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Family-Friendly New Year Celebrations

By Gladys Dunbar December 20, 2018

When we became parents, our New Year's Eve plans have changed.  And you know what? We wouldn't have it any other way. We love ringing in the New Year with the whole family, even if it means we ring it in just a little bit early.

Here are some local events for the family to welcome 2019! Click on each event title for more info. Do you know of any family-friendly New Year's celebration that is not on our list? Please let me know at gladysd@macaronikid.com, so I can add it.


1st Annual Nearly  New Year's Eve| FREE
Family Activities, Music, Food and Drink Vendors, and Laser Light show!


New Year's Mid-day Celebration| FREE
Ring in the new year with friends at the NYS Museum. Create a party hat, take a fun photo or dance in celebration of 2019!


14th Annual Noon Year's Eve at CMOST| FREE - Donations are accepted (SOLD OUT)
Noon Year's Animal Show, Creative Activities, Countdown, Parade and more! 


New Year's Eve Family Show and Ball Drop at MOPCO
Celebrate the start of the new year with a memorable, interactive, family-friendly-improv-show! 


First Night Saratoga 2019 Let's Celebrate| Kids 12 & under are FREE
As one of the oldest and largest First Night celebrations in the country, it is the most affordable, accessible, family-friendly, safe and exciting way to spend New Year's Eve in the region. Enjoy a variety of arts activities and performances and welcome the new year with a spectacular fireworks display! 


TreePaad New Year's Celebration
Celebrate TreePaad Style with Unlimited Play plus Ball Drop and Confetti Blast plus more. 


First Day Hikes 
Kick off the New Year in the outdoors with a First Day Hike on January 1, 2019!
 



How are you going to welcome the New Year as a family? Do you have any traditions?




 
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