Celebrating New Years in London?

Maybe you plan to spend the holidays back home with your family and maybe you plan to spend it in London.

Either way, there are a few opportunities to ring in the New Year in the Forest City that may convince you to return.

New Year’s at the District

Western Fair District

900 King St.

The Western Fair District will be open for New Years festivities. There are three options to choose from.

The 80’s dance party at The Carousel Room is complete with a prime rib buffet, champagne and dancing of course.

The Top of the Fair restaurant will be open for business and offers live music, live harness racing and food of course.

“There’s lots to do at the Western Fair District,” said Western Fair District employee, Amy Williams. “It’s not solely at one location; we have so many different things going on at the same time.”

Tickets and reservations are required to attend, but hurry because Williams says these events are typically sold out.

“We just started selling tickets last week and I’ve sold quite a few already,” she said.

It’s bound to be a good time.

“We always have a toast at midnight with everyone here at the District.”

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball

German Canadian Club

Saxonia Hall

522 Talbot St. W, Aylmer

A long-running tradition – 40 years to be exact – is the party in Saxonia Hall at the German Canadian Club.

This year, the party will include a mask competition.

Master of Ceremonies Hilda Triska says it’s a good option to consider.

“It’s budget-friendly,” she said. “It’ll be a lot of fun and it’ll be a night to remember so you can talk about it for years to come.”

Cost to attend is $40, which includes a buffet dinner and a dance.

There will be a balloon drop to finish the night.

New Year’s Eve Hoopla

Storybook Gardens

1958 Storybook Ln.

An event just for families with young children is Storybook Gardens’ event, the New Year’s Eve Hoopla.

A program, which includes outdoor skating and munchies for the munchkins.

John Riddell from Storybook says it’s a great opportunity to encourage families to go out and spend time together.

“We feel it’s part of our role as a parks and recreation facility to put on activities that encourage families to get outdoors and spend some time together doing outdoor activities,” he said. “It’s for the most part, it’s not a lot of bells and whistles or high tech. it’s simple, good old-fashioned fun.”

The cost is $12 per person. People can register online at tinyurl.com/newyearshoopla.