The sheer magnitude of New Year’s Eve in New York City can feel like peer pressure. If you’re not out celebrating, watching the ball drop or reveling with fellow revelers, are you even alive?
Not everyone relishes the idea of paying an exorbitant sum for the privilege of drinking a “free” glass of champagne while standing next to hundreds of strangers packed into a bar like sardines. For those who want to avoid the conventional hoopla surrounding the holiday, we’ve compiled a list of alternate activities that will help you ring in 2024.
Relax at the Brooklyn Cat Café
Why nuzzle up against a crowd of people when you could nuzzle up with cats? Brooklyn Heights’ Cat Café offers feline lovers the opportunity to hang out with little furballs before the night turns into a full-blown party.
You can book a 30-minute session with the general cat population for just $12, or you can book a private hourlong playdate for a mere $20. Who knows – you may even adopt one of the kittens and start the new year as a cat parent. Brooklyn Heights; details here.
Volunteer at a soup kitchen
Lending a hand to volunteer organizations is never a bad idea, but it can be particularly helpful during the holidays, when folks are out-of-town or focused on their own party plans.
You can get an idea of opportunities that are available here, but there are also volunteer networks like New York Cares and Volunteer New York that offer databases you can search based on your availability and interest. The Bowery Mission has an easy-to-navigate online signup system. Many soup kitchens require early registration for volunteers, so don’t wait until the last minute to find one near you!
Go on an augmented reality treasure hunt
Billed as “The Amazing Race” meets “Dungeons and Dragons,” Party Run gives participants the chance to go on a treasure hunt in the wilds of New York City. It uses your phone to deliver real-time clues and…
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