Your guide to ringing in the New Year across Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, and Ear Falls.
As the year comes to a close, communities across Sunset Country are gearing up for celebrations ranging from family‑friendly outdoor fun to live entertainment and late‑night dances. Here’s what’s happening around the region.
DRYDEN
Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Event
Date: December 31
Time: 12PM – 11PM
Location: Dryden Ski Hill
A full‑day celebration at the Dryden Ski Club. Skiing runs from noon to 5 p.m., followed by fireworks from the top of the hill and a torch‑lit ski descent after dark. The kitchen stays open until 6 p.m. with festive specials, plus s’mores, music, and a winter‑wonderland atmosphere. Snowmobilers are welcome.
https://yoursunsetcountry.ca/event/family-friendly-new-years-eve-event/
RED LAKE
New Year’s Eve Show
Date: December 31
Time: 7:30PM– Close
Location: 231 Howey Street
A night of live local music and comedy. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with performances from Ian Dickie, Haven, Night Danger, and Electric Tuesday. Admission is $25 at the door, and the event is BYOB.
https://yoursunsetcountry.ca/event/new-years-eve-show/
ATIKOKAN
NYE Shag
Date: December 31
Time: 8PM – Close
Location: The Grill at Little Falls
A classic New Year’s shag with music, dancing, and community celebration at The Grill at Little Falls, in honour of Brenna Nephin and Cole Kaus.
https://yoursunsetcountry.ca/event/nye-shag/
LAC SEUL FIRST NATION (Near Sioux Lookout)
New Year’s Eve Event – Drug & Alcohol Free
Date: December 31
Time: 9PM – 1AM
Location: Frenchman’s Head Complex
An 18+ dance event welcoming the new year in a safe, drug‑ and alcohol‑free environment, with live music from Dark Horse.
https://yoursunsetcountry.ca/event/new-years-eve-event-drug-alcohol-free/
WISHING YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
From Dryden to Sioux Lookout, Red Lake to Ear Falls, Sunset Country is ready to welcome the new year with community spirit, music, outdoor fun, and celebrations for all ages. Whatever your plans, stay warm, stay safe on the roads, and enjoy the final night of the year surrounded by friends, family, and the beauty of Northwestern Ontario.
Wishing you a safe and very Happy New Year.
