New Year’s Day falls on a Monday this year, meaning those who stay up late will be ringing in 2024 on a Sunday night.

Although that may not be the day of the week that one might associate with revelry, there are more than a few places where you can usher in the New Year around Westmoreland County:

Catch a film

Movie theaters are open — both on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — showing a variety of new films, including “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” “The Color Purple,” “Wonka,” “Ferrari,” “The Boys in the Boat,” The Iron Claw” and “Anyone But You.”

You can plan a family outing or take your partner out for date night to either the AMC ClassicWestmoreland 15 located next to Westmoreland Mall or the Latrobe 30 Theatre & Café located in the Latrobe 30 Plaza off Route 30.

The Unity theater will be showing “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” and “Wonka.”

Visit a winery

Feel like dressing up in your best ‘20s gangster or flapper attire? Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Drive in Rostraver, is hosting a Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Party.

Featuring the Pittsburgh band Bon Journey, the party for those age 21 and older will include appetizers, a dinner buffet, a chocolate fountain, a full bar, photo ops, fireworks and more.

Tickets are $100 for early bird general admission, $115 for general admission and $150 for the VIP package, which includes early entry. They can be purchased online.

Greenhouse Winery is also hosting a New Year’s Eve event — a pregame party from 3-6 p.m. at the main winery, 2155 Gracin Lane, Sewickley Township.

The event will include live music from the acoustic rock trio Brothers Kelly, Lou Lou’s Smokehouse Food Truck and complimentary wine tastings. Those interested should call 724-446-5000 for reservations.

Additionally, Deer Creek Winery in Watson Estate Bed & Breakfast in German Township, Fayette County, is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner and dance from 7 p.m. until midnight.

The evening will include a surf and turf buffet, snacks and dessert, DJ Haze and a balloon drop with prizes.

Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online or by calling 724-437-4999.

The winery is at 234 Balsinger Road.

Plan your escape

60 Minute Missions Escape Room are offering reservations for New Year’s Eve at two locations — 116 E. Pittsburgh St. in Greensburg and 4574 William Penn Highway in Murrysville.

Adventures begin as early as 11:30 a.m. and continue through 9:30 p.m.

The business offers immersive, interactive puzzle rooms where groups are placed in a room and given a specific mission. They have 60 minutes to accomplish the task by finding clues, solving puzzles and working together.

Missions include “Santa’s Detour,” a limited-release mission available from November until early January. Reservations can be made online at www.60minutemissions.com.

Roll the dice

Live Casino Pittsburgh will host its New Year’s Eve Celebration from 9 p.m. Dec. 31 until 2 a.m. on Jan. 1.

Located in Westmoreland Mall on Route 30 in Hempfield, the theme of the event is ‘70s disco, and The Bachelor Boys and DJ Digital Dave will provide entertainment.

The regular ticket package starts at $65 and includes complimentary drinks, light bites, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. The VIP package offers access to Sports & Social, PBR and the exclusive VIP area in The Venue Live, as well as live music, complimentary hors d’ourves and drinks, and elevated party favors.

Tickets can be purchased online, and all attendees must be 21 or older.

Head to the mountains

There are also New Year’s Eve parties at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Somerset County, for those looking to hit the slopes.

The Foggy Goggle restaurant at the resort will host a party from 9 p.m. Sunday until 1:30 a.m. Monday. DJ Jan Jursa will provide entertainment.

Additionally, the Matterhorn Lounge will feature live music by The Delaneys during its party, which will last from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the resort. The price is $40 per person to attend.

Foggy Mountain Lodge and Pub, 117 Foggy Mountain Lane in Cook Township also will host a New Year’s Eve event. The event for those age 21 and older will feature DJ Kevin with Ace Entertainment, a pizza and wing buffet, a livestream of the ball drop and a champagne toast at midnight.

Doors will open at 9 p.m. and there are a few different ticket/wristband packages that can be purchased online, starting at $20. Tickets purchased at the door will have a $5 additional charge per wristband.

Spend the weekend

The New Year’s weekend celebrations at Nemacolin are available to overnight guests and members.

Beginning on Dec. 29 and continuing through New Year’s Day, there will be surprises around the resort, live entertainment and a New Year’s Eve celebration.

The Peak will have fun for the whole family, and the late-night kids club is available with advance reservations on New Year’s Eve. Also for families, the Sequoia rooms will have a party on New Year’s Eve.

For those age 21 and older, The Diamond Party will take place from 8:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom on New Year’s Eve. The attire is “smart-casual,” and there will be a midnight toast, live entertainment and late-night light bites.

There’s a brunch planned on New Year’s Day.

The resort is located at 1001 Lafayette Drive in Wharton Township.

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