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 2024.
FRIDAY BEFORE NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ON DEC. 29 ~ Local and Regional
Almost New Years Family FUN Dance at St. Anne's Episcopal Church 6 - 7:30 PM
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights at Mann Orchards Riverside Farm 5 - 7 PM
NEW YEAR'S EVE - EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ON DEC. 30 ~ Local and Regional
Noon Year's Eve Party with Shon Gordon at Chelmsford Library 10:45 AM - 12 PM
NYE Party and Balloon Drop (register in advance) at Dracut Library 11 AM - 12 PM
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights at Mann Orchards Riverside Farm 5 - 7 PM
NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional
Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 10AM - 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 10AM - 9PM
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.
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
Blue Man Group Boston New Years Eve, four shows Dec 31 at Charles Playhouse, 11AM, 2PM, 5PM, & 8PM
Disney on Ice: Into the Magic, Agganis Area 10AM & 3PM
Disney Animation Immersive Experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston, 10:15AM, 11:30AM, 12:45PM, 2PM, 3:15PM
The Nutcracker by Boston Ballet at Boston Opera House, 1:30PM & 6PM
NEW YEAR'S DAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional
Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 10AM - 9PM
Apex Entertainment, Marlborough open 10AM - 9PM
Cowabungas Indoor Inflatable Park for Age 1-12, North Reading open 10AM - 5PM
Drive-through light displays: Various locations through January 2
Blue Man Group Boston, Charles Playhouse 2PM & 5PM
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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