Posted December 29, 2023

Howlin’ For You

You don’t have to stay home to celebrate the beginning of 2024.

We have a list of happenings all day on Sunday, Dec. 31, both early and late — that way you can choose whether the dawg you’re kissing at midnight is at home or at a bar.

TO CELEBRATE EARLY:

8 a.m. to noon.: Get the morning started with a latte from Amor Ciego. You’ve got a big day ahead of you.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Take your pooch to get a pup cup (and maybe something for you, too) from Swank. It reopens at 4-8 p.m. for First Eve. Tails up for the new year.
1-3 p.m.: Make sure your new year is filled with green by stopping into Rhizome Houseplants for a complimentary sip and shop. Plant some good energy.
3-8 p.m.: Pop a bottle at The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room. Hear live music from 5-7 p.m. Wine not?
3-7 p.m.: Party in the tiniest spot there is: Standing Room Only. Grab a $4 glass of bubbles for their first day open. Woo hoo.
5-9 p.m.: Reserve your spots at Table On The Green for dinner and live jazz music with Dorian and Lou. Scrumptious.
5-9 p.m.: Enjoy a four-course meal at Pinecrest Inn for $45 a person. Make a reservation.
5-9 p.m.: Treat yourself to a four-course meal at Villaggio Ristorante & Bar. Butter believe it.
5:30-8 p.m.: Bowl like your year depends on it at Sandhills Bowling Center. Food, bowling and giveaways, all for $20. That’s a strike.
6-8 p.m.: Take the whole family to First Eve in Downtown Southern Pines. There will be characters, face painting, carriage rides and more. Pinecone dropped.
6-10 p.m.: Go see the last day of Wonderland of Lights at Aloha Safari Zoo. Santa won’t be there, but the kangaroo will. Don’t be roo-de.
7-10 p.m.: Pregame with Railhouse Brewery and band Timeline. Enjoy music from the 70s-2000s, win prizes and free drinks. Just brew it.
7:30 p.m.: Get tickets to hear The Lovesick Drifters perform live at their New Year’s Eve concert. End the year with a show.

TO RING IT IN:

8 p.m. – until: Time Out Sports Grill will be having a celebration complete with dancing, champagne toasts and confetti cannons. What more could you need?
8 a.m. to midnight: Listen to DJ Cide FX at 715 Bar and Grill and get some brews in honor of 2024. Let’s sip to that.
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Laiken Love and Fellowship of Love will be performing at the Carolina Hotel. There will also be a buffet and bar. Cheers.
9 p.m. to midnight: The Stone Dolls will be performing at Legends Bar and Grill. Go party for a “legendary” time. Don’t get too rowdy.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Enjoy live music at Dugan’s Pub or go early and enjoy $5 mimosa specials all day. Yum.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Ring in the new year with your pals at Rec Room. Party with a DJ, champagne toasts and photo ops. Play games, dance, indulge in beer, wine or cocktails— there will also be a $5 drink menu. Add some sparkle to the night by dressing in your nicest attire. Ring in the fun.
9 p.m. – until: Party with Aftermath band at O’Donnell’s Pub. We hope you like to dance.
9 p.m. – until: Join Drum & Quill as Rick Stone hosts NYE. There will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. #Ballin
9 p.m. – until: Keep it classy with 1901 Lounge, hear live music from Autumn Nicholas and toast with champagne at midnight. Here’s to 2024.
10 p.m. – 1 a.m.: Vibe on the Bell Tree Tavern patio with live music. The full kitchen is open until 8 p.m. but you can enjoy the late night menu until midnight. You can also order Jello shots and there will be a champagne toast at midnight. Ring-a-ding, ding.
10 p.m. – until: Get together at Neville’s Club and enjoy live music and drinks. Beer excited for 2024.

AND TO BEGIN 2024:

8 a.m. to noon.: Wake up with mimosas and a breakfast buffet at Pinecrest Inn. No reservation required. Start the new year off on the right foot.
9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Join park rangers through a series of guided First Day Hikes through portions of Weymouth Woods, including a trek to see the oldest known living longleaf pine in the world. Such a tree-t.
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Celebrate the new year and National Bloody Mary day at Elliotts on Linden. Enjoy their special brunch menu and boozy hot chocolate. Hello, 2024.

Did we miss something? Let us know at hello@itsthesway.com.

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