Photo by Jim Havard.

CHILDREN: Get an early start on the New Year’s celebrations during “Noon Yards Eve” at Yards Park. This one is primarily for the kids who can’t stay up until midnight, as there will be a balloon drop at noon. There will also be inflatables, face painting, balloon art, and other things that children like. The Yards (355 Water Street SE) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free

CHOICES: Ring in the new year by choosing an all-you-can-drink package based on how fancy you want your drinks to be. Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar (223 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $35-105

DANCE: Dance for 14 hours straight during the New Year’s celebration at Dance Loft on 14. Dance Loft on 14 (4618 14th Street NW) 7 p.m. – 9 a.m. $18-25

DC: If you like eating more than drinking, head to EatsPlace, where a ticket will get you access to unlimited bites from a buffet by DC Born and Raised. The ticket also gets you two drinks and a champagne toast. EatsPlace (3607 Georgia Avenue NW) 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $48