As the final days of the year glow softly over Lake Geneva, the whole town seems to sparkle with possibility. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy New Year’s Eve dinner, a lively party filled with midnight cheer, or a family-friendly celebration where everyone can join in the fun, Lake Geneva has a way of making each moment feel a little more magical. From festive events to unforgettable gatherings, it’s the perfect place to welcome a fresh new year with the people you love most. Celebrate New Year's Eve in style and welcome 2026 in Lake Geneva!
Dining Experiences
1878 on the Lake
Join us for a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration as we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new! Indulge in our Prix Fixe Menu, priced at $145.00++ per person. (A bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial will be included per table). This extraordinary dining experience promises delectable courses prepared to perfection. Although our regular dinner menu will not be available, our regular Kid’s Menu will be available for our guests 12 and under. More details here>
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Locals and Guests Visiting for the day or evening can enjoy festive meals and celebrations at one of these locations. Dining details here>
Grand Café | 4-10pm | Adults at $64, kids 6-12 at $25, and the little ones (2-5) at $15. Complimentary for the tiny tots under 2 (plus tax and gratuity)
Ring in the New Year with a special dining experience in the Grand Cafe. Raise a glass to new beginnings with a complimentary champagne toast. View Menu>
Geneva ChopHouse | 4-10 pm | $150-per-person (plus tax and gratuity)
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a night of culinary indulgence. Enjoy a 4-course dinner and a champagne toast, setting the stage for a memorable night. View Menu>
Ristorante Brissago | 4-10 pm | $120 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Elevate your taste buds with a New Year's Eve dinner. Featuring a divine 4-course menu and a champagne toast. View Menu>
Lobby Lounge: From delicious bites to delightful sips, our Full Menu keeps the party going until 1 am. The Dan Trudell Trio will have you grooving from 9pm-1am. Don’t miss the balloon drop at the stroke of midnight! No reservations required.
Evolve Lounge: Fuel your night with the Full Menu, open until 1:30 am. Let DJ Downtown Harrison spin the beats from 8:00 pm-2:00 am, making sure the dance floor stays hot! No reservations required.
Leinenkugel’s Mountain Top Lodge: Ski or spectate with all day F&B service until 10 pm.
Fireside Dinner Theater- Dinner and a show with Great Balls of Fire!
After playing Jerry Lee Lewis in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in over 80 cities, Jason Cohen brings his ivory-smashing, high-energy performance to a new theatrical concert. Cohen might not be from the South or have blonde hair, but as the stories he shares tell us, he found connection with ‘The Killer’ through his music. Alongside his multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist band of singer-musicians, the audience will be quickly reminded of the power of those tunes. Two shows only on New Year's Eve with arrivals at Noon and 6:00 p.m. for dining before the show. Early reservations recommended. More details here>
Dinner and a Party
The Abbey Resort
Ring in the New Year at The Abbey Resort’s Feast & Fest Celebration! Make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable with an elegant evening of dining and dancing at Lake Geneva’s premier celebration. Begin your night with a four-course dinner in 240 West, then join the excitement at Waterfront for live music, an open bar, and plenty of dancing. Celebrate with friends, family, and a midnight champagne toast as you welcome 2026! More details here>
Or, celebrate New Year’s Eve with family fun at The Abbey Resort! Get your game on and create unforgettable memories with a night packed with activities for all ages. Start the evening with a delicious dinner and enjoy a variety of exciting experiences before the clock strikes midnight! More details here>
Pier 290
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening at New York New Year’s Eve in PIER 290's Upper Deck! Enjoy a festive celebration featuring a 4-course meal, open bar, and live entertainment by Van Whalen, all leading up to a live viewing of New York City’s iconic ball drop. More details here>
The Historic Baker House
Step Into a Night Where Eras Collide! This New Year’s Eve, The Baker House invites you to slip through time and celebrate in true Victorian-meets-Steampunk splendor at our Time Travelers Ball. Whether you arrive from the Roaring ’20s, the distant future, or a glittering Victorian ballroom, you’ll belong here. Your night begins with a complimentary champagne toast as you enter our historic mansion, ready to journey through a luxurious six-course chef-curated menu. Ring in 2026 with wonder, elegance, and a little mischief only at The Baker House Time Travelers Ball. More details here>
Parties and Celebrations
New Year's Eve at The Treasury
For families, celebrate at an epic NOON YEARS EVE Celebration featuring a balloon drop of 1,000 balloons! Get ready for an explosion of fun as we drop 1,000 balloons from above! It's the perfect way to ring in the new year without staying up past your bedtime. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and lots of bouncing balloons. More details here>
Adults can welcome 2026 at A formal affair + 17 piece Big Band! Join us as we welcome the fabulous & talented 17 piece big band by Underground Sound Jazz. We will have a balloon drop of 1,000 balloons and midnight countdown! Champagne will be served upon event entry with light appetizers and a late night snack included in ticket price. More details here>
Maxwell Mansion
The Stakes are High this New Year’s Eve. Suit up, sip slow, and step into a night of danger, decadence, and dazzling celebration as Maxwell Mansion transforms into Casino Royale for one extraordinary evening. Join the Maxwell Mansion as they toast to 170 years of the Mansion’s legacy, with high-stakes fun, exquisite cocktails, and a night worthy of 007 himself. More details here>
Lake Lawn Resort
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at Lake Lawn Resort’s Adults New Year’s Eve Party, an upscale late-night celebration designed for guests who want music, dancing, and an unforgettable countdown experience. This high-energy event brings together premium entertainment, festive enhancements, and great company to create the perfect New Year’s Eve atmosphere. This party is available to guests staying at Lake Lawn and is also open to the public for $40++ per person. Wristbands will be provided upon entry. Seating is limited and may not be available for all guests. Tickets Required for Public Admission. More details here>
Or, Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a family-friendly event that bring energy, color, and fun to the Great Room. Start the night at the Family Glow Party with DJ entertainment, dancing, glow décor, and a sparkling cider toast at the 10 PM mock countdown, then keep the excitement going as kids ages 10 and up enjoy music, games, and a midnight celebration at the Teen Glow After Party. More details here>
Thumbs Up
Come on out and celebrate the end of 2025 at Thumbs Up's epic NYE Bash! DJ Hollywood will be playing all your favorites until 5am, plus FREE beads, hats, noise makers, champagne toast at midnight and more! More details here>
Check out the full event calendar for even more fun celebration opportunities!
