We've pulled together some New Years Eve and New Years Day events plus listed all kinds of ideas for celebrating at home, from a balloon countdown to New Years crafts. Enjoy sparkling cider and champagne and some yummy treats, play games, and share hugs and wishes for a brighter and healthier 2023.
NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional
Wamesit Lanes, Tewksbury: Book a lane package for 6 people for 2-3 hours on New Years Eve, day or evening
Drive-through light displays: Various locations through January 2
First Night Andover: Performers and activities from 3 PM to 10 PM, including magic shows, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, fireworks at 7:30 PM, dance, marionettes, juggling and much more
First Night Boston: Acts and performers at various Boston locations, fireworks at 7 PM
Nashoba Valley Ski Area and Tubing Park, Westford: Skiing and tubing on New Year's Eve
Vinkari Safari Indoor Playground for Age 0-7, Woburn: Open 9-4 New Years Eve
Cowabungas Indoor Inflatable Park for Age 1-12, North Reading: New Years Eve Party 10-4
Launch Trampoline Park, Methuen: Open New Years Eve 10-6 (wear school swag -- sweatshirt, hat -- to get $5 off admission)
Fun City Trampoline Park, Salem NH: Open 10 AM-11 PM
The Children's Piazza, Peabody: Open 8:30 AM-1 PM
Ski Bradford, Haverhill: Open hours on New Years Eve to be announced
NEW YEAR'S DAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional
Vinkari Safari Indoor Playground for Age 0-7, Woburn: Open 9-4 New Years Day
Discovery Museum, Acton: Open 9-4:30 New Years Day
Nashoba Valley Ski Area and Tubing Park, Westford: Skiing and tubing on New Year's Day
The Children's Piazza, Peabody: Open 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fun City Trampoline Park, Salem NH: Open 10 AM-11 PM
Ski Bradford, Haverhill: Open hours on New Years Day to be announced
Drive-through light displays: Various locations through January 2
NEW YEAR'S CRAFTS, ACTIVITIES & TIPS
Get Organized For the New Year With Our FREE Family Safety Binder
New Year's Eve Balloon Countdown
Throw an Easy Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration
Start a Memory Jar for the New Year
8 Things To Do For The New Year
Make These Easy Poppers for New Year's Eve
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY SNACKS
Cooking with Kids: Mini Corn Dogs
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