There's no two ways about it - New Year's Eve this year will be very, very different for so many of us - but who's to say that has to stop you from sharing the celebrations of ringing in a New Year!
There are many options for virtual get togethers - whether it's sharing the cooking and eating experience with a chosen few friends and family; driving around for a last look at neighbourhood Christmas lights and ordering some delicious take out to finish the evening off; pushing the couch out of the way and streaming an amazing concert or party right into your home and having a virtual dance party; or a quiet evening at home with your household...
Here are some great ideas we've found to join in a virtual party/celebration -
The Drake - It Was All a Dream
With pick up menus of meals, snacks and morning after brunch being offered by the chefs at the Drake and NYE beverage kits available, combined with free DJ performances being streamed from the Drake Underground, this is sure to be one amazing party - make a date with your crew and you can all be dancing together again!
This virtual event, inspired by the newest exhibition, Studio 54: Night Magic will include a live tutorial to make your own disco ball, and ends with a digital art countdown to the New Year!
Orchestra Toronto: Sublime Delights
Come celebrate Beethoven's 250th anniversary this NYE with Orchestra Toronto - including a special guest appearance by pianist David Jalbert for an amazing fully-packed classical concert
Kensington Brewing Co: Trivia Night
Get your trivia wiz friends together to make a virtual team and join in this trivia night hosted by Kensington Brewing Co. and Question Everything Trivia - there are prizes on the line!
A 24-hour livestream that's everything you need for the most epic dance party in your living room! All proceeds from ticket sales will go to different venues in the Toronto area - to help offset some of their losses during the pandemic.
The Dwayne Gretzky Band will be offering up great tunes at no cost this New Year's! You can't spell NYE without Dwayne! Starting on the coast of Newfoundland and not stopping until they've finished the countdown in on the West Coast - this livestream gives you the chance to celebrate with friends and family all across the country!
George Restaurant: Virtual Dinner Party
Order your 4 course NYE special menu for curbisde pick up or delivery - and ss part of our New Year’s Eve dinner experience, guests will be provided with a video link where they can watch a pre-recorded presentation of Executive Chef Loseto as he explains each course on our special NYE menu and shares a couple of his favourite dishes.
Our Head Sommelier, Christopher Fulsom will describe the wines hand-selected to match Chef Loseto’s exquisite menu. An email with the video link will be provided before New Year’s Eve.
This classic, beloved Christmas story has long been a family favourite. This year, the National Ballet of Canada is pleased to offer the opportunity to stream a performance previously captured live at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto.
Lavender will be hosting their third annual NYE - only this time it will be physically distanced. You'll be dancing for a good cause - all proceeds are going to the Encampment Support Network of Toronto
A resident of Toronto has created this event in support of Khaleel Seivwright’s tiny shelters initiative. A Go Fund Me page has been created to raise funds for the initiative. Starting at noon on December 31, movies will be streamed for 24 hours - so you can hang out with your friends and watch your favourite movies together...sorta.
This virtual NYE party comes complete with food from Toronto chef Romain Avril and music from Raptors DJ 4Korners. The menu is available for delivery within the GTA and chef will join you virtually to walk you through plating your meal.
Dinner and a Show: Big Night In
Crow’s Theatre is helping to host an at-home concert with a Canadian line-up and delivery of a three-course meal. Ticket proceeds will help support performing artists, hospitality workers and restaurants.
You can stream a nation-wide concert on CBC this year, which will bring all of the top performances from across the country right to your living room.
No matter how you celebrate the team at Butcher Box.ca and our families wish for you and your families a year of health, happiness and success. We look forward to serving you in the New Year and beyond!