New Year's Eve Gala at Newlands

About this party

Newlands calls this its most elaborate night of the year, and it's built as a complete evening in one place in Langley. Doors and bars open at 6 pm. A gala buffet runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, with the same menu at every buffet station. Dancing starts at 9 pm and goes until 2 am, with a DJ in the Main Ballroom and other entertainment rooms open to every ticket holder. Seats are assigned when you buy, so your room, table and seat number are printed on the ticket, which makes it easy to plan a group. Drinks are not included: wine and spirits are sold at the bars until 1 am, and no outside beverages are allowed. It's strictly 19+, the dress code is gala, so no jeans or shorts, and parking is free. The organizer lists several designated-driver services on the event page, a useful touch for a suburban venue. At about $107 a ticket, it's one of the more affordable sit-down galas in Metro Vancouver.