New Year's Activities in Elk Grove
End 2022 with a Delicious Feast at a Local Restaurant
Ensure your final meal of the year is a memorable one by reserving a table at one of Elk Grove’s local restaurants, some of which may be offering special New Year’s Eve dinner menus. Popular New Year’s Eve options include Todo Un Poco, whose menu features both Italian and Mexican dishes, offering a global array of options sure to please the pickiest of eaters in the family. For a fancier evening, reserve a table at local hidden gem, Boulevard Bistro — an intimate, 30-seat upscale restaurant tucked inside a former 1908 California Bungalow home.
For a more casual farewell to 2022, feast on brick-oven pizzas and sip locally brewed ales at Old Town Pizza and Tap House, or visit one of the region’s wineries or breweries. Some wineries and breweries have on-site kitchens serving unexpected eats and brewpub essentials, like the tacos and sandwiches available at Wedo’s Kitchen in Dust Bowl Brewing Company. Other must-eat restaurants include the international flavors found at Thai Chili, Mikuni and Oz Korean BBQ. Contact each restaurant for information and updates on New Year’s menus or dinner specials.
Celebrate in Style at Sheldon Inn’s Velvet Martini Lounge
Put on your best cocktail attire, raise a glass and welcome 2023 in style with a New Year’s Bash at the chic Velvet Martini lounge at the Sheldon Inn Restaurant and Bar. One of Elk Grove’s most popular dining destinations — and home to an impressive and incomparable house wine selection — the historic Sheldon Inn debuted The Velvet Martini cocktail lounge on the restaurant’s second floor in 2021. The upscale New Year’s fun kicks off at 10 p.m. on December 31, featuring a live DJ and small bites throughout the evening, plus a balloon drop and sparkling champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are available online.
TIP: Pre-game the party with a delectable dinner. The Sheldon Inn is offering a special, 4-course New Year’s Eve menu featuring surf and turf options like Dungeness crab cakes, steak, lobster and more.
Sing & Dance to Rock N’ Roll Hits at Sky River Casino
Elk Grove’s newest dining, gaming and entertainment option, the 110,000-square-foot Sky River Casino has quickly become one of the region’s most exciting destinations for live music, with musicians and bands regularly filling the stage at their 32 Brews Street sports bar and venue. On New Year’s Eve, the casino welcomes powerhouse rock band Neverland to the stage for a lively set featuring covers of rock, country, and R&B hits from 1970 to 2022. The performance begins at 10 p.m. and continues into the early morning hours of January 1.
Explore Our Parks & Get a Head Start on New Year’s Resolutions
After the parties, performances and dinners of December 31 have concluded, start the new year on a healthy note by hiking, biking, running or walking through one of Elk Grove’s 100+ parks. Our resolution-ready outdoor spaces offer unique ways to immerse yourself in nature, such as the trails, lakes, playing fields, bike park and playgrounds at the 122-acre Elk Grove Regional Park. For a more rustic outdoor experience filled with wildlife, head to the nearby Consumnes River Preserve, whose 50,000 acres are home to more than 250 bird species. For more tips and tricks for getting active outdoors in Elk Grove, click here.
