New Year's events for kids in NYC
Family-friendly ways to ring in 2027, from Noon Year's Eve parties to fireworks.
All New Year's events
1 events, sorted by date
-
Photo: prospectpark.orgThuDec31BrooklynFreeNew Year's Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park
Thu, Dec 31 · fireworks at midnight (live music beforehand; 2026 times posted closer to date)
Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park
All ages
Brooklyn's 45-year tradition of live music and midnight fireworks over Grand Army Plaza; best for older kids who can stay up late.
Coming back, 2026 dates not posted yet (9)
- Noon Year's Eve at Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Noon Year's Eve at Brooklyn Children's Museum
- Noon Year's Eve at Staten Island Children's Museum
- Intrepid Museum New Year's / Noon Year's event
- Liberty Science Center Noon Year's Eve (Jersey City)
- Long Island Children's Museum and Stepping Stones Museum (Norwalk) Noon Year's Eve
- NYRR Midnight Run & fireworks in Central Park
- Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge (New Year's Day 2027)
- Three Kings Day Parade (El Museo del Barrio)
These happen most years. We add them above as soon as the organizer confirms dates.
We check dates, times and prices on each organizer’s own site, but plans change: confirm before you go. New events are added as they’re announced.