The whole idea of New Year's Eve isn't traditionally a family Holiday. In fact, most kids fall asleep long before the clock strikes 12. Some parents look forward to a grown up night out without the kids. But, if you're like me, the idea of ringing in the New Year together as a family has become a tradition in it's own; well, either that, or you can't find a sitter. Whatever the reason, we've rounded up some great events happening on Long Island this New Years Eve and New Years Day in case banging the pots and pans at midnight and watching football all day isn't enough.
Make a resolution to spend more time hanging out with the kids in 2010, and jump right in on New Year’s Eve. There are plenty of celebrations to ring in the New Year, even if you party at noon instead of midnight. Here’s four suggestions for kid-friendly New Year’s celebrations at any time of the day, or evening, or even weekend. After the confetti has settled, the weekend is chock-full of fun indoor and outdoor events for kids including calendar-making, bubble shows, macaroni necklaces, nature walks, and even a Three Kings Celebration to end the holiday season.
You’ve got 3 days to fill with the kids before New Year’s Eve hits—what to do? Put the resolution writing aside and head to a great long-running event, including Trenton’s Patriot’s Week, 12 Days of Science at Liberty Science Center, Family Fun Week at Newark Museum and Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Celebration; or take a hike, catch an ice-skating show or go on a wolf watch. It’s nearly your final family time in 2009–spend it wisely, and together!