New Year’s Eve 2011-2012 in Northern Virginia

Looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year in Northern Virginia? Here's a guide to the top events:

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First Nights and Family Friendly Events
Celebrate New Year’s at one of several family events in Northern Virginia. Separate events are in Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Leesburg, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Warrenton, and Williamsburg.

New Year's Eve Party at the Artisphere
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia. Enjoy five hours of non-stop entertainment, dancing, music, performance, drinks, appetizers, raffles and fun.

Clarendon Ballroom
Celebrate the New Year with a party with dancing and live entertainment. 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia

Positive Black Men Coalition New Year's Eve Gala
Enjoy rhythm and blues and soul music at this annual New Year's Eve bash. Two events are being held. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, Virginia.

Carlyle Club
Enjoy a multi-course dinner and dancing to Big Band era music, that of the famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. The evening includes a five course meal, complimentary valet parking, party favors, and a Champagne toast at midnight. 411 John Carlyle St., Alexandria, Virginia.

Birchmere Music Hall
Enjoy a New Year's Eve concert of The Seldom Scene, The Hot Seats, Tim Finch & The Eastman String Band, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia.

The State Theatre
The Legwarmers, DC Biggest 80's New Years Dance Party! 220 N. Washington, Falls Church, Virginia (703) 237-0300.

Arlington Draft House
1980's themed New Years Eve celebration for just $14 per person. Watch the Times Square ball drop on the huge theater screen. Food and party favors included. 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia. (703) 486-2345.

New Year's Eve at Herndon ArtSpace
750 Center Street, Herndon, VA. (703) 956-6590 The family-friendly event features a bonfire, musical café and midnight champagne toast.