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New Year's Eve in Boston brings some magical and fun celebrations for kids, in the day and at night. Copley Square Ice sculpture photo by Bob P.B. via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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12/22/24 - By N Ferreira

With 2025 almost here, it's time to get ready for kid-friendly New Year's Eve activities for Boston kids. Families can celebrate New Year’s Eve across Boston and beyond, with activities day and night! Marvel at the Ice Sculpture Stroll along the waterfront, count down early at the Happy Noon Year at the Children's Museum, or join the lively celebrations at First Night Boston 2025. There’s plenty of magic to make this New Year unforgettable for the whole family!

There are also virtual events for those who want to ring in the new year at home. Check out our 15 Ideas for Celebrating New Year's at Home with Kids. Have a safe and happy 2025!

 

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Boston's First Night is a New Year's tradition for local families. First Night Boston photo by @617 images
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New Year's Eve on the Waterfront: Ice Sculpture Stroll

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Wind your way down the waterfront through the trail of over a dozen ice sculptures this New Year’s Eve. READ MORE

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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

Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve

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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

First Night Boston 2026

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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

Happy Noon Year at the Children's Museum!

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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
The Stone Zoo is shiny and bright for New Year's. Zoo Lights event photo courtesy of the Stone Zoo
The Stone Zoo is shiny and bright for New Year's. Zoo Lights event photo courtesy of the Stone Zoo

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Bright Nights at Forest Park

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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

Winterlights - Naumkeag

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Wednesdays - Sundays through January 5, 2025
Enjoy a magical outdoor experience and get in the holiday spirit and take a stroll through thousands of shimmering holiday lights. Food and refreshments will also be available. READ MORE

ZooLights at Stone Zoo

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Daily through January 5, 2025
Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy a one-way stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to black bears, bald eagle, Canada lynx, reindeer, and arctic foxes.  READ MORE

Holiday Lights Spectacular

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Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, 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

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