Kid Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Orlando – at Noon and Later

Ask any parent what they’re hoping to do on New Year’s Eve, and the answer will rarely include letting the kids stay up until midnight. Thankfully, there are lots of spots in Orlando that offer family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations. And it’s all happening in just a few days!

The tradition has grown in popularity in recent years because, let’s face it, Mom and Dad deserve to ring in 2026 without tired, crying little ones running around in their pajamas.

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Read on for our list of the best New Year’s at Noon countdowns for children in the area. We’re including other New Year’s Events for kids in Orlando besides those that take place at noon. Many of these events require advanced booking so don’t miss out!

It’s also lots of fun to enjoy the best Christmas light displays in Orlando, even on New Year’s Eve.

Noon Year’s Eve at Winter Park Library

• Date: December 30, 2025, 11:30 am
• Location: Winter Park Library
• Cost: Free

Little ones can welcome the new year early with a special 12:00 noon countdown designed just for ages 2–5. Families will enjoy stories, crafts, dancing, and plenty of noise-making fun as everyone celebrates the end of 2025 together.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
• Location: SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
• Cost: Included with regular park admission or valid pass

Ring in the New Year with a full evening of rides, shows, and holiday-season entertainment at SeaWorld Orlando. Guests can enjoy marine-life encounters, festive ambiance throughout the park, and a special midnight fireworks finale as the countdown to the New Year begins. This celebration offers a family-friendly way to welcome 2026 inside one of Orlando’s most iconic theme parks.

Kids’ New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Florida

• Date: December 31, 2025
• Location: LEGOLAND Florida, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven
• Cost: Included with park admission

Families can wrap up the holiday season with LEGOLAND’s one-night-only New Year’s Eve celebration. Kids will also find seasonal activities throughout the park, adding even more fun on top of the already charming Holidays at LEGOLAND experience.

It’s a great way to cap off the Holidays at LEGOLAND! Enjoy the Annual Giant Brick Drop and Fireworks Extravaganza starting at 8:00 p.m.

Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party at JoJo’s ShakeBAR

• Date: December 31, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: JoJo’s ShakeBAR, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
• Cost: $38 per person

Ring in the New Year early with a festive, family-friendly celebration featuring kid-approved dining and sweet treats. Each ticket includes an entrée, a Biggie Shake or Biggie Hot Chocolate, a New Year’s toast, party favors, and a midday countdown so little ones can celebrate without staying up late.

“Noon Year” at Promenade Sunset Walk

• Date: December 31, 2025
• Location: North Roundabout of Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Cost: Free

A perfect midday celebration for families, this lively “Noon Year” party features a 12:00 p.m. confetti blast, live DJ entertainment, a performance by Mr. Harley, games, snowball fights, party favors, and plenty of upbeat fun for all ages.

Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party at St. Cloud Library

• Date: December 31, 2025
• Location: St. Cloud Library, 810 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769, (407) 742-8888
• Cost: Free

Little ones can welcome the new year right at midday with this fun-filled dance party, starting at 11:30 a.m. Families will enjoy music, dancing, and an exciting countdown to a noon “ball drop,” making it an easy, early way to celebrate together.

Noon Year’s Eve at Avalon Park

• Date: December 31, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: 3801 Avalon Park E Blvd, Orlando
• Cost: Free

Families can ring in 2026 a little early at the Marketplace Noon Year’s Eve celebration in Avalon Park. Enjoy bounce houses, face painting, local vendors, and music from a Studio 54 DJ, leading up to a sparkling cider toast at noon. Sponsored by Dr. Li Pediatrics Orlando and Engenius Learning Center, this fun-filled event is perfect for kids and parents to celebrate together.

Moo Year’s Eve Party at Millie Moo’s

• Date: December, 31, 2025, 11 AM – 1 PM
• Location: 4085 LB McLeod Rd., Suite E, Orlando
• Cost: $25 per person

Kid’s play place and café Millie Moo’s will host its annual Moo Year’s Eve party on December 31 from 11 AM to 2 PM. The event includes everything from a “Moo Year” Countdown and Balloon Drop to snow flurries to a dance party. There’s also a noon balloon drop to welcome 2026. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online.

