23 Fun Ideas to Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Home This Year+2023

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23 Fun Ideas to Celebrate New Year's Eve at Home This Year

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New Year’s Eve has earned itself quite the reputation over the years. When you’re considering things to do for New Year’s Eve 2022, you might picture the usual: giant parties, long lines to get into bars, and crowds gathered every way you turn, eager to celebrate the passage of time. But just because New Year’s is known as a major night to hit the town doesn’t mean you have to buy into all the hype. In fact, when weighed against other popular things to do for New Year’s Eve 2022, staying in might be way more fun than going out.

There are a ton of festive things you can do at home on New Year’s Eve 2022, from trying new recipes to playing games with friends to watching all your favorite seasonal movies. And when you stay in on Dec. 31, you don’t have to deal with the super-expensive bar tabs, the challenge of keeping track of your friends in a crowd, or the misery of trying to get ahold of an overpriced Uber ride home after the Times Square ball has dropped. Whether you’re celebrating alone, with close family, with roommates or friends, or with your partner, there are plenty of ways to make this countdown to midnight one to remember, and may even start new traditions. Keep reading for more things to do for New Year’s Eve 2022, if you’re celebrating at home this year.

— Additional reporting by Kelsey Hurwitz


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Things to Do on New Year’s Eve: Prepare the Perfect Cocktails

Things to Do on New Year's Eve: Prepare the Perfect Cocktails

Celebrating at home means you won’t have to wait in line for an overpriced drink (a major win)! Instead, stock up on all your favorite spirits, beer, wine, and mixers so you’ll have plenty of options when the day rolls around. Then whip up some festive cocktails (this Sparkling Christmas Party Punch looks so good!) or mix your go-to drink. If you aren’t drinking, make a tasty mocktail instead. Bottom line: always have a delicious drink on hand for the night.