Five Things to Do this New Year's Weekend

1. Not crazy about staying up late? Try the Noon Year's Eve pool party for the whole family.

Where/When: , 11 a.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Swimming, music, party hats, party favors, food and games!

 Price: $8

 

2. Want to wear the kids out so they'll go to bed early? Take them to the Bounce-in at  

Where/When: Pump It Up, 4061 121st St., 10 a.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Kids can bounce and play themselves silly for 90 minutes.

Price: $10

 

3. Listen to some awesome blues at Rockin' in the Blue Year at the

Where/When: Hilton Inn, 8600 Northpark Drive; Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Bob Dorr & the Blue Band; Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts; Joe and Vickie Price; Tony Brown; Tom Gary. Complimentary hors d'oevres, dessert bar and champagne toast at midnight. 

Price: $50 per person. Call 270.8890 to reserve tickets.

 

4. Take your sweetie ice skating. 

Where/When: Metro Ice, 5100 N.W. 72nd St.; Saturday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Why Go: The weather's too warm for skating on a lake under the stars, but the  has public skating Saturday afternoon.

Price: $5 admission and $2.50 for skate rental.

 

5. Take the family to a movie. 

Where/When: , 8501 Hickman Road. Check movie times here.

Why Go: There are lots of great movies out now. Check out Roger Ebert's quick reviews reviews of new releases. 

Price: $5 to $7.