New Year’s Eve Family Improv Show

• Date: December 31, 2025, 5:30pm
• Location: SAK Comedy Lab, Downtown Orlando
• Cost: $20 per person

Kick off New Year’s Eve with laughter at this all-ages improv show! Families will love SAK Comedy Lab’s hilarious “Duel of Fools” performance, complete with audience participation and an early “midnight” countdown that lets kids join the fun before bedtime.

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop at BarkHaven

• Date: December 31, 2025, Open 11am-9pm, Ball drop at 1pm
• Location: BarkHaven, 724 Brookhaven Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: Day Pass, $10

Ring in the New Year the dog way! The BarkHaven Ball Drop will feature a live countdown and a tennis ball drop made just for the pups. No fireworks. No loud noises. Just fetch, fun, and dogs sprinting into the New Year. Also featuring dog-safe, supervised play, and restaurant.

New Year’s Eve Noon-Year’s Ball for Kids

• Date: December 31, 2025, 11am
• Location: Tutu Tales Party Productions, Orlando
• Cost: $30

Bring the little ones for a cheerful, early-day celebration featuring beloved characters like Elsa, Anna, Bluey & Bingo, winter-themed crafts, a kid-friendly dance party and a balloon drop at “noon” (instead of midnight) to ring in the New Year in style.

Noon Year’s Eve Party at Semoran Skateway

• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 1:30pm-4pm
• Location 2670 Cassel Creek Boulevard, Casselberry, FL
• Cost: $9 admission per person, $3 skate rental

Enjoy a Noon Year’s skate celebration with prizes from 1:30 PM – 4 PM! $9 admission does not include skate rental.

Silvester 2025 at Hollerbach’s

• Date: December 31, 2025, 5pm
• Location: Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, 205 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, 32771
• Cost: No cover, cost varies based on food and drink

New Year’s Eve activities begin at 5 pm and will include: Live German Folk Musik, with Nick and Eckhard from 5pm-8pm! Bleigiessen – a German tradition of pouring molten lead into water to form random shapes that are used to predict your future!

COUNTDOWN to midnight on German time, with a live TV feed to the midnight festivities in Deutschland! just before 6 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Family Event at Boxi Park

• Date: December 31, 2025, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Location: Boxi Park Lake Nona, 6877 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: $15 at the door (advance ticket price: $15) — ages 5 and under free

Enjoy a family-friendly early-evening celebration at Boxi Park with live DJ vibes, balloon art, face painting, and fun activities. The evening leads up to a 7:00 pm ball drop and countdown — a festive way to ring in the New Year with kids before bedtime.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Old Town

• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
• Location: Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746
• Cost: Free

End 2025 with a high-energy New Year’s Eve celebration at Old Town featuring live music and entertainment with the band Draw 4, plus a drone show at midnight. Bring the whole family to enjoy the festive atmosphere as the night sky lights up to welcome the New Year. Admission is free for all ages.

Jazzberry Jammin’ Noon Year’s Eve at Crayola Experience

• Date: December 31, 2025
• Location: Crayola Experience 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
• Cost: $30

Join the family-friendly celebration at Crayola Experience Orlando where you’ll find confetti countdowns, special crafts, coloring pages and more creative fun to ring in the New Year early.

Ring in the New Year EARLY at Dave & Buster’s

• Date: December 31, 2025, 4pm – 7pm
• Location: Dave & Buster’s, 8986 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
• Cost: $33.79

Enjoy unforgettable entertainment (Showtime 4:00pm), incredible bites worthy of being the last meal of the year, and Unlimited Video Game Play ALL night long. Celebration Admission includes: Yummy appetizer banquet, unlimited soda, coffee, & tea, a $20 Power Card® with Unlimited Video Game Play, NYE Hats & Noisemakers, and a special Ginger Ale New Year’s Eve toast & video countdown.

