New Years Eve – Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Noon Years Eve at Charming Star Playroom
9 AM – 2 PM
4627 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA
Join us for a ball drop celebration at 12 noon on New years eve! Music, bubbles, favors, and fun for all the kiddos that won’t make it until midnight!
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve Countdown 2 Noon Event at Please Touch Museum
9 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve before nap time at one of Please Touch Museum’s most popular annual event! Get into the party spirit and ring in the noon year with live music and a traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop.
Ball drops will occur at 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for the general public and $5 for members and can be purchased online below or onsite at Please Touch Museum up until the day of the event. Please note, $5 Access tickets will only be available onsite on the day of the event.
Please Touch Museum will close at 3:00 p.m.
Details and ticket info HERE
Noon Years Eve Party & Camp at My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Springfield
9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
1001 Baltimore Pike Ste 110, Springfield PA
Choose to party with your little one or drop off your bigger kid for a camp day (for 3+ yrs potty trained pls). We’ll run, play and do a countdown to Noon with a balloon drop! Camp Parents are encouraged to return by 11:45a to celebrate together.
Sign up for camp from 9:15-12:15, or sign up for the party from 11:15-12:15.
Details and ticket info HERE
Countdown to Noon at Lulu’s Casita West Chester PA
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
109 N. High Street, West Chester, PA
Join for the 2nd annual White Fiesta Countdown to Noon bash!
Celebrate the new year with a special performance of Philly Madbeatz drum line
Wear something white to bring in good luck for the New Year!
$20 per child, no charge for adults
Balloon drop, Photo booth, snacks & apple juice toast for the kiddies and champagne toast for the parents!
Details HERE
Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures
December 27th – January 5th
at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Macy’s Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village
through December 31st
Downtown Philadelphia
Details and times HERE
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
Comcast Center Lobby 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19103
November 28th – January 1st
10:00am – 8:00pm; 15-minute shows beginning at the top of each hour shown daily
* The show is not presented on weekdays at 5:00pm
** Last show is at 6:00pm on New Year’s Day (January 1)
Details HERE
Longwood Christmas
Now through January 5th
“Inspired by the contours of traditional holiday favorites to nature’s unique figures, we’re celebrating all the shapes of the season this year.
We’ve swathed our Conservatory in undulating ribbons … to colorful confectionery … to shimmering crystals … to delicate snowflakes … and so much more. Outdoors, illuminated trees, glowing orbs, a shimmering tunnel of lights, and captivating light displays choreographed to holiday music set the tone for Christmas at Longwood as you’ve never seen it before.”
Details HERE
Christmas at the Choo Choo Barn
November 21st – December 31st (closing at 3:30 PM on New Years Eve)
The Choo Choo Barn transforms Traintown USA® to bring the magic of Christmas to its gigantic model train display.
Starting November 21, search for 58 hidden Santas (one for each year we have been open) and watch as Santa’s sleigh flies above the 1,700 square foot model train extravaganza, which includes 150 hand-built animations and 22 moving trains. Enjoy the holiday decorations throughout the display including holiday lights and the snow-covered landscape. Plus, take a close look at the zoo animals in Traintown to see how they’re getting into the holiday spirit.
More details and ticket info HERE
Countdown to Noon at Rocky Run YMCA
10 AM – 12 PM
Bring in the New Year with Rocky Run YMCA! This is a perfect event for the kiddos. Face painting, dancing, arts and crafts and a ball drop at noon! The Family Pool will be open for children ages 7 and up. This is a not a drop off event, parent participation is required.
Details HERE
White Fiesta Countdown to Noon at Lulu’s Casita Ardmore PA
10 AM – 12 PM
6 Cricket Ave, Ardmore, PA
Join for the 7th annual White Fiesta Countdown to Noon bash!
Celebrate the new year with a special performance of Philly Madbeatz drum line
Wear something white to bring in good luck for the New Year!
