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New Years Eve Events, Activities & Things to Do

By Tessa D'Ippolito, Publisher October 31, 2022

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

End of Year Questionnaire

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

At-Home Mini S'mores Fun

Snowman Cupcakes

Delicious Pumpkin Muffins With Just 2 Ingredients

Cooking with Kids: 5 Easy Football Day Snacks

Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Charcuterie Boards

Homemade Meatballs

Party Eats: Slow-Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs a Holiday Favorite





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