Host the Ultimate Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Party

Party at Home

Instead of braving the crowds, stay in and throw the ultimate New Year's Eve kid-friendly party. Decorate with plenty of confetti, balloons, and streamers for the most festive party space. Make DIY confetti from scraps of leftover holiday wrapping paper, tissue paper, or even newspaper.

Beverage Bar

Colored sanding sugar is the secret to this festive New Year's party drink station. Set out dishes and let guests play mixologist. If you're serving alcohol, set it up in a different location away from little hands.

Confetti Contest

Get the kids involved in a little friendly competition. A confetti-tossing contest is an entertaining New Year's eve party game. See who can toss a handful of confetti the highest with bonus points for flair. Sure, it's a little messy, but the fun is worth it.

Make Fondue

A big batch of cheese fondue is one of our favorite New Year's Eve party foods. It's perfect for adults and even the pickiest eaters. Fire up the fondue set and set out a variety of dippers like tater tots, pretzels, tortellini, and fresh-cut veggies.

Fun Party Favors

Fill a clear jar with fun New Year's kid-friendly party favors like noise makers, balloons, and mini disco balls that double as an easy centerpiece. During the party, award prizes from the jar to the game winners or gift each guest with one to take home.

Photo Op

During your New Year's party, let the kiddos play photographer. Turn it into a fun family New Year's eve game by creating a list of things to capture on film and see who can collect the most snaps! Try familiar party moments like toasts, confetti tosses, and hugs.

Noise Makers

Instead of the classic kiss, ring in the New Year with fun noisemakers. Remember bedtimes and celebrate the big moment well before the ball drops.

Editor's Tip: If your kids are set on watching the ball drop at midnight, you can find recordings of past years' celebrations online.

Colorful Confetti Cookies

These colorful cookies are the perfect snack to ring in the New Year! Serve them on a big tray decorated with plenty of bright sprinkles.

Decorate Confetti Balloons

These aren't your basic party balloons! A dose of colorful confetti makes them the perfect piece of New Year's Eve party decor. Plus, they're super simple to make! Just use a funnel to add confetti to a set of multicolor balloons, then inflate them.

Dance Party

Get the New Year's Eve party started with a fun dance party! Clear a space in the center of the room and play festive family-friendly music with a small speaker. Make a game of it and give awards to those with the best moves.

DIY Party Hats

This fun New Year's Eve party idea is as easy as cutting and gluing. Make each kiddo a colorful crown to wear for the evening. Cut out the crowns ahead of time and have the kids decorate them with stickers, markers, or confetti and glue. Once they're decorated (and dry!), use tape to secure the crown in the back.