Here comes 2020: How to celebrate on New Year’s Eve in the Anchorage area

The 2010s are ending, but fun is timeless. Toast to the end of the decade with family, friends and fireworks.

Family festivities

Fireworks in downtown Anchorage — The Anchorage family tradition will continue at a new location with more space to fill the sky with fireworks. There will be a beer garden, food vendors and a live performance from Those Guys AK and Underground Dance Company. 5-8 p.m. EasyPark Chinook Lot, Third Avenue between C and E Streets. (anchoragedowntown.org)

Fireworks in Eagle River — Food trucks, fire pits and a fireworks show will take place in Lion’s Park. Free. 6-8 p.m. 18344 Eagle River Road. (christmasineagleriver.com)

Torchlight parade at Alyeska — Skiers and snowboarders will carry torches down the mountain to form a light show with fireworks at the finale. The best spot to watch is at the Daylodge base. Free. 9-10 p.m. in Girdwood. (alyeskaresort.com)

Dance party for kids at the library — Celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” on the second floor of the library. Children can join DJ Spencer Lee on the dance floor or make a craft. Free. 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Loussac Library, Level Two, 3600 Denali St. (Elizabeth.Nicolai@AnchorageAK.gov)

Grown-up gatherings

49th State Brewing Company — Take in the fireworks on the rooftop patio at 49th State for a “High Gravity New Year’s.” There will be an appetizer buffet, midnight beer toast and a DJ after the fireworks. Half of all proceeds benefit Anchorage Downtown Partnership. $10. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. 49th State Brewing, 717 W. Third Ave. (49statebrewing.com)

Pamyua at Charlou — Pamyua will perform in two sets with a traditional Yu’pik dance in between to bless the new year. Countdown to the new year and toast at the stroke of midnight. $20.20-$25. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Charlou, 3300 Spenard Road. (charlouspenard.com)

Anchorage Opera at Embassy Suites — Anchorage Opera presents “A New Year’s Eve Masterpiece.” Feast on a three course dinner and a Viennese Table of desserts, as well as a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres. There will be live performances from the Anchorage Opera. Sing in the new year with a midnight Champagne toast and retire to a luxury two room suite. In the morning, enjoy a late check-out and complimentary breakfast. Black tie optional. $375 for two people. 2 p.m. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage, 600 E. Benson Blvd. (anchorageopera.org)

Blackwater Railroad Company at Williwaw — Blackwater Railroad Company and DJ Spencer Lee close off the decade with “The 2020 Experience.” There will be a photo booth, party favors and novelty glasses to “help you see 20/20 into 2020.” Prepare for confetti and a balloon drop at midnight. $20-$70. 7 p.m. Williwaw Social, 609 F St. (williwawsocial.com)

Live Music and Dancing at Koots — Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the prohibition with booze and a flapper dress at a “Rawring” Twenties Party. Live music from The Stack with DJ Systematic, DJ LT and HNDRXX. 10 p.m. 2111 Muldoon Road. (koots.com)

I Like Robots at the Sitzmark — The all-’80s Alaska party band will be performing at the Sitzmark. Dress in ’80s attire and dance in the new decade. $10. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sitzmark Bar and Grill, 100 Olympic Circle, Girdwood. (alyeskaresort.com)

Nothin’ But Trouble at the Hard Rock Cafe — The local band will be playing rock, pop, ’80s and country music until midnight. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage, 415 E St. (hardrock.com/cafes/anchorage)

Heroes and Villains costume party at Hotel Captain Cook — Dance into the new year with music from the past four decades. There will be a costume contest, games and a live DJ. Enjoy a dinner buffet and Champagne toast. $75. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. Fifth Ave. (myalaskatix.com)

American Legion Post 28 — The event opens with live music from the Spenard Post House Band followed by a karaoke contest. There will be drawings, door prizes and finger food. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. American Legion Spenard Post 28, 7001 Brayton Drive. (facebook.com/Post28)

Full Tilt at Carpenters Hall — There will be live music with a formal ballroom dance theme. Tasteful appetizers, salads and desserts provided. There will be dinner, drinks, line dancing and a raffle. $15-$18. 7-11 p.m. Carpenters Hall. (907-406-3215)