There's something for everyone in Philly this New Year's Eve! From Noon Countdowns to the famous Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day, you are sure to find one, if not multiple activities to keep you busy on December 31st! Here are some great activities we found happening around Philly this New Year's Eve!
Countdown2Noon at Please Touch Museum: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please Touch Museum’s signature New Year’s Eve event for kids, is back — with double the fun! There will be performances, activities and a ball drop with confetti in Hamilton Hall. This year there will be 2 timed sessions with limited capacity and they will livestream the ball drop on the museum's lower level for those who want a quieter countdown experience. The morning session will be held from 9 - 11:30, and the afternoon session will be 1 to 3:30 PM. Don't wait to buy tickets, this event sells out very quickly!
https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/countdown2noon/
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse Noon Year's Eve: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Smith Memorial Playground for their Noon Year's Eve event on Tuesday, December 31st from 10 AM - 12 PM! This FREE event features arts & crafts, games, snacks, a drumline performance, and kid friendly music! Be sure to RSVP to reserve your spot!
https://www.smithplayground.org/noon-years-eve
Countdown to Noon at Parkway Central Library: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wear your sparkles and join the library staff for their Countdown to Noon free event! Make party hats, enjoy bubbles, drink bubbly apple juice, have a dance party, and more!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/144104
We Rock the Spectrum's New Year's Eve Celebration: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate the New Year with the kids without going past their bedtime! This event sells out quickly so be sure to buy your tickets ahead of time! There will be a balloon drop at noon with party hats, favors, and lots of fun!
https://www.werockthespectrumnortheastphilly.com/
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Legoland Discovery Center: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ring in the New Year at Legoland Discovery Center! Arrive before noon to celebrate with the LEGO ball drop in Miniland Philadelphia at noon! Grab a complimentary noise maker (while supplies last) and bring in the New Year with a glass of sparkling apple cider! Then join LOGO characters for a group dance party!
https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/philadelphia/
Noon Year's Eve Kids Skate at Philly SkatePlex: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Head to Philly SkatePlex for a fun New Year's Eve celebration! Grab your skates and the family and enjoy roller skating fun and music! You can purchase tickets online and at the door.
https://phillyskateplex.com/holidaybreakspecialschedule/
NYE Party at Dave & Buster's: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
You don't need to wait until Midnight to ring in the New Year! Celebrate early at D&B and get the kids to bed on time! Each Ticket Includes a banquet with kid friendly foods, unlimited soft drinks, a $20 power card & unlimited video game play, access to exclusive party space, a video ball drop and ginger ale toast, and hats & noisemakers.
http://visitdaveandbusters.com/locations
New Year's Eve Parties on Ice with Fireworks: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM (2 sessions)
Ring in 2025 with Parties on Ice at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest! 2 great parties that will include views of the amazing fireworks on the waterfront!
Here are the details:
PARTY TIMES
Party One: 5 pm to 8 pm(doors open at 4:30 pm)
Party Two: 10 pm to 1 am
Tickets are $63 for a skater ticket, and $53 for a spectator ticket.
- Skate admission and skate rental
- Family-friendly entertainment and crafts
- One (1) complimentary Ferris wheel ride (due to popularity, be sure to enjoy before each party ends)
- Spectacular views of the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront at 6 pm and midnight
- An assortment of festive fare in the Lodge from our fantastic food vendors, soft drinks, and water.
Spectator Tickets Includes:
- One (1) complimentary Ferris wheel ride (due to popularity, be sure to enjoy before each party ends)
- Spectacular views of the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront at 6 pm and midnight
- An assortment of festive fare in the Lodge from our fantastic food vendors, soft drinks, and water.
- PLEASE NOTE: This ticket does not include skating admission and skate rental.
https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/new-year-s-eve-parties-on-ice-2024
PopUpPlay's New Year's Eve Party: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Grab tickets for the annual PopUpPlay's New Year's Eve party at Cherry Street Pier. There will be early fireworks, a countdown, balloon drop, dancing and much more!
https://www.popupplay.net/event-details/new-years-eve-party
Kids' New Year's Eve Countdown at Franklin Square: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ring in the New Year at Franklin Square with a family-friendly celebration! There will be crafts and family-friendly festivities, with the annual square drop at 6 PM!
https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/kids-new-years-eve-countdown/
New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront: 6:00 PM and Midnight
As the grand finale of Philadelphia’s holiday season, ring in 2025 with the biggest and brightest fireworks show in the area. Enjoy the vibrant show set to an exhilarating soundtrack!
There will be 2 shows, each with it's own musical theme. The 6 PM Show is called "A City's Symphony", and the midnight show is called "A Celebration of Life". Don't miss out on this Philadelphia tradition!
https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/new-year-s-eve-fireworks-on-the-waterfront-2025
And of course, you can't miss on New Year's Day the 2025 Mummers Parade! Go to https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/the-mummers-parade/ for more details about the parade route and acts!
