Ring in the New Year as a family! There is a New Year’s Eve celebration for everyone whether you prefer staying at home, going out or both. We’ve got you covered with 10 tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve at home with kids. Check out some of our favorite family friendly events to celebrate New Year’s before midnight.
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Krumpe’s Donut Drop
Hagerstown, MD 21740 United States + Google Map
Downtown Hagerstown, complete with fireworks and live music! The Maryland Theatre is partnering with Krumpe’s Do-Nut Shop Inc. to spearhead this year’s event and support the efforts of Downtown Hagerstown. Don’t miss the fun, outside on the square with FREE AC&T coffee & hot chocolate and of course, FREE Krumpe’s donuts to the first 5,000 people! Thanks to Doing Better Business Quad States for sponsoring this year’s fireworks and sending us out with a bang! We hope you’ll make the Krumpe’s Donut Drop the first stop for your New Year’s Eve plans. Be sure to stop by downtown restaurants and shops that will be having specials in honor of the big event!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 5:00 PM – Kid’s Zone with games, crafts, coloring, balloons and other fun kid’s activities, plus live performances begin by Staff Infection on the square. 6:00 PM – Family Festivities: live music, kids activities, FREE AC&T coffee & hot chocolate and FREE Krumpe’s Donuts! 6:59 PM – Happy New Year’s! The giant Krumpe’s donut drops! 7:00 PM – Fireworks and live music from Staff Infection
AVAILABLE PARKING: S Potomac parking deck, N Potomac parking deck, Central lot, Market lot, street parking where indicated.Find out more »
Noon Yards Eve
Washington, DC 20003 United States + Google Map
The Yards, D.C.’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining, shopping and relaxing, will host its annual Noon Yards Eve festival, the FREE family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration that transforms The Yards into a holiday wonderland, complete with interactive activities for children and adults. Activities include:
- Trackless train rides through Yards Park
- Inflatable moon bounces and games
- Kids’ crafting stations and balloon artists
- Glitter tattoo artists
- Kid-friendly performances on The Yards stage
- …and more to be announced!
First Night Winchester
Winchester, VA 22601 United States + Google Map
10AM-Midnight: Ring in the New Year at First Night Winchester in historic Old Town! This is the largest, family-friendly, non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve celebration in the Shenandoah Valley. We offer entertainment for every age: musicians, classical, bubbles, reptiles, magicians, comedy, and more… Our event takes place because of the generous support of the following sponsors: Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury, McDonald’s, The Village at Orchard Ridge, City of Winchester, The Bayliss Wealth Management Group, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, W.O. Grubb Crane Rental, Piccadilly Printing, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The festivities begin at 10AM in the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and run the entire day throughout Winchester. The chapel at The Village at Orchard Ridge will host Pittman Magic. The Handley Regional Library, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury, Winchester Book Gallery, Froggy’s Closet, and the Espresso Bar & Café will all offer live performances. Many Old Town Winchester churches–Braddock Street United Methodist Church, Centenary United Church of Christ, Christ Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and Market Street United Methodist Church will showcase their fabulous interiors as they welcome the community and performers into their sanctuaries and social halls. Find First Night Winchester on the Old Town Winchester App. The Old Town Winchester, VA App is available now for FREE on Google Play and the iTunes Store. From the stores, search for “Old Town Winchester” and look for the official seal shown at left. We countdown the end of 2019 with our Apple Drop and welcome 2020 with a spectacular fireworks display at Midnight! Wristbands are $10 each; children 5 and under are FREE. Wristbands will be on sale for ten days only–December 21st-31st at the following locations: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester Book Gallery and Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center. If you would like to purchase your wristband now, visit our website www.firstnightwinchester.com. First Night Winchester is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization. Our mission is to bring friends and families together to unite our community in all its diversity through the visual and performing arts. Gifts of sponsorship from individuals, businesses and foundations help First Night Winchester to present this community-wide, family-focused, non-alcoholic celebration of the arts. If you would like to make a contribution, please mail your check to First Night Winchester, P O Box 1392, Winchester, VA 22604. For more information visit our website at www.firstnightwinchester.com or email us at firstnightwinchester@live.com.
