10 New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids
New Year’s Eve is a magical time to celebrate the end of the year! If you’re planning a kid-friendly celebration, you’ll want activities that are fun, engaging, and memorable for your little ones. Here are 10 creative New Year’s Eve ideas that will make the night extra special for kids.
1. New Year’s I Spy Game
Kick off the celebration with a fun and interactive I Spy activity! This New Year’s I Spy printable is perfect for keeping kids entertained while they search for festive items. Hand them some colorful markers or crayons, and let them circle the objects they find. It’s a great way to practice observation skills while having fun.
2. Balloon Drop
Make a fun balloon drop with a laundry basket and long glow sticks! This one is creative and helps kids learn problem solving skills.
3. Create a Noisemaker Craft
Create a festive noisemaker using paper plates! This one was SO much fun to create and my kids really enjoyed shaking and making lots of noise with them!
4. Glow Stick Dance Party
Turn down the lights and turn up the music for a glow stick dance party! Hand out glow sticks, bracelets, and necklaces, and let the kids show off their best moves. It’s a fun way to burn off energy before the countdown.
5. Minute to Win It Games
Make some fun memories and challenge yourself with these Holiday-themed Minute to Win It Games! These games are a blast!
6. Party Hats
Color and create your own party hats! There’s something about a party hat that makes things instantly more fun and festive!
7. New Year’s Eve Bingo
Print out New Year’s-themed Bingo cards. Small prizes make it even more exciting!
8. Time Capsule Printable
Fill out this time capsule printable with your kids. This simple questionnaire is such a great way to reflect on the past year and to write their answers down before you forget them.
9. Fireworks Art
Let kids create their own “fireworks” art using black construction paper, glitter glue, and colorful paint. They can swirl and splatter the paint to mimic the look of fireworks lighting up the night sky.
10. Early Countdown
For little ones who won’t make it to midnight, host an early countdown. Choose a time (like 8 PM) and count down together with noisemakers, confetti, and cheers. Stream a pre-recorded countdown video to make it feel official. I love these countdown ideas from Toddler Approved!
With these ideas, your New Year’s Eve celebration will be filled with laughter, creativity, and joyful moments that your kids will remember for a long time.
Happy New Year!