The Outta Control Magic Comedy Holiday Dinner Show

• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 6 PM and 8 PM shows
• Location: 9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
• Cost: $36.99 for adults (13+), $26.99 for children (4-12) and seniors (60+), kids ages 0-3 are free

Orlando’s longest-running dinner show at WonderWorks is getting a holiday makeover this season, bringing a little extra magic and joy to guests this December—including New Year’s Eve.

It’s a night of magic tricks, fun decorations, and an unlimited holiday feast. Dinner includes unlimited pepperoni pizza, salad, dessert, beer, wine, and soda. Special holiday-themed cocktails are available for purchase.

Note: Children three and under still require a ticket reservation to enter, even though they are free.

Boardwalk Bowl New Year’s Eve Party

• Date: December 31, 2025, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
• Location: Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817
• Cost: $169 per lane for up to 6 guests with food and beverage included, or $249 for two lanes for up to 12 guests with food and beverage included

Ring in the New Year with unlimited cosmic bowling, food and drinks included, party favors, and a midnight countdown. This late-night celebration is perfect for families with teens, groups of friends, or anyone who wants a high-energy way to welcome the New Year on the lanes.

Ring In The New Year at Aloma Bowl

• Date: December 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
• Location: Aloma Bowl, 2530 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792
• Cost: $150 for one lane (up to 6 people) or $225 for two lanes (up to 12 people) — includes bowling, shoe rentals, food & drink specials, party favors, giveaways, and a midnight toast for guests 21+

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Aloma Bowl with unlimited bowling, fun group packages, and a festive atmosphere with food, games, and a champagne toast for adults.

Asian Lantern Festival – New Year’s Eve

• Date: December 31, 2025, Entry times 5:30 pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm
• Location: Central Florida Zoo, Sanford
• Cost: $29.00 per person

The lantern festival will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with entry times at both 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m, 7:15 p.m. With a countdown for the new year at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve at Altitude Trampoline Park

• Date: December 31, 2025, Jump time 10am-12:30pm, Balloon drop at noon
• Location: Altitude Trampoline Park – Sanford, 1810 Rinehart Road Sanford, FL 32771
• Cost: $24.99

Celebrate the New Year at Altitude’s annual Noon Year’s Eve event! Includes 2.5 hours of jump time and a noon “toast” with a slice of pizza. Enjoy confetti cannons, exciting activities, and delicious cider as we all welcome 2026 with a bang!

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Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Monkey Joe’s

2025 TBA

Celebrate at Monkey Joe’s with discounted admission ($14.99 for ages 3-12, $5.99 for 2 & Under) and hourly giveaways! Special New Year’s Eve hours, 11am – 4pm. All Admissions on December 31st come with a $15 Game Card

Find it: Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Monkey Joe’s, Winter Park and Pointe Orlando locations

Afternoon Year’s Eve at Orlando Science Center

2025 TBA

Kid-friendly, hands-on activities, live programming, a New Year’s Best-of Celebration Show and an afternoon countdown to ring in the new year. Happening December 31 at 11:30 am – 4:00 pm, this is the perfect event for little learners who want to celebrate the holiday but might not make it to midnight!

Find it: Afternoon Year’s Eve, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, Florida 32803

Related post: Expert Tips for Visiting Orlando Science Center

Family New Year’s at 9 Celebration

This New Year’s Eve, bring the whole family to Family New Year’s event for an early celebration filled with good food, fun, and fireworks! No need to stay up late—fun starts at 6 PM and they’ll be ringing in the New Year at 9 PM with a spectacular fireworks display, perfect for the little ones (and anyone who prefers an early night!). There will be a Balloon Artist, Face Paintings, Live Music, and a fun atmosphere that everyone can enjoy. 

Find It: Family New Year’s at 9 Celebration, Grills Lakeside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar – 4315 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804