This week welcomes the new year and we think there’s no better place to celebrate 2015 than Annapolis! See what’s going on this week and plan your fun.

Annapolis Entertainment

It’s a New Year’s Eve celebration at City Dock this week that kicks off the fun. The 31st, at 7:30 p.m. is the date and time of this free, family friendly event. There will be dancing, kid-friendly activities, and of course, fireworks. No tickets are needed. Head to http://fourriversheritage.org to see more.

Have family in town? Take them on a Jolly Express Cruise–the perfect, inexpensive holiday event in downtown Annapolis. The cruises run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Adult tickets cost $23 per person. The Jolly Express departs from City Dock. Cocoa, holiday music, and Captain Santa will be on board. Go to www.watermarkcruises.com to see more.

Annapolis Families

The first day of the year, Chesapeake Children’s Museum welcomes all to enjoy a New Year’s Day Walk–a stroll around their nature trail. The walk begins at 10 a.m. and is free with admission. Learn more at www.theccm.org.