There are plenty of fun ways to celebrate the new year with your family, even if your crew won’t be staying up until midnight. Check out these entertaining New Year’s Eve activities near you:
Countdown2Noon, Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia
Wednesday, December 31st, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Countdown to Noon all before bedtime! To create a festive and fun New Year’s Eve for everyone, we are offering two timed sessions with limited capacity. There will be a DJ Dance Party, interactive activities and a celebratory ball drop. All ages, $30.00, discounted for members.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, Legoland Discovery Center, Plymouth Meeting
Wednesday, December 31st 11am – 1pm. We invite you and your family to ring in the New Year before the clock strikes midnight at our annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. Be sure to arrive before noon to celebrate with our LEGO Ball Drop! Grab a complimentary noise maker and help us bring in the new year with a glass of sparkling apple cider! Don’t forget to celebrate with our LEGO character in our build challenge area for a group dance party! Tickets starting at $24.99.
New Year’s Eve (Day) Family Jam, Ardmore Music Hall, 23 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA
Wednesday, December 31st, 10:30 am. Countdown to Noon filled with balloons, cheers, and well wishes for all. Live music by Alex & the Kaleidoscope playing their patented set of family funk plus New Year’s Eve-themed arts and crafts, a family-friendly brunch menu, and more!
Countdown to Noon Party at Ludington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Wednesday, December 31st, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.Visit the Junior Room and celebrate New Year’s Eve at our Noon Countdown. There will be crafts and photo ops, plus, there will be hats/noise makers and a dancing room. All ages welcome. No registration necessary.
Gladwyne Noon Year’s Eve Party, 362 Righters Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035
Wednesday December 31st, 11:30 – 12:00 noon, Countdown to noon with us! Enjoy some creative crafts and festive activities for all ages before you ring in the New Year together. Bring your friends and family for a fun celebration. Registration is required.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA
Wednesday, December 31, 6:00 pm. Ring in the New Year with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Count von Count, as their music fills the air and the sky is covered with colorful bursts of brilliance. Be sure to watch us paint the sky red (and green and blue) from inside the park.
Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve at the Crayola Factory, Crayola Experience, Easton, PA
Wednesday, December 31, 12:00PM – 4:00PM. Families can ring in the New Year during the afternoon with colorful family fun! Confetti Countdowns at 1PM & 3PM PLUS special crafts & coloring pages available all day. DJ Dance party from 12pm-4pm with DJ Ray, create your own 2026 New Year’s crown, and create your 2026 resolution list at Colossal Caddy. All included with General Admission. Crayola Experience will be open 10am-6pm.
New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown, with PopUpPlay, Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd Philadelphia
December 31, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Enjoy the best views of fireworks on the Waterfront at 6PM along with an evening of festive fun for the whole family. Celebrate New Year’s Eve early with family fun and hands-on activities. With a balloon drop countdown, music, activities, crafts, and warming stations, it’s a party that can’t be missed.
Kids New Year’s Eve Countdown, Franklin Square, Philadelphia
New Years’ Craft 5pm-6pm. Square Drop 6 pm-8pm. Ring in the New Year with a family-friendly celebration at Winter in Franklin Square. Enjoy crafts and family-friendly festivities leading up to the annual Square Drop at 6pm. You can even see the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront from the Square!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Delaware River Waterfront, Penn’s Landing, 101 South Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia
Enjoy two shows: 6 pm and midnight. Join us for New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront celebrating 30+ seasons of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. Ring in 2026 with the biggest and brightest fireworks show in the area. Enjoy the vibrant show set to an exhilarating soundtrack to start the New Year in an unforgettable way!
New Year’s Eve Countdown and Balloon Drop, Romp and Roll, Willow Grove,PA
December 31st, varied times. Celebrate the New Year with a count down and balloon drop! Enjoy playtime in the gym, activities led by our instructors, a balloon drop and a bubble dance party! Pre-registration is required. Tickets $35 and up.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden NJ.,
Wednesday, December 31st, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Watch fireworks over the Delaware River from the historic deck of the Battleship New Jersey! Enjoy music, food concessions, a cash bar for adults, and have the chance to fire a Gun Salute. Proceeds go to the on-going restoration of the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial. Tickets are a $10 donation for the general session for both the 6pm and Midnight fireworks shows. The Battleship will open her decks two hours prior to each show.
New Year’s Eve in Kennett Square, 101 South Union Street, Kennett Square
December 31st, starting at 7 pm. The Mushroom Festival presents the 13th Annual Mushroom Drop in Downtown Kennett Square. Admission: Non-Perishable food items to support KACS!
Noon Year’s Eve at the Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr. Wilmington, DE
Tuesday, December 31, 10am – 11am or 12pm – 1pm. We’ll have a celebratory balldrop at 11am and at 1pm. This event takes place outside in the zoo so dress for the weather! Coffee will be available for purchase. Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather. Tickets available online only. Members: Free. Non-members: $5.
Dazzling Dutch New Year’s at Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
December 31st, 10am-4pm. Celebrate NOON Year’s Eve with the help of your royal pals and the DutchWonderBand! Enjoy the Ball Drop in Market Square plus enjoy 20+ rides, magic shows, storytime, and more! Tickets start at $24.99 per person.
Updated December 2025