Best ways to fight cabin fever: Get out for the holidays

Val Air Ballroom

301 Ashworth Road - West Des Moines

Enjoy a buffet by Christiani's Catering, live music by Standing Hampton and dancing at the annual Val Air Ballroom Holiday Party, 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines. $45 for the dinner, $10 for the dance. Go to valairballroom.com.

Doozies Bar and Grill, Embassy Suites on the River

101 E. Locust St. - Des Moines

The annual Rockin' on the River New Year's Eve party is held Dec. 31 at Embassy Suites. Tribute bands Rockfest and Monsters of Mock perform the best songs of the '80s and '90s and KSTZ 102.5 will be broadcasting live. Tickets to the event are $50, or $299 for two people, a suite, breakfast and more. Go to embassysuitesdesmoines.com.