Ringing in the New Year with kids is a lot of fun — plus you don’t have to stay up until midnight. Check out these family-friendly celebrations, and have a happy new year!
Looking for more options? Check out our Kids Calendar for more New Year’s fun, or visit a holiday light display (ZooLights and Peacock Lane will still be open, among others). And we are adding to this post as we find new events, so check back often for the latest!
Happy New Year Literacy Kid Celebration
Literacy Kid Lounge 2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd, Oak Grove, OR, United StatesJoin us for storytime, crafts, dance party, fun photo props (bring your own camera!!) and new year swag! Bookworm Ball Drop at the end of each time slot + Bubbles! $20 first kiddo $15 each additional Ages 0-10 years
Ohana Teen Program NYE Ice Skating Event at Winter Village
Orenco Station Hillsboro, OREnjoy an exciting morning of skating with friends - for free! Event includes skate rentals. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required! Important Details: Ice Skating event is limited to the teens in the Ohana Teen Program. Must be registered with Ohana Teen Program to be eligible to attend. Due to limited numbers, we are not […]
“Noon” Year’s Eve at Gilbert House Children’s Museum
Gilbert House Children's Museum 116 Marion St NE, Salem, OR, United StatesWhen: December 31st 10am-1pm Where: inside Gilbert House Children's Museum What: Kick off the New Year with a huge balloon drop party with your family at noon! Ticketing: $10 per person (members) or $24 per person (non-members), includes museum admission for the day.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesRing in the new year early at our Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Celebrate with a family countdown, Times-Square style ball drop, and a bubble dance party every hour from 10 am – 4 pm! It’s a celebration at Gingerbread Lane! Meet the star of the party, John Dough (the Gingerbread Man), and […]
New Year’s at Noon at the MJCC
Mittleman Jewish Community CenterJoin us for this fun family event as we ring in the New Year! Arts and crafts, games, bouncy house, dancing, snacks, and our annual countdown to 2025 at noon with a beach ball drop! Free and open to the community.
THE RESER PRESENTS KIDS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent Street, Beaverton, OR, United StatesWe are excited to invite families with young children to ring in the New Year at The Reser! Join us on December 31st from 11am – 2pm, for live musical performances by DJ OG ONE, Youth Music Project, and Idris Goodwin. Activities include a photobooth, art making activities, an interactive LED screen “Virror,” and a […]
Noon Year’s Eve Party
My Gym Sherwood4mos to 8yrs 11mos Tuesday, December 31st 11:15am-12:15pm We're breaking out the sparkling cider and putting on our party hats to say HELLO to 2025! Come join us for a Noon Year's Eve party to ring in the New Year at a much more kid friendly time 🙂 We will have games, adventures, and a […]
New Years Eve Bash at Kids Club Vancouver
Kids Club Fun & Fitness 13914 NW 3rd Ct, Vancouver, WA, United States🎶 DJ Dance Party in the lobby – Get ready to groove to the coolest kid-approved tunes!✨ Glow Bracelets to light up the fun!📸 Photo Booth – Capture all the memories!🌴 Explore and play in The Jungle – an adventure your little ones won’t forget! Spaces are limited, so pre-register now to snag your spot before we sell out! Cost: $29.99 per child • Ages […]
New Year’s Eve with Tallulah’s Daddy and Zazzy Zoe
Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesRing in 2025 a few hours early with Tallulah's Daddy and Zazzy Zoe at Portland's premier venue for family music - Mississippi Pizza! Tuesday, December 31st from 5-6pm. We'll be joined by drummer Tony Lintz and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Kerestes from the Ukulele Project, it'll be a full band experience! We'll play all of your favorites, […]
Bing in the New Year
Downtown Milwaukie 10723 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR, United StatesThe Milwaukie Arts Committee, in partnership with the Oregon Chinese Coalition, presents the second annual Bing in the New Year celebration, a free, family-friendly New Year's Eve event with live music, Chinese cultural performances, vendors, a beer and mead garden, and an "East Coast Midnight" lowering of a 7-foot-tall, lighted Bing cherry sculpture, by crane, at […]
New Year’s Eve Downtown, Live Drones, Dancing and Fun in The Square
Pioneer Courthouse SquareCelebrate the New Year with a large-scale video dance party with the hottest hits of each decade presented by Portland’s own Video Dance Attack and be dazzled by sky filling drone displays! This event starts at 8pm and is FREE for the whole family! Delicious food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for […]
First Day Hike and Free Parking at Parks Across Oregon & Washington
On New Year's Day, both Oregon and Washington state parks offer free parking and guided hikes: Oregon On January 1, Oregon state parks offer free parking and guided hikes at participating parks. Some parks host two hikes, and some require advance registration. Some parks include Silver Falls, Smith Rock, Sitka Sedge, and Elijah Bristow. Washington On January […]
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