Do you know how you are spending New Year’s Eve? Now’s the time to check out the local events and make your plans! Whether you want to ring in the new year in a bar, casino or on a cruise, there is something for everyone! Here are the 2026 New Year’s Eve events in Vancouver, Washington, and throughout Clark County. Hurry, some events have limited tickets that sell out quickly!
New Year’s Eve Walk
December 31, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
McMenamins East Vancouver
1900 NE 162nd Ave., B-107
The Vancouver Walking Club is inviting everyone to take a walk on the last morning of 2025! There are three different, self-guided walks all starting and ending at McMenamins East Vancouver. Trails are marked! There will be door prizes, sparkling juice and champagne randomly awarded! Registration is open 9:30 a.m. to noon. Visit the event page for more information.
New Year’s Eve at ilani
December 31
ilani Resort & Casino
1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield
Spend the weekend at ilani and ring in the New Year with games, fun and food. They will have dining exclusives, a New Year’s Day Cash Party and more! Live music and entertainment begin at 4 p.m. and continue throughout the night in various locations throughout the casino, featuring nine acts in total. For more information and to reserve your rooms, visit the ilani website.
New Year’s Eve Purple Bubble Ball
December 31, 6 p.m.
Vancouver Elks #823
11605 SE McGillvray Boulevard, Vancouver
The Vancouver Elks #823 invite members and guests alike to their 21-and-over event benefitting the Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children, which provides home-based occupational or physical therapy to children from birth to age 21 with developmental delays or physical disabilities. These services are provided at no cost to the family served.
Put on your semi-formal attire – the more purple the better! – and enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner by Ciao. Live music provided by the Vancouver Community Jazz Band will keep you swaying through midnight. There will be a champagne toast, raffles and more! Get your tickets by December 19 on Eventbrite.
New Year’s Eve Casino Night
December 31, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cogir of Glenwood Place
5500 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver
Enjoy a fun night of casino games at Cogir of Glenwood Place. Live music, festive drinks and more. RSVP by December 29 by emailing kwert@cogirusa.com or calling 360.583.5943.
Midnight in Paradise: A New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
El Gaucho Vancouver and Witness Tree inside the Indigo Hotel
510 Waterfront Way, Vancouver
If the islands were calling you, but you just couldn’t make it – head to the Midnight in Paradise New Year’s Eve event in Vancouver! Enjoy a four-course dinner, cocktails and premium wines. Then, dance 2025 with a live DJ while enjoying a dessert bar. Finally, toast the new year in with champagne. Event is 21-plus. Get your tickets online.
New Year’s Eve Community Drumming Circle
December 31, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Soul Ascension Studio
300 E 13th St. Suite 103, Vancouver
Maybe you want to celebrate but still need to be in bed at a decent time – check out the New Year’s Eve Community Drumming Circle at The Soul Ascension Studio. No experience necessary.
New Year’s Eve at Billy Blues
December 31, 8 p.m.
Billy Blues Bar and Grill
7115 NW Hazel Dell Avenue, Vancouver
Get ready for a party that will have you dancing to all your favorites from Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift to Maroon 5 and Beyonce. Collective Nation is a six-piece band that will keep the party going with their fun covers. Billy Blues Bar & Grill will supply a special New Year’s Eve menu, drinks, party favors and a free champagne toast at midnight with a balloon drop! This is a 21-and-over event. Music starts at 9 p.m. $20 cover, no advance ticket sales. Make table reservations by calling 360.694.3114.
All-Nighter New Year’s Eve (for kids!)
December 8 p.m. – 9 a.m., January 1
Naydenov Gymnastics
6603 NE 63rd Street, Vancouver
If you have a boy age 6 to 12 or a girl 6 and over, sign them up for this fun all-nighter New Year’s Eve event for kids at Naydenov Gymnastics! You can then celebrate knowing your kids are safe and having fun. Pizza, soda and activities included!
New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 8 p.m.
Connection Church
910 NE Minnehaha Street, Vancouver
If a sober NYE is your thing, check out the Connection Church! They are having a fun New Year’s Eve party in Vancouver with food, games, movies and more.
Key of Dreams
December 31, 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Hilton Vancouver
301 W 6th Street, Vancouver
Celebrate 2024 with Key of Dreams at the Hilton Vancouver’s Grays Restaurant. They are a local band that plays a range of music from traditional and new jazz to rock, flamenco and funk. Make your reservations online now.
SwingCouver NYE
December 31-January 4
Embassy Portland Airport Hotel
7900 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland
Swing into 2026 with SwingCouver! Spend the weekend learning to swing, meeting new people and having fun. There will be lots of dancing, socializing and celebrating! Breakfast and cocktail hour are included every day. Learn more and reserve your spot on the SwingCouver website.
Have a New Year’s Eve event in Vancouver, Washington, or the surrounding area to add? email submit@clarkcountytalk.com!