Find out more »Midnight Noon
Baltimore, MD 21230 United States + Google Map
Celebrate the ball drop before bedtime at the Maryland Science Center at Midnight Noon. Join in the festivities before we rock in the New Year to the tunes of the popular kids band, Milkshake. The entire science center will be open and ready for you to explore. All activities are free with paid admission and completely free to members.
Find out more »NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY
December 31, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pmOlney, MD 20832 US + Google Map
Join us at Chick-fil-A Olney, as we celebrate New Year’s Eve the best way we know how, at NOON!
Find out more »New Year’s Eve at the Hershey Story
HERSHEY, PA 17033 United States + Google Map
Celebrate the new year throughout the day at The Hershey Story! Kids can make some noise with the Hershey product characters and “bubble wrap stomps” at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM Activities take place on the patio (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, activities will take place in the Museum’s Grand Lobby.
Find out more »13th Annual Rocknoceros New Years Eve Party #1
Vienna, VA 22180 US + Google Map
New Year’s Eve at Bowlmor Rockville
Gaithersburg, Maryland United States + Google Map
This year, skip the crowded bars and celebrate on the lanes! 🎳 🍾 🎉 Host the most striking New Year’s party ever — on a RESERVED lane with bowling, exceptional eats, champagne/sparkling cider toast, premium cocktails (if you wish), and VIP service. For a limited time, get a Premium Bar Package for the Non-Premium Package price (automatically applied at checkout when you reserve online). Select a Family (Daytime) or Ball Drop (Evening) package and experience the party of the year with us: DAYTIME: THE FAMILY PACKAGE☀️ Available: 12/31 at 1 pm, 3:30 pm or 6 pm 1/1 from Open until 10 pm 2 Hours of Unlimited Bowling 🎳 + Shoes 👟 Signature Menu 🍗 🍔 🍕 Arcade Card Specials 🕹️ Champagne (or Sparkling Cider) Toast 🥂 THE BALL DROP PACKAGE (21+ ONLY)🌙 Available: 12/31 from 9 pm -1 am 4 Hours of Unlimited Bowling 🎳 + Shoes 👟 Signature Menu 🍗 🍔 🍕 Arcade Card Specials 🕹️ Champagne (or Sparkling Cider) Toast 🥂 Book your New Year’s party now at www.bowlmor.com/location/bowlmor-rockville/nye
Find out more »Medieval Times Family New Years Event
Hanover, MD 21076 United States + Google Map
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your Family at Medieval Times! FREE WITH EACH CHILD ADMISSION! Before the show, kids can enjoy story time with Lord Cedric, train with knights, and take home an activity book. Children will enjoy watching an exclusive weapons demonstration by our Knights and Weapons Master and learning about the grueling training it takes to become a Knight. Upon completion of their training, your children will be knighted by Her Majesty Queen Isabella in a group knighting ceremony. *Children must be between the ages of 5 and 12 to participate. Space is limited and training is available on a first come first serve basis for the first 80 kids. Training is open to both boys and girls. Closed toe shoes are required to participate. Valid only at the Baltimore location. EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT! Before the show, kids can enjoy storytime with Lord Cedric, train with knights, and take home an activity book.he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a “hands-on” four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena.
Find out more »2019 D&B Gaithersburg – Family Friendly New Years Eve
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 US + Google Map
Join Dave & Buster’s for a family New Year’s Eve celebration!
Dave & Busters is offering an exciting and FUN way for you & your family to
ring in the New Year! We will offer loads of excitement with our New Year’s
Eve package which combines all the Food & FUN that guests have grown to
love at Dave & Buster’s.
Designed for families, this event will run from 3 -6 PM. Package
descriptions are listed below:
1: LOL Fun Package PRICE:$35.00 (plus eventbrite fees)
– An appetizer buffet with family favorites
– Dessert
– Unlimited soft drinks
– $20 Power Card per guest
– Unlimited Video Game Play
– A video ball drop to ring in the New Year
3: PARENTS RUN THE FUN Package Price:$25.00 (plus eventbrite fees)
– An appetizer buffet with family favorites
– Dessert
– Unlimited soft drinks
No game card included with parent package.
The New Year’s Event will be hosted at Dave & Buster’s Gaitehrsburg. As a guest of the
Family New Year’s Event, you will have access to the event space,
as well as our Million Dollar Midway, packed to the rafters with games and
simulators!
