So, your kid has a bedtime but wants to celebrate the New Year, too? Well, we’ve rounded up some of the best New Year’s Eve events for families to enjoy together.
Most of these New Year’s Eve events happen well before midnight so you can enjoy this holiday with little ones. Check out this list to find one that fits your family’s needs and kiss 2023 goodbye.
Noon Year’s Eve at Southfield Public Library
Dec. 29, 2023
- Address: 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield
- Cost: Free
Kids will be able to ring in the New Year at noon with photo ops, songs, crafts and a balloon drop. Advanced registration required.
Comfy Cozy New Year’s Party at Troy Community Center
Dec. 30, 2023
- Address: 3179 Livernois Road, Troy
- Cost: $10/residents, 15/non-residents; $5 discount for TCC members
Families can enjoy swimming, basketball and more. Participants are encouraged to wear pajamas. For ages 3-12. Registration is not required.
Kids New Year’s Bash at The New Rink
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: 50625 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Cost: $12 (skate rental is extra)
Enjoy a kid-friendly New Year’s celebration. It will include skating, bounce zone and a prize-filled balloon drop.
New Year’s Eve Gala in Downtown Mount Clemens
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: Main Street area, downtown Mount Clemens
- 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 2024 in pre-kid style! There will be fireworks at midnight, too.
Kids New Year’s Eve Party at Total Axe Throwing
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: 44159 N. Groesbeck Hwy., Clinton Township
- Cost: $25/person
Celebrate New Year’s with this kid-friendly event that includes two hours of axe throwing, pizza, party favors, ball drop and more. Ticket sales end Dec. 24.
Kids New Year’s Party at Discovery Center of Macomb
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: 54 Cherry St., Mount Clemens
- Cost: Free admission
This fun family event will include activities, a movie, snacks, family fireworks and an early ball drop at the clock tower.
New Year’s Eve Family Skate at The New Rink
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: 50625 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Cost: $15/admission, $55/family of 4 (must include an adult)
Families can enjoy a night of skating together. There will also be a prize-filled balloon drop.
New Year’s Family Bash at Paradise Park
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: 45799 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: $24.95/ages 9-plus, $21.95/ages 3-8, free/ages 2 and under
Enjoy a pizza buffet, unlimited soda, balloon drop, coloring contest, laser tag and more. Limited availability so advance registration recommended.
NYE Kids Countdown at Beacon Park
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
This annual event offers all of the traditional fun of New Year’s Eve well before midnight. Ring in 2024 with live music, dancing, kids activities and much more.
Rochester Play 2023 Noon Year’s Eve Party and Balloon Drop
Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: 380 E. 2nd St., Rochester
- Cost: Contact for details
Visit this spot at noon for the Noon Year’s Eve event with a countdown to 2024 capped with a balloon drop. All guests will receive a free cookie and drink.
This post was originally published in 2016 and is updated regularly.
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