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Party down at the Noon Year's Eve celebration at the Children's Museum Houston. Photo courtesy of the museum
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12/30/25 - By Elizabeth R

Looking for the best things to do in Houston this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some awesome events and activities for kids to add to your list for New Year's Eve 2025.

Looking for fun, family-friendly ways to wrap up the year? We've got you covered! New Year’s festivities are in full swing, including kid-friendly favorites like Children’s Museum Houston’s Rockin' New Year’s Noon and the Wakefield Crowbar New Year’s Day Family Celebration. Be sure to click through for a full list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve events happening around town. Plus, this weekend is your last chance to enjoy popular holiday attractions before they close, including Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo.

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Things to Do This New Year's Weekend in Houston with Kids

Rockin' New Year's Noon! at Children's Museum of Houston

Museum District
Wednesday, December 31
It's time to say "GOODBYE, 2025!" and hello to a New Year! No need to stay up till midnight to celebrate the New Year. Children's Museum Houston welcomes you back to the city's longest-running New Year's Eve celebration just for kids. READ MORE

Sugar Land Holiday Lights New Years Eve and Fireworks

Sugar Land
Wednesday, December 31
Join Sugar Land Holiday Lights to ring in the new year with millions of beautiful lights, family fun, and a midnight fireworks show! READ MORE

New Years Day Family Celebration at Wakefield Crowbar

Garden Oaks – FREE
Thursday, January 1
Live music, a massive balloon drop at noon, kids eat free, open play, and brunch and drink specials for parents—this is a New Year’s celebration the whole family can enjoy. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Sheldon Lake State Park

North Houston – FREE
Thursday, January 1
Ring in 2026 by getting outdoors with this nationwide First Day Hike initiative! READ MORE

Mommy and Me Story Time at On the Park Toy and Candy Store

Kingswood– FREE
Thursday, January 1
Families are invited to Mommy & Me Story Time at On the Park Toy and Candy Store. Held every Thursday from 10:00–10:30 a.m., this weekly event features a new children’s book and a special guest reader each week. READ MORE

Hands-on Houston: Embroidery Hoop Art Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Museum District – FREE
Saturday, January 3
Explore the art of embroidery at this month’s Hands-on Houston! Learn how to thread a kid-friendly needle and design your own composition using a hoop and burlap (a beginner-friendly loose weave cloth). Add interesting shapes and textures to your artwork using yarn and beads, and leave with a finished hoop ready to hang in your home!   READ MORE

Mini Makers Workshop at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, January 3
At Discovery Green, YOU are the artist! Manifest your goals for the upcoming year with a vision board, using recycled magazines, scissors, and glue. Kids of all ages are welcome! READ MORE

K-Pop Nite at Radiant Nature Houston Botanic Garden

Southeast Houston
Sunday, January 4
The Houston Botanic Garden invites K-Pop fans of all groups to join the Garden for its first-ever K-Pop Nite in the Garden. The evening will begin with interactive activities, including crafts such as creating Bias Bouquets of paper flowers, dedicated time blocks for Random Dance Play, tables for photocard trading, and vendors curated specifically for the event. READ MORE

Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo

Museum District
Through Sunday, January 4
The Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with life-sized animal lanterns and thousands of lights. READ MORE

Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston

Clear Lake Area
Through Sunday, January 4
Embark on a holiday adventure that transcends Earth’s boundaries and transports you to the edge of the universe. Galaxy Lights is a space-themed holiday light show that defies gravity. READ MORE
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Try a new playground while the weather holds! Photo of Camden Park by Jessica Stautberg.

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