We've pulled together some New Years Eve and New Years Day events plus listed all kinds of ideas for celebrating at home, from a balloon countdown to New Years crafts. Enjoy sparkling cider and champagne and some yummy treats, play games, and share hugs and wishes for a brighter and healthier 2023.
NEW YEAR'S EVE - EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ON DEC. 30 ~ Local and Regional
NYE Party and Balloon Drop (register in advance) at Dracut Library 11 AM - 12 PM
Noon Year's Eve Party at Tewksbury Library 11:30 AM -12:00 PM
New Years Family FUN Dance at St. Anne's Episcopal Church 6 - 7:30 PM
NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional
Noon Year's Eve Party with Marcos Valles at Chelmsford Public Library 10:45 AM - 12 PM
Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 9AM - 9PM
New Year's Countdown Skate Party at Roller Kingdom, Tyngsboro
Wamesit Lanes: Book a lane package for 6 people for 2 hours on New Years Eve, day or evening
Apex Entertainment, Marlborough open 11AM - 11PM
Discovery Museum, Acton: Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve 10AM - 12PM
Drive-through light displays: Various locations through January 2
First Night Boston: Acts and performers at various Boston locations, fireworks at 7 PM
New Years Eve Day Party at Funstuf Party Place, Fitchburg: New Years toasts every hour, noisemakers, hats, confetti and jumping fun. 10AM - 4PM.
Vinkari Safari Indoor Playground for Age 0-7, Woburn: Open 9-4 New Years Eve
Jam Time for age 0-6, Maynard: Open 9 - 11:45 AM New Years Eve
Cowabungas Indoor Inflatable Park for Age 1-12, North Reading: New Years Eve Party 10AM - 5PM
River Hawks Ice Hockey UML vs. Alaska Anchorage (Post Game Skate & Ball Drop), begins at 4:05pm
Blue Man Group Boston New Years Eve, four shows Dec 31 (shows feature party favors and a special musical performance by the Blue Men and the 8:00 pm show will also include a “countdown” by the Blue Men and band to ring in 2023)
Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero, Agganis Area 12PM
The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle at Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston, 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM
The Nutcracker by Boston Ballet at Boston Opera House, 1:30PM & 7:30PM
NEW YEAR'S DAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional
Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 10AM - 8PM
Apex Entertainment, Marlborough open 11AM - 9PM
Vinkari Safari Indoor Playground for Age 0-7, 10 Micro Drive, Woburn: Open 9-4 New Years Day
Cowabungas Indoor Inflatable Park for Age 1-12, North Reading open 10AM - 5PM
Drive-through light displays: Various locations through January 2
Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero, Agganis Area 12PM & 4PM
The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle at Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston. 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM
NEW YEAR'S CRAFTS, ACTIVITIES & TIPS
New Year's Eve Balloon Countdown
Kid-Friendly New Year's Countdown
How to Throw an Easy Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration
Start a Memory Jar for the New Year
8 Things To Do For The New Year
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY SNACKS
Delicious Pumpkin Muffins With Just 2 Ingredients
Cooking with Kids: 5 Easy Football Day Snacks
Party Eats: Slow-Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs a Holiday Favorite
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