The First pacakge includes unlimited video play with the game card! This option will allow
you and your family to play experience All-You-Can-Play FUN of our
non-redemption games from 3pm until we close! As a guest
of Dave & Buster’s Family New Year’s Eve Event, you are welcome to stay at
Dave & Buster’s past the event end time.
If you have any questions please contact our Special Events Department
Phone: 301-296-9356
Seating will be provided and assigned upon your group’s arrival. Tickets
will be e-mailed to you following purchase and must be brought the day of
the event. Registration will be open starting at 2:30pm. Underage policies
apply at each location, see store for details. Once purchased, tickets are
non-refundable and non-transferable. No duplication or copying.
Please note that buffets are portioned per person and quantities are not all you can eat. Tickets are non refundable and must be present at check in of the event. Every one attending must have a ticket to enter the room.
Find out more »City of Annapolis New Year’s Eve Celebration
Annapolis, MD 21401 United States + Google Map
Family activities fill the day and music and dancing fills the night at this annual celebration welcoming the New Year. For the second year, kids’ activities will take place on Weems Whelan fields behind Maryland Hall and Bates Middle School. Participants are invited to park at Park Place garage and take City of Annapolis-provided shuttles to and from the new location. Activities will include face painting, an obstacle course, moon bounces and music performed by kids’ rock bands. The first round of festivities wraps up with on-site fireworks at approximately 5:30 p.m. Then, it’s off to area restaurants for dinner with the kids. The second round of festivities includes live music and dancing at Susan Campbell Park at City Dock beginning at 8:00 p.m. and ending with midnight fireworks.
Find out more »Midday Family NYE 2020 – Dave & Buster’s Silver Spring ,MD
Silver Spring, MD 20910 US + Google Map
Ring in 2020 with the Family! The only place where you can Eat, Play, and Party!
Find out more »Midnight at 7! A Symphony of Lights Event
Columbia, MD 21044 US + Google Map
Drive through the lights or attend one of our three themed walk-through nights! Fun for the whole family!
Find out more »Midday Family NYE 2020 – Dave & Buster’s, Fairfax
Fairfax, VA 22033 US + Google Map
Ring in 2020 with the Family! The only place where you can Eat, Play, and Party!
Find out more »D&B Springfield Family New Years Eve 2020 Celebration!
Springfield, VA 22150 US + Google Map
Join Dave & Buster’s for a Family New Year’s Eve celebration!
Dave & Busters is offering an exciting and FUN way for you & your family to
ring in the New Year! We will offer loads of excitement with our New Year’s
Eve package which combines all the Food & FUN that guests have grown to
love at Dave & Buster’s.
Designed for families, this event will run from 5 -8 PM. Package
descriptions are listed below:
1: Fun Package PRICE: $29.00
– An appetizer buffet with family favorites
– Dessert
– Unlimited soft drinks
– $20 Power Card per guest
2: LOL Fun Package PRICE:$37.00
– An appetizer buffet with family favorites
– Dessert
– Unlimited soft drinks
– $25 Power Card per guest
– Unlimited Video Game Play (not available on Package 1)
***Children 2 and under are FREE***
The New Year’s Event will be hosted at Dave & Buster’s Springfield. As a guest of the
Family New Year’s Event, you will have access to the event space,
as well as our Million Dollar Midway, packed to the rafters with games and
simulators!
Speaking of awesome gaming options, Unlimited Video Game Play will be added
to each guest’s Power Card who purchases Package 2! This option will allow
you and your family to play experience All-You-Can-Play FUN of our
non-redemption games from 5pm! As a guest
of Dave & Buster’s Family New Year’s Eve Event, you are welcome to stay at
Dave & Buster’s past the event end time, pending curfew time and if the building is open to
the public.
If you have any questions please contact our Special Events Department
Name: Sylvia James
Phone: 703-682-4306
Email: Sylvia.James@daveandbusters.com
Seating will be provided and assigned upon your group’s arrival. Tickets
will be e-mailed to you following purchase and must be brought the day of
the event. Registration will be open starting at 4:30pm. Underage policies
apply at each location, see store for details. Once purchased, tickets are
non-refundable and non-transferable. No duplication or copying.
Please note that buffets are portioned per person and quantities are not all you can eat. Tickets are non refundable and must be present at check in of the event.
