Kid Friendly New Year's Celebration In The Philadelphia Area




Count Down 2 Noon at The Please Touch Museum

Saturday, December 31st with Celebrations @ 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Want to take part in one of the most exciting New Year's Eve parties in the area, but don't want to keep the kids up late? Come to Please Touch Museum's annual Countdown to Noon® celebration on Saturday, December 31, for a fun, festive alternative to keeping the little ones up past midnight. Countdowns will take place at Noon and again at 1 p.m. to accommodate all of the little party animals and their families.



Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Brandywine Zoo

Saturday, December 31: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Celebrate the New Year Zoo-style by ringing in the New Year at NOON! We'll have games, crafts, and a celebratory atmosphere and of course a sparkling apple cider toast as the clock strikes 12 (Noon that is!) Pre-registration suggested, walk-in's welcome. Fee: $3 per person/FREE for Delaware Zoological Society Members.




Celebrate New Years Eve at Longwood Gardens

Saturday December 31st 3:00 pm-10:30 pm

Ring in the New Year with musical treats around every corner and fun activities for the entire family!


A spectacular 5-minute fireworks display tops off the fun at 6:00 pm.

Fireworks at Penn's Landing

Friday December 31st at 6pm and midnight. You can watch the fireworks from the PA or NJ side of the Delaware River.

New Year's Eve Fireworks at Sesame Place


The night sky sparkles at Sesame Place, with our spectacular fireworks show, set to Sesame street music, making the festivities on New Year's Eve truly memorable. Fireworks will begin immediately following our 6pm Neighborhood Street Party Christmas Parade on 12/31/11.

Franklin’s Square’s

On December 31, 5-6:15pm at Franklin’s Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration, kids rule!
Join us for this kids’ version of the famous New Year’s Eve celebration with a dropping “square” in lieu of the famous ball, FREE! Take a final spin on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel for 2011, putt through the Liberty Bell at Philly Mini Golf, enjoy SquareBurger’s hearty winter menu, and watch Penn’s Landing’s Fireworks - visible from Franklin Square! The fun begins at 5pm with a countdown to 6pm at Franklin Square! 



Romparoo in Glen Mills 

Romparoo is hosting Kid's New Year's parties this Friday and Saturday from
11-12:15 (midnight at noon!) for 2-4 year olds! Cost is $10 per child/$5 for a second sibling.
Email glenmills@romparoo.com to reserve a space...Saturday is almost full!  Saturday is sold out still a few openings for Friday.