New Years Eve has always been a special holiday to me; especially since it’s my birthday! I enjoy celebrating the past, and ringing in the new year with family and friends. Here are a few ideas that I hope spark inspiration and help your family have a memorable New Year celebration. Scroll down for a list of updated local events.
PARTY PLANNING
MOVE UP THE CLOCK- One of my favorite suggestions is to move up the clock so to speak! It may come as a surprise that celebrating without breaking the bed time routine is an option. If you are a parent with small children staying up until midnight is less than desirable! Usually our family counts down to a Noon Years Eve. We do all the same exciting things, just to 12 noon instead of midnight. Some families have recommended celebrating at 9PM as an alternative.
BALLOON DROP- We usually attend the My Gym Noon Years Eve party and our kids go wild over the balloon drop. This is pretty easy to create at home. You can use a plastic disposable table cloth as a tarp to hold balloons in. Here is a tutorial by Miss Mae’s Day
CONFETTI CRACKERS- Check out these awesome balloon confetti poppers by Little Bins for Little Hands that are a great STEM activity as well as a fun party favor!
COUNT DOWN BALLOON- Each hour leading up to the big moment, pop a balloon to reveal a fun activity. The excitement will build up as you near closer and closer to the big moment! The balloons double as decoration for an added bonus. Check out this tutorial by Twinkle Twinkle Little Party.
PARTY POPPERS- These DIY goodie containers are simple to make and are a perfect way to pass the time and build up to the anticipated New Year. Fill them with candy or with fun things to ring in the new year with such as bubbles or glow sticks. See Smashed Peas and Carrots party poppers article for instructions.
CREATE A CRAFT- Kids will have lots of fun designing their star wands and noisemakers to ring in the New Year. Visit Projects with Kids for free printable wand patterns.
PASS THE DICE GAME- Free printable and instructions on how to play this game can be found at Play Party Plan.
WHERE TO RING IN THE HEW YEAR FAMILY STYLE
HAPPY NEW YEAR- ST MARYS LIBRARY
Date: Dec 29, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Library’s (Lexington Park, Charlotte Hall & Leonardtown)
Details: All the fun of a new year’s party for our young friends with early bed times! Ring in a happy NOON year with songs crafts and activities and an exciting countdown. Celebration will take place at Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park Branches. Be sure to register!
Cost: FREE
NEW YEARS – KIDS COUNT DOWN
Date: December 31, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Details: Looking for family-friendly New Year’s Eve fun for children without having to stay up until midnight? Bring the kids to Piney Point on December 31 and enjoy a countdown to NOON – a party just for them! Enjoy lots of New Year’s Eve activities among the historic workboats at the Maritime Building here at Piney Point, including themed crafts/activities, a sock skate, snacks/beverages and lots more – plus a colorful ice “ball drop” at Noon! Your ticket will also include full admission to the museum, lighthouse and historic park!
Cost: Tickets are required via the Eventbrite link above ($12 per child ages 2 to 12). Two (2) adults/guardians (18 or older) may accompany their child but must register for a free ticket via the Eventbrite link above. No walk-ins accepted due to limited space. Please note: this event is appropriate for ages 2 to 12; children 13-17 not permitted.
EVENT LINK
NOON YEARS EVE PARTY- MY GYM WALDORF/ST MARYS
Date: December 31, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Details: Celebrate the New Year as a family with balloon drop, juice toast, treats & more!
Cost: Lifetime Members $22/Non Members Welcome $24/Sibling Discounts- This event always sells out, be sure to register early!
EVENT LINK
KINGS DOMINION- NEW YEARS PARTY
Date: December 31, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Location: 16000 Theme Park Way Doswell, VA 23226
Details: Kids countdown party with PEANUTS™ characters from 7-8pm, DJ Dance Party with DJ Dior 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. at the Grand Bandstand underneath the Eiffel tower. Eiffel Tower Countdown and Fireworks at midnight. Extra session of ice skating on Snowflake Lake from 11:00 p.m – 12:30 a.m. Alcohol sales will continue until midnight. Rides open until midnight, depending on the weather.
Cost: Admission
EVENT LINK
ANNMARIE’S GARDEN IN LIGHTS
Date: December 31, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Annmarie Gardens
Details: Celebrate the final evening of 2023 at Annmarie’s gardens in lights show.
Cost: $
ACTION JAXX – GLOW PARTY
Date: December 31, 2023
Time: 10:00PM-12:00PM
Location: Actin Jaxx –
Details: Looking for something fun to do with the kids this New Year’s Eve? Bring them out to Action Jaxx for our New Year’s Eve Glow Party from 10pm to 12:30am and bring in the new year with some fun!
Cost: $
From our family to yours…Happy New Year!!! May 2024 be full of fun and many blessings.
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