The New Year is fast approaching! If you’re looking for something to do with your kiddos prior to the big ball drop, browse this list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve fun in Macomb County to plan for family’s outing to ring in 2023.
Make-and-Take New Year’s Eve Crafts
Dec. 20-29, 2022
- Address: Miller Branch Library (5460 Arden Ave), Busch Branch Library (23333 Ryan Road), Burnette Branch Library (23345 Van Dyke Ave) and the Civic Center Library (1 City Square), Warren
- Time: Varies by location
- Cost: Free
Ring in the New Year a few days early with fun make-and-take crafts.
Kids’ New Year’s Bash at The New Rink
Dec. 31, 2022
- Address: 50625 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Time: 1-5 p.m.
- Cost: $10
Ring the New Year in with an afternoon skating session. The bounce houses will be open and party favors are available.
Family Fun Day at Painting with a Twist Roseville
Dec. 31, 2022
- Address: 29004 Gratiot Ave., Roseville
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Cost: $39-$48
Bring the whole family out to paint a colorful emoji to hang in your home next year. Must be at least 7 years old to participate. Face masks are required.
New Year’s Eve Kids Night at the Museum
Dec. 31, 2022
- Address: The Discovery Center, 54 Cherry St., Mount Clemens
- Time: 4-9 p.m.
- Cost: Free; registration required
Ring in 2023 with a family-friendly movie at the museum. Check out the activities and exhibits while you’re there.
Parent’s Night Out at Sky Zone
Dec. 31, 2022
- Address: 50810 Sabrina Drive, Shelby Township
- Time: 6-10 p.m.
- Cost: $27.99-$34.99
Drop your kids ages 6-13 off for four hours of wall-to-wall trampoline fun. Fee includes a slice of pizza and a small drink. Socks are required. Space is limited.
All-You-Can-Play Laser Tag at Zap-Zone
Dec. 31, 2022
- Address: 43680 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights
- Time: 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
- Cost: $35/player
All attractions are unlimited during this event. Play laser tag with specialty game modes, get party favors and special prizes and watch the ball drop at midnight.
Macomb County New Year’s Eve Gala
Dec. 31, 2022
- Address: Main Street area, downtown Mount Clemens
- Time: Starts at 10:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
If the kiddos can actually stay up until midnight for the ball drop, take them to downtown Mount Clemens for the ball drop and live entertainment. Or, send them home with grandma and grandpa so you and your partner can ring in 2023 in pre-kid style! There will be fireworks at midnight, too.
For more information on happenings in Macomb County, visit the Make Macomb Your Home website.
This post was originally published in 2019 and is updated regularly.
