13 New Year's Eve Fireworks, Balloon Drops, and Other Atlanta Celebrations for Kids

Watch "Spencer" the stuffed animal possum drop from the sky in Tallapoosa, an hour's drive from Atlanta. Photo courtesy of event

Usher in New Year's Eve as a family with kid-friendly Atlanta New Year's Eve events! We've got the details on New Year’s Eve and Noon Year’s Eve activities happening around Atlanta—many Atlanta events end early (since the kids usually can't last until midnight), so you can still book a babysitter for an adults' New Year's Eve celebration.

For more inspiration over New Year's weekend, read our Fun Things to Do Over the Christmas Vacation with Atlanta Kids, as well as our Winter Activities Guide in Atlanta. And don’t forget to subscribe to our free newsletters to stay in the know of all the 2024 kid-friendly events and activities in Atlanta.

25 New Year's Eve Fireworks, Balloon Drops, and Other Chicago Celebrations for Kids

Make memories at the DuPage Children's Museum's Bubble Bash. Photo courtesy of the museum

Looking for New Year's Eve celebrations in Chicago minus the late night? Most kids, and even some adults, can't make it until midnight for a typical New Year's Eve celebration. That's why plenty of Chicago area kids' venues have put together events to celebrate Noon Year's on the last midday of the year. 

Celebrate with bubbles at the always-popular DuPage Children's Museum, enjoy roller skating in Mundelein or on the South Side, or bowl or play bocce to end 2023 at Pinstripes locations in Streeterville, Oak Brook, South Barrington, or Northbrook. Or play whirlyball in Naperville or Lincoln Park or see a performance of the Blue Man Group in Lakeview.

29 New Year's Eve Fireworks, Noon Year's Eve, and Other Los Angeles Celebrations for Kids

The New Year's fun starts at noon! Photo courtesy of the La Habra Children's Museum.

It’s almost New Year’s Eve—and Los Angeles has loads of New Year's Eve celebrations for kids. Ring in 2024 with a balloon drop (at noon or midnight, depending on your household bedtime!), giggling through a family-friendly comedy show, catching some fireworks, or even roller skating your way into the new year. There are also plenty of innovative ways to party at home as a family or learn some New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world.

Find more events and activities on our Los Angeles event calendar and check out the best activities of the weekend

That's a wrap for 2023! Happy New Year from all of us at Mommy Poppins. Thank you, reader, for making it such a great one. We're looking forward to all the fun coming our way in 2024. 

21 New Year's Eve Fireworks, Balloon Drops, and Other Orlando Celebrations for Kids

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the ever magical Walt Disney World. Photo courtesy of Disney

New Year's Eve is almost here and that means 2024, and Orlando New Year's Eve fireworks, are just around the corner! While several Orlando New Year's Eve events are geared toward adults, there are many fun, family-friendly parties to celebrate with kids. Many of these events count down at a kid-friendly hour, so you can still follow normal bedtime routines. If you have older kids that can make it to midnight, some Orlando evening events even include fireworks at the turn of the year. Read on for all the details of what's happening for Orlando New Year's Eve!

25 Winter Day Trips near NYC for Families

Hit the ice at the scenic Mohonk Mountan House, which offers winter day passes to enjoy its spectacular resort amenities. Photo courtesy of the venue

Winter is officially here, and this list of winter day trips from New York City will undoubtedly come in handy. Whether you prefer spending the winter months snuggling on the couch or frolicking in the snow, sometimes you just need to get out of town for a change of pace.

We've pulled together this list of family-friendly, fun-filled winter day trips near NYC that appeal to all sorts of interests, from budding artists to full-fledged ski bunnies. Best of all, these destinations are all two hours or less from New York City by car, and we think they're all worth the trip.

Find more winter day trips from NYC in our Day Trip and Weekend Getaways Guide and our Guide to Winter Fun, which is filled with more fun ways to embrace the season, like snow tubing day trips, our favorite ski slopes, and more.

Santa Trackers: How to Find Santa on Christmas Eve with NORAD, Google, and More

As Santa flies around the world, kids can track where he is and get to bed before he arrives at their house! Photo courtesy of Bigstock

Santa Trackers are the best way to see where Santa is and what he's up to on Christmas Eve!

Open the Santa Tracker of your choice early in the evening and keep watch on the Santa Tracker map to follow his magical journey. Each of our favorite Santa trackers have different ways to watch Santa's progress, plus fun games and activities to keep kids interested! Best of all, they're all FREE.

For more ways to bring a little extra magic to your Christmas this year, check out our list of 101 Christmas crafts and activities. If you’re still looking for last-minute gifts, our Mommy Poppins Gift Guide is here for you!

Christmas Weekend 2023 in Boston Top Things To Do: Santa Visits, Holiday Sing Along, and More Things To Do With Kids

All is very and bright this Christmas Weekend in Boston! Winterlights at the Bradley Estate photo by Bob P.B., via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Christmas weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.

While you be might wrapping Christmas presents and planning special things for the holiday over the next few days, you're also beginning the week-long winter break from school! Luckily, there are no shortage of fun things to do in the Boston area starting this weekend, like a ride on the Polar Express Train Ride on Cape Cod Central Railroad. Experience the warmth of a Holiday Sing-Along in Brookline. Try and count all the Winterlights in Dover, or tell Santa your last-minute Christmas wishes.

Find the right spot for your family with our list of Restaurants Open on Christmas in Boston. For ideas to help fill vacation week with much-needed fun, consult our winter break activities.

Christmas Weekend 2023 in Connecticut Top Things To Do: Disney On Ice, Elf and More!

Christmas Weekend 2023 in Connecticut is ready to sparkle with holiday fun! Skating sisters from Encanto photo courtesy of Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this Christmas weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.

The kids are off from school starting this weekend, and even though it's Christmas weekend, there is still a calendar-full of fun events to squeeze in before the big day. If you like ice skating (or want to try it with the family) there are several places offering public skate this weekend from Westport to Stamford. But if you'd rather leave it to the professionals, Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero is sliding into Bridgeport. For all those Buddy fans, stop in to see Elf! The Movie @ Merry Movie Night or experience Elf in Concert with the Hartford Symphony. If you still haven't seen Saint Nick in person, this is your last change to see Shark-Diving Santa at the Maritime Aquarium.

Need to know what's open on Christmas? Check out our updated list of What's Open on Christmas Day in Connecticut.

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