New Year's Eve Fireworks, Live Shows, and Other New Jersey Celebrations for Kids

Celebrate with music, magic, skating and a host of other activities culminating in a fireworks show at First Night  OCNJ. Photo courtesy OCNJ
Celebrate with music, magic, skating and a host of other activities culminating in a fireworks show at First Night OCNJ. Photo courtesy OCNJ
12/22/23 - By Laurie Rein

If all-night celebrations are a thing of the past for you and your family, you can still make the most of New Year's Eve with family-friendly festivities throughout New Jersey.

We've rounded up New Year's Eve events the whole family can enjoy together, from indoor and outdoor theme park adventures to New Year's Eve fireworks and First Night celebrations. 

Looking for pre-New Year's entertainment? Keep busy with these 21 Staycation Ideas, and be sure to check our Family Activity Calendar for more happenings. Happy New Year, New Jersey!

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