Christmas is just around the corner, and 2025 is coming to a close. This means it’s time to start planning for New Year’s Eve. Ditch the party invite and consider exploring the events taking place in Central PA before 2025 ends. Check out what’s happening in Central PA on New Year’s Eve.

Annual Strawberry Drop

Participate in the Capitol’s New Year’s Eve festivities in Harrisburg, PA.

Where: Hilton Harrisburg, One N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

When: 12/31/2025 @ 7pm – 12AM

Additional Information: If you have never been to the strawberry drop in Harrisburg, PA, view the map here. This map shows the City Hall and the Hilton Harrisburg. There will be FREE hot chocolate & a DJ in front of City Hall starting @ 9pm. The strawberry will be dropped across the street @ the Hilton Harrisburg. Find additional information like parking here.

The Hershey’s Kiss Drop

The sweetest place on Earth is hosting its annual Kiss Drop.

Where: The event is held outside in ChocolateTown Square, located at the intersection of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues in Hershey, PA. See the map here.

*If you have never been to downtown Hershey, I would advise putting in your GPS 1 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033.*

When: 12/31/2025 @ 7:30pm – 12AM

Additional Information: All events are FREE admission. Find more details regarding parking and other FAQs about the Hershey’s Kiss Drop here.

Citizens Activity Zone

Fun for the whole family. Highmark is hosting a kid friendly activity zone on New Year’s Eve.

Where: Highmark Fifth Avenue Place, 120 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 (1st floor lobby)

When: 12/31/2025 @ 7pm – 10pm

Additional Information: Find more information about this event here.

Dollar Bank Children’s Fireworks

If the kids can’t make it to midnight, no need to worry. Catch the fireworks at Highmark Stage.

Where: Highmark Stage, Penn & Stanwix, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

When: 12/31/2025 @ 8pm – 8:15pm

Additional Information: Find more information about this event here.

New Year’s Eve @ the Barn Resort

Looking for food, festivities, and fun? The Farmhouse Restaurant has it all.

Where: Farmhouse Restaurant at the Barn Resort, 75 Cunningham Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325

When: 12/31/2025 @ 9pm – 12AM

Additional Information: You must purchase a ticket to attend this event. Purchase tickets here. Find more details about this event here.

New Year’s Eve Party @ Harrisburg Comedy Zone

There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than with laughter.

Where: The Harrisburg Comedy Zone, 110 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070

When: 12/31/2025 @ 8pm – 12AM

Additional Information: You must purchase tickets to attend this event. Purchase tickets here.

As the holiday season winds down and 2025 comes to an end, New Year’s Eve offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate in a fresh and memorable way. Instead of sticking to the usual party plans, consider discovering the unique events happening throughout Central PA. From festive gatherings to one-of-a-kind local experiences, there’s no shortage of ways to ring in the New Year. Take a look at what Central PA has to offer and make this New Year’s Eve one to remember.