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Kids wear their coolest rock n’ roll costumes and dance, make party hats, and countdown to noon with a balloon drop! Photo courtesy of Young at Art Museum
Kids wear their coolest rock n’ roll costumes and dance, make party hats, and countdown to noon with a balloon drop! Photo courtesy of Young at Art Museum
12/27/23 - By Lindsey Scannell

It's almost New Year's Eve weekend, and we can't believe how quickly 2023 flew by! Grab your crew and celebrate the New Year at any time of the day with awesome Miami events. Get your final fix of the holiday season at Holiday in Paradise. Do you have a science fanatic who enjoys learning about weather? It's the final weekend of Winter Wonderlab Science in Fort Lauderdale. If you want to ring in New Year's Eve weekend with your little one, there are some great options in South Florida—Happy Noon Year in Jensen Beach, Rock’n Noon Year’s Eve in Plantation, and Noon Year's Eve Celebration in West Palm Beach.

All this and more is available in our Miami & South Florida calendar of events for families. Whatever you choose to do, have a happy New Year from everyone here at Mommy Poppins!

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Ring in the New Year with the ultimate afternoon party at Cox Science Center and Aquarium's Noon Year's Eve event! Photo courtesy of Cox Science Center
Ring in the New Year with the ultimate afternoon party at Cox Science Center and Aquarium's Noon Year's Eve event! Photo courtesy of Cox Science Center

Things To Do New Year's Eve Weekend in Miami & South Florida

Flamingo Gardens’ Garden of Lights

Davie - Through Saturday, December 30, 2023
Thousands of lights and holiday decor fill the Arboretum and Wray Lawn at this annual holiday event featuring an after-hours, self-guided walk through the botanical gardens adorned with thousands of lights and decorations. READ MORE

Holiday in Paradise

West Palm Beach - Through December 31, 2023
Sandi and the Ferris wheel light up every night in December, awaiting families with photo ops, rides, and tons of fun. READ MORE

Winter Wonderland in Plantation

Plantation - December 29 & 30, 2023
This event is a holiday display featuring over 40 different themed Christmas trees, a miniature train village, Hanukkah display, holiday gift shop and more. READ MORE

Holiday Season with Ballet Stars in Miami

Miami - December 29 & 30, 2023
For two nights only famed dancers from Israel, Ukraine, The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Martha Graham Dance Company, New York City Ballet and Opera de Paris perform choreography that is sure to lift your spirits and leave an indelible mark on your holiday season. READ MORE

Winter Wonderlab Science

Fort Lauderdale - December 29-31, 2023
Are you a future meterorologist or just intrigued by the weather? This exhibit helps kids to experience, understand, and question why weather happens and why Florida weather is so different from anywhere else in the world. READ MORE

Happy Noon Year

Jensen Beach - Saturday, December 30, 2023
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

Miramar New Year's Eve for the Children

Miramar - Sunday, December 31, 2023
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

Rock ’n Noon Year’s Eve

Plantation - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Families with littles can count down to ring in the “Noon Year” long before bedtime at the YAA. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Miami Children's Museum

Miami - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Ring in the New Year a few hours early with a countdown to noon featuring a festive balloon and confetti drop. READ MORE

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

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

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

West Palm Beach - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Ring in the new year on a 5-acre science trail with live science demos, confetti poppers, music, and dancing. READ MORE

Monkey Joe's Noon Year's Eve

Coral Springs - Sunday, December 31, 2023
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

New Year's Eve in Delray Beach

Delray Beach - Sunday, December 31, 2023
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

New Year's Eve Live Music at The Square

West Palm Beach - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Enjoy a day filled with live holiday music to bring in the new year. READ MORE

1ONE New Year's Day Celebration on Flagler Street

Miami - Monday, January 1, 2024
Celebrate the first annual 1ONE New Year's Day Celebration at 200 E. Flagler Street, featuring live music, art, and family programming that includes interactive games and kidcentric activities. READ MORE

Miami Children’s Museum Winter Wonderland

Miami - Through January 1, 2024
Learn about cooler climates and the qualities and characteristics of snow while gliding and twirling in your socks in the indoor sock skating rink. READ MORE

Snow Carnival in Miami

Aventura - Through January 7, 2024
With over 350 tons of real snow, festive attractions, and holiday-themed fun the snow carnival is ready for you to explore snowy pathways, meet joyful characters, and capture memories in a winter wonderland setting. READ MORE

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