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See what’s happening on New Year’s Eve for families in your area. Depending on where you live, there may be quite a few New Year’s activities for kids. Six Flags hosts a special Holiday in the Park on New Year’s Eve. Many museums have special New Year’s celebrations for families, as do local libraries. Here are 15 kid-friendly events to ring in the new year — before bedtime. Atlanta. Stone Mountain Park in metro Atlanta will host an early countdown for kids with snowfall, holiday lights, festive music and fireworks during their “Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve Celebration” event. Attendees can also participate in the park’s attractions New Year’s Eve in Taipei, the capital city of the island of Taiwan, is a masterpiece of visual spectacle.The city’s tallest building, Taipei 101, is the launching pad for the vibrant, vertical Here are some of the best places in the U.S. to celebrate New Year's with kids. Orlando is packed with so many kid-friendly places to visit that it can be tricky to know where to start. Aldi closes early on New Year’s Eve and is closed on New Year’s Day. Most Whole Foods stores will be open for limited hours on both days. Specialty grocer Trader Joe’s is open until 5 p.m Yes, both stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year's Day, the company told USA TODAY. However, some stores are subject to the hours of their malls and shopping centers, so check with Many of Sydney’s top attractions are open on New Year’s Day. Catch the ferry to Taronga Zoo to feed the giraffes, watch monkeys play and meet the new litter of five African lion cubs. Kids can tackle the fun Wild Ropes course through the trees. Margaritaville Resort is hosting a New Year's Eve party with a comedy show, champagne toast, appetizers, dancing, and activities for kids. Tickets are $100 for adults over the age of 21, and $20 A Family New Year’s Countdown and Celebration Queens Public Library – Glen Oaks, 256-04 Union Tnpk., Glen Oaks Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:15 am – 12 pm Ages 0-11 years Free. Ring in the New Year with a story (or two), resolutions, noisemakers, and a craft. At ten seconds to noon, there will be a countdown and a balloon drop! New Year’s Day Hike Family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia include 6 p.m. fireworks from Old Town Alexandria. Noon Year’s Eve Kids Countdown If you want a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the new year early, why not check out Renault Winery’s Noon Year’s Eve? Lace up your skates to glide around the rink, cozy up in an igloo. The kids will receive non-alcoholic sparkling cider and can countdown on the big screen at noon. 9:30 a.m.: Thrive City will hold a Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve celebration. Includes cultural performances, and a noon countdown drop. Thrive City, 1 Warriors way, San Francisco 11:59 p.m. San Get 2025 off to a great start with the best things to do on New Year's Day. Choose from family activities like organizing, exercising, or recharging. The days between Christmas and New Years Day can be a bit of a blur. Our list of things to do with kids this weekend has opportunities to get out of the house and have some low-key family-friendly fun. 2025 is coming fast! Here are some local family-friendly events in Hampton Roads where the kids can help celebrate the New Year. Noonday celebrations, balloon drops, countdowns, overnights, and more! PARKER — The Board of Douglas County Commissioners has organized a family-friendly and safe way to ring in the new year. At 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, a 12-minute light-up drone show will take place at Open from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, this year’s 14th annual event will feature more than 3.5 million twinkly LED lights. The 2.5 mile loop includes 520 displays and 80 different scenes. Drive through the beautiful lights to welcome the New Year, and end 2024 on a sweet note with s’mores and marshmallows roasted over fire pits. Date: New Years Day, January 1, 2025 Where: Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX Day 1 DFW is North Texas’ largest family-friendly New Year’s Day event, featuring bounce houses, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, live entertainment, and a stunning drone show finale to kick off your year in style! Date: 12/31/24 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Various Locations Throughout Downtown Ocala Tickets: $15 Join us in Downtown Ocala for a Family-Friendly New Year's Eve! Access multiple locations throughout the evening from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM with the purchase of an event button. Six Flags hosts a special Holiday in the Park on New Year’s Eve. Many museums have special New Year’s celebrations for families, as do local libraries. So, check out Facebook pages and community events in your area to see if there is anything fun going on the family will enjoy to ring in the new year. Cook a special dinner together. Taking
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