New Year’s Eve tends to look a little bit different once kids enter the picture! These New Year’s Eve (or in some cases, NOON Year’s Eve) celebrations are planned with the family in mind!
Celebrate the New Year at family-friendly times at one of these local New Year’s Eve Celebrations:
Family-Friendly New Year’s Celebrations that are NOT on December 31st:
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Hilliard Library
Celebrate the New Year on Tuesday, December 30th from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM with activities and a countdown at noon!
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Dublin Library
Celebrate the New Year early with crafts and activities from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 30th. There will be a countdown at 12:00 noon.
New Year’s at Noon at The Works
This family-friendly celebration takes place on Tuesday, December 30th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM and includes confetti cannons, music, resolution cards, New Year’s Punch, Chinese Lanterns, a midday ball drop and more!
“Noon” Year’s Eve Dance Party with The Caravan at Main Library
Enjoy a dance party and countdown at Main Library! The party starts at 11:00 AM and then a countdown to 12:00 noon.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Whetstone Library
Celebrate the new year with crafts and activities beginning at 11:15 AM on Tuesday, December 30th. There will be a countdown at 12:00 noon.
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Columbus (December 31, 2025):
New Years Kids’ Party at Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop
There are two time slots for this party at Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop on Wednesday, December 31st: 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM. Your ticket includes a kid’s drink, cookie, games, party hat, crafts, balloon drop and more. Get your tickets early!
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration At COSI
On Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at COSI there will be a dance party, special activities, science demonstrations and a celebratory countdown at noon. Included in general admission.
Kid’s Noon Year’s Eve Skate at Skate Zone 71
On Wednesday, December 31st from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM kids can enjoy a countdown to the new year. $15 Admission includes admission, 20 credit game card, noise makers, dancing, DJ games, special characters and a countdown at 12:30 PM.
NOON YEAR’S EVE Family Celebration at KSM Sports and Fitness
Register online for this event featuring The Best of 2025 featuring Moana, Stitch, Rumi & more on Wednesday, December 31st at 10:30 AM. The party includes a dance party, crafts, active games, a noon countdown, balloon drop and more.
Noon Year’s Eve At Franklin Park Conservatory
On Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM make a party hat, play games and do a final countdown to 2024 at 12:00 Noon and then again at 1:00 PM! Included in admission.
Zoo Year’s Eve Celebration At Columbus Zoo And Aquarium
Wednesday, December 31st, starting at 11:00 AM is the Columbus Zoo’s Zoo Year’s Eve Celebration! This event will feature character ambassadors, music, activities and a countdown to New Year’s at noon! This event is included in general admission.
Noon Year’s Eve at Hilliard’s Station Park
This event includes a family-friendly DJ, balloon hats and wands, noisemakers, photo ops and an appearance from the Fire Department. The event takes place on Wednesday, December 31, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Surrounding local businesses will have additional activities.
Kids’ New Years Eve Noon Countdown at IKEA
Register online for New Year’s Countdown at IKEA Columbus beginning Wednesday, December 31st from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. There will be non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, crafts and party favors. This event is booked but there is a waiting list.
Noon Year’s Eve at Delaware County District Library
Enjoy a countdown to noon on Wednesday, December 31, from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM! There will be crafts, activities and a countdown to noon!
Noon Year’s Eve at Little Town
Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at Little Town. This celebration includes a balloon drop at 12:00 noon plus open play. To attend this party, book a time slot for open play beginning at 10:30 AM or later.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Rule (3)
There are three packages available at Rule3 for New Year’s Eve, including a Noon Year’s Eve from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM on December 31st. The event includes 2.5 hours of bowling, pizza, sparkling cider, a mock countdown, party favors and more.
New Year’s Eve Skating and Mock Countdown at United Skates of America
On Wednesday, December 31st, beginning at 6:00 PM at United Skates of America, there will be a New Year’s Eve skate session that will include a mock countdown.
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