Westford New Year's Eve: See Events, Activities Nearby

WESTFORD, MA — New Year's Eve in 2021 won't be a full return to normal thanks to surging coronavirus cases linked to the omicron variant. But end-of-year celebrations are back in a much bigger way compared to 2020.

Here are some events and activities happening near Westford this year, including the return of the biggest event in the region: First Night in downtown Boston, which didn't happen in-person on Dec. 31, 2020.

First Night, Boston — The largest local New Year's Eve celebration will feature a full day of music, entertainment and food in and around Back Bay. The city's fireworks show begins at 7:01 p.m., followed by the Inner Harbor fireworks show at midnight.

Cosmica New Year's Eve Fiesta, Boston — Enjoy your last moments of 2021 at Cosmica. The evening will be filled with tasty food, delicious drinks, live mariachi by Telemundo star Veronica Robles, on the turntables the DJ spinning 45s funk, soul, disco, latin/MPB, and old school salsa. Enjoy dinner & entertainment or just party at the bar.

The Beehive New Year's Eve Speakeasy 2022, Boston — It’s a night of bohemian decadence and eccentric fun! Chef Ryan Skeen will feature a delectable a la carte menu from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a three course prix fixe menu starting at 8:30 p.m. The evening will also feature The Beehive’s selection of champagnes.

30+ Back Bay Ball New Years Eve, Boston — Ring in the New Year with one of Boston’s most anticipated events. Invite your friends to share this upscale evening featuring a three-course meal, live music, and midnight party favors and celebration.

New Year's Eve 2022 at Game On, Boston — New Years Eve ALL ACCESS Pub Crawl! For this year, rather than sticking to one venue this New Year's Eve in Boston, this ticket grants to you access to several venues for the price of one. This bar crawl goes from 4 p.m. all the way past when the balls drops until 2 a.m.

Boston NYE 2022 Bar Crawl, Boston — Looking for a place to spend New Years Eve this year? You found it. Pubcrawls.com along with Hard Rock Cafe and Mija Cantina are providing Boston with its biggest New Years Eve pub crawl in the area.

New Year’s Eve Fiesta at Casa Caña, Boston — Dance the night away with great drinks, good company, and great tunes! DJ Stenzel Washington spinning from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

New Year’s Eve 2022 at Cask ‘n Flagon, Boston — This NYE Masquerade party will have you dancing straight into the new year! Doors open at 9 p.m.

New Years Eve Disco at Tavern in the Square, Allston — Ring the start of a NEW YEAR with Tavern in the Square Allston! Tavern is celebrating the New Year in style – with a DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA! Party with friends and loved ones with a live DJ, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m.

New Year's Eve Pop-Up At Lavin's Liquors, Wayland — The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck and Simply Scrunch Co. will be at the local liquor store from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Ultimate Food and Beverage New Years Eve Event, Waltham — This New Years Eve event is a cultural food and beverage extravaganza at First Parish Church. There will be dancing, various cultural and musical entertainers, and entertainment for kids.

New Years Eve Dinner and Comedy at Doubletree by Hilton Boston/Andover, Andover — A full night of entertainment featuring live stand up comedy with headliner Steve Bjork and a delicious dinner buffet by DoubleTree Andover's own Chef Matt.

New Year's Eve Comedy with Jimmy Dunn, Lowell — The Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Staples Street in Lowell will host New Year's Eve dinner and comedy with headliner Jimmy Dunn (CBS' The McCarthys, Letterman, TBS's Conan, The Amazon Prime special Two Boston Guys) on Friday, December 31.

New Year's Eve Family Lane Parties, Tewksbury — This New Years Eve Family Celebration at Wameist Lanes is a 2 Hour Party for up to 6 people per lane.

If you have a local New Year's Eve event you want added to this list, email annie.sandoli@patch.com.

Make sure to check each event before heading out on Friday due to possible pandemic closures.

This article originally appeared on the Westford Patch