There’s plenty of last minute opportunities to celebrate the new year no matter what time of day you choose to toast. And winter fun continues into the new year in Walworth County, Wisconsin — WalCo.
Here’s a couple of featured New Year’s Eve events. Find even more on the WalCo Wisconsin Events Facebook group.
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St, East Troy
Ring in 2025 with East Troy’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, and the final East Troy Lights presentation of the season. See the ball drop twice –
–Kid-friendly ball drop at 8 p.m.
–DJ party and sparkling light show at midnight!
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Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party
Lodge Geneva National, Lake Geneva
Make reservations to enjoy a generous selection of heavy appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight as you dance the night away to live music featuring the Big Al Wetzel Band.
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A plunge in ice cold lakes on New Year’s Day is just the ticket for some to celebrate a new beginning while also enjoying a variety of health benefits. Here’s where the brave will be, an option to ease the cold and/or where to watch:
Williams Bay Polar Plunge
Williams Bay Beach, Geneva Street, Williams Bay
Embrace the new year and winter by taking the plunge into Geneva Lake from the Williams Bay Beach at Noon on New Year’s Day.
Homestead Sauna’s Polar Plunge
Williams Bay Beach, Geneva Street, Williams Bay
If you’ve been cold plunge curious, or even if you’re well seasoned- cold plunging is infinitely more enjoyable with a HOT sauna before & after your plunge!
Mini sessions available, reservations required.
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Polar Plunge Viewing Tour
Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Williams Bay
Start your New Year’s Day with a splash. Watch the action from the warmth of our heated boats from the best seat on the lake. Head to PIER 290 before or after the cruise for brunch or lunch to keep the celebration going!
Boarding: 11:00 AM
Departure: 11:30 AM | Return: 12:30 PM
Free! Donations to the 531 Fund are encouraged.
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Or for another approach to a healthy start to the new year:
New Year Wellness Party
Crescent Moon Wellness Center, Elkhorn
Enjoy an open house with light apps and tea, meditation/mini sound bath, vibrational healing, sauna, tarot card readings and more from 2-5 pm (sound bath at 4 pm).
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WalCo is four seasons of fun and the following winter activities should be added to your list of destinations for hot, winter fun.
Wedding Open House
Jan 19, Noon-3 pm
Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan
Receive a personalized showcase of Lake Lawn’s stunning indoor and outdoor spaces as well as all of the resort amenities that you and your guest would get to enjoy. Enjoy guided tours or explore at your own pace. FREE admission & parking.
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Glisten: A Winter Wellness Retreat
Jan 23-26
Abbey Resort, Fontana
Experience a fun and deeply restorative experience designed to combat the winter blues and enhance mental, physical and spiritual wellness. Packed with healing workshops, interactive group sessions and mindfulness practices all crafted to promote self-care, personal growth and inner balance.
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1950s Sock Hop Dance Party
Jan 25, 7 pm
Delavan Lake Store & Lounge, Delavan
Dress in your greaser or poodle skirts and let’s dance! Milkshakes, root beer floats, popcorn and more!
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Lake Geneva Winterfest
Jan 29-Feb 2
Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Winterfest is home to America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational and to mark this special 30th Anniversary, past champions from across the country will be welcomed back for an epic competition of skill and artistry.
Fifteen sculpting teams will begin their work on Wednesday, January 29 at Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park along the beautiful shore of Geneva Lake and finish on Saturday, February 1. Lake Geneva Winterfest is FREE to attend and view, and sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (or until they melt).
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See even more of what’s happening throughout Walworth County, Wisconsin by searching the links and resources in each of our communities on this website and enjoy WalCo from every corner this winter. Then, CHECK OUT even more winter activities and events in the WalCo Wisconsin Events Facebook Group.