Overnight Packages and a Party
The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa
Ring in 2025 in the style of your choosing with three different celebrations!
Feast & Fest New Year's Celebration
Ring in the New Year together with a romantic dinner along with a festive party with DJ & dancing in Waterfront at our Feast & Fest celebration. Start with a delicious four-course dinner in 240 West, then make your way to our Waterfront restaurant for a celebration featuring an evening of music and dancing. Celebrate the beginning of the New Year with old friends and new with a champagne toast at midnight. Package includes:
- Overnight Accommodations
- Four-course New Year's Eve prix fixe dinner menu for two in 240 West
- Entry for two people to our celebration in Waterfront 9:00pm-2:00am
- Open Bar 9:00pm-12:00am / Cash Bar 12:00am-2:00am
Get Your Game on Family Party
Get ready to participate in a night full of fun and games for the whole family that ends when the clock strikes midnight. Start with a dinner at Waterfront, then enjoy all of the games, dancing, crafts, and more that we have lined up for you. From hands-on activities to a glow-up dance party with DJ and karaoke, magic shows, photo ops, scavenger hunts, and back-to-back movies, your night will be full of fun for everyone! Package includes:
- One night overnight accommodations
- Admission for each guest to Get Your Game On events
- DJ & Dancing
- Dinner in Waterfront for each guest
- Glow-up & micro-balloon drop for Early Bird New Year countdown and glow-up & balloon tower blast for Midnight New Year countdown
- Party favors
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
New Year's Eve Hills & Thrills Overnight Package
Celebrate the New Year with your whole family at Grand Geneva with this two-night package. Package includes:
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Two-night accommodations (deluxe rooms, suites and villas available)
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Four lift tickets for one day of skiing or snowboarding at The Mountain Top
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Family dinner and party in the Forum Ballroom for four
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Cash bar
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DJ entertainment and dance floor
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Family balloon drop at 10pm
All dinner reservations must be made at the time of booking | Call (262) 249-4788 for dinner reservations | Advance reservations are required | Details Here >
Lake Lawn Resort
Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan is offering a couple of great celebration packages to help you and your family close out 2025 and welcome 2026 with a bang!
Adult New Year's Eve Party Package
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at Lake Lawn Resort’s Adults New Year’s Eve Party, an upscale late-night celebration designed for guests who want music, dancing, and an unforgettable countdown experience. This high-energy event brings together premium entertainment, festive enhancements, and great company to create the perfect New Year’s Eve atmosphere.
- $329 based on 2 adults Lakewood or Lodges King
- One Night Lodging in a Lakewood or Lodges Guest Room. Additional nights can be added.
- $50 Resort Credit to use towards dining, spa treatments, and more.
- Enjoy Double Platinum DJ Services from 10 PM to 1 AM, a glowing light-up dance floor, a full photo booth experience, and party favors for added fun throughout the night.
- Cash Bar available until 1 AM.
- Light late-night snacks will be served shortly after midnight
- Guests will receive a midnight champagne toast along with one complimentary specialty cocktail.
Join the fun for a night of vibrant festivities, unforgettable moments, and ringing in the New Year in grand style!
New Year's Eve Family Party Package
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a family-friendly event that bring energy, color, and fun to the Great Room. Don’t miss out on our biggest party of the year! Whether you are celebrating with a large group, family or a few friends this party is sure to dazzle everyone of all ages. This unforgettable New Year’s Eve
- One night lodging $619 based on 2 adults & 2 children in a Lakewood or Lodges Double Queen
- Additional nights can be added to the package starting at $119 plus tax and resort fees
- $50 Arcade Game Card per room
- Buffet Dinner for each registered guest from 5:00 PM until 9 PM
- Admission to Family Glow Party, Family New Year’s Eve Party and Adult’s New Year’s Eve Party (21+ only)
- DJ entertainment & party favors
- Cash Bars
- Sparkling cider toast at 10 PM & 12 AM, Champagne Toast at Adult’s Only Party (21+) at 12 AM
Join the fun for a night of celebration, dancing, and delightful treats as we welcome 2026 in style. Create lasting memories with your loved ones in a vibrant, festive atmosphere!