Rhode Island's Top New Year's Eve Events

New Year's Eve is fast approaching and there are plenty of events being planned throughout the Ocean State. We've made a list of celebrations for different interests and age groups to help you narrow down your choices.   For Children The Providence Children's Museum is hosting a Happy New Year! event where families can create noisemakers and join a ball drop at noon and 2pm. For more information visit the event page on artsnowri.com.   For Families The Providence Rink at the Alex and Ani City Center is hosting an Ice Skating NYE + NYD event offering special hours for the holiday. The rink is open New Year's Eve from 10AM-1AM and New Year's Day from 10AM-10PM. For more information, visit the event page on artsnowri.com.   For the Outdoorsy Type Each year there is a New Year's Eve bonfire in Ninigret Park in Charlestown. This event is great for the whole family and runs from 4:30-7:30PM. For more information, visit the event website.   For Couples The Crowne Plaza in Warwick is hosting a Celebrate 2015 party on New Year's Eve. The party features dinner and drink choices as well as live music from Steve Smith and the Nakedsa Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues band. For more information, visit the event page on the hotel's website.   For Foodies Brix Restaurant in Newport is throwing a New Year's Eve Celebration with a 4-course menu that family and friends can enjoy. 9:00PM seating includes a champagne toast at midnight, live music from Chicago Robberyacoustic pub rock cover band from Northern Rhode Islandand a ball drop. For more information visit the event website.   For Dancers Twin River in Lincoln is hosting a NYE Dinner & Dance Party with World Premier at their Event Center. The event features dinner and dancing with music from the World Premier Band. For more information, visit the ticketmaster event website.