Family New Year’s Eve Celebrations
New Year’s parties are SO much fun! Getting decked out in glittery gear, glow sticks, party hats, fancy drinks, good food. There is so much excitement surrounding the start of a fresh start, a brand new year! Woo-hoo 2025!!!
Buuuuuut, let’s be real… the kids rarely make it to midnight, right? Or they try so hard to stay awake, they turn into little sleep-deprived gremlins. Well, consider the solution of an earlier-in-the-day, family-focused NYE celebration! Plenty of awesome events are happening around town that embrace the spirit of New Years, so get ready for all of the razzle-dazzle of the holiday without yawning your way into it. Check out these excellent options…
Main Event West Chester
December 31st, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. // 2-6 p.m.
9477 Oxford Way, West Chester, OH
Get read to ring in the New Year at Main Event with a full day of fun, games and celebrations! Two sessions will be offered featuring a craft station, family competitions, a sundae eating contest, balloon grab with prizes and a meal!
$35 1 adult with 1 free kids meal +$18.95 additional child ticket (12 and younger).
Noon Years Eve Party at We Rock the Spectrum Cincinnati
December 31st, 10 a.m.
Noon Years Eve Party at We Rock the Spectrum Cincinnati
4060 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH
Enjoy open play, a fun balloon drop and apple juice toast.
Included with play pass.
Noon Year’s Eve at LilyPad!
December 31st, 10 a.m.
2008 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH
Enjoy fun activities and festive foods along with a noon balloon drop.
$30/class.
Kids New Year’s Eve Celebration at Velocity Newport
December 31st, 12:30 p.m.
1 Levee Way, Newport, KY
Ring in the new year with a party for the whole family. There will be a lunch buffet, party favors, 1-hour unlimited game cards for the arcade, goodie bags and more. The “New Years” countdown will be at 2:30 p.m.
$35 per person// $120 family pack.
Happy Zoo Year powered by Arlinghaus
December 31st, 6 p.m.
3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
This family-friendly bash will include DJ Kay from Q102, Cincinnati Circus glow performers, LED corn hole & Giant Jenna, glow stick giveaways and a countdown at 8 p.m.!
Included with price of admission, see website for details.
Cincinnati Cyclones New Year’s Eve Indoor Fireworks
December 31st, 6 p.m.
100 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH
Take in an exciting hockey game and stick around for an end of the year indoor fireworks show!
$21+.
Family New Year’s Eve Party at Bircus Brewing
December 31st, 6-8p.m.
322 Elm Street, Ludlow, KY
Ring in 2025 with a family-friendly New Year’s Ever Party at Bircus. Includes pizza and a ginger ale toast at “midnight”.
$100 for a family of four/$50 family of two.