30 Fun Kids New Years Eve Party Ideas
Get ready to ring in the New Year with a blast, little ones!
As the countdown begins, it’s time to plan the ultimate Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party that will have them dancing into the new year with joy and excitement. From creative crafts to tasty treats and entertaining games, we’ve curated 30 fun-filled ideas to ensure your young revelers have an unforgettable celebration.
Let’s dive in and make this New Year’s Eve a magical night to remember!
DIY Party Hats
Set up a crafting station with plain party hats, stickers, glitter, feathers, and markers. Let the kids unleash their creativity as they decorate their own party hats to wear during the countdown.
Balloon Drop
Create anticipation and excitement by setting up a balloon drop. Fill a large net or sheet with balloons and suspend it from the ceiling. When the clock strikes midnight, release the balloons for a thrilling cascade of color and joy.
Mocktail Bar
Set up a mocktail bar where kids can mix and create their own non-alcoholic drinks. Provide a variety of juices, soda, and garnishes like fruit slices and umbrellas. Encourage them to invent their own signature mocktails.
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Photo Booth
Create a DIY photo booth with props like funny hats, oversized glasses, and New Year’s Eve-themed accessories. Set up a backdrop with metallic curtains or a glittery wall for extra pizzazz. Kids can take photos to commemorate the night.
Dance Party
Clear some space for a dance floor and crank up the music. Create a playlist with upbeat songs that kids love and let them dance the night away. Consider adding disco lights or glow sticks for added fun.
Countdown Bags
Prepare countdown bags filled with small surprises and activities for each hour leading up to midnight. Include items like party poppers, glow bracelets, confetti, and mini games to keep the excitement going throughout the night.
New Year’s Resolution Wall
Set up a New Year’s resolution wall where kids can write down their goals and wishes for the upcoming year. Provide colorful markers and sticky notes for them to jot down their aspirations and dreams.
Firework Art
Get creative with firework-themed art projects. Provide black construction paper and various colors of paint. Show the kids how to use straws to blow paint onto the paper, creating vibrant fireworks. Display their masterpieces as decorations.
Cookie Decorating
Set up a cookie decorating station with plain sugar cookies, icing, sprinkles, and edible glitter. Let the kids unleash their inner pastry chefs as they decorate cookies in festive New Year’s Eve designs.
Midnight Snack Buffet
Create a midnight snack buffet filled with kid-friendly treats like popcorn, mini sandwiches, fruit skewers, and cookies. Set it up towards the end of the night so that kids can refuel before the final countdown. These ideas are sure to make your Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party a memorable and magical event for everyone involved!
Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party
Transform your space into a glow-in-the-dark wonderland with black lights, glow sticks, and neon decorations. Kids can wear glow accessories and dance under the mesmerizing glow.
Minute to Win It Games
Organize a series of Minute to Win It-style games where kids compete in quick and hilarious challenges using household items. From stacking cups to cookie face races, these games are sure to keep them entertained.
Storytime Circle
Create a cozy corner with blankets and pillows where kids can gather for a special New Year’s Eve storytime. Read aloud from favorite children’s books with themes of new beginnings and adventures.
DIY Confetti Poppers
Have kids create their own confetti poppers using toilet paper rolls, balloons, and confetti. They can decorate the poppers with stickers and markers before launching them into the air for a confetti-filled celebration.
Karaoke Party
Set up a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app on a device and let the kids showcase their singing talents. Create a playlist of popular songs and encourage them to sing their hearts out.
New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt
Plan a scavenger hunt with clues hidden throughout the party space. Include New Year’s Eve-themed riddles and challenges for the kids to solve as they search for hidden treasures.
Balloon Dart Game
Inflate balloons and attach them to a corkboard or foam board. Each balloon contains a small prize or a piece of paper with a fun activity written on it. Kids take turns throwing darts to pop the balloons and reveal their surprises.
Memory Jar
Provide small jars or containers and slips of paper for kids to write down their favorite memories from the past year. Encourage them to decorate their memory jars and share their highlights with the group.
DIY Time Capsule
Have kids create their own time capsules filled with items that represent their favorite memories, achievements, and wishes for the future. Seal the capsules and set a date to open them next New Year’s Eve.
Balloon Wall Countdown
Create a countdown to midnight by attaching balloons labeled with different hours to a wall or board. At the top of each hour, pop the corresponding balloon to reveal a special surprise or activity for the kids to enjoy until the final countdown. These additional ideas will add even more excitement and joy to your Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party!
DIY Glitter Slime Station
Set up a slime-making station with different colors of glitter and glue. Kids can mix and create their own sparkly slime to play with and take home as a fun party favor.
Fort Building Contest
Provide blankets, pillows, and other fort-building materials, and challenge the kids to build the most creative and sturdy forts. Let them use their imagination to construct cozy hideaways where they can hang out and celebrate.
Puzzle Race
Divide the kids into teams and give each team a New Year’s Eve-themed puzzle to solve. The first team to complete their puzzle wins a prize. This activity promotes teamwork and problem-solving skills.
DIY Balloon Drop Countdown Clock
Create a giant clock face on a wall using poster board or cardboard. Attach balloons to the clock’s hands and set them to countdown to midnight. As each hour passes, pop a balloon to reveal a surprise activity or treat.
New Year’s Eve Mad Libs
Print out New Year’s Eve-themed Mad Libs and have the kids fill in the blanks with silly words to create hilarious stories. They can take turns reading their completed Mad Libs aloud for laughter-filled entertainment.
S’mores Bar
Set up a s’mores bar with graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, and various toppings like sprinkles, caramel sauce, and peanut butter cups. Kids can roast marshmallows over a flame or use a microwave to assemble their own custom s’mores creations.
DIY Party Poppers
Provide toilet paper rolls, tissue paper, and ribbon for kids to create their own party poppers filled with confetti or small treats. They can decorate the poppers with colorful designs and patterns before popping them open at midnight.
Bingo Bonanza
Create New Year’s Eve-themed bingo cards with pictures or words related to the holiday. Play several rounds of bingo with small prizes for the winners. You can also customize the game by adding fun challenges or dares for the winners to complete.
Cupcake Decorating Contest
Bake a batch of plain cupcakes and set up a cupcake decorating station with frosting, sprinkles, and assorted toppings. Let the kids unleash their creativity as they decorate their cupcakes, and then hold a vote for the most creative design.
DIY Time Capsule Video Messages
Set up a video recording area where kids can record short messages to their future selves. Encourage them to share their hopes, dreams, and favorite memories from the past year. Seal the videos in a time capsule to be opened in the future. These additional ideas will add even more excitement and creativity to your Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party!