Spanish New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Washington, DC 20010 United States + Google Map
Mola, the Mt. Pleasant-based, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized tapas restaurant, will host two events to ring in the New Year: a family-friendly, Spanish New Year’s celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. and a drinks-and-dancing New Year’s Eve party from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. For the family-friendly event, Mola’s critically-acclaimed kitchen will prepare a tapas buffet and serve a cava toast for adults and a sparkling grape juice toast for the kiddos. The entire family will stay entertained with a game table, face painting, and temporary tattoo station. Mola’s American New Year’s celebration includes a two-hour open bar open bar featuring Spanish beer and wine, tasty pintxos fresh from the kitchen, plus music and dancing. In addition to the ticketed events, Mola will take reservations for dinner between 7 to 10:30 p.m. They will be offering their regular menu along with dinner specials and featured cava selections. WHO: Mola: a neighborhood restaurant in Mount Pleasant serving coastal Spanish cuisine, Spanish wine and spirits, and vermouth on tap. WHAT: Mola invites you to ring in the New Year at one of our ticketed events.
- New Year’s Eve Family Celebration: $30 adult ticket, $10 child ticket. Runs from 5 – 7 p.m., and features tapas, family-friendly activities, and a live taping of the Spanish ball drop at 6 PM. Follow this link for tickets.
- Feliz Año Nuevo Party at Mola: $55 per person. Runs from 11 p.m. – 1 a.m., and features an open-bar, tasty pintxos, plus music and dancing. Follow this link for tickets.
New Years Eve Family Party
December 31, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – January 1, 2020 @ 12:00 amMiddleburg, VA 20117 US + Google Map
Help us ring in the New Year with a celebration for the entire family to enjoy!
Find out more »2019 D&B Gaithersburg – Family Friendly New Years Eve Part 2
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 US + Google Map
Join Dave & Buster’s for a family New Year’s Eve celebration!
Dave & Busters is offering an exciting and FUN way for you & your family to
ring in the New Year! We will offer loads of excitement with our New Year’s
Eve package which combines all the Food & FUN that guests have grown to
love at Dave & Buster’s.
Designed for families, this event will run from 8 -11 PM. Package
descriptions are listed below:
1: LOL Fun Package PRICE:$35.00 (plus eventbrite fees)
– An appetizer buffet with family favorites
– Dessert
– Unlimited soft drinks
– $20 Power Card per guest
– Unlimited Video Game Play
– A video ball drop to ring in the New Year
3: PARENTS RUN THE FUN Package Price:$25.00 (plus eventbrite fees)
– An appetizer buffet with family favorites
– Dessert
– Unlimited soft drinks
No game card included with parent package.
The New Year’s Event will be hosted at Dave & Buster’s Gaitehrsburg. As a guest of the
Family New Year’s Event, you will have access to the event space,
as well as our Million Dollar Midway, packed to the rafters with games and
simulators!
The First pacakge includes unlimited video play with the game card! This option will allow
you and your family to play experience All-You-Can-Play FUN of our
non-redemption games from 8pm until we close! As a guest
of Dave & Buster’s Family New Year’s Eve Event, you are welcome to stay at
Dave & Buster’s past the event end time.
If you have any questions please contact our Special Events Department
Phone: 301-296-9356
Seating will be provided and assigned upon your group’s arrival. Tickets
will be e-mailed to you following purchase and must be brought the day of
the event. Registration will be open starting at 7:30pm. Underage policies
apply at each location, see store for details. Once purchased, tickets are
non-refundable and non-transferable. No duplication or copying.
Please note that buffets are portioned per person and quantities are not all you can eat. Tickets are non refundable and must be present at check in of the event. Every one attending must have a ticket to enter the room.
