New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be all late-night countdowns and grown-up parties. There are plenty of family-friendly ways to celebrate the last day of the year together! Whether you’re looking for daytime activities, early countdowns, community events, or something fun and festive before bedtime, here are some kid-friendly New Year’s Eve events happening on December 31 that the whole family can enjoy.
Check back soon, as more events will be added throughout the season as they become available.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Discovery Place Kids
When: 10 AM - 1 PM & 2 PM-5 PM | Cost: $19.95 | Age: All ages
Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at Stars and Strikes!
When: 10 AM - 1 PM | Cost: $10 game cards | Age: 10 and under
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Matthews Community Center
When: 10:30 AM - 12 PM | Cost: $10 | Age: All ages
Celebrate at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
When: 10:30 AM - 4 PM | Cost: Adults $29/Youth $22 | Age: All ages
Noon Year’s Eve Party at The Schiele Museum
When: 11AM - 12PM | Cost: Free with Museum Admission | Age: 11 and under
Myers Park Branch Noon Year's Eve Celebration
When: 11AM - 12PM | Cost: Free | Age: 5-11
Teen New Years Party at Pineville Library
When: 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: FREE | Age: Teens 12-18
Advanced registration is required
Rockin' NOON Year's Eve at ImaginOn
When: 11:15 AM - 12 PM | Cost: FREE | Age: 11 and under
No registration required. Just show up and party with us!
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at South Park Regional Library
When: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Cost: FREE | Age: 11 and under
Limited tickets available at the children’s desk starting at 11 AM.
Noon-Year's Eve Puppet Show at Independence Regional Library
When: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: Free with Museum Admission | Age: 11 and under
Advanced registration is required
Noon Year's Eve Party at Seoul Food (Mill District)
When: 12 PM - 4 PM | Cost: $20 in advance/$30 day of | Age: All ages
Young One’s New Year’s Eve Party at Kate Skate
When: 12 PM - 6 PM | Cost: $12 (Skate Rental $5) | Age: 11 and under
Listed under Christmas Break Hours on the Kate Skate website
Piñata Time Capsules: Teen Noon Year’s Eve Workshop at ImaginOn
When: 1PM | Cost: FREE | Age: Teens 12-18
Advanced registration is required as space is limited
New Year’s Spin Session: Teen DJ Drop-In Jam at ImaginOn
When: 1PM | Cost: FREE | Age: Teens 12-18
Advanced registration is required as space is limited
ImagineYOU: Teen Loft New Years Eve Hang Out at ImaginOn
When: 1PM - 4PM | Cost: FREE | Age: Teens 12-18
Advanced registration is required as space is limited
Story Explorers: Shante Keys and the New Year's Peas at North County
When: 2PM | Cost: FREE | Age: 11 and under
New Year's Eve at Carowinds WinterFest
When: 2PM - 1AM | Cost: $42 (FREE for passholders) | Age: All ages/Family Friendly
Advanced registration is required as space is limited
New Year's Eve BINGO + Bubble Dance Party at Pineville Library
When: 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Cost: FREE | Age: 11 and under
Advanced registration is required as space is limited
New Years Eve Luminary Walk at Latta Nature Preserve
When: 5PM - 8PM | Cost: $6 (Resident), $7 (Non-Resident) | Age: All ages
Advanced registration is required as space is limited