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New Years Eve Events, Activities & Things to Do

By Tessa D'Ippolito, Publisher June 27, 2023

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 - EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ON DECEMBER 30 ~ Local and Regional

A Family Noon Year's Eve Party at Fowler! 10:30AM - 12:15PM

Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights at Mann Orchards Riverside Farm 5 - 7 PM


NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional

Discovery Museum, Acton: Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve 10AM - 12PM

Jam Time for age 0-6, Maynard: Open 9 - 11:45 AM New Years Eve

Wamesit Lanes:  Book a lane package for 6 people for 2 hours on New Years Eve, day or evening

Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 9AM - 9PM

Apex Entertainment, Marlborough open 10AM - 8PM

Drive-through light displays:  Various locations through January 2

First Night Boston: Acts and performers at various Boston locations, fireworks at 7 PM

Cowabungas Indoor Inflatable Park for Age 1-12, North Reading: New Years Eve Party 10AM - 5PM

New Years Eve Day Party at Funstuf Party Place, Fitchburg: New Years toasts every hour, noisemakers, hats, confetti and jumping fun. 10AM - 4PM.

Blue Man Group Boston New Years Eve, four shows Dec 31 at Charles Playhouse, 11AM, 2PM, 5PM, & 8PM

Disney on Ice: Into the Magic, Agganis Area 10AM & 3PM 

Disney Animation Immersive Experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston, 10:15AM, 11:30AM, 12:45PM, 2PM, 3:15PM 

The Nutcracker by Boston Ballet at Boston Opera House, 1:30PM & 6PM


NEW YEAR'S DAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional

Family Hikes at deCordova Museum 11AM-12PM, Register in advance

Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 10AM - 8PM

Apex Entertainment, Marlborough open 10AM - 8PM

Cowabungas Indoor Inflatable Park for Age 1-12, North Reading open 10AM - 5PM

Drive-through light displays:  Various locations through January 2

Blue Man Group Boston, Charles Playhouse 2PM & 5PM


NEW YEARS CRAFTS, ACTIVITIES & TIPS

Noon Year's Eve Balloon Countdown

Throw an Easy Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration

Set Goals Together With Help From a Family Vision Board

Start a Memory Jar for the New Year

Make These Easy Poppers for New Year's Eve

8 Things to Do for the New Year

Kid-Friendly New Year's Countdown


NEW YEAR'S EVE SNACKS

Pumpkin Muffins With Just 2 Ingredients

5-Ingredient Easy Lemon Bars

Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Charcuterie Boards

Homemade Meatballs

Slow-Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Mini Corn Dogs

Snowman Cupcakes



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