Four Fun Ways to Celebrate NYE With Young Kids

Ring in the New Year Together

Stuck at home without a babysitter on New Year’s Eve? Want to bring some of the excitement to kids who can’t stay awake until midnight? If you need inspiration for making this annual holiday fun for all ages, we’re here to help.

Switch Time Zones: You don’t have to leave home to enjoy the countdown to midnight on a schedule that suits your family. Simply tune in to a broadcast in another time zone further east. If you live on the west coast, you can catch the countdown for the east coast three hours earlier. Kids still get to stay up and countdown without all the meltdowns that come from partying too late into the night.

Add Sparkling Cider: Whether you stay at home or join friends, you can bring the bubbly for kids, too. Sparkling cider and plastic champagne flutes let kids join in the festive celebrations. Make up your own toasts or let kids lead the way with their wishes for the new year while you enjoy this carbonated non-alcoholic libation. 

Masquerade Party: Put those Halloween costumes to good use and have your own costume party. Kids will love dressing up in their favorite costumes or fancy clothes. You can even make your own masks to extend the fun. Whether you invite friends to join you or head out for a night on the town, costumes make everything more festive.

Slumber Party: If the kids will be awake anyway, why not host a slumber party? Whether you invite family, friends, or just set up camp in your own living room, this puts a fun spin on an evening when no one has work or school the following day.