When: Tuesday 12/31
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Tickets: $25 per child, no charge for adults
Face painting, balloon drop, Photo booth, snacks & apple juice toast for the kiddies and complimentary mimosas for the parents!
Details HERE
5th Annual New Year’s Eve (Day) Family Jam w/ Alex & the Kaleidoscope
A NYE celebration for the whole family! Countdown to noon, dance party, live music, face-painting, balloon art, photo booth and more!
Doors: 10:00 am / Show: 10:30 am (event ends at 1:00 pm)
$20 Advance / $25 Day of Show
Details and ticket info HERE
NOON Year’s Eve Bash at The Franklin Institute
10 AM – 12 PM
Ring in the New Year early this year as The Franklin Institute counts down to an explosive pre-launch to 2020. Celebrate with fiery live science shows, magic milk firework experiments, make-and-take noisemakers, plus live shows on the Science of Fireworks, and other surprises — all well before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Plus, when the clock strikes NOON, what better way to close out 2019 and welcome in the New Year than with a countdown of epic proportions!
Noon Year’s Eve at The Franklin Institute includes:
• NOON! Explosive countdown to the (early) New Year!
• The Science of Fireworks Live show
• Make-and-take noisemakers
• Solar observing in the Bloom Observatory (weather permitting)
• 3D printing demonstrations in the Tech Studio
• Magic milk fireworks
Details HERE
PEEPSFEST
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Family fun is the name of the game at PEEPSFEST®, the annual two-day New Year’s Eve festival celebrating the fun and excitement of the PEEPS® Brand at the iconic SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. Each year, fans arrive from all over the country to enjoy family-friendly activities and marvel at the PEEPS® Chick Drop – a 4-feet, 9-inches tall, 400-pound lit PEEPS® Chick that descends at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 31 to commemorate the beginning of an exciting new year.
Family entertainment including:
kid friendly bands
magicians
the Family Disco Lounge
kids fun run
and more
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks at Independence Seaport Museum
10 AM – 6:30 PM
Bring the entire family to Independence Seaport Museum to ring in New Year’s Eve!
Join us to celebrate the arrival of 2020 with noisemakers, party hats, and a ginger ale toast before the 6 p.m. Rivers Casino Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront.
Be sure to arrive before 5 p.m. to visit the Museum galleries and historic ships, Cruiser Olympia at Independence Seaport Museum and Submarine Becuna at Independence Seaport Museum, which open at 10 a.m. Everything is included with regular Museum admission, even the best front-row views of the fireworks from our outdoor terraces.
The Museum will stay open for about 30 minutes after the end of the fireworks.
Details and ticket info HERE
New Year’s Eve Splash at Adventure Aquarium
10 AM – 6 PM
The Aquarium is hosting extended hours through 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31st to ring in the New Year with your family, friends, and fish at our annual New Year’s Eve Splash!
Take more time to enjoy your favorite animals and even boogey down at our special DJ Shell-ebration Dance Parties. Then end the evening at the best spot on the waterfront to see the beautiful twilight fireworks display over the Delaware River!
All included with your Membership or General Admission
Details HERE
Jazzberry Jammin’ New Years Eve at The Crayola Experience
10 AM – 6 PM
Ring in the New Year with colorful fun at Crayola Experience’s Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve party! Special crafts, Meet & Greet with your favorite Ice Queens, special mid-day Glow into the New Year Countdowns and character appearances by Crayola’s best friend TIP throughout the event. Glow into the New Year countdowns are complete with confetti canons and glow accessories at 2pm & 4pm.
The first 300 guest to arrive for our Jazzberry Jammin’ Event will get a FREE 7-day trial to any Greater Lehigh Valley YMCA.
*One FREE 7-day trial per person. Individuals must be present to receive. Must be 19 years of age or older to qualify. Offer valid while supplies last.
