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21 New Year's Eve Fireworks, Balloon Drops, and Other Orlando Celebrations for Kids

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the ever magical Walt Disney World. Photo courtesy of Disney
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the ever magical Walt Disney World. Photo courtesy of Disney
12/22/23 - By Charlotte B

New Year's Eve is almost here and that means 2024, and Orlando New Year's Eve fireworks, are just around the corner! While several Orlando New Year's Eve events are geared toward adults, there are many fun, family-friendly parties to celebrate with kids. Many of these events count down at a kid-friendly hour, so you can still follow normal bedtime routines. If you have older kids that can make it to midnight, some Orlando evening events even include fireworks at the turn of the year. Read on for all the details of what's happening for Orlando New Year's Eve!

And that's not all! Orlando Christmas Light Displays are happening through the new year; strawberries are ripe and ready for picking at Orlando Strawberry U-Pick Farms; and we've rounded up Fun Things to Do During Christmas Vacation to get your kids through the rest of holiday break. Be sure to also bookmark our Orlando activity calendar and keep checking for new events.

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Countdown to the New Year in SeaWorld style, with sea life, music, entertainment, and a fireworks display. Photo courtesy of SeaWorld
Countdown to the New Year in SeaWorld style, with sea life, music, entertainment, and a fireworks display. Photo courtesy of SeaWorld

Orlando New Year's Eve Events with Kids

New Year's Eve Fireworks at Legoland Florida

Winter Haven - December 26-31, 2023
Celebrate the New Year at a kid-friendly hour at Legoland. Activities include lights, music, fireworks and a "brick drop" to welcome in 2024! READ MORE

Afternoon Year’s Eve at Orlando Science Center

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
OSC is celebrating the New Year with hands-on activities, live programming, and ending with an afternoon countdown to ring in the new year. While you're there, catch the Dinos in Lights show and check out the traveling exhibit Backyard Adventures. READ MORE

Avalon Park New Year's Eve Celebration

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Watch fireworks at midnight over Avalon Lake. Local restaurants have festive music and entertainment beginning at 6pm. READ MORE

Dave & Buster's New Year's Celebration

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Bring the family to Dave & Buster's for a New Year's Eve celebration with unlimited video game play all night long, a magic show, and a video countdown with ginger ale toast. READ MORE

Family New Year's Eve at Boxi Park

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Boxi Park is hosting a family friendly NYE event from 4-8pm, including a DJ, face painter, balloon artist, caricatures, and a 7pm countown with ball drop. READ MORE

Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve at Crayola Experience Orlando

South Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Ring in the New Year with mid-day countdowns and a streamer launch at 1pm & 3pm, a DJ dance party throughout the afternoon, character appearances, themed crafts, and more at Crayola Experience Orlando. READ MORE

Moo Years Eve with Bluey at Millie Moo's

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Millie Moo's is hosting its annual "Moo" Years Eve party, and this year features a special guest: Bluey! Dance with Bluey and enjoy "snow" and fubbles. Balloon drops take place at 11am & 2pm. Each child receives a glow stick or ring. READ MORE

Mount Dora New Year's Eve Celebration

Mount Dora - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Visit Sunset Park in Mount Dora for a New Year's Eve celebration. Event takes place from 9pm-12:00am, with fireworks at midnight. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Plan a visit to Busch Gardens on New Year's Eve to enjoy the festive Busch Gardens Christmas Town featuring millions of lights, then ring in the new year with a fireworks spectacular. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at Old Town

Kissimmee - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Celebrate the New Year at Old Town with festivities all day including a car show, live music, entertainment, activities, and a fireworks display at midnight. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Countdown to the New Year in SeaWorld style, with sea life, music, entertainment, and a fireworks display. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World

Lake Buena Vista - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Three Walt Disney World theme parks will be staying open until (or past) midnight - including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. Highlights include epic New Year's Eve fireworks displays. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Fireworks at Fun Spot

Orlando & Kissimmee - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Say hello to 2024 at Fun Spot's Orlando & Kissimmee parks. Park is open from 10am until midnight, with fireworks at midnight to celebrate the New Year. READ MORE

New Year’s Eve Kids Balloon Party

Winter Garden - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Visit Uno's Pizzeria in Winter Garden for the New Year’s Eve Kids Party. Dine in with your little ones and ring in the new year at a kid-friendly time with a ginger ale toast, party favors, and a balloon drop. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Improv Show

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Join SAK Comedy Lab for an all-ages improv comedy show featuring SAK's signature comedy format, the "Duel of Fools". Actors will compete for your laughs using audience suggestions as they make up all the comedy on the spot. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Teen Night at Astro Skate

Orlando - Sunday, December 31, 2023
This teen night skating event includes a mega balloon drop and a midnight toast. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Brevard Zoo

Melbourne - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Ring in the New Year with the animals at the Brevard Zoo. Celebrate with crafts, games, a ball drop at noon, and a complimentary juice toast. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Monkey Joe's

Various Locations - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Enjoy a countdown to noon and ring in 2024 early with the kiddos at Monkey Joe's. There will also be prizes and giveaways throughout the day. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve Party at Semoran Skateway

Casselberry - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Ring in the New Year early at Semoran Skateway, featuring a countdown and balloon drop. READ MORE

Rocking New Year 2024 Street Party at Sunset Walk

Kissimmee - Sunday, December 31, 2023
“Rocking New Year” 2024 is an immersive non-stop street party, featuring Scotty B & Project: DJ Slam, live entertainment, laser light show, confetti storm, midnight fireworks, complimentary party favors, and more.  READ MORE

ZooTampa's New Year Celebration

Tampa - Sunday, December 31, 2023
Just a short day trip from Orlando, ring in the New Year at ZooTampa with a celebration in the Africa Circle. Enjoy a countdown every hour from 10am – 4pm, featuring festive foods, live DJ, kid-friendly activities, and fun giveaways. READ MORE

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