6 kid-friendly events for New Year's Eve that you can attend

New Year's Eve celebrations are usually associated with clinking glasses and midnight parties. But NYE parties are not limited to those who are above 18.

If you're looking to spend the holidays doing something fun with your children, you may think that the options to do things outdoors might be limited to having a small picnic during the day. But there are actually a lot of kid-friendly events you can attend on the last day of the year, and still make it home before bedtime!

Here are 6 such kid-friendly events you can attend on New Year's Eve this year.

6 kid-friendly events to attend on New Year's Eve

1) Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta

Kids Early New Year's Eve celebration at Stone Mountain Park (Image via Stone Mountain Park)

Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta is hosting its Kids Early New Year's Eve Celebration, which will be full of fun-filled celebrations and joy - packed with snowfall, holiday lights, festive music, and fireworks.

People can also enjoy the park's usual recreational activities, including train rides, museums, and more. The event will take place at Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta, on December 31st, from 9 PM onwards.

2) Wonder Works Children's Museum, Chicago

Noon Year's Eve celebration at Wonder Works Children's Museum (Image via Wonder Works Children's Museum)

Wonder Works Children's Museum in Chicago is hosting its final playdate of the year, starting at 10 AM on December 31. The event will feature a balloon drop, full access to the museum, a new year’s art project, costumed characters, and a photo booth.

The event ends at 2 PM, so it is perfect for those who want to make New Year's Eve memorable for their children but also have their own fun later in the evening.

3) Fort Worth, Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth (Image via Dallas Fort Worth)

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will also be hosting its Noon Year's Eve event for children, where kids can participate in various events, creating crafts and resolutions before the ball drops at noon.

The event will take place at the Fort Worth Museum, between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM.

4) Denver Zoo, Denver

New Year's Eve parties have a reputation for being too loud - not at the Denver Zoo, though. Children can go and have a blast at the Denver Zoo, as the venue will host its NYE party reduced crowds and low-volume music for those who have trouble processing bright, flashy light experiences.

The event begins at 5 PM and will continue till 8 PM ET.

5) Town Square, Las Vegas

Town Square Las Vegas (Image via Travel Nevada)

Las Vegas parties are not just for adults anymore! Toddlers can now have their own Noon Year's Eve party at Town Square, not far away from the Las Vegas Strip.

Moreover, during the mock countdown at noon on December 31, toddlers will be given a drink of their choice - milk or juice - to toast the New Year!

6) Miami Children's Museum, Miami

Miami Children's Museum (Image via Miami Children's Museum)

The Miami Children's Museum is yet another venue that is hosting a kid-friendly New Year's Eve party, where your children can enjoy a bunch of different activities and events at the Museum.

The ball will drop along with a countdown at 12 noon, allowing kids to participate in the festive cheer.