Fun and Easy New Year’s Eve Celebration Ideas for Families
Do (an Early)
Kid-Friendly Countdown
Our little ones may be too young to stay up until midnight, but with these creative countdown ideas, you can speed up the clock and not forfeit any merriment in the process.
Recreate the
Ball Drop
Bring New York City’s iconic ball drop to your home with this fun and easy NYE idea by It’s Always Autumn.
Go Low-Maintenance
For a super easy countdown idea, tune into Netflix, where there are a number of kid-countdowns to stream with favorite characters like Boss Baby and Spirit.
Have a Family Movie Watch Party
For a more mellow night in, movies are a great option to enjoy and relax on New Year’s Eve.
Have a Family Movie Watch Party
The following rentable movies are New Year’s-themed and provide some sweet messages on explaining this holiday and honoring the diversity of celebrations.
Have a Family Movie Watch Party
– Sesame Street Celebrates Around the World: Available on YouTube
Have a Family Movie Watch Party
– Happy New Year, Charlie Brown: Available on AppleTV+
Have a Family Movie Watch Party
– A Very Merry Pooh Year: Available on YouTube, Google Play, and Disney+
Do Some NYE-Themed Crafting
Bust out the pompoms, glitter, and hot glue gun to get crafty with your littles on New Year’s Eve.
Do Some NYE-Themed Crafting
You can go the simple route with these crafts and they will still produce endless amounts of fun. Create confetti poppers from Melody in the Making and add some pizzazz to your celebration.
Celebrate with Food and Drink
Nothing is better than tasty treats for a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Plan a Family Game Night
Once your child is in the toddler age, games are fair game for celebrations. I love infusing some competition into a celebration to add some spark to family time. Playing these
Plan a Family Game Night
Minute to Win It Games guarantees some great times for all, plus they include supplies you likely have on hand—no need to buy anything new!