This weekend is all about cozying up around the tree and eating any cookies Santa left untouched, but come Dec. 31 the party is on. From a low-key celebration at Tattooed Mom to an elegant soiree at the Water Works, here are our picks for the best parties on New Year's Eve.Trestle Inn: NYE-A-Go-Go11th and Callowhill streets$30 to $55 in advance; $35 to $60 at the doorThetrestleinn.comTrestle invites youto “Go Go your way into 2016” with this NYE party featuring drink specials including an optional cocktail package, DJs Kai F and Walk Luke, and a midnight champagne toast.Dirty Heads at The Piazza at Schmidts1050 N. Hancock St.From $109Joonbug.comParty under a massive tent at the Piazza, with an open bar,party favors, several DJs, a champagne toast and, the highlight, a liveperformance by Dirty Heads.RELATED:Make your guests merry with holiday party tips from a cocktail expertSugarHouse: Party Through the Decades1001 N. Delaware Ave.$75Sugarhousecasino.comDon’t Call Me Francis provides the music to go with your front-row view of fireworks over the Delaware River. The ticket price includes an open bar, appetizers and a champagne toast.New Year’s Eve in Hollywood at Water Works640 Water Works Drive$190Waterworksnye.eventbrite.comThe hosts of Diner en Blanc are putting on this Golden Age of Hollywood-themed NYE soiree, complete with drinks, dinner and dancing against the backdrop of the Philly skyline and Boat House Row. Tickets include food and premium open bar.Ardmore Music Hall23 Lancaster Ave., Ardmore$30 to $80Ardmoremusic.comPhillyBloco, a local 22-piece Brazilian/Samba band, will get you dancing into the new year at Ardmore Music Hall. VIP entry gets you in early, plusaccess to an open bar and a Peruvian barbecue dinner buffet.Cuba Libre10 S. Second St.$95Cubalibrerestaurant.comCuba Libre in Old City is serving up a five-course dinner, along with a DJ, dancing, a balloon drop, and a champagne toast atmidnight.Making Time at Union Transfer1026 Spring Garden St.$40 to $50Utphilly.comThe Making Time crew brings the party to Union Transfer, with a five-hour open bar. Skip the service fee by picking up tickets at the box office (it’s open during shows)or at the Last Drop at 13th and Pine or the Doc Marten store at 1710 Walnut.Bar Volver: New Year’s Eve Celebration300 S. Broad St.$150Volverrestaurant.comClass it up at Bar Volver, adjacent to Jose Garces’ decadent Volver, with a premium open bar, hors d’oeuvres and live jazz.Tattooed Mom530 South St.Tattooedmomphilly.comThere’s no cover at Mom’s on New Year’s Eve. Head here for half-priced drafts from 10-11 p.m., a free buffet and special champagne cocktails.Third Eye Blind at Valley Forge Music FairValley Forge Casino Resort1160 First Ave., King of Prussia$66 to $86Vfcasino.comHead to Valley Forge Casino Resort to send 2015 off with a live show from Third Eye Blind. Or make your way to The Vault club for the “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” event, with an open bar, buffet and live entertainment ($60).U-Bahn: Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade1320 Chestnut St.$85 to $129Bru.ticketleap.comHide yourself and head underground to this black-tie masquerade party at U-Bahn, the below-street-level sister spot to Bru. A five-hour open bar, live music and DJs, and hors d’oeuvres are part of the package.Brauhaus Schmitz718 South St.$95Brauhausschmitz.comBeer hall Brauhaus Schmitz is going all out with an open bar, which includes all 30 of their German beers on draft, plus a buffet, party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