Find out more »New Years Eve 80’s Dance Party! w/ DJ Darin
Vienna, VA 22180 US + Google Map
Do you love the 80’s? If so, put on your best 80’s fashion, grab your dancing shoes, and let’s ring in 2020 with a fresh, totally rad 80’s dance party!!! We have the ABSOLUTE BEST 80’s DJ in the DMV coming back to Jammin Java to bring you the New Years Eve 80’s dance party atmosphere. DJ Darin from Belt it Out Productions delivers 80’s music and dancing vibes like no other! The Cure, Prince, Madonna, MJ, Wham, Run DMC, The Go Go’s, Rob Base, Bananarama, Human League, INXS, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Poison, The Outfield – all of your 80’s favorites and many, many more!!! Prizes will be given out for totally gnarly 80’s outfits and “Name that Tune” winners. Champagne toast at midnight, drink specials….plus….NYE party favors and glowsticks for everyone!!! Join us and turn back the clock for a fun night of food, beverages, dancing, and all things 80’s! You don’t want to miss this event! GRAB YOUR TICKETS EARLY!!! Early Bird GA $30 | GA $35 | Premier Plus $40
Find out more »Family New Year’s Eve at Adventure Park USA
Monrovia, MD 21770 United States + Google Map
Make this New Year’s Eve a night to remember at Adventure Park USA. Bring your friends and loved one out for an evening filled with family-friendly fun. Festivities begin at 9 PM and last until 12:30 AM. Massive balloon drop at midnight! Space is limited, so please reserve your spot today. Tickets for this event can be purchased here: https://adventureparkusa.com/new-years-eve Online Pricing: $28.95 per person At the door: $36.95 per person Kids 2 and under are free
Find out more »Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular
Baltimore rings in 2020 with fireworks and live music at the Inner Harbor during a dazzling celebration for the new decade! Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular, produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 9pm–12:30am. Starting at 9pm, Rufus Roundtree & Da B’more Brass Factory perform at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, located at Pratt and Light streets, keeping the crowd dancing into 2020. Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young ushers in 2020 with the official countdown to stunning pyrotechnics. At midnight, fireworks ignite from a barge anchored in the Inner Harbor basin. The 15-minute show is choreographed to music and the most spectacular views of the fireworks will be along the Inner Harbor promenade, West Shore Park, and Rash Field. The celebration is free and open to the public, and offers front-row views for an incredible concert and stunning fireworks!
Find out more »
New Year’s Eve at Home with Kids
- Celebrate Early – Start the new year off with well rested kids. For the really young ones a Noon Years Eve celebration is perfect! They can enjoy the festivities without disrupting their routine. For older kids, pick a time that works best for your family and choose a live stream or pre-recoded one time watch. We celebrate New Year’s eve with the ball drop in London and stream the live ball drop to get the full countdown effect.
- Keep it Simple! – A few decorations go a long way. Focus the celebrations on spending time with family and friends, having fun and celebrating a new year. Let your kids take as much ownership for the celebrations as appropriate for their age. Challenge your kids to decorate using only things that represent 2019 or what they envision for 2020. Not only will you save time and money not trying to plan a Pinterest perfect party, it will fuel the excitement!
- Strength in Numbers – Make it a party by inviting friends, classmates, neighbors or family members over to celebrate with you. Whether you are trying to pull off a recorded ball drop as the real thing or helping your kids stay awake for midnight the more the merrier. Over the years we have found that enthusiasm from the parents is a great way to hype any kids event.
- Move it! – Incorporate games, dancing or performances into your celebration. Keeping the kids busy helps to channel their excitement in a productive way which reduces the chaos. It can be simple things like freeze dance, scavenger hunt, bubble dancing or flashlight dancing. The most important thing is to have fun!
- Mix it Up – Keep the fun moving by changing activities. Having a time schedule helps kids to keep track of the time. For littles you can have 10 minute segments, but older kids can change activities every hour.
- Fuel the Celebration – we love enlisting the kids help in coming up with the menu for New Year’s Eve celebrations. We love to provide a buffet of appetizers and snacks so eating doesn’t require sitting down for a long time.
- Cheers! – We always pick a fancy or special drink for the kids to cheers with at “midnight”. You don’t have to pop a bottle of sparkling cider, any beverage that your kids enjoy will work.
- Year in Review – Taking stock of the year as it ends is a great habit. Leave time to share memories, make lists, gather gratitudes and just reminisce. Flip through pictures or even look back at the calendar to remember all the adventure you packed in over the past 12 months. It is really fun for kids to see pictures of themselves from the previous January to see how much they have grown and changed. Make top 10 lists for 2019.
- Set Goals – Provide activities or conversation starters that will allow the children to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. When your kids are still little it’s a great idea to create family resolutions. Check out our post on family resolutions.
- End with a Bang! – Add some flare to your celebration with something like sparklers, poppers or confetti. By really hyping these activities up as the “midnight” celebration it creates excitement as well as a signal that the celebration is ending. Setting these expectations from the beginning helps transition from party animals to sleeping angels.
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