guides

New Years Eve Events, Activities & Things to Do

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher December 18, 2024

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 bright and happy 2025.


NEW YEAR'S EVE - FAMILY ACTIVITIES ON DEC. 31 ~ Local and Regional

New Year's Eve Family Lane Parties at Wamesit Lanes ~ purchase online (Tewksbury)

Noon Year's Eve Party with Jarred (All ages) (Chelmsford)

Noon Year's Eve Party at We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym (All ages) ~ register in advance (Westford)

New Year's Countdown Party at Roller Kingdom (Tyngsboro)

Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 10AM - 9PM

Drive-through light displays:  Various locations through January 1

First Night Boston: Acts and performers at various Boston locations, fireworks at 7 PM

Blue Man Group Boston New Years Eve, four shows Dec 31 at Charles Playhouse, 11AM, 2PM, 5PM, & 8PM


NEW YEAR'S CRAFTS, ACTIVITIES & TIPS

 

7 Ways to Celebrate New Year's At Home with Kids

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

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



Lowell Macaroni Kid is a free weekly newsletter and website focused on fun family events and information in the greater Lowell area.
We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week, and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, book and product reviews, recipes, crafts, school and camp guides and more. We proudly serve thousands of families in Lowell, Dracut, Chelmsford, Westford, Tyngsboro, Dunstable, Littleton, Groton, Billerica, Tewksbury, and other surrounding communities. 

Subscribe today to receive our email newsletter every Wednesday!  

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Advertise with us to reach thousands of local families!