dress for the weather. If you're walking downtown or between buildings, bring a warm layer for the walk back after midnight.
Confirm details. Times and prices can change, so check with each venue before you go.
New Year's Eve FAQ
When is New Year's Eve 2026?
New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. New Year's Day 2027 is Friday, Jan. 1.
Where can families celebrate New Year's Eve near Fredericksburg?
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania is hosting a New Year's Eve Grand Buffet and Party, and The Clubs at Quantico welcomes children with adults from 8 to 10 p.m. Wilderness Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania also holds New Year festivities for families staying at the resort, and state parks across the region offer free family hikes on New Year's Day.
Where can I stay overnight on New Year's Eve?
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions and Wilderness Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania, the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Fredericksburg and the Inns of the Corps at Quantico all let you celebrate and stay the night in the same place.
Are there New Year's Eve parties for adults only?
Yes. The Clubs at Quantico is 21 and older after 10 p.m., and the Sneaker Soirée at the Beehive Event Center is a grown folks' party.
Do I need tickets?
For most events, yes. Buy tickets or make reservations through each venue's website.
How This Guide Is Put Together
Event details come from each venue's own website or ticket page, checked in November 2026. Events we list under Annual Celebrations to Watch For are based on last year's listings from the venues, FXBG and Macaroni KID Fredericksburg, and we'll update them when 2026 plans are posted. No business paid to be included.
Know an Event We Missed?
Is your Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline or King George business hosting a New Year's Eve celebration? Email us at [email protected] with the details, and we'll add it to the guide.
More from FXBG Neighbors
Looking for more to do this season? Check the community calendar at fxbgneighborsconnect.com/fxbg and browse all of our local guides, including the Holiday Markets guide and the Local Gift Guide.