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Source: The Wisconsin State JournalDec.迷你倉 27--There are a few events we can safely predict for 2014: A winter Olympics in Russia, the World Cup in Brazil and more elections in Wisconsin.The rest is pretty much up for grabs.Whatever the new year holds, we first need to tend to the unfinished business of the old year.What's left? Well, there's Monday morning to deal with.And on Tuesday: New Year's Eve!There will be many ways to celebrate Dec. 31 in Madison, including hot cocoa and a game of Monopoly at home. But for the more social souls who want to venture out, here a few festive ways to say farewell to an odd year (2013) -- and hello to an even one.Or perhaps 2014 will be even odder. Who can predict?The big bang: Madison's biggest alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration happens with U.S. Bank Eve, with all-ages events starting as early as 4 p.m. Tickets are good for all locations. Advance tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5-15, and $12 for a family pass (up to two adults and three children ages 5-15). Tickets at the door are an additional $2; $3 more for the family pass. Children under 5 are free.Some highlights from the citywide celebration:--U.S. Bank Plaza, 1 S. Pinckney St. on Capitol Square, 6-10 p.m.: Family-fun Game Show Mania; balloon artist, airbrush tattoos, caricature artist and photo booth; Holiday Trolley boarding every 15 minutes from 6:30-9:30 p.m.; confetti countdown at 8:30 p.m.--Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr., 6-10 p.m.: "The Wonders of Physics" with Mike Randall; magic show at 7 and 9 p.m.; juggler T.J. Howell; Bubble Wonders; big inflatables, obstacle course, children's circus train, Wild Rumpus You Try It Circus, and 9:30 p.m. countdown.--Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., 5-8 p.m.: Holiday Train and flower show; zoo animals conservatory, including Snakes Alive; family photos, games and dancing.--Keva Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton, 4-8 p.m.: Sports, crafts, temporary tattoos, inflatables, hats, horns and disc jockey; 7:30 p.m. balloon countdown.--Prairie Athletic Club, 1010 N. Bird St., Sun Prairie, 5-8 p.m.: Tropical birds, inflatables, swimming, gym games, temporary tattoos and coloring crafts.For more information about U.S. Bank Eve, call 414-325-5281 or visit .usbank.comEight too late? If you can't stay up past dinnertime, visit the Madison Children's Museum to build an ice sculpture. For ages 5 and under; 10-11 a.m.; free with museum admission.Or keep calm and文件倉carry on: The UW Arboretum features its Annual New Year's Eve Walk from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. After the hike, linger for a cup of hot chocolate in the Visitor Center (open 6:15-8:30 p.m.) to "welcome the New Year in a quiet, peaceful way."Dayside daydreamers: Make a 2014 DreamBoard -- a "creative collage of colors, ideas, and inspiration that will remind you of your goals all year long" -- at American Family's DreamBank, 1 N. Pinckney St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free; materials provided. Pre-register at .amfam.com/dreambank/End 2013 as a rock star with Happyoke, the happy hour version of you-sing-it Rock Star Gomeroke at 5:30 p.m.; High Noon Saloon, 701A E. Washington Ave. Ages 21 and over; $7 cover. Followed by High Noon's NYE Party at 9 p.m.; $10 cover. Next door, the Brink Lounge offers a New Year's Party featuring the Beth Kille Band, Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo; 9 p.m.; $20.Dance the night away with USA Dance Madison. Ballroom dance music will be provided by DJ Tim Parker at Turner Hall, 3001 S. Stoughton Road, from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $35 at the door; semiformal dress. usadancemadison.comOr for a Nasty New Year's, check out The Mustache, a 7-piece funk band with an "outrageous stage show" at The Alchemy, 1980 Atwood Ave. Cover for this benefit for WORT Radio is $10; show starts at 11:30 p.m.The Gratest Story Ever Told benefits the March of Dimes with a Grateful Dead tribute in HotelRED's The Wise, 1501 Monroe St. Special events through the day with music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; $10 cover. Call 819-8230 for details.Dance for the ages: Majestic Live presents "Decadance," a dance party that journeys through the decades, starting with the 1900-1920s at 8 p.m., moving on to the 1930s-1950s at 8:30 p.m., followed by the 1960s at 9:30 p.m., the 1970s at 10:30 p.m. and the 1980s-90s at 11:30 p.m. Those who last till 1 a.m. will be brought up to present via the musical time machines of DJs Nick Nice and Mike Carlson. Ages 21 and up. $10. At the Majestic, 115 King St. .majesticmadison.comPocket the car keys: Get home safely with a no-cost bus ride. Free Metro Transit service runs from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. on routes serving Madison, Town of Madison, Middleton and Fitchburg. Plan your trip at mymetrobus.com or call 266-4466.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.) Visit The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.) at .wisconsinstatejournal.com Distributed by MCT Information Services存倉