If you are looking to party with your kids this New Year’s Eve, there are many venues hosting special family-friendly events held at earlier times for the kids to enjoy. Many locations are having DJs, a ball drop, and even a balloon drop to replicate the adult parties, but make sure to call and see if you need reservations first, and if it is a casual-dress or fancy-dress occasion. Swap the champagne for sparkling juice and raise an early glass at one of these great events!
New Year’s Eve Party
Safari Adventures
1074 Pulaski Rd.
Riverhead – 11901
Enjoy Safari Adventures with a New Year’s twist – a full-on dance party with a family-friendly DJ, games, noisemakers, hats, glow bracelets, dessert, and a balloon drop at “midnight,” which will be at 7:15 for the kiddies. Reservations are suggested.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: $16 per child, $10 per toddler, $3 per adult (plus tax)
New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Children's Museum of the East End
376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike
Bridgehampton – 11932
Ring in the New Year at noon and watch the ball drop from the CMEE Square with confetti and sparkling juice.
Time: 11-1 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person
Fishes & Butterfly Wishes Family New Year's Event
Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
431 E. Main St.
Riverhead – 11901
Indulge yourself in a buffet dinner, cocktail hour, entertainment, dancing, and crafts for kids. Children will also enjoy an ice cream bar, and take part in a sparkling cider toast (champagne for parents) at “midnight”!
Time: 6:30-11 p.m.
Cost: $60 per child ages 3-12 and seniors 62 over, $95 per adult, Free for children age 2 and under
The All Star Family Happy New Year's Eve Party
The All Star
96 Main Rd
Riverhead – 11901
Bowl the night away in Riverhead with unlimited bowling, buffet, soda, juice, dessert and sparkling cider or champagne for the midnight toast. Ages 3 and up are invited.
Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child, $40 per adult
Family New Year's Eve Party
Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Avenue
Bayville – 11709
Bayville Adventure Park has turned into the Bayville Winter Wonderland, complete with a meet-and-greet with holiday characters, the Holiday Express Train Ride, and a Yo Ho Holiday Light Show. Therea re tow available sessions: Lunch, which is 12:30-3 p.m., and dinner, which is 5:30-8 p.m. Each includes a three-course meal or casual option of chicken fingers, burgers, or pizza. The “midnight” toast of champagne for adults and sparkling cider for children will be at 8 p.m.
Time: Lunch: 12:30-3 p.m., Dinner: 5:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $16.95-$33.95
Family New Year's Eve Party
United Skates of America
1276 Hicksville Road
Seaford – 11783
At this skate party, $20 gets you a skate rental, unlimited pizza and soda, a light rope necklace, 10 free tokens, snacks, and a fun early countdown to the new year.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
