A slimmed-down listing with alternative activities to stay safe

Thu, 12/30/2021 - 8:45am

Kay Stephens

stock photo courtesy MetroCreative

Photo courtesy MetroCreative

Photo courtesy Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Poster courtesy The Grey Owl Bar & Grill

Poster courtesy Elev8

Poster courtesy Merther

Photo courtesy Sterlington Public House

stock photo courtesy MetroCreative

Photo courtesy MetroCreative

Photo courtesy Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Poster courtesy The Grey Owl Bar & Grill

Poster courtesy Elev8

Poster courtesy Merther

Photo courtesy Sterlington Public House

After nearly two years into a pandemic, people are weary of not being able to socialize with friends and family, but also cautious as the Omicron variant spikes over the holidays. Here’s your slimmed-down guide to what’s happening in the Midcoast for New Year’s Eve 2021-2022—whatever your comfort level.

Belfast

New Year’s By The Bay

Belfast’s biggest wintertime event is not taking place for the second year due to the Covid-19 virus. Instead, Our Town Belfast in placing luminaries throughout Belfast to symbolize hope and to light the way into the New Year. Make your own or buy a luminary kit at Belfast Co-op for $10; all proceeds support OTB and the project. Then, on New Year's Eve place them on a flat surface outside at dusk. Take a walk or drive around town to enjoy others’ luminaries.

Searsmont

Threshers Brewing Co.

Threshers will host a Downeast Grateful Dead-themed NYE party at 8 p.m. featuring Bangor Dead cover band Merther. Tickets: $15 in advance $20 at the door.

Union

Sterlington Public House

SPH is doing a NYE keg drop with a limited menu and “some super naughty food & beverage specials.” Their outdoor fire tables will be lit and at 9 p.m., the honorary keg will be lowered from the roof to signify the start of the New Year followed by a prosecco toast.

Camden-Rockport

Holiday on the Harbor

Rockport’s Holiday on the Harbor got canceled this year for weather reasons, so they’re doing a make up evening on New Year’s Eve starting at 5:30 p.m. Look for luminaries placed at the head of the harbor. See more details here.

Rockland

Trackside Station

Trackside plans to ring in 2022 with live music by No Guts No Glory from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dance the night away and watch the ball drop on their 150-inch projection screen. Ages 21 plus - $10 admission.

The Grey Owl Bar & Grill

The Grey Owl is doing their first NYE celebration with live music starting at 8:30 p.m. and going to 12:30 a.m. with the party continuing until 2 a.m.

Warren

Elev8

Elev8 is hosting a NYE celebration Bash at the Midcoast Athletics Center (1767 Atlantic Highway) from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. featuring the band Midlife Crisis. Tickets are $25 with a cash bar and passed hors d’oeuvres. 21+ admittance. FMI: Tickets

St. George River Cafe

The cafe is throwing its first NYE bash under new ownership—British Invasion style. The event starts at 5 p.m. with live music by Phog Dance Band and at 7 p.m. there will be a champagne/sparkling juice toast. Cover is $25, which includes dinner, desserts, and champagne/sparkling juice for toast. FMI: NYE

Boothbay

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Brady’s Restaurant

Join Brady’s for a New Year’s Eve with the live band, Murky Water playing from 7 to 10 p.m. and a lighted lobster trap drop at 9 p.m. FMI: Details

Gardens Aglow

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ “Gardens Aglow” is a sparkling winter wonderland, safe for the whole family, as you drive slowly through a menagerie of holiday lights. There are still some tickets available for a New Year’s Eve drive. FMI: Gardens Aglow

Note: If your establishment isn’t listed here it’s because either we were unable to find any details of your event posted online or it was restaurant seating only, not a public party. We will be adding more details and more New Year's events as they become available. Please check back! To contact us with more details, email news@penbaypilot.com