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve at Brandywine Zoo
11 AM – 12:15 PM
Celebrate the New Year Zoo-style by ringing in the New Year at NOON! We’ll have games, crafts, and of course a sparkling cider to drink as the clock strikes 12 (Noon that is!) Program takes place in the zoo so dress for the weather! We will begin charging admission at 10am.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5/person
Details HERE
Countdown to Noon at Nest Center City
10 AM – 12:30 PM
Celebrate ringing in the *noon* year with your favorite instructors + NEST staff!
Details HERE
Countdown ‘Til Noon at Marple Sports Arena
11 AM – 1 PM
Kick off the new year in style with a family friendly Balloon drop party at Marple! DJ, Contests, Face Painting, Marple Mountain, Moon Bounces, Winter & Holiday self serve photo stations, Arts & Crafts and more
Details and ticket info HERE
New Year’s Eve Jump at Pump IT Up Springfield PA
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve, Pump It Up style.
Admission includes balloon drop, a countdown with a celebratory toast, New Year’s gifts, jump time and Glow Experience!
$15 per child (no groupons, living social, open jump passes, or coupons may be applied to this special event)
**Reservations Required** 610-638-1040
Details HERE
Noon Years Eve Event at Sweet & Sassy Collegeville PA
11 AM – 1 PM
250 Plaza Drive Providence Town Center, Collegeville PA
WE COUNT DOWN TO NOON!
Rock out to all the 2019 hits while getting your hair, makeup and nails done! We get you runway ready for our HUGE BALLOON DROP! Snacks & Drinks provided! $30/child.
Book online or call the store to reserve your spot! 610-489-7465
$30 per Child !
Details and registration info HERE
Betsy’s Birthday Bash
11 AM – 4 PM
at Betsy Ross House 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Everyone’s favorite New Year’s Eve party returns to the Betsy Ross House. Betsy’s Birthday Bash celebrates the January 1, 1752 birth of America’s most famous flag maker with entertainment and cake courtesy of City Tavern at 1 p.m. Sample the hot chocolate drink that colonists enjoyed at Colonial Chocolate Making with Mars Chocolate Ambassadors all day long..
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve Play Day at Smith Memorial Playground
10 AM – 4 PM
3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia PA
Ring in the new year at Smith Memorial Playground with a FREE day of play with special activities including a countdown to noon!
Details HERE
Kids New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at UNO Pizzeria & Grill Newtown Square PA
Various seatings
UNOs Newtown Square Invites you to our annual Kids New Years Eve Balloon Drop Party!
Balloon Drop times are 1 PM 4 PM and 7 PM
Reservations are required
Spots are filling up! Call or email us today to reserve your spot for our Kids New Years Eve Event! 610-353-8667
Details HERE
Countdown til Noon hosted by SCC Playgroup
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
at at Swarthmore Community Center
The SCC Playgroup is super excited to have McElvenney Magic come and help us make 2019 disappear!!!!! Come join us for balloon animals, crafts, snack and a Magic show!!!! Followed by our COUNTDOWN to NOON and exciting balloon drop.
$5 per child $10 per family
Details HERE
CountDown To Noon – New Year’s Eve Celebration
11 AM – 1 PM
at Anthony’s Italian Coffee & Chocolate House 903 & 905 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
FUN FOR THE FAMILY! Join us in our stores & on our sidewalks as we ‘Countdown to Noon’ on New Year’s Eve & it’s COMPLETELY FREE! Strut on down to Anthony’s with Mummers’ Music, make some Fun Kids Crafts & grab your cups & make a Toast with complimentary Sparkling Juice (non-alcoholic)! Plus we’re Kick-Off our Year-Long Anniversary Celebration #CelebrateTheTradition with our Exclusive Specials & Promotions! It’s gonna be great!
Details HERE
Colonial Chocolate Making
11 AM – 4 PM
at Betsy Ross House 239 Arch St, Philadelphia PA
Take a tour of the historic Betsy Ross House and witness the process of making chocolate up close with three Colonial female entrepreneurs. Learn the important roles women played during the American Revolution – from making important military supplies, like flags and musket cartridges, to choosing “patriotic” beverages like chocolate and coffee, rather than tea. Then taste a sample of an authentic 18th-century chocolate recipe!
