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New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in Boston: First Night & Noon Year's Eve

New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in Boston is bursting with New Year activities, day and night! First Night Boston photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in Boston is bursting with New Year activities, day and night! First Night Boston photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
12/25/24 - By N Ferreira

Ring in 2025 in Boston's at one of these festive New Year's Eve weekend events! From the dazzling First Night Boston 2025 celebration—featuring artistic performances, evening fireworks, and a pyrotechnics show—to kid-friendly fun like Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve in Acton and the Boston Children's Museum’s Happy Noon Year’s Eve, there’s something for everyone. And don't forget the Annual Menorah Lighting in the Seaport District. Whether staying up late or celebrating early, we've rounded up the best ways to welcome the new year with family and friends!

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Get festive this New Year's Weekend at the Annual Menorah Lighting in the Seaport District event photo courtesy of @seaportbos on Instagram
Get festive this New Year's Weekend at the Annual Menorah Lighting in the Seaport District event photo courtesy of @seaportbos on Instagram

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Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week

Charlestown
Through Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Visit the Museum, share holiday traditions and participate in family-friendly activities during December School Vacation Week.There will be a host of all-ages activities happening in the museum's award-winning galleries all week long! READ MORE

Candy Engineering

Boston
Friday, December 27, 2024
Calling all candy engineers! Kids are invited to design gumdrop structures, craft licorice mazes, and launch balloon rocket sleighs during family-friendly drop-in activities at the Waterworks Museum. READ MORE

Annual Menorah Lighting in the Seaport District

Boston — FREE
Sunday, December 29, 2024
The Seaport District will be aglow with a giant 9' menorah and LED show. Expect live music, Chanukah treats and more!  READ MORE

Tricks are for Kids!

Boston—FREE
Saturday, December 8 & Monday, December 30, 2024
Peter O'Malley, renowned magician, is bringing his captivating magic shows to the Boston Public Market. Peter's interactive and whimsical magic will transport young minds to a world of wonder and excitement. READ MORE

Happy Noon Year at the Children's Museum!

Boston
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Join Boston Children's Museum in saying goodbye to 2024 and welcoming in 2025. Rather than staying up until midnight, the Children's Museum will welcome the new year at noon. READ MORE

First Night Boston 2026

Boston—FREE
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Since 1975, Boston’s First Night has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances, the wonders of the season, and the beginning of a new year. In keeping with this fantastic Boston tradition, the First Night celebration will open 2026 with an array of performances.  READ MORE

Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve

Acton
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll into the New Year by making party hats and noise makers! Come decked out in festive pajamas and stick around for the countdown to 12:00 (noon) with a Noon Years’ Eve ball drop. READ MORE

NYE on the Waterfront: Ice Sculpture Stroll & Celebration

Boston—FREE
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Boston Harbor Now is proud to present the annual New Year's Eve on the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll, with multiple ice sculptures on display. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Family Party

Tewksbury
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The New Year's Eve Family Lane Parties are perfect for those who don't want to stay up late, or want to kick off the celebration early. READ MORE

New Year's Celebration

Boston
Tuesday, December 31 - January 1, 2025
Ring in the New Year with Boston Baroque. Music Director Martin Pearlman leads Boston Baroque's orchestra in a sparkling program. Choose from in-person or virtual performances. READ MORE

Bright Nights at Forest Park

Springfield
Daily through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Travel through a dazzling wonderland of over 750,00 lights at Bright Nights at Forest Park. This three-mile drive-thru spectacular features festive scenes, iconic characters, and peaceful gardens, all illuminated for a joyous holiday experience.  READ MORE

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