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Photo courtesy of Young at Art Museum
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12/18/22 - By Lindsey Scannell

Babysitter for New Year's Eve? Ha! You could take out a second mortgage and do that OR you could ring in 2023 at one of these kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations around South Florida. Enjoy a noon countdown and ball drop with little kids at several locations around the Miami area, or celebrate later in the evening at one of the many family-friendly celebrations we found to greet the new year. And if a cough or sniffles has you housebound this New Year's Eve, the Story Pirates are throwing a free interactive celebration for kids online as well! 

As always, check out our events calendar for more events for families and kids in South Florida, or our list of 15 ways to ring in the new year at home.

Happy New Year from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

Get ready to party like it's 2023! Photo by Mommy Poppins
Get ready to party like it's 2023! Photo by Mommy Poppins

New Year's Eve Events with Kids in South Florida

Happy Noon Year

Jensen Beach - Friday December 30, 2022
Families are invited to celebrate a New Year's Eve countdown at noon with a balloon drop, snacks, and crafts to kick off 2024 a day early. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at M.O.D.S

Fort Lauderdale - Saturday December 31, 2022
Ring in 2023 with a mid-day celebration filled with immersive activities, music, dancing, science, and a ball drop. READ MORE

Rock ’n Noon Year’s Eve

Plantation - Saturday December 31, 2022
Families with littles can count down to ring in the “Noon Year” long before bedtime at the YAA. READ MORE

New Year's Eve in Delray Beach

Delray Beach - Saturday December 31, 2022
The city of Delray Beach hosts a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration with a DJ and a brief fireworks display that works for folks with an early bedtime.  READ MORE

Noon Year’s Eve Party at MyGym Plantation

Plantation - Saturday December 31, 2022
Celebrate with a Noon Year's Eve Party fit for the littlest in your family with games, crafts, activities, and an apple juice toast at noon. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Live Music at The Square

West Palm Beach - Saturday December 31, 2022
Enjoy a day filled with live holiday music to bring in the new year. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve Kids' Party in Delray Beach

Delray Beach - Saturday December 31, 2022
Get your family together to enjoy a Noon Year's Eve kids' party, complete with a balloon drop, crafts, open play, and more. READ MORE

Noon Years Eve Party at Art Paper Scissors

Parkland - Saturday December 31, 2022
Paint, pizza, and an apple juice toast make for a fun countdown till the "noon" year at this limited-space event. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Miami Children's Museum

Miami - Saturday December 31, 2022
Ring in the New Year a few hours early with a countdown to noon featuring a festive balloon and confetti drop. READ MORE

NYE Ball Drop & Ice Skating

Lake Worth - Saturday December 31, 2022
Families can enjoy a wintery countdown to 2023 with ice skating, snow falling, and a ball drop at center ice several times throughout the day, to suit all bedtimes! READ MORE

Monkey Joe's Noon Year's Eve

Coral Springs - Saturday December 31, 2022
Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with a perfect event for those little monkeys who can’t make it to midnight. The fun even includes bubble wrap "fireworks" after the countdown. READ MORE

Miramar New Year's Eve for the Children

Miramar - Saturday December 31, 2022
This free daytime event for kids celebrates the arrival of 2024 with an early New Year's Eve ball drop along with a full carnival of family fun.  READ MORE

Noon Year’s Eve Party at MyGym Pembroke Pines

Southwest Ranches - Saturday December 31, 2022
My Gym throws a Noon Year's Eve Party fit for the littlest in the family with games, crafts, activities, and an apple juice toast at noon. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

West Palm Beach - Saturday December 31, 2022
Ring in the new year on a 5-acre science trail with live science demos, confetti poppers, music, and dancing. READ MORE

NightGarden: A Magical Light Experience

Coral Gables - Saturday December 31, 2022
Walk through gardens transformed into an illuminated magical fairyland with technicolor flowers and unique sculptures. The magic includes lighting effects, outdoor holograms, motion sensing technology, projection mapping, and music. READ MORE

Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Miami & South Florida

Or just enjoy some holiday lights!
These holiday light drive-thrus and Christmas lights truly sparkle! READ MORE

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