Details and ticket info HERE
New Years At Noon (And 3PM) at Garden State Discovery Museum Cherry Hill NJ
11:45 AM – 3 PM
Be the first to ring in the New Year… Kid style! The entire museum will be singing and dancing and counting down to 2020 with our biggest celebration yet!
Details HERE
New Year’s Rockin’ Noon at Delaware Children’s Museum
10 AM – 3 PM
The DCM is ready to ring in the New Year with confetti and YOU! Enjoy live music from We Kids Rock, take a final 2019 family photo at the DCM photo op, and help us countdown to the new year and our annual confetti cannon blasts! Special thanks to sponsor M&T Bank!
There will be two countdowns: one at 12 pm, the other at 2 pm.
Details and ticket info HERE
Hershey Park Christmas Candyland
Select Dates November 15th – January 1st
Join for more than 4 million lights, your favorite rides and coasters, a visit with Santa, and so much more!
Details, ticket info and more HERE
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Dec 6th – 31st
at the Academy of Music
Details, ticket info and more HERE
New Year’s Countdown for Little Yogis
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
at Yoga Home 424 E Elm St Ste 100, Conshohocken, PA
Join as we ring in the New Year Little Yogi-style! Kids & caretakers will participate in a New Year’s themed class, a balloon drop, and create a craft- their own Times Square Ball! A fun way to celebrate as a family!
Ages: walking – 7 plus caregiver (infants free)
$19 Adult & child, $8 each additional adult or child
Details HERE
Kids’ New Years Eve Countdown at Franklin Square in Philadelphia
4 PM – 8 PM
The final night of the Franklin Square Holiday Festival concludes with the most family-friendly New Year’s celebration in town! An animated illuminated square sits high above SquareBurger and is magically lowered during the countdown. The Square Drop utilizes over 50,000 additional colored LED lights to create this Franklin Square tradition.
Enjoy music and crafts beginning at 4 pm before the Square Drop from atop SquareBurger at 6 pm and Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, viewable from the Square. The indoor Franklin Square Pavilion will host a Kids’ Dance Party until 8 pm for the final Electrical Spectacle of 2019. FREE.
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve Buffet & Fireworks Family Celebration
4 PM – 6 PM
at Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing 201 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
Join on New Year’s Eve at The Hilton Philadelphia Penn’s Landing for a family fun celebration from 4-6pm in the beautiful 3rd floor Discovery Room! Bring your kids for various buffet options, delicious desserts, games and activities including a face painter, balloon artist, DJ and dancing, party favors, and an incredible fireworks display at 6pm over the Delaware River.
Tickets:
– Adults: $89.00 – includes the adult buffet (see menu below)
– Children (Ages 3-12): $39.00 – includes the children’s buffet (see menu below)
– Children 2 and under are complimentary and do not need a ticket.
PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE (see above)
Activities and Details:
– Children’s fun and games for the family
– Family Photos
– The BEST views of the fireworks (at 6pm)
– DJ and Dancing
-New Year’s Eve Party Favors
-Face Painter, Balloon Artist, and Photo Booth!
– Shared seating may apply.
– Cash Bar Available
– Self-Parking ($18) and Valet Parking ($32) Available from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Details and ticket info HERE
Ring in 2020 on the Philly Waterfront
4 PM – 1 AM
The best New Year’s Eve parties are happening at Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing! Choose from 3 different celebrations to create the ideal night for your group.
** Purchase your tickets at http://bit.ly/NewYearsEveHilton. **
Limited seats available for select options!
* Buffet & Fireworks Family Celebration – 4PM-6PM – Our Family Party that ends with fireworks at 6PM is perfect for kids.
* Fireworks Bash – 9PM-1AM – Our 21+ Fireworks Reception rings in 2020 with an open bar, live entertainment and the best viewing location to watch the fireworks at midnight.
