Looking for kid-friendly New Year's Eve events in Westborough, Shrewsbury and Worcester? We've got your list of Dec. 31 family-friendly events happening in Worcester, along with New Year's Day fun too!
Please check back often as we are adding more kid-friendly New Year's Worcester events frequently.
Last updated with new events: 12/14/24
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Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Worcester Events:
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Noon Years at Noon (Shrewsbury)
December 31st from 10:30am -12:30pm at Floral Street Elementary. $8 per person.
EcoTarium - Noon Year's Eve
Have a blast ringing in the new year at the EcoTarium! While you’re here, you can make a time capsule, launch a rocket, add to our 2025 resolution wall, and participate in our annual kid-friendly countdown at 12:00 noon! December 31, 2024; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Noon Year's Eve Party for Teens
Join us to celebrate the end of the year and the coming of the new year at WPL in the Teen Space! We will have crafts, activities, and cupcake decorating by Victoria Myers! Worcester Public Library. Register in advance.
Noon Year's Eve Party (Westborough)
Come enjoy an afternoon of fun as we sing, dance, craft, and count down to noon! Let’s send off 2024 with a bang and ring in the new year together with a joyous family celebration. It’s the perfect way to kickstart 2025! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Westborough Public Library. Register in advance. Free.
Ring in the “noon-year” with games, crafts, and fun for all ages! Shrewsbury Public Library. Drop in. Free.
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Things to Do New Year's Day in Worcester:
Worcester Area Hikes for Families
Snowtubing at Ski Ward
Snowtubing is the perfect activity for all levels and with up to 12 lanes, 2 lifts and over 200 tubes, you’re guaranteed to have a great time! Open 10am-4pm on weekends, holidays and school vacations. Price per person: (2 hours) $38
Outdoor New Year's Eve and Day Skate - Worcester Public Ice Skating
Public skating returns to historic Worcester Common! Enjoy an uncommonly cool time with family and friends. The City's 12,000-square-foot rink, which opened in 2012, is 4,000 square feet larger than the rink at New York City's Rockefeller Center. The Oval has piped-in music, skate rentals, concessions, holiday lights and more, making it a fun and affordable family-friendly activity. The rink is professionally managed by SMG, the DCU Center's talented management team. Monday, December 30 - Friday, January 3 (School Vacation): 1 - 9 p.m. Adult Admission: $6.00. Children ages 5 and younger skate for free. Skate Rentals: $6.00 - Skate rentals are available to rent until 30 minutes prior to closing. UMass Chan Little Helpers (learn to skate assist devices): $5.00 per hour. Worcester Common Oval.
Need more inspiration for a DIY party at home? Check out our article: How to Throw an Easy Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration
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