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New Year's Eve Weekend 2023 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do

Ring in 2024 at the White Plains New Year's Eve Family Spectacular with fireworks and tons of fun. Photo courtesy of the event
Ring in 2024 at the White Plains New Year's Eve Family Spectacular with fireworks and tons of fun. Photo courtesy of the event
12/29/23 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Kids can party all New Year's weekend at these family-friendly celebrations, including a New Year's bubble party, New Year's Eve at the Westchester Children's Museum, and an early New Year's Eve party for families at Dave & Busters. And whether you are ready to get your snow shoes out for a winter hike or just want to enjoy some hot chocolate with amazing Hudson Valley views, we've got your first day hikes covered.

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Best Things To Do New Year's Eve Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

Rye Noon Year's Eve Party

Rye – FREE
Saturday, December 30
Celebrate the new year at the Rye Free Reading Room with 2025-themed crafts, snacks, and a countdown to 12 noon. This party is a great option for kids who want to celebrate but are not yet ready to stay up until midnight. READ MORE

Salt Art Workshop - Snow Art at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Poughkeepsie
Saturday, December 30
During this workshop at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, kids learn to create a snowflake or snowman using glue, salt, and watercolors.  READ MORE

New Year Holiday Bubble Party

West Nyack – FREE
Saturday, December 30
Celebrate all the winter holidays at the West Nyak Free Library's last party of 2023, featuring a special indoor bubble show! READ MORE

Early New Year's Party for Families

Pelham
Sunday, December 31
Dave & Buster's in Pelham is hosting a New Year's Celebration including food, arcade games (unlimited game play all night long!), video ball drop, and fun for the whole family. READ MORE

New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Ball

Hyde Park
Sunday, December 31
The Hyde Park Roller Magic roller skating rink invites families to a daytime celebration with a giant colorful balloon drop on the rink. READ MORE

New Year's at Noon at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Center

Poughkeepsie
Sunday, December 31
Celebrate New Year's Eve in daylight hours at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum with music provided by Lutz Entertainment, special activities for kids of all ages, refreshments, and of course, noisemakers, as everyone counts down to Noon. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at the Westchester Children's Museum

Rye
Sunday, December 31
Ring in the new year at this all-day celebration at the Westchester Children's Museum with a variety of music programs and a special New Year's Eve countdown after each program.  READ MORE

Finks BBQ Kids New Year's Eve Ball Drop Party

Suffern
Sunday, December 31
Kids can celebrate the new year with clowns, face painting, balloon animals, a ball drop, and more at this family-friendly party at Finks BBQ. A kids' buffet and ice cream sundae bar fuel the fun. READ MORE

Peekskill New Year's Eve Fireworks & Ball Drop

Peekskill – FREE
Sunday, December 31
The annual Peekskill New Year's bash is a late-night event featuring a live band, confetti, and a fireworks display.  READ MORE

White Plains New Year's Eve Family Spectacular

White Plains – FREE
Sunday, December 31
This New Year's Eve celebration—reportedly the largest in the New York metro area outside of Times Square—features live music, a crowd countdown, and an illuminated ball drop. Best suited for the older crowd as it ends after midnight! READ MORE

Gilded Age Christmas Mansion Tours

Hyde Park
Daily through Sunday, December 31
The historic Mills Mansion is open for self-guided tours and beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Guests can reserve a timed-entry spot to stroll through the mansion’s main floor at their own pace and enjoy the festive decorations. Docents are stationed throughout the house to answer questions and provide direction. READ MORE

Legoland New York Holiday Bricktacular

Goshen
Daily through Sunday, December 31
Experience the holidays at Legoland New York, where the entire resort is bursting with holiday cheer. Visit the new Lego City Elf Extravaganza, sing and dance at one of the seasonal shows, take “elfies” with your favorite holiday Lego characters, and more. READ MORE

Legoland Discovery Center Westchester | Holiday Bricktacular

Yonkers
Daily through Monday, January 1, 2024
Come explore an indoor winter wonderland filled with Lego holiday-themed creations made up of thousands of Lego bricks. Festivities include cookie decorating with the Lego gingerbread man, Lego ornament building, giant holiday Lego builds, and more! READ MORE

First Day Hike at Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve

Cold Spring – FREE
Monday, January 1, 2024
Choose from a 1- or 3-mile first day hike, and warm up with free hot cocoa, coffee, and snacks with fireside music. The shorter tour loops around Little Stony Point, while the longer excursion heads to the Cornish Estate. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Poughkeepsie – FREE
Monday, January 1, 2024
Join Walkway Over the Hudson for an easy first day hike of 1-3 miles. Meet at the Center Overlook by the flagpole for hot chocolate and giveaways. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Staatsburgh

Hyde Park – FREE
Monday, January 1, 2024
Take a morning hike with the Staatsburgh staff through an old grove forest. Visit and learn the history of the Eames family Revolutionary War cemetery, the Hoyt Mansion, and Norrie Point. Hot cocoa and cider are served in the Taconic Regional Office auditorium afterward. READ MORE

Anastasia: The Broadway Musical

White Plains
Wednesdays-Sundays through January 7, 2024
From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, comes this dazzling musical based on the beloved 1997 animated movie. From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. READ MORE

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