From memorable dining experiences to family fun, toast to the year ahead and celebrate Finger Lakes Style!

Sip and Savor

Kindred-Fare Copy

Sip and savor the last night of 2025 at one of Ontario County’s exceptional restaurants on Dec. 31, 2025. Celebrating its 10th anniversary on New Year’s Eve, Kindred Fare (512 Hamilton St., Geneva, N.Y.) — an eatery inspired by farmhouse cooking — has crafted a special menu for this two-in-one celebration. To enjoy a historic ambiance, join Warfield’s (7 W Main St., Clifton Springs, N.Y.)  or Edgar's Restaurant at Belhurst Castle (4069 W Lake Road, Geneva, N.Y.) for a special dinner. If you want to welcome 2026 from the comfort of your couch, think about bringing home one of Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake’s holiday meals-to-go.

Local Tip: Wherever you choose to dine, be sure to make reservations — here in the Finger Lakes, we love to eat our way into the new year!

 

Lakefront Celebrations in Geneva

Outside of Geneva on the Lake in Winter

A glimmering night of elegance awaits at Geneva on the Lake’s New Year’s Eve Gala (1001 Lochland Road, Geneva, N.Y.). Celebrate with sweeping Seneca Lake vistas and a festive evening offering live music, a four-course dinner, a champagne toast at midnight, and more, all complemented by a selection of New Year’s Eve packages including different rooms a the resort and features to choose from.

Head to 41 Lakefront Hotel (41 Lakefront Dr., Geneva, N.Y.) for a New Year's Eve evening featuring live music from Kenny Campbell, a special A La Carte Dinner Menu, and complimentary champagne for the midnight toast. If you want to start your year with lakefront views, 41 Lakefront Hotel is offering a package that includes a lakeview overnight room and breakfast at the hotel on Jan.1, 2026.

 

New Year Experiences in Canandaigua

Rose Tavern, People Dining

If you want to dance the night away, check out Hotel Canandaigua’s New Year’s Eve Bash (205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, N.Y.), complete with lively 80s music by Arcade, signature cocktails, food, and more.

The Lake House on Canandaigua is offering more than one way to welcome the new year. Bid farewell to 2025 at the Lake House's New Year's Eve Celebration (770 S. Main St., Canandaigua, N.Y.), featuring live entertainment, a prix fixe menu at Rose Tavern, and a midnight toast. Welcome 2026 with their New Year’s Day Brunch on Jan. 1, 2026, followed by a New Year Wellness Retreat on Jan. 3, 2026, which includes restorative yoga, meditation, creative sessions, and more.

 

Ring in the New Year at Bristol Mountain

Fireworks at Bristol Mountain Winter Resort at night

Bristol Mountain (5662 NY-64, Canandaigua, N.Y.) — one of the Finger Lake’s premier ski resorts — offers one of the liveliest ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Spend the day skiing on more than 39 trails and bid farewell to 2025 with an evening featuring a DJ, a torchlight parade, and fireworks. For family-friendly fun, enjoy the Kids Zone, offering a dance party, a magician, and a balloon drop.

How will you say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 Finger Lakes style?  Be sure to tag to tag us @VisitFLX and #VisitFLX.