RESTON, VA — New Year’s Eve is a time for Reston residents to celebrate the accomplishments of the current year, as well as their hopes for a better year to come. Some do that at home with loved ones, while others like to ring in the new year with music, dancing, and a selection of adult beverages.
Reston’s own maker’s space is hosting the Makers Union NYE Cabaret Party from 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, to 2 a.m., on Jan. 1. Katja Attenshunt’s drag performance will begin at 10:30 p.m., at the Makers Union, which is located 1811 Library St. in Reston. Stick around to dance and ring in the new year with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. A DJ will spin tunes until 2 a.m.
What better way to celebrate the Ultimate New Year’s Eve than enjoying melted cheese at The Melting Pot? The restaurant, located at 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 100, in Reston, is offering a four-course prix fixe meal from 12-11 p.m., on Dec. 31.
Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation are sponsoring the First Hike Fairfax Photo Contest. Participants are invited to hike one of the park authority’s trails during New Year’s Weekend, Saturday, Dec. 31-Sunday, Jan. 1, snap a photo, and submit it to the First Hike website before midnight on Sunday, Jan. 1. Hikers who submit a photo are eligible to win one of the prizes being offered for “People’s Choice” or “Best in Show,” among others. The photo submission link will be posted here at 5 a.m., on Dec. 31.
If you need a wind down from your New Year’s Eve celebration, why not stop by Mon Ami Gabi for a New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch, from 3- 9 p.m., on Jan. 1 If you you wear pajamas, you’ll receive a gift card from Mon Ami Gabi, which is locate at 11950 Democracy Drive in Reston. Don’t forget to book a reservation.
Here is a look at some additional events happening near Reston:
- New Year’s Celebration: Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m.-Jan. 1, 12:30 a.m., Fogo De Chão, 11915 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA 20190
- New Year’s Party: Dec. 31, 9…
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