Alternative Ways to Ring in the New Year

Not everyone likes to dress up, pay lots of money for a party ticket and go out drinking to celebrate the new year.

If you'd like a more somber or reflective way to ring in the new year, here are a few events around Prince George's County that give you an alternative.

Several Baptist churches in the county are holding "watch night" services. The service begins on New Year's Eve and ends shortly after midnight, helping attendees reflect on the past year and look forward to the year to come. , , and will hold "watch night" events.

will hold a special New Year's Eve service starting at 7 p.m. Patrons can listen to the service in both English and Spanish.

The off Riggs Road will hold a service in which they will read the story of Ramayan for 24 hours starting at 10 a.m. New Year's Eve and the service will end with celebration at 2 p.m. on New Year's Day.

Finally, if you're looking for something to do with the family, the will open at 5 p.m.