Looking for New Year’s Eve plans? This edition of The Weekender offers fun events for couples and families in the Lake Travis/Westlake area on Saturday, Dec. 31.

Noon Year’s Eve party at Lake Travis Community Library

The Lake Travis Community Library celebrates the New Year with party hat and noise maker making, as well as children’s musician Joe McDermott. At noon, attendees toast with snacks. 11 a.m. Free. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org

New Year’s Eve at The Oasis

The Oasis will have a buffet, dancing and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Dinner is from 7-9 p.m. and Dysfunkshun Junkshun performs at 9:30 p.m. $75 per person, reservations are required. The Oasis on Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin. 512-266-2442. www.oasis-austin.com

80s New Year’s Eve Party at High 5

High 5 hosts an 80s-themed New Year’s Eve party. Tickets include a red-carpet photo op, dancing with live music by Airwave 80s, bowling, food, beer and wine drink tickets, and a champagne toast at midnight. The event is 21 and up. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. $75. 1502 RR 620 S., Lakeway. 512-580-7469. www.bowlhighfive.com

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa’s dinner, dance and casino party

The party features a set menu, dancing, a casino setup and a sparkling wine toast. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $150 plus tax and gratuity. Hill Country Dining Room, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin. 512-329-4000. www.omnihotels.com

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa’s family-friendly buffet and countdown

Children ages 4-13 participate in themed activities, a dinner buffet and midnight toast. Space is limited and reservations are required. 6-9 p.m. (buffet), 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (children’s activities). $14 (children 5 and under) $28 (children ages 6-12), $75 (adults), plus tax and gratuity. Wildflower Atrium, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin. 512-329-4000. www.omnihotels.com

New Year’s Eve Italian Dinner at Visconti Ristorante

Visconti Ristorante & Bar features a set menu, entertainment, and a midnight toast. 6 p.m. (three-course dinner), 9 p.m. (six-course dinner). $80 (three-course dinner), $120 (six-course dinner). Visconti Ristorante, Hotel Granduca, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. 512-306-6400. www.granducaaustin.com

New Year’s Eve food tasting at Apis Restaurant & Apiary

Apis Restaurant & Apiary offers both set and tasting menus for guests to choose from on New Year’s Eve. Reservations required. 4:30-6:30 p.m. (set menu), 8:30 p.m. (tasting menu, $120). $75 (set menu), $145 (New Year’s Eve celebration tasting menu). Apis Restaurant & Apiary, 23526 W. Hwy. 71, Spicewood. 512-436-8918. www.apisrestaurant.com

Live Music Party at Poodie’s Roadhouse

Guests ring in the new year by listening to music by the Lucas Johnson Band at 8:30 p.m., and the Chubby Knuckle Choir will take the stage at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. $20 (in advance), $25 (at the door). Poodie’s Roadhouse, 22308 W. Hwy. 71, Spicewood. 512-264 0318. www.poodies.net Click here for more Austin-area events taking place this New Year's weekend, and remember that Capital Metro is offering free rides on Saturday.