* Dinner & Fireworks at Keating’s Rope and Anchor – 4PM-1AM – Enjoy an early or late seating for a waterfront dinner at Keating’s Rope and Anchor Restaurant with a prime viewing spot to watch the fireworks. Very limited availability!
Details HERE
Watch New Year’s Fireworks on the Battleship NJ
4 PM & 10 PM
62 Battleship Pl, Camden, NJ
The Battleship will open her decks for guests to watch the 6 pm or Midnight New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront.
We’ll have music, food concessions and bar service. We will open her decks two hours before each show – 4:00 pm for the 6:00 pm fireworks show and 10:00 pm for the midnight show.
Come aboard for just a $10 donation per person and free to Battleship Members. All proceeds go to the on-going restoration of the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial.
Fire the 5-inch gun at the conclusion of the 6:00 pm and Midnight Fireworks! We’ll offer chances for guests to pull the trigger and fire this historic gun on New Year’s Eve!
Tickets are also available by calling 866-877-6262 ext. 108, or at the Battleship’s Ticket Office, open every day from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, except Christmas Day, and prior to both the 6:00 pm and Midnight shows on New Year’s Eve.
Unless there are dangerous weather conditions, the fireworks will go forward, even if it’s raining. The Battleship will have the Officers’ Wardroom and the Exhibit interior spaces on the main deck open for guests prior to the start of the fireworks.
Details HERE
CoCo’s Rockin’ New Years Eve
Dec 31st 4 PM – Jan 1st 11 AM
at CoCo Key Water Resort at The Hotel ML 915 NJ-73, Mount Laurel, NJ
New Year’s Eve Package Includes:
– Minimum one-night stay in a plush sleeping room in the attached Hotel ML
– Water park passes, valid for up to two days of water park access (please check hours of operations)
– Dinner Buffet on 12/31 for guests in the water resort
– Arts/crafts, games, magician and more
– Toast for Tots ball drop for the little ones (12/31 @ 8:30pm) in water resort
– Family Dance party with CoCo as we ring in the New Year
– Breakfast with CoCo for guests on New Year’s Day
** Book additional nights at a discounted rate
– Additional nights will include access to water resort for guests.
If you have 5 or 6 people in your party, choose our NYE 5 person package.
Details and reservation info HERE
New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown with Fireworks
5 PM – 7 PM
at Cherry Street Pier 121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Celebrate with activities such as designing your own NoiseMaker, painting a make and take 2020 picture frame and working lantern and paper stars, designing and racing your own life-sized cardboard car, building a robot, and adding your wishes for the future to a giant New Year’s ball, and more, all hosted by some of your favorite kid-friendly organizations.
Drink free hot chocolate and get a goodie bag with New Year’s Eve decorations and free ice skating tickets. Enjoy pay-as-you-go tasty eats, hot seasonal drinks, and an exciting countdown to the 6 pm Rivers Casino New Year’s Fireworks on the Waterfront after our NYE Countdown and “Ball un-drop.” There is no better way to ring in the New Year!
Price: $25
Kids under 12months are FREE
Ticket includes 1 free hot chocolate and NYE party essentials. PLUS, each ticket comes with free skating admission to Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (valid for any date starting January 1. Skate rental not included).
Build the Ball
Collaborate on a huge paper mache ball that will drop before the 6 pm fireworks show. Add your own wish for 2020 onto the ball.
Design your own 2020 Glasses and NoiseMaker
Make your own festive decor for the BIG countdown
IFacepaint
Choose from a variety of holiday face paint designs
Dance Party
Dance like it’s 1999 at our awesome kid-friendly New Year’s Eve dance party
Mural Walls
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? How do you want to help the world next year? Families are encouraged to share their vision for the future on giant sheets of paper with colorful markers.
Robot Making
Build your own robots with Company Aiello
Clay Tiles
Make your own New Year Resolution tiles and photo frames with Clay Studio
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve Parties on Ice at Blue Cross RiverRink
5 PM – 1 AM
101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
5,4,3,2,1 … HAPPY NEW YEAR! RING IN 2020 AT THE BEST NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IN PHILADELPHIA – Blue Cross RiverRink’s PARTIES ON ICE.
