Top 10 New Year’s Eve Activities for Kids

Staying home with the kids on New Year’s Eve does not have to be a bore.

It can actually be quite fun!

There are so many creative ideas to have an exciting night of New Years fun with the kids.

Top 10 Kids New Year’s Eve Activities

1. Fun New Year’s Even Sensory Bin

Grab a plastic bin or a large pan and fill it up with lots of party favors and decorations for a fun sensory bin.

2. Free New Year’s Even Coloring Pages

Print out this set of three adorable New Year coloring pages. This is a super easy way to have fun and be a little festive with the kids.

3. Fun Holidays Themed Charades

Play charades! Make a list of holiday words on a sheet of paper, cut them out and take turns acting them out or drawing the clues.

4. DIY New Year’s Countdown Ball

Feel like you’re in Times Square with your very own sparkly New Year’s ball. Just a styrofoam ball, glue, sequins and rhinestones is all you need.

5. Create A Time Capsule

Create a family time capsule! Decorate a shoe box and then add things inside that signify your year as a family.  Include photos, a list of your favorite things, ticket stubs, etc.

6. New Year’s Bingo

Play New Year’s bingo with this free printable game board. Keep track of all the fun things you see and hear during the evening.

7. DIY New Years Eve Noise Maker

Kids love making noise, and New Years Eve is the perfect time to do so. Spread colorful bubble wrap on the floor and let the kids pop it!

8. DIY Fireworks In A Jar

Make your own fireworks…in a jar! This is a safe, fun, and easy way to celebrate the New Year.

9. Lunar New Year’s Drum

Learn about the Chinese tradition of the Lunar New Year by making a drum from paper plates and beads.

10. New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags

Make the fun last all night with these incredible count down bags. Fill smalls bags with activities for kids like a new movie, disposable camera, games etc., and label them to open at different times throughout the night.

More New Years Eve Fun From Kids Activities Blog:

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• Here is how you can make memories with your kids this New Years Eve.
• Throwing a New Years Eve party? We can help!
• Can’t go out for fireworks? Make your own fireworks!

What are your plans this New Years Eve? Let us know in the comments below.