The 2010s are ending, but fun is timeless. Toast to the end of the decade with family, friends and fireworks.
Family festivities
Fireworks in downtown Anchorage — The Anchorage family tradition will continue at a new location with more space to fill the sky with fireworks. There will be a beer garden, food vendors and a live performance from Those Guys AK and Underground Dance Company. 5-8 p.m. EasyPark Chinook Lot, Third Avenue between C and E Streets. (anchoragedowntown.org)
Fireworks in Eagle River — Food trucks, fire pits and a fireworks show will take place in Lion’s Park. Free. 6-8 p.m. 18344 Eagle River Road. (christmasineagleriver.com)
Torchlight parade at Alyeska — Skiers and snowboarders will carry torches down the mountain to form a light show with fireworks at the finale. The best spot to watch is at the Daylodge base. Free. 9-10 p.m. in Girdwood. (alyeskaresort.com)
Dance party for kids at the library — Celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” on the second floor of the library. Children can join DJ Spencer Lee on the dance floor or make a craft. Free. 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Loussac Library, Level Two, 3600 Denali St. (Elizabeth.Nicolai@AnchorageAK.gov)
Grown-up gatherings
49th State Brewing Company — Take in the fireworks on the rooftop patio at 49th State for a “High Gravity New Year’s.” There will be an appetizer buffet, midnight beer toast and a DJ after the fireworks. Half of all proceeds benefit Anchorage Downtown Partnership. $10. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. 49th State Brewing, 717 W. Third Ave. (49statebrewing.com)
Pamyua at Charlou — Pamyua will perform in two sets with a traditional Yu’pik dance in between to bless the new year. Countdown to the new year and toast at the stroke of midnight. $20.20-$25. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Charlou, 3300 Spenard Road. (charlouspenard.com)
Anchorage Opera at Embassy Suites — Anchorage Opera presents “A New Year’s Eve Masterpiece.” Feast on a three course dinner and a Viennese Table of desserts, as well as a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres. There will be live performances from the Anchorage Opera. Sing in the new year with a midnight Champagne toast and retire to a luxury two room suite. In the morning, enjoy a late check-out and complimentary breakfast. Black tie optional. $375 for two people. 2 p.m. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage, 600 E. Benson Blvd. (anchorageopera.org)
Blackwater Railroad Company at Williwaw — Blackwater Railroad Company and DJ Spencer Lee close off the decade with “The 2020 Experience.” There will be a photo booth, party favors and novelty glasses to “help you see 20/20 into 2020.” Prepare for confetti and a balloon drop at midnight. $20-$70. 7 p.m. Williwaw Social, 609 F St. (williwawsocial.com)
Live Music and Dancing at Koots — Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the prohibition with booze and a flapper dress at a “Rawring” Twenties Party. Live music from The Stack with DJ Systematic, DJ LT and HNDRXX. 10 p.m. 2111 Muldoon Road. (koots.com)
I Like Robots at the Sitzmark — The all-’80s Alaska party band will be performing at the Sitzmark. Dress in ’80s attire and dance in the new decade. $10. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sitzmark Bar and Grill, 100 Olympic Circle, Girdwood. (alyeskaresort.com)
Nothin’ But Trouble at the Hard Rock Cafe — The local band will be playing rock, pop, ’80s and country music until midnight. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage, 415 E St. (hardrock.com/cafes/anchorage)
Heroes and Villains costume party at Hotel Captain Cook — Dance into the new year with music from the past four decades. There will be a costume contest, games and a live DJ. Enjoy a dinner buffet and Champagne toast. $75. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. Fifth Ave. (myalaskatix.com)
American Legion Post 28 — The event opens with live music from the Spenard Post House Band followed by a karaoke contest. There will be drawings, door prizes and finger food. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. American Legion Spenard Post 28, 7001 Brayton Drive. (facebook.com/Post28)
Full Tilt at Carpenters Hall — There will be live music with a formal ballroom dance theme. Tasteful appetizers, salads and desserts provided. There will be dinner, drinks, line dancing and a raffle. $15-$18. 7-11 p.m. Carpenters Hall. (907-406-3215)