Don’t miss our most popular holiday event to date featuring the TWO Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront shows. Celebrate at one of two parties – the 6 pm Parties On Ice or the 10 pm Parties On Ice – with lots of ice skating, fun activities, food, drink, and stunning views of the fireworks.
TICKETS
5 PM TO 8 PM PARTIES ON ICE SKATING TICKET
PRICE: $45
Ticket Includes:
* Ice skate admission and skate rental
* The best views of the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on
the Waterfront
* Live entertainment
* Snacks
* Soft drinks
* Cash bar
* Access to all the amenities around the site including the arcade
and fire pits
5 PM TO 8 PM PARTIES ON ICE SPECTATOR TICKET
PRICE: $35
Spectator tickets are for those who will be spending the evening with us but not ice skating
Ticket Includes:
* The best views of the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on
the Waterfront
* Live entertainment
* Snacks
* Soft drinks
* Cash bar
* Access to all the amenities around the site including the arcade
and fire pits
10 PM TO 1 AM PARTIES ON ICE SKATING TICKET
PRICE: $45
Ticket Includes:
* Ice skate admission and skate rental
* The best views of the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on
the Waterfront
* Live entertainment
* Snacks
* Soft drinks
* Cash bar
* Access to all the amenities around the site including the arcade
and fire pits
10 PM TO 1 AM PARTIES ON ICE SPECTATOR TICKET
PRICE: $35
Spectator tickets are for those who will be spending the evening with us but not ice skating
Ticket Includes:
* The best views of the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on
the Waterfront
* Live entertainment
* Snacks
* Soft drinks
* Cash bar
* Access to all the amenities around the site including the arcade
and fire pits
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Sesame Place
6:25 PM
“C… is for Celebrate!”
Sesame Street® is celebrating 50 years and counting, and we’re celebrating all season long! Join in the festivities and enjoy an extra special fireworks display that celebrates the amazing 50 years of Sesame Street!
Rock out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Count von Count, as their music fills the air and the sky is covered with colorful bursts of brilliance. Be sure to watch us paint the sky red (and green and blue) from inside the park. This impressive display will certainly give you something to celebrate this New Year!
Time subject to change.
Details and ticket info HERE
New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks Show at Wilmington Riverfront
6 PM – 9 PM
815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE
“We are proud to host our 4th Annual Family Fireworks Show on the Riverfront! Festivities begin at 6 pm with multiple skate sessions at Horizon Services Riverfront Rink. There will be food, giveaways, and a live remote from 93.7 WSTW from 7-9! The evening culminates with a 9 PM FIREWORKS SHOW over the river! The fireworks can be viewed perfectly from the rink! Join us for this festive evening of fun!
Skate Sessions will be from 6:30-8pm and 8-10pm. Skating will be $15.50 for all skaters, which includes skate rental.
This year we will have a LIVE ice-sculpting demonstration from Just Add Ice! The demonstration will be from 6-8pm from the rink. We look forward to a wonderful demonstration and great pictures!”
Details HERE
Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront
Two shows, 6 PM and Midnight
Details HERE
MacDade Bowl New Years Eve Party
7 PM – 9 PM (Dinner Buffet)
$30 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under
2 hours of Rock ‘n Glow Bowling w/shoe rental, Buffet, Party Favors, Simulated Countdown to the end of Party
Reservations required no later than Dec 27th. First come first served reservations. Space is limited
Details HERE
New Years Eve in Kennett Square
Beginning at 7:30 PM
Young children and their parents are invited to kick off our NYE celebration at 7:30 pm. “Raising” our lighted Mushroom will take place at 8:45 pm. Why not bring a senior along who would not usually celebrate NYE?
