New Year's Week Celebrations
The Oshkosh Celebration of Lights
UW Oshkosh Men's and Women's Basketball Winter Classic
Where: Oshkosh Arena
When: Sunday, December 28, 2024 and Monday, December 29, 2024
- Don't miss this year's UWO Winter Classic! Tickets are available at our box office or online at Ticketmaster.com
- Dec. 28
1 p.m.: UW-Superior vs Ripon (Women’s)
3:30 p.m.: UW-Oshkosh vs MN Morris (Women’s)
6 p.m.: UW-Oshkosh vs Lawrence (Men’s)
Dec. 29
1 p.m.: Minnesota Morris University vs Ripon College (Women’s)
3:30 p.m.: UW-Oshkosh vs UW-Superior (Women’s)
6 p.m.: UW-Stout vs Lawrence (Men’s)
- Dec. 28
Tickets:
Dec. 28: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/070063819E735717
Dec. 29: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/070063819E9F5723
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Harlem Globetrotters - 100 Year Tour
Where: Oshkosh Arena
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2pm
Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ are playing at Oshkosh Arena on Dec. 31!
From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy, and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver. Tickets here!
New Years Eve - with Star Six Nine
Where: Revs Bowl Bar & Grill in Oshkosh
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Enjoy a fun event with Star Six Nine! Welcome 2026 with one of the area’s premier entertainment groups!
Cost: $38.50 ($35.00 + $3.50 booking fee) (21 years of age or older only)
What’s included:
- Bar opens at 7pm, snacks out by 8pm, band starts at 9pm-12:30am
- Midnight: Champagne toast to 2026 and pizza is served
New Year's Eve Family Night at the YMCA
Where: 20th YMCA
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 5:30-8:30pm
Looking for a safe, affordable way to spend New Year's Eve with your family? Ring in the New Year with the Y!
FREE for Members
$10/Family for Non-Members
- Bounce House
- Hot Cocoa Bar
- Ice Skating (6pm)
- Swimming
- Basketball
- and MORE!
New Year's Eve at Dublin's Irish Pub
Where: Dublin's Irish Pub
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6pm
Ring in the New Year @ Dublin's! Irish Pub. Enjoy $35 all you can drink ($7.00 drink max. no shots included) PLUS a champagne toast & apps!
New Year's Eve Trivia at Game Time Sports Bar
Where: Game Time Sports Bar
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:30pm
Angie’s ready with 40 questions covering all the highlights of 2025—pop culture, big news moments, viral trends, and everything in between. Bring your friends, family, or anyone who wants to toast to the year and test their memory of the best moments of 2025.
What to expect:
40-question “Best of 2025” trivia game
Top 3 teams win gift cards plus special New Year’s prizes
Delicious food & drinks all evening
A fun, chill way to kick off your NYE celebrations
Tables fill up fast on holiday nights—reserve your spot early and start the countdown with some friendly competition!
Ring in the New Year at the Oshkosh Country Club
Where: Oshkosh Country Club
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 8pm-12pm
Ring in the New Year with spirits, live music from Copper Box, and great company!
- 8pm Cocktails, 9pm Music, Free Admission!
- Cash Bar, Complimentary Champagne toast at 11:30pm
New Year's Eve with Fork in the Road at Westward Ho
Where: Westward Ho
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 8:30pm-12:30pm
Fork in the Road will be rocking out at the Winkler's Westward Ho Ballroom - Stop out early for dinner and drinks and then kick up your heels to some Rockin' Country and Classic Rock from FITR Band!
New Year's at Nine with Sturgeon Spirits
Where: Sturgeon Spirits
When: New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Open 12pm-10pm.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with us a little early! We will raise a glass at 9pm so we can all get to bed at a decent hour. Bob Campbell will be performing live acoustic music from 7-9pm - plus snack and drink specials all night!
New Year's Eve Special Menus at Local Restaurants:
- Anchor & Port - NYE Dinner: curated prix-fixe, 3-course menu in addition to our full menu, featuring seasonal flavors and festive favorites.
- Beckets - special celebration menu!
- Fox River Brewing Co - Dec 26-Jan 4, enjoy a New Year special menu with 4-course options!
- Gabe's WI Kitchen + Tavern - surf and turf special with a New York strip and scallops!
- The Hangar - special NYE menu, DJ bingo at 8am, champagne and party favors!
- TJ's Harbor - New Years menu featuring focaccia, oysters, lamb rack, an truffle lobster mac!
Additional Live Entertainment in Oshkosh
- New Year’s Eve Bash at Fletch’s Local Tap House in Downtown Oshkosh- DJ G Spot at 10pm.
- Free BYE Party with Electric Lounge - doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm
- Anjie's Bar - Toasts at 6 pm and at midnight! Snacks, party hats, & champagne of course.
New Year's Day Happenings
Meat Bingo Breakfast with Jeff's on Rugby
Jeff's on Rugby from 10am-4pm - Meat Raffle Bingo starts at 11a with a small limited menu, and Full Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar!
Stay the night in Oshkosh—click here for overnight options!
