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For some, New Year’s Eve is just another night to get through, during which, purely as a coincidence, the calendar turns to new numbers. To which you are oblivious during the course of January and still write the date as if it was the year before. Been there, done that many times.

To others, celebrating New Year’s has huge importance - saying goodbye to another year is, in itself, a very poetic thing to do. However, no matter which group you belong to, there’s always the question of what to do on New Year’s Eve. Even if you don’t celebrate it, you won’t be able to sleep with all the fireworks and rowdy party-goers.

You know, there are actually tons of things to do on New Year’s Eve, and we’ve compiled most of them in this nifty little list. One of them would be to reflect on the lessons from the last year - it’s not always pleasant, but so very worth it. Then, a big hit in the parade is making resolutions for the upcoming year.

However, if you’re not the self-reflective type, there are loads of other fun things to do on New Year’s Eve, too! For instance, you could travel to another country to celebrate it (or celebrate it twice!), or you could spend the day exploring or making your own New Year’s decorations. And these are just a couple of examples of cool things to do! 

But for more, you’ll have to scroll on down below and check out our list of how to make your New Year’s celebration one you won’t forget the moment the calendar flips to the next one. Once you read our suggestions, be sure to vote for the ones you’ve liked the most. And lastly, have the most wonderful New Year’s Eve!

#1

Try A New Recipe

Woman tasting food from a pan on the stove, a cool thing to do on New Year’s Eve.

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WindySwede
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's your favorites? If you want to share your recipe 😊

24 mentally unstable can tabs*
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pork patty and jalapeño cheese burgers with charcoal buns... that's a favourite for me personally.

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    #2

    Have Outdoor Celebration If It Is Possible

    Couple sitting by a lake, enjoying nature on New Year's Eve, with mountains in the background.

    Spending time outdoors is good for your health, so make a plan with your friends to meet and have a nice walk in the park.

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    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This week it's projected to be -33C (-28F) where I live but maybe it will warm up a bit for new years. Really though starting a new year in the dead of northern hemisphere winter is a bit silly.

    #3

    Send Thank-You Notes To Those Who Provided Support To You

    Envelope with blank card, a cool New Year's Eve item, on a white surface with decorative grass.

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    #4

    Play Board Games

    People playing a board game on New Year’s Eve, surrounded by game pieces and cards on the floor.

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    Tuna Beach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With your yoga club, apparently.

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    #5

    Print And Frame Your Favorite Photos From The Previous Year

    Black and white photos displayed on a stone wall, showcasing cool photography ideas for New Year's Eve celebrations.

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    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually really love this idea.

    #6

    Spend The Day Exploring

    Person holding a compass near the ocean, exploring cool things to do on New Year’s Eve.

    You can go hiking, skiing, etc. It will be a great way to start the new year.

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    #7

    Dress-Up

    Woman in a sparkling silver dress, perfect for celebrating cool things on New Year's Eve.

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    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do honestly love sparkles.

    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I eat too much, I sleep too much and I don't exercise... There's certainly room for improvement... I think I'll take up smoking in 2023

    #8

    Karaoke

    A person singing karaoke, holding a microphone, in a festive New Year’s Eve setting with colorful decorations.

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    #9

    Make A List Of What You Like About Yourself And What You'd Like To Change About Yourself

    Smiling woman with festive red confetti, celebrating New Year's Eve in style.

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    #10

    Dance

    Smiling woman in sequin dress dancing under festive lights, celebrating New Year's Eve.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like no one is watching!

    #11

    Give A Present

    Hands wrapping a colorful New Year's Eve gift with ribbons on a rustic table.

    Historically, the gift-giving season did not end with Christmas!

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    #13

    Open Expensive Bottle Of Champagne

    New Year's Eve celebration with clinking champagne glasses and sparklers.

    Why not treat yourself to a pricey bottle of champagne instead of your typical sparkling wine on such a special occasion?

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    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or drink mead and pretend to be a Viking.

    #14

    Have "Me Time"

    Person relaxing in a bathtub, holding a wine glass, enjoying a cool New Year’s Eve moment.

