As the real world rings in 2023, your islanders will want to celebrate too! From December 31st to January 2nd, Isabelle will hype up the end of the year festivities in her morning announcements. Get ready to party with these creative New Year's ideas in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Decorate for the Occasion

Spruce up your plaza and resident services areas with festive party setups. Use New Year's hats, glasses, festive banners, pinwheels and illuminated trees in fun combinations. You can even customize items like fences and manhole covers to gold or colors like confetti for extra oomph. Dress your character in their finest outfit too!

Host a Ball Drop Bash

On New Year's Eve recreate Times Square in the plaza by surrounding a pillar or manhole with party poppers and confetti machines. At midnight set them all off together for an explosive countdown. You can even craft a giant 2021 to replace with 2022. Don't forget snacks, drinks and music for dancing afterwards!

Celebrate with Fireworks

One of the prettiest parts of a real New Year is the fireworks display. In ACNH, shoot off customized firework shows over the sea using DIY recipes. Make shapes, pictures or write "2022" in the sky for an extra special sight. Villagers will gasp and point at the magical bursts of color.The 22 Cutest Villagers From Animal Crossing

Try Out Festive DIY Recipes

New Year's inspired DIYs become available to learn from balloons, bottles and villagers between December 31st-January 2nd. Craft sparkling cider, fresh cupcakes and more tasty morsels for your celebration. You can even make 2022 glasses for your whole island population. Consider hosting a potluck party and trading ideas with Animal Crossing bells.

Play Festive Mini-Games

Organize classic New Year's Eve games like balloon popping races, boat bottle contests or scavenger hunts around the island. Hide gifts or candy behind trees for your guests to find. You could even hold a tournament with prize bundles for winners. As midnight nears, break out the confetti poppers together!

Catch Toy Day Snowflakes

During this period, unique "New Year's" snowflakes will float down slowly across the night sky. Catch as many as you can using nets before the night ends. These shimmery flakes make gorgeous summertime decor too. You can also sell bundles for extra Animal Crossing bells.

However your islanders celebrate, be sure to ring in 2023 surrounded by friends both old and new in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The coming year holds endless possibilities for fun, creativity and community on your cozy virtual shores.