Brooklyn Bridge Roller Rink - Pier 2 - 3:30 PM Pick
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New-York Historical Society DiMenna Children's History Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
New-York Historical Society DiMenna Children's History Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
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Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Staten Island Mall - various times
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
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Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
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Staten Island Mall - various times
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
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Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The New York Historical - 3:30 PM

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New Year's Eve Drone Shows, Balloon Drops, and Celebrations for Kids in NYC

New Year's Eve is almost upon us, and there are lots of ways to ring in 2025 in New York City with kids, even though the traditional fireworks shows have been canceled due to drought. We've rounded up the city's best family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations, including Times Square's legendary ball drop. Our family-friendly picks include a drone show over Prospect Park and a special Big Apple Circus performance. However you welcome the new year, we hope it's a blast.
You can find even more seasonal fun in our Holiday Guide for NYC Families, and be sure to check out our post on 38 fun things to do over Christmas vacation.
As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.
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Places featured in this article:
Highlawn Library
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Damrosch Park
Sloomoo Institute
Three's Brewing
Prospect Park (at Grand Army Plaza)
Times Square
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