    Make some time for yourself. Alternatively, spending the last few days of the year alone isn't always a bad idea.

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    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought making time for yourself and being alone were the same thing…🤔

    24 mentally unstable can tabs*
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Making time for yourself could be going out and doing something by yourself, but I'd see being alone as just being at home

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    #15

    Find The Lessons In The Passing Year

    Open notebook with a pencil on wooden desk, capturing ideas for cool things to do on New Year’s Eve.

    Review the challenges that you have faced this year and what they taught you.

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    #16

    Play Games With Your Friends Or Family

    Hand holding a red gaming controller, perfect for cool New Year's Eve activities.

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    #17

    Plan A Dinner

    Festive New Year's Eve table setting with plates, cutlery, and lanterns on a rustic wooden table.

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    #18

    Invite Family Over And Have Dinner Together

    Family toasting with wine at New Year’s Eve dinner, surrounded by festive decorations and food.

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    #19

    Party All Night Long

    Party crowd celebrating New Year's Eve under confetti and lights.

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    #20

    Simply Sit Down In Front Of The Television With A Cup Of Tea, A Takeaway, And Your Favorite People To Watch The Countdown

    Couple on a cozy couch watching TV, enjoying New Year’s Eve together.

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    #21

    Make Resolutions For Upcoming Year

    New Year's resolutions written on paper with pen on a dark wooden table.

    Smaller goals will be much easier to maintain than the broad ones you may have set in the past. Once you've decided what you want to accomplish, list the precise steps you need to follow to get there. Then, prepare for any potential speed humps.

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    #22

    Watch The Time's Square Ball Drop

    Crowd capturing city lights and celebrations on New Year's Eve with smartphones, wearing raincoats for protection.

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    #23

    Gather All Memories From The Year

    Woman enjoying New Year’s Eve, surrounded by polaroid photos and a camera, hands covering face playfully.

    It's nice to relive memories in a physical way, whether you create a scrapbook of the previous year or another theme.

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    Punk Princess Sheena
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thank you not with the way this year has been.

    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The woman in the photo looks like she is really enjoying all those memories.

    #24

    Have A PJ Party

    Family in matching pajamas smiling by a fireplace with stockings, celebrating New Year’s Eve together.

    The perfect outfit for a movie marathon. 

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    #25

    Watch A Movie With A New Year's Eve Theme

    Person relaxing with popcorn and remote, enjoying cool New Year’s Eve activities.

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    #26

    Make Your Own New Year's Eve Decorations

    Golden star decorations for New Year’s Eve celebrations, creating a festive atmosphere.

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    #27

    Clean Up Your House For A New Beginning

    Person organizing clothes at home, folding jeans and shirts on New Year’s Eve, wearing a striped shirt and a watch.

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    #28

    Make Your Favorite Dish For Each Other On A DIY Date Night At Home

    Person baking in a cozy kitchen for New Year’s Eve, wearing an apron and using a modern oven, creating a festive meal.

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    #29

    Visit Your Favorite Bars

    People enjoying New Year's Eve at a lively bar with shelves of drinks and festive lighting.

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    #30

    Call People You Care About

    Yellow vintage rotary phone on a wooden table, evoking nostalgia on New Year's Eve.

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    #32

    Choose Different Restaurants For Each Meal

    Cozy restaurant setting with dim lighting, perfect for a festive New Year's Eve celebration.

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    #33

    Make Your Favorite Cake Or Batch Of Cookies

    Person cutting dough with star-shaped cookie cutter for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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    #34

    Plan A Trip Away

    Person looking out airplane window at sky views, holding a phone, suggesting cool things to do on New Year’s Eve.

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    #35

    Hire A Hot Tub

    Person relaxing in a hot tub by a serene lake, enjoying a cool New Year's Eve moment.

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    #36

    Look Your Fears In The Eye

    Woman in clown makeup holding a red balloon, perfect for cool New Year's Eve festivities.

    Face your fear of flying, your anxiety about large people, or something else different. New Year’s Eve is a perfect time for it, leave this fear in the passing year.

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    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am very sorry, but “anxiety about large people “ just sounds funny. If you suffer from Gigantopersonophobia, I apologize.

