If you’re staying home this New Year with the little ones, why not make the absolute most of it? Say farewell to the old year, welcome the new one with those you hold dearest, and create some truly special memories with these New Year’s Eve ideas!
I’ve gathered some absolutely rockin’ New Year’s Eve ideas for families. They’re simple, fun, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing as you ring in the new year. What a beautiful way to start fresh together!
Here’s a whole pile of New Year’s Eve ideas that are perfect for kids and parents alike. I hope you find a few that are just right for you and yours!
First up, you’ll want to grab this free printable! Color your own New Year’s Eve crowns! Cut them out and make a mini crown secured with a string, or attach both together for one bigger crown.
Now let’s get into the rest of the fun New Year’s Eve ideas!
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Ideas for Families
New Year’s Eve Crowns – Another crown idea! Why not start the night by making some simple pipecleaner crowns? Be sure to opt for the sparkly pipecleaners—everything should sparkle for New Year’s.
Minute to Win it Games – These 10 Minute to Win it games are a HOOT! I love that they are nice and simple as well. These ideas are sure to get your kiddos laughing.
New Year’s Eve Ball Game by Sparkly Polliwog – This game is so simple, and the kids will love it! Wrap little toys and treats in this ball with all your leftover Christmas wrapping paper, and then let the fun begin. Pop on over for the full game.
New Year’s Eve Tree by Our Best Bites – Once you take off your Christmas decorations, leave that tree up and decorate it for New Year’s! Streamers and Balloons filled with goodies to pop at Midnight—awesome fun for a memorable night.
New Year’s Eve Cookies and Milk by Style Me Pretty – Such a fun way to toast the New Year with your family! A champagne flute filled with milk and a pretty multicolored chocolate chip cookie for dipping. Deliciously fun.
New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags by Organize & Decorate Everything – From glowsticks to goodies, these countdown bags certainly help to build anticipation for the New Year and help the time to pass too!
Balloon Drop by It’s Always Autumn – You are feeling very ambitious (though this actually seems simpler than it looks), you can give this balloon drop a try!
Balloon Clock by Hello Wonderful – Not only is this countdown balloon clock fun, festive, and colorful, but popping those balloons will be sure to keep everyone awake until midnight!
Cupcake Fondue by Simple Easy Creative – Have you ever heard of a cupcake fondue? This sweet idea is great for New Year’s Eve!
Confetti Poppers by Smashed Peas and Carrots (link no longer available) – If you are not one to mind a mess, these homemade confetti poppers look awesome! I’m not sure my little ones will get the pleasure of this activity… oh, the confetti everywhere!—but what a fun idea for those brave Mamas with great vacuum cleaners.
What kid wouldn’t love to attend that New Year’s Eve Party?!
I hope these activities spark a few creative ideas for you and your family to make a memorable New Year’s Eve. And really, going out with friends is nice, but creating memories with our families? That is extra special.
Happy New Year, friends!
xo
Sarah
P.S. Don’t forget to grab your Free Printable New Year’s Crown!
To respond to your fun email, we did the same thing with the pots and pans!!! I think you may be the only other person I’ve encountered that did it too. And while banging those pots and pans on our deck we watched the fireworks that are set off on the top of Pikes Peak at midnight. Happy New Year to you and yours!
Now that I’m grown with my own kiddo, we do the Cupcake Fondue like one of the posts mentions and a Glow Stick Dance Party. So Fun!
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy New Year!