Check out some New Year’s Eve events in the area-

PHILADELPHIA

Atomic Ball - First Annual Atomic Ball. Enjoy a 5-hour open bar, champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, access to exhibits within the Franklin museum, and much more. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $110 in advance. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street. www.nyephilly.com

Blue Cross RiverRink - Enjoy an evening of entertainment, skating, food, activities and fireworks. Dec. 31. $15-$25. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd. and Market St. 215.925.RINK. www.riverrink.com

The Broad Street Bash - 3rd Annual Broad Street Bash with open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., food, DJ's and more. Dec. 31, 9 p.m.. $99 Early bird tickets. Reservations required. Double Tree Hotel, Broad at Locust St., Philadelphia. www.phillynewyears.com

Glitter City Gala The Third Annual Glitter City Gala includes a band, DJ, hors d'oeuvres, 4-hour open bar, champagne toast, and more. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. $110 in advance, $145 for V.I.P. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. www.nyephilly.com

Grape Street Entertainment Complex - The evening includes a 5-hour premium top-shelf open bar (from 7 p.m. to midnight), champagne toast, 4-hour premium dinner buffet, three rooms with live entertainment. Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $90-$100. Grape Street, 4100 Main St., Manayunk. www.grapestreet.com

Helium Comedy Club -Tom Rhodes headlining, appetizer buffet, unlimited champagne from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $40 - $50. Tom Rhodes headlining, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, breakfast buffet following show. Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m. $55-$65. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215.496.9001. www.heliumcomedy.com

New Year's Eve Passport: Rittenhouse- All access tickets to four Rittenhouse bars, music, open bar, champagne toast. Bars included: Loie Brasserie & Bar, Noche Lounge, Bar Noir and Drinker's Pub. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $75. Reservations required. 215.568.0813. www.nye12.com

New Year's Eve Passport: Old City - All access tickets to three Old City bars, music, champagne toast, open bar. Bars included: Lucy's Hat Shop, A Bar Named Sue, Drinker's Tavern. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $75. Reservations required. 215.568.0813. www.nye12.com

World Café Live- Jonatha Brooke Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $39-$78. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. www.worldcafelive.com

BUCKS COUNTY

First Night Bristol - Family entertainment, activities and arts all within walking distance of one another. Music includes jazz, doo-wop, gospel and blues. Buttons cost $12 for adults and $5 for children. Check www.bristolhistory.org for information.

First Night Newtown- Family-oriented entertainment and activities in and around Newtown. Go to www.FirstNightNewtown.com for information on button sales and event locations.

Havana New Hope - Live music with The Naturals, party favors, choice of appetizer and entrée, dessert buffet, champagne toast. $75 includes tax, gratuity and beverages. Havana Restaurant, 105 S.Main St., New Hope. 215.862.5501.

Street Road Bar and Grill - Megan O. Call for details 215.245.8432

Whiskey Tango -The Interns. $10 cover includes free buffet from 6-9 p.m. Champagne toast and party favors. 215.671.9234.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Bergey’s Sports Bar & Grille- JL Acoustic at 9 p.m. 140 Moorehead Ave., Conshohocken. 610.260.0616

Radisson Hotel Valley Forge - Four events in one place. Valley Forge Gala with Generation Next and Shame $85; Ice Nightclub Q102’s Singles Mingle in Fire Room and Madness in Main Room. DJs and 2-hour open bar $40; Lily Langtry’s Theater featuring Ice Castles; The Grand Ball with dinner buffet, bar and champagne $85. 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia 610.354.8000

NEW JERSEY

House of Blues, Atlantic City- Three parties, one night. Heavenly New Year’s Eve in Club Worship with open bar ($65 and up) ; Erykah Badu in the Music Hall ($50 and up) ; Upscale dinner and bar packages in the Foundation Room ($135 and up). 609.236.BLUE

KatManDu- Party bands all night at KatManDu (Mercer County Waterfront Park, Trenton). Gourmet food island stations begin at 8:30 p.m. Continental breakfast at 1 a.m. Open bar 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Tickets cost $70 per person. 609.393.7300

REGION

Longwood Gardens- Come to Longwood Gardens and enjoy fireworks, family activities and performances. Dec. 31. 610.388.1000. www.longwoodgardens.com

Valerie Walter
Special to Philly EDGE