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New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in CT: Noon Year's Eve, Harlem Globetrotters, and More

Head to Hartford for New Year's Eve 2024 celebrations fit for families! First Night Hartford photo by Andy Hart courtesy of the event.
Head to Hartford for New Year's Eve 2024 celebrations fit for families! First Night Hartford photo by Andy Hart courtesy of the event.
12/25/24 - By Jennifer Coe

It's New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in Connecticut and there fun everywhere to be had! Catch The Harlem Globetrotters in Hartford on Friday and The Harlem Globetrotters in Bridgeport on Sundays. Check out the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Hours at Ski Sundown with your family or bring the kids to Nomads Noon Year's Eve Celebration. There's also Noon Year's Eve for Kids in Windsor Locks and more events just for kids happening all over Connecticut.

See all our picks for New Year's Parties, Fireworks, and Other Connecticut celebrations for kids. And, for those inclined to stay in this year, see our 15 Ideas for Celebrating New Year's Eve at Home with Kids.

To make sure that you don't miss any of the fun, subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Read on for our highlights of events happening this weekend, and check our frequently updated daily event calendar for even more ideas.

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Things To Do New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in Connecticut

Beacon Falls Chanukah Celebration

Beacon Falls
December 27-29
Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Jewish Center of Oxford as they bring the warmth and joy of Chanukah to Oxford, Seymour, and Beacon Falls. Enjoy grand menorah lightings, festive music, delicious treats, fun activities for all ages, and the uplifting spirit of community. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters in Hartford

Hartford
December 27
You love the dunks, alley-oops, looooong shots, magic, history and laughs! Don’t miss your chance to see what fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters plus more as the world-famous Globetrotters level-up every game with all-new, exciting challenges in 2025. NEW year, NEW global tour, NEW challenges! READ MORE

Charlie Brown Onstage at Foxwoods

Mashantucket
December 27
Get in the holiday spirit and see A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The animated television classic that's warmed the hearts of millions is brought to life in this spirited stage adaptation. READ MORE

Swiftie Saturday at Creative Jam

Bristol
December 28
Another Swiftie Saturday that you won’t want to miss, at Creative Jam Art Co., all day fun! Plus free hot coco. Swift tunes playing all day. READ MORE

Cocoa and Crafts: The Coffeemonsters Book

Hartford
December 28
Did you know coffee stains can be used to make silly monsters? Or that these monsters each have their own backstories and adventures? Sip hot cocoa and munch on treats while enjoying a reading of The Coffeemonsters Book, written by Stefan Kunhigk. Coffee will be available for the adults! Then, families will make their own book of coffee-stain monsters and short stories. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters in Bridgeport

Bridgeport
December 29
You love the dunks, alley-oops, looooong shots, magic, history and laughs! Don’t miss your chance to see what fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters plus more as the world-famous Globetrotters level-up every game with all-new, exciting challenges in 2025. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Party at Stew Leonards

Newington
December 30
Happy New Year! Come celebrate the new year with us at Stews. We will be preparing mini pigs in a blanket and pizza roll ups. We will also be creating confetti slime and designing a mock tail cup that we will be enjoying a drink from. READ MORE

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Hours at Ski Sundown

New Hartford
December 31 - January 1
Ski in the New Year with Ski Sundown. Lifts and trails will be open beginning at 8:00am.  READ MORE

Children's Mad Hatters Party New Year's Eve at the Clock and Watch Museum

Bristol
December 31
Don't be late for this very important date! Join the fun at the American Clock & Watch Museum for a children's Mad Hatter's New Year's Eve tea party. There will be crafts, snacks, tea, and the chiming and ringing of the bells at noon, of course. READ MORE

Countdown to Noon at KidsPlay

Torrington
December 31
Welcome in 2025 with fun, crafts, and noisemakers. Celebrate the coming of the new year with KidsPlay's anticipated Balloon Drop! Watch as hundreds of balloons rain down from the ceiling. All of the excitement of New Year's Eve without the late night. READ MORE

Nomads Noon Year's Eve Celebration

South Windsor
December 31
​An event for all ages, Nomads Noon Years Eve Celebration! There will be face painting, a DJ, games, bounce houses, a lunch buffet, and an EPIC BALLOON DROP AT NOON! This event sells out every year- don't wait to purchase your ticket! ** All ADULTS attending MUST purchase an Adult Admission ticket. When booking, your arrival time choice will determine your lunch time. Ultimate package online only. Tickets at door do not include food or beverage ** READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve For Kids in Windsor Locks

Windsor Locks
December 31
It's the Noon Year's Eve Party for Kids at D'n'A Art and Event Studio. Join for a fun-filled celebration as we count down to noon instead of midnight. Let your little ones enjoy exciting activities, games, and crafts to welcome the new year in style. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve Party at Pinstripes

Norwalk
December 31
Kids will love aballoon drop at Noon, kid-friendly champagne toast and party favors.  READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve Kids Party at CaveCT

Bethel
December 31
Celebrate the Noon Year with CaveCt. Ticket includes Mini-Golf, Glow Necklaces, Noise Makers, Countdown to New Year at noon with balloon drop. Special Guest appearance, Prizes, Music & Fun! READ MORE

First Night Hartford 2025

Hartford
December 31
First Night Hartford is Hartfords New Year's celebration. The day includes two spectacular fireworks shows in Bushnell Park at 6 PM and 12 AM Midnight viewed throughout the city by thousands of visitors and residents, multi-cultural activities, events, and performances READ MORE

New Year's Eve at Spare Time in Windsor Locks

Windsor Locks
December 31
Join Spare Time to welcome 2025 with epic celebrations, all day and night long! All of our New Year’s Eve parties include bowling and shoe rental, hand-tossed pizza, soft drinks, AND a $10 Game Zone arcade play card for each guest. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at the Maritime Aquarium

Norwalk
December 31
Enjoy the "Noon Year's Eve" celebration at the Maritime Aquarium– perfect for families with young children who want to celebrate the end of 2024 together, but not at the stroke of midnight. READ MORE

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