Forget the babysitter and bring the kids to one of these family-friendly New Year's Eve events around Boston this year. Our map will help you find the best family NYE events near you...cheers!
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Boston Public Library - Noon Year’s Eve Party
Head to the Mattapan Branch for a New Year's Eve countdown to 12 o'clock... noon that is! This is one countdown you can stay awake for! You can make noisemakers and have a dance party while waiting to ring in the 'Noon' Year! Registration recommended.
Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Museum
Make party hats and noise makers, and wear your pajamas for a noon countdown and ball drop celebration!
Boston Children's Museum Happy NOON Year
Join Boston Children's Museum for the celebration of the coming New Year at (and around) NOON! Enjoy the special fun of the New Year’s Eve during the day without having to stay up until midnight.
EcoTarium Noon Year's Eve
Make a time capsule, launch a rocket, add to the 2025 resolution wall, and participate in an annual kid-friendly countdown at 12:00 noon.
Wenham Museum - Kids’ Countdown to NYE
Welcome the new year with music, movement, performance, and art. There will be a countdown to “midnight” at 12pm, and all of the museum’s galleries will be open for you to enjoy.
Children's Museum of NH - Family New Year's Eve Celebration
Come to the Children's Museum of NH for their New Year's Eve Celebration. There will be two countdowns and everyone will get a noisemaker and a chance to create their own festive hat. Plus, there will be a photo booth! When it gets closer to countdown time, head toward the glitter ball in the Museum center for the big moment. Online reservations and pre-payment are required.
First Night Boston 2025
First Night Boston has been taking place since 1976, with plenty of family activities throughout the day in various locations. Enjoy artistic performances, ice sculptures, light displays and a fireworks show at 7pm.
Webster Timber Lanes New Year's Eve Bash
Webster Timber Lanes is offering candlepin bowling packages with earlier time slots for a perfect family New Year's Eve event! The timed package includes bowling, shoe rental, an arcade card, party gear, and pizza & drinks.
Children's Museum Easton - Family New Year’s Eve Party
Make crafts, enjoy a magic show, get airbrush tattoos, and count down to the New Year with a confetti blast. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Holly Hill Farm - New Year's Day Walk
After a long night of celebration, Holly Hill Farm offers families an opportunity to get outside with a New Year's Day Walk. Fresh air, fellow friends, and this beautiful farm and its natural surroundings offer a perfect way to start anew.
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