12/29/2025
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New Year’s Eve Events 2025–2026
As 2025 comes to a close, Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and surrounding coastal communities offer a full spectrum of verified New Year’s Eve events ranging from daytime family celebrations to late-night parties, themed galas, and brewery countdowns. This premier guide consolidates documented local event listings and venue announcements into a single, SEO-optimized resource for visitors and residents planning to ring in 2026 along the North Carolina coast.
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Daytime & Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events
New Year’s Eve at the Studio – Jacksonville
Venue: FireFlies Pottery and Art Studio
Date & Time: December 31, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FireFlies Pottery and Art Studio hosts a decade-themed New Year’s Eve celebration honoring its 10-year anniversary. The event features pottery painting discounts, raffles, and creative in-studio activities, making it an accessible daytime option for families, artists, and casual visitors.
Noon Year’s Eve – Jacksonville
Venue: Zing Zumm Children’s Museum
Date & Time: December 31, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zing Zumm Children’s Museum’s annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration includes a balloon drop at noon, hands-on activities, festive programming, and candy. Pre-registration is required, with early access available to museum members.
The Blueberry Drop – Burgaw
Location: Downtown Burgaw
Date & Time: December 31, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Burgaw’s signature Blueberry Drop offers an early-evening community celebration with food vendors, live music by Carl Newton’s Review, fireworks, and the iconic blueberry drop at 7:00 p.m. This event is well suited for families and those seeking an earlier countdown.
Evening & Late-Night New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Topsail Island Brewing – New Year’s Eve Pajama Party
Venue: Topsail Island Brewing
Date & Time: December 31, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Location: 514 Petes Way, Sneads Ferry, NC
Topsail Island Brewing hosts its second annual New Year’s Eve Pajama Party, encouraging guests to celebrate in comfortable attire. The evening includes music, giveaways, a relaxed party atmosphere, and a midnight toast. The event is open to all ages and popular with groups and locals.
VFW New Year’s Eve Party – Holly Ridge
Venue: VFW Post 9983
Date & Time: December 31, 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
VFW Post 9983 offers a New Year’s Eve party open to all branches of military service. The event includes food, drinks, and music in a community-focused environment.
Velvet Masquerade New Year’s Eve – Sneads Ferry
Venue: Velvet Cocktail
Date & Time: December 31, starting at 9:00 p.m.
Velvet Cocktail hosts an upscale masquerade-themed New Year’s Eve event featuring a DJ, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, and a ball-drop countdown with champagne toast at midnight. A cover charge applies, and table reservations are available with limited capacity.
Voodoo Brewing Co. – New Year’s Eve Party
Venue: Voodoo Brewing Co. - Sneads Ferry
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Location: 1016 Old Folkstone Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Phone: (910) 741-0155
Voodoo Brewing Co. in Sneads Ferry hosts a late-night New Year’s Eve celebration beginning with karaoke, followed by a live DJ and dancing through the midnight countdown. Guests can enjoy craft beers, specialty cocktails, and an elevated comfort food menu including burgers, wings, and Detroit-style pizza.
Tortuga’s Nest – Roaring 20s / Gatsby New Year’s Eve
Venue: Tortuga's Nest
Date: December 31, 2025
Location: 1713 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC
Tortuga’s Nest presents a Roaring 20s / Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve party. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with a DJ starting at 9:00 p.m., a midnight countdown, and a complimentary champagne toast. Guests are encouraged to dress in Gatsby-era attire and enjoy one of the largest dance floors in Surf City.
The Trailer Bar – New Year’s Eve
Venue: The Trailer Bar
Location: 1701 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 28445
Phone: (910) 541-0777
The Trailer Bar is expected to be open on New Year’s Eve, offering a casual local atmosphere that typically includes live music. The venue generally does not charge a cover fee and operates as a private club with a nominal annual membership.
High Waters Sports & Grill – New Year’s Specials
Venue: High Waters Sports & Grill
Dates: December 31, 2025 & January 1, 2026
Specials Start: 4:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve
Location: 614 N. New River Dr., Suite B, Surf City, NC 28445
Phone: (910) 541-0877
High Waters Sports & Grill offers New Year’s dining and drink specials, including a holiday menu and signature cocktails such as margaritas, Bloody Marys, and mimosas, creating a festive yet casual setting to close out the year.
Start the New Year Outdoors
First Day Hike – Swansboro
Location: Hammocks Beach State Park
Date & Time: January 1, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Hammocks Beach State Park hosts a guided two-mile maritime eco-hike on New Year’s Day. Participants meet at the visitor center trailhead and are advised to bring water and wear comfortable footwear.