Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Florida Keys at Hawks Cay Resort, a relaxed island escape on Duck Key. With festive dining, live music, fireworks, and ocean views, Hawks Cay offers a vibrant yet laid-back way to ring in the New Year—celebratory, coastal, and effortlessly memorable.
Salt + Ash – New Year’s Eve Dinner
Begin your New Year’s Eve with an elevated, one-night-only dining experience at Michelin-starred Chef Jeremy Ford’s Salt + Ash. Chef-driven, refined cuisine and impeccable service make for a memorable way to celebrate the night. This special dinner features a curated menu including highlights such as Cold-Smoked Little Honey Oysters, Duck Key Spear-Caught Wahoo Tataki, Binchotan-Kissed Red Snapper, and more. This tasting menu is perfect for visitors looking for a more elegant culinary experience. Reservations are recommended, and diners receive complimentary access to The Landings reception.
NYE Soirée at The Landings – 21+ Reception
For an adults-only celebration, The Landings will host a spirited New Year’s Eve reception with an open bar serving premium cocktails, indulgent culinary stations including Carving Stations and Comfort Classics, and an upbeat atmosphere leading up to midnight. Enjoy sweeping views of the resort and fireworks over the Atlantic as you toast to the new year. Culinary offerings run from 9pm - 11pm, the premium open bar is open 9pm - 12am, and live entertainment featuring Oc3ans Band will run 9pm - 12am.
Family Festivities & Fireworks on Dolphin Deck
Bring the whole family out for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration that offers great food, fun activities for kids, and relaxed moments for adults. Throughout the evening, guests of all ages can enjoy seasonal treats and community vibes before gathering outdoors as fireworks light up the night sky over the Atlantic to welcome 2026 together. Tickets are $85 for adults, $75 for kids (5-12), buffet service will run 8pm - 11pm, and a cash bar will be open from 8pm - 12am.
Angler & Ale NYE
A favorite of marina guests and locals, Angler & Ale rings in the New Year with a fresh menu and festive energy at Hawks Cay’s newly reimagined marina. Dining is offered from 5pm - 10pm, with the bar open until midnight. Live acoustic pop-rock from Eric Ripper will perform from 6pm - 9pm, setting an easy, feel-good tone before the celebration moves to the marina promenade, where DJ El Capitan will keep the party going.