“4th Annual New Year’s Eve,” Kennebunk

Dec. 30, Sunday, 5:30-8:30pm, “Curt Besette & Jenn Kurtz,” long time favorites throughout New England, ward winning songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Curt Bessette and vocalist Jenn Kurtz offer a mix of popular music spanning several decades, in addition to their own original songs, no cover, Clay Hill Farm, 220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-2272, www.clayhillfarm.com.
Dec. 31, Monday, 3pm-2am, “Champions New Year’s Eve 2019,” come ring in the New Year with Champions Sports Bar. DJ Don will be spinning all the best dance music. Party favors, Free champagne toast and open til 1:45am! Very limited number of tickets will be sold here and here only! Do not wait to get them, once gone there gone for good, 21+ event, $10 + $1.50/handling fee, Champions Sports Bar, 15 Thornton Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-7900, www.championssportsbar.com.
Dec. 31, Monday, 5-8pm, “My Killer 80s Prom: A NYE Murder Mystery Food ‘n’ Cocktail Tasting Event,” There’s been an 80’s prom-style murder and the killer could be anyone! Calling the inquisitive, clever, and creative! This New Year’s Eve, start your evening off on the right foot by joining an exclusive number of detectives for “My Killer 80s Prom”, a murder mystery food and spirits tasting event at Wiggly Bridge. Come donned in your 80s best and ready for a 100% immersive, hysterical, and entertaining evening! But don’t let the crime spoil your delicious food and cocktails tasting experience. Sip on Wiggly Bridge’s delicious liquors as you savor delectable small plates while solving the fantasy murder, brought to you by COOKED Murder Mystery Supper Club’s own celebrity chef Wheeler del Torro! This interactive game of murder mystery is sure to be an evening you won’t forget! Tickets are a steal at $95 a person, which includes one spot in the murder mystery game and 4 small plates of artisanal foods paired with Wiggly Bridge’s carefully crafted cocktails. Tickets are limited, so book yours today, Wiggly Bridge Distillery, 441 US Route 1, York. FMI: 718-427-6501, www.tipsypr.net.
Dec. 31, Monday, 5-10:30pm, “New Year’s Eve Gala,” offering a decadent 5 course dinner with entertainment by one of Maine’s best DJ’s, includes fived course menu, champagne toast, part favors and dancing upstairs, call once tickets are purchased for actual dinner reservation time, $125/per person includes tax & gratuity on dinner, Jonathans Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Dec. 31, Monday, 6-8pm, “New Year’s Eve Musical Mayhem Murder Mystery Dinner,” join us for our New Year’s Eve Musical Mayhem Murder Mystery Dinner. Starting at 5:30, experience a Murder Mystery written by Amanda Eaton featuring live music by Veronica and the Vibrations. Throughout dinner, you’ll be part of the team that helps solve the murder mystery. A dinner buffet will feature: Garden Salad, Roast Pork Loin, Baked Haddock, Baked Ziti with Meatballs, Rice and Vegetable, Chef’s choice dessert, 21+ event, $35 + $5.39/handling fee & tax, Duffy’s Tavern & Grill OOB, 168 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207-937-5100, www.duffysmaine.com.
Dec. 31, Monday, 7pm-12am, “4th Annual New Year’s Eve Kennebunk,” at various locations on Main Street in downtown Kennebunk. The events culminate in the Wild Blueberry Ball Drop from the Bell Tower of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at midnight! Events are as follows: First Parish Church: starting at 7:00pm, board games and hot chocolate inside; outdoor fire pits to enjoy the celebrations; and a first-ever NYE Cornhole Tournament! Please visit www.nyekbk.org to learn how to register your team; Brick Store Museum: free admission to the galleries and exhibitions from 7:00pm – 11:00pm; with music and improve starting at 7:00pm in the Museum’s Program Center; Waterhouse Center: ice skating throughout the evening! From the bell tower of the First Parish Church, an Early Bird Ball Drop will begin at 9:00pm and the Wild Blueberry Ball Drop will ring in the New Year at midnight, Downtown, Kennebunk. FMI: www.nyekbk.org.
Dec. 31, Monday, 9pm-1am, “Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams,” enjoy passed caviar hors d’oeuvres plus a full raw bar, food stations, and dancing till 1:00am. There will be a champagne toast at midnight and a photo booth to record all your memories. General Admission: $75.00 per person includes champagne toast at midnight VIP: $100.00 per person includes reserved seating, access to our VIP lounge on the rooftop deck, and a bottle of champagne! Cash bar available for signature cocktails, beer, and wine. Come dance the night away with us! 21+ event, $75, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, 21 Ocean Avenue, Kennebukport. FMI: 207-967-8223, boathouseme.com.