9 THINGS TO DO FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
1) QUEENS PARK FAMILY CELEBRATION
When: From 4pm, December 31 Where: Queens Park, off Margaret St COME celebrate New Year’s Eve at Queens Park, with plenty of family entertainment, food and drink on offer.
This year’s event will see a laser show replace the fireworks out of respect to emergency services and due to the current fire conditions in the region. Attendees will have the opportunity to donate to a bushfire cause and perform a rain dance, so bring your gum boots, umbrella and good will. The laser show will start at 7.45pm
2) MASQUERADE BALL
When: From 7pm, December 31 Where: George Banks rooftop bar Bring in 2020 with a masquerade ball at the George Banks rooftop bar. The bar promises special surprises all night long so guests can immerse themselves in the magic of George Banks.
Tickets come with an all-inclusive package of fresh seafood and spirits, including cured meats, delectable canapes and a selection of GB favourites.
Tickets are $110 per person for a spirits package and can be purchased at bit.ly/37e9gHT.
3) RETRO BEACH PARTY
When: From 7pm, December 31 Where: Bar Wunder
Want to see in the new year, in summery comfort? Bar Wunder is hosting a beach party minus the beach. This will be one NYE where you can head out for a night on the town in your best beach wear, with comfy thongs a must.
Plan for a night in Tikki Bar style. Think tropical cocktails, retro beach music, karaoke and a night in tikki bar heaven. There will be prizes awarded for the best dressed.
4) BUSH DANCE
When: From 7.30pm, December 31 Where: Jondaryan Woolshed DANCE your way into the New Year at the Jondaryan Woolshed’s New Year’s Eve bush dance.
There will be live music by Ridgee Didge Bush Band and DJ Veetone, a light supper and a stocked bar. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children and can be purchased at jondaryanwoolshed.com.au.
5) NYE WITH THE JAZZ SOCIETY
When: From 8pm, December 31 Where: North Toowoomba Bowls Club
A DASH of glitz, a touch of glam and a whole lot of fun are promised at this year’s Jazz Society event.
Come along for a fantastic evening of live music and dancing to see the old year out and the New Year in. Fabulous local band Connect the Dots will be centre stage to entertain with classic and favourite jazz and swing tunes. There will be prizes handed out throughout the night.
Entry is $15 on the door and while there will be no meals available, a bar will be open.
6) ROARING 20S PARTY
When: From 6pm, December 31 Where: Hola, Walton Stores STAFF at Hola cordially invite you to celebrate 2020 with them at their Roaring 20s Gatsby themed soiree. Come dressed in your finest 1920s flapper and gangster attire and immerse yourself in the glamour and decadence of the 1920s. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with great company, great food and a special edition Gatsby inspired cocktail menu the staff has created for the occasion There are drinks and food packages available. Visit bit.ly/2t1C3k5 for more information.
7) HIGHFIELDS TAVERN
When: From 6pm, December 31 Where: Highfields Tavern HIGHFIELDS Tavern will be hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration which includes plenty of great food and drink alongside a performance from local duo VOF.
They also promise free lifts into town following the celebrations.
8) THREE BANDS PLAY NYE
When: 6pm, December 31
Where: Hotel Norville
JOIN the Dale Robbins Band, WestSide Thang and Sunset Stereo at Hotel Norville this New Year’s Eve to bring in 2020 with some great music.
9) PARTY AT FITZY’S
When: 5pm, December 31
Where: Fitzy’s on Church
SHINE bright like a diamond this New Year’s Eve at Fitzy’s. Cheers to the year almost gone and the new one ahead with a drink in hand and back to back live music. With a day off the next day, it would be rude not to really. Rumour has it there may be a bit of a surprise at midnight too. This event is free entry.