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New Years Eve Events, Activities & Things to Do

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher December 18, 2024

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 bright and happy 2025.


NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional

Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve (Age 3-10) ~ reserve tickets online (Acton)

Family Noon Year's Eve at Fowler (All ages) (Concord)

Noon Year's Eve Party (Age 3 and up) (Bedford)

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

New Year's Eve Family Lane Parties at Wamesit Lanes

Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 10 AM - 9 PM

Drive-through light displays:  Various locations through January 1

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

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


NEW YEAR'S DAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES ~ Local and Regional

Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica open 10 AM - 9 PM

Drive-through light displays:  Various locations through January 1

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


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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