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New Year’s Eve at Old City Hall

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New Year’s Eve at Old City Hall

When
Dec 31st, 2025
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Where
121 Prospect St.BellinghamWA98225

Ring in the New Year at the Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall in Bellingham!  Wednesday, December 31st from 6:00pm-9:30pm!

This is the PERFECT event for someone that wants to either celebrate multiple New Year’s…or wants to turn in early!

The evening starts with live music by local band, Baby Cakes.  There will be cash bars with cocktails and beer courtesy Chuckanut Bay Distillery and Structures Brewing, sweet treats from Pure Bliss Desserts, and three museum galleries that will transform into dedicated lounges.

Tickets are $65 each and include one complimentary drink ticket and a free champagne toast at 9pm.  You’ll get to countdown to 2026 alongside Times Square in New York City.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS!

Schedule of Events:
6pm:  Doors open.  Bar service begins
7pm:  LIVE Music & Dancing by Baby Cakes
9pm:  Balloon Drop and Champagne Toast to ring in the New Year

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