    #37

    Kiss A Special Someone At Midnight

    Children hugging on New Year’s Eve in matching yellow outfits, creating a joyful and playful scene.

    Make it a point to kiss someone just before the clock strikes midnight if you do go out to a party or on a date.

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    #38

    Every Time A Different Country Celebrates The New Year, Raise A Glass To Them

    People toasting with champagne amid festive confetti, celebrating New Year’s Eve.

    Making a toast that highlights all the year's accomplishments and amusing failures, as well as remembering to thank your loved ones, may be a fantastic addition to the evening, especially if you are hosting the party.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
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    3 years ago

    Think you would be very drunk by mid day and asleep before 12am on the 31st if you did this

    #39

    Make A Vision Board

    A woman planning cool New Year’s Eve activities while looking at photos on a wall in a cozy room with hanging light bulbs.

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    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vision Board keeps popping up on BP. What is a Vision Board? Why is BP promoting it? So many questions…

    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A vision board is a collection of images (often cut from magazines or the like) that represent your goals and dreams. Some people think you can influence the universe or manifest your dreams this way but I'm doubtful since I've yet to manifest my $$$ billions lol.

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    #40

    Plan A Trip To A Different Country To Celebrate The Countdown

    Airplane flying through cloudy sky, symbolizing New Year’s Eve travel and adventure.

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    #42

    Walk Around The Area With A Suitcase

    Person walking with a wheeled suitcase on a metal walkway, capturing travel plans for New Year’s Eve.

    It's a tradition in some Latin American cultures to walk around with an empty suitcase on New Year's Eve. It will manifest travel in the following year.

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    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Travel to where? I'm really not open to be kidnapped by aliens and taken to Venus. I already did it a couple of years ago for national saxophone day and it was so overrated.

    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now we are just getting into the silly ideas.

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the men in white coats be waiting on me with my new jacket if i did this where i live 🙈

    #43

    Take An Online Class To Learn Something New

    Laptop displaying "Join Us Online," suitable for cool New Year's Eve activities from home.

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    #44

    Watch Harry Potter

    Couple enjoying cozy New Year’s Eve at home with drinks, watching a movie in a warmly lit living room.

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    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That barbecue chicken in a glass of milk has my mouth WATERING!

    #45

    Getaway To A Hotel For A Romantic Evening

    Opening a hotel room door, a cozy setup awaits. Perfect for New Year's Eve relaxation.

    By taking a brief getaway, you can celebrate New Year's Eve in a distinctive way.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not in Ireland unless you have €100s to spare for a booking on that night

    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of these sound fun but very expensive.

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    #46

    Change Your Hairstyle

    Hair being trimmed with scissors and a green comb, perfect for a New Year’s Eve makeover.

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    #47

    Watch Your Favorite Band Perform Live

    Musician playing electric guitar at a New Year’s Eve concert.

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    #48

    Help Out At A Soup Kitchen

    Chef preparing dishes with steaming pots, showcasing cool things to do on New Year’s Eve.

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    #49

    Give A Stranger A Gift And Spread Some Love

    Hands holding a small gift wrapped with red twine, perfect for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣😂 walking up to a stranger in Dublin and handing them a wrapped present, Bomb squad be called in 🙈

    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I live you might get stabbed if you just hand a box to a random stranger. Dear people, please remember BP sometimes suggests things that may not be safe in your part of the Earthospere.

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    #50

    Make Your Goals Real

    Typewriter with a paper titled "Goals," symbolizing cool New Year's eve resolutions and plans.

    Think about the coming year in your meditations. Break down your goals it will help you to achieve the, faster.

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    kitten levels tokyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I welcome anything that can help me to achieve “the” faster.

    #51

    Toss Tinsel Around

    A hand arranging gold New Year’s Eve decorations with tattoos visible on wrist and fingers.

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    #52

    At Midnight, Make Some Noise

    People celebrating New Year's Eve indoors, wearing festive outfits, raising glasses in a cheerful atmosphere.

    In addition to being enjoyable, it can also be strangely cathartic. Who knows what wonderful things you might draw towards yourself by welcoming the new year with some noise and energy.

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