Park 33 New Year’s Eve Celebration

When and where: Saturday, Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 1 at 2 a.m. at Park Avenue Bistro, Banquets & Lounge in Freehold

Why you should go: Park Avenue is celebrating the unveiling of Park 33 with a special  New Year’s Eve celebration. Check out the nightlife scene at the new Park 33 as you dance your way into 2012. The event includes a live DJ, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a buffet and a midnight champagne toast.

What does it cost: $75 per person

Bella Vista Country Club New Year’s Celebration

When and where: Saturday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. at Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro

Why you should go: Ring in the New Year with your friends and neighbors at Bella Vista Country Club. The club is accepting reservations until Friday at 4 p.m. The event will include a seafood bar and hors d’oeuvres, party favors, and champagne.

What does it cost: $80 per person

Knob Hill Country Lanes Cosmic Family Party

When and where: Saturday, Dec. 31 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knob Hill Country Lanes in Manalapan

Why you should go: Knob Hill Country Lanes is offering New Year’s Eve fun for the whole family. The Afternoon Cosmic Family Party runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the Evening Cosmic Family Party runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each party includes bowling, shoe rental, one whole pizza, and one pitcher of soda per lane. The event will include hats and noisemakers, games and contests.

What does it cost: $89 per lane in the afternoon, $99 per lane in the evening. Up to six people per lane.

New Year’s Eve at Fireside Grill & Bar

When and where: Saturday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at Fireside Grill & Bar in Marlboro

Why you should go: The Fireside New Year’s Eve party will include a buffet, an open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, and a DJ all night long.

What does it cost: $45 pre-order, $50 at the door

New Year’s Gala

When and where: Saturday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. at the American Hotel in Freehold.

Why you should go: The American Hotel will celebrate the New Year with a buffet dinner, a full open bar, a DJ, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are on sale at the front desk. Call 732-431-3220 for more information.

What does it cost:  $125 per person.

Battleground Country Club New Year's Eve Gala

When and where: Saturday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. at the Battleground Country Club in Manalapan Township.

Why you should go: The Gala will celebrate the New Year with a cocktail hour, a four course dinner, a five hour open bar, musical entertainment by Music Express. There will also be a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. For tickets call 732-462-7575.

What does it cost:  $125 per person.