The Garage Community & Youth Center at 115 S Union Street will be our venue for an indoor event. Doors open at 8:00 pm. It might just be the place to get warm. The Funsters will be back on stage to liven up the crowd from 9 pm ’til 12:30 am on S Union Street just outside The Garage.
You will not want to miss our 7th Annual Mushroom Drop – Midnight in the Square celebration 2019 – ringing in 2020!
Details HERE
New Years Eve Family Rent A Lane at Sproul Lanes
8 PM – 11 PM
745 South Sproul Rd, Springfield PA
Family Rent A Lane includes shoe rental, bowling, two (14″) pizzas, chips, and pitchers of soda. Cost is $120.00 per lane, up to 6 people per lane. Limited to first 36 paid reservations.
Details HERE
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Media PA
11 PM – 1 PM
State Street in Media PA
Meet up at the ball drop in front of Spasso’s before midnight to ring in 2020! Outdoor performance by Philly Gumbo at 11:00 pm, Ball drop at Midnight.
No parking on State Street between Olive and Jackson Sts after 8pm
Details HERE
New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2020
2020 Philadelphia Mummers Parade Philadelphia, PA
Times, parade route info, line of march and more HERE
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
Comcast Center Lobby 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19103
November 22, 2018 – January 1, 2019
10:00am – 8:00pm; 15-minute shows beginning at the top of each hour shown daily
* The show is not presented on weekdays at 5:00pm
** Last show is at 6:00pm on New Year’s Day (January 1)
Details HERE
Longwood Christmas
Now through January 5th
Details HERE
Kimmel Center New Year’s Day Celebration Philadelphia PA
FREE!
10 AM – 5 PM
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opens its doors for its annual FREE New Year’s Day Celebration. The campus will be alive with holiday sights and sounds as guests are invited to warm up indoors to enjoy panoramic views of the Mummers Parade, performances, and activities from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Free Performances
11:00AM GIVE & TAKE JUGGLERS STAGE SHOW
PNC Grow Up Great, An hour of comedy music and juggling for the littlest theater lovers!
12:00PM THE VERY FINE FLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA
Bluegrass meets indie rock for the whole family!
1:00PM KUF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE
Hip Hop meets classical harp
2:00PM ILL DOOTS
Philadelphia Hip Hop group and former Kimmel Center Theater Residency Artists
3:00PM HIP HOP FUNDAMENTALS
Break dance performance generously sponsored by Red Bull
3:45PM KIMMEL CENTER’S CREATIVE MUSIC PROGRAM: SELECT ENSEMBLES
Philadelphia’s next generation of jazz artists!
4:25PM KIMMEL CENTER’S SHOWSTOPPERS ALLSTARS
Philadelphia’s next generation of Broadway stars!
GARCES EVENTS Broad Street Bash
Join Garces Events for the annual Broad Street Bash during the celebration. Tickets to the Broad Street Bash include food and drinks (bloody marys included), access to the Kimmel Center’s Balcony overlooking Broad Street, and easy access to the daylong family-friendly activities hosted at The Kimmel Center. More info HERE
Free Activities
10:00AM-5:00PM GARCES HOT CHOCOLATE LOUNGE
10:00AM-5:00PM PAPER PHOLDER ORIGAMI CRAFT
11:00AM-4:00PM FACE PAINTING
12:00PM-5:00PM BALLOON ANIMALS
1:00PM-4:00PM GIVE & TAKE JUGGLERS
12:12PM, 1:10AM, 2:00PM, PHIL & DEL PHILA – LARGER THAN LIFE PUPPETS
2:50PM, 3:45PM
10:45AM, 11:45AM, 12:45PM J-HOOP
1:45PM, 2:45PM, 3:45PM
11:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:00PM ORGAN DEMONSTRATION
2:00PM, 3:00PM, 4:00PM
Schedule is subject to change
Details HERE
Hershey Park Christmas Candyland
Select Dates November 15th – January 1st
Join for more than 4 million lights, your favorite rides and coasters, a visit with Santa, and so much more!
Details HERE