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 weeks!
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!
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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.
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.
Find it: Kid’s New Year’s Eve at Legoland Florida.
“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.
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 Noon-Year’s Ball for Kids
- Date: December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM
- 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.
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.
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Main Event’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
They have 2 great options to ring in the New Year starting at 10 AM for a day of fun, games, and celebration as you ring in the New Year together. Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with laughter, music, and excitement. The first 200 registered will be entered into a chance to win free Laser Tag for a year! $35 per adult – each adult ticket includes one free child’s admission.
Find it: Main Event’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, 9101 International Drive #Suite 1032 Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 352-3300
JoJo’s ShakeBAR’s Kids’ NYE Party
This family-friendly event, from 11am – 1pm, includes group dining with shared appetizers, a delicious entree, and a biggie shake or biggie hot chocolate per person. Join the 12 pm countdown complete with party favors, plus a complimentary toast for kids and adults (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Find it: JoJo’s shakeBAR’s Kids’ NYE Party, 9101 International Dr ste 1208, Orlando, FL, (321) 463-5656
Moo Year’s Eve Party at Millie Moo’s
2025 TBA
Kid’s play place and café Millie Moo’s will host its annual Moo Year’s Eve party on December 31 at 11am & 2pm. 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.
Find it: Moo Year’s Eve Party at Millie Moos, 4085 LB McLeod Road, Suite E, Orlando, (407) 373-4533
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Monkey Joe’s
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
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
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Boardwalk Bowl’s New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in the new year at Boardwalk Bowl! From 11am-6pm families can enjoy 3 games of bowling, shoe rental, and arcade cards at a special discount ($15 per person)! Then from 8pm-1am enjoy special pricing, party favors, photo backdrops, balloon drops, fun prizes, live DJ, and a free champagne toast.
Find it: Boardwalk Bowl’s New Year’s Eve Party, 10749 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32817, 407-384-0003
Ring In The New Year at Aloma Bowl
Bring your family & friends fon New Year’s Eve for unlimited bowling, shoe rentals, party favors, giveaways, arcades for kids, FREE billiards, arcade games, champagne toasts, and specials all night long! Space is limited so reserve your New Year’s Eve party today. It’s the perfect, family friendly New Year’s Eve Party!
Find it: Ring In The New Year at Aloma Bowl, 2530 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, (407) 671-8675
Noon Year’s Eve at Kings Orlando
New years fun for the little ones! Event includes kid-friendly buffet, balloon drop & sparkling cider toast at 4pm, family photos, cookie decorating, coloring station, and make your own party favor. *$35 Ticket provides a wristband granting access to kids buffet and activities. Bowling is sold separately. Buffet and activities available until 5pm. Free admission for children 3 and younger.
Find it: Noon Years Eve at Kings Orlando, 8255 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 363-0200
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Semoran Skateway
Enjoy a New Year’s countdown and balloon drop with prizes from 1:30 – 4pm! $9 admission includes skate rental.
Find it: Noon Year’s Eve Party at Semoran Skateway, 2670 Cassel Creek Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707, (407) 834-9106
Noon Years Eve at Altitude Trampoline Park
Celebrate the New Year at Altitude’s annual Noon Year’s Eve event! Enjoy confetti cannons, exciting activities, and delicious cider as we all welcome 2025 with a bang!
Find it: Altitude Trampoline Park – Sanford, 1810 Rinehart Road Sanford, FL 32771
Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party at Uno Pizzeria and Grill Winter Garden
While this starts a bit after noon, it’s a fun event for hungry families.
From 4 p.m. through 8 p.m., grab a meal at Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill in Winter Garden then stay for the early NYE festivities. There’s a ginger ale toast, party swag, and kids coloring activities, as well as two countdowns and balloon drops at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Plus, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée! Call (407) 877-6510 to make a reservation.
Find it: Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party at Uno Pizzeria and Grill, 3167 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, (407) 877-6510
Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Stroll through the Old Town entertainment district for a family-friendly festivity including live music, entertainment, a car show, and a free fireworks finale at midnight. Event starts at 10am with concert at 7pm.
Find it: Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL, 34746
New Year’s Eve Family Event at Boxi Park
Ring in 2025 a little early at Boxi Park with an all-ages party, a countdown, and a ball drop! Celebrate on December 31, 4pm – 8pm in Lake Nona. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, 5 and under are free
Find it: New Year’s Eve Family Event at Boxi Park, 877 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827
The Outta Control Magic Comedy Holiday Dinner Show
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 enjoy an unlimited holiday feast. Dinner includes unlimited pizza, salad, dessert, beer, wine, and soda. Special holiday-themed cocktails are available for purchase.
New Year’s Eve shows, 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Find It: Outta Control Magic Comedy Holiday Dinner Show, 9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Asian Lantern Festival – New Year’s Eve
The lantern festival will be held on December 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with entry times at both 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Families can stroll through dozens of larger-than-life, handcrafted lanterns around the Zoo, plus enjoy a DJ and a countdown at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. – the perfect early celebration.
Family four-pack tickets allow guests to take advantage of extra savings!
Find it: Asian Lantern Festival – New Year’s Eve, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771
Winter Wonderland Market at Grande Lakes Orlando
While the Winter Wonderland Market at Grande Lakes Orlando is open to the public on a few nights in December, it is also home to a marvelous New Year’s Eve celebration from 7:00 p.m. – midnight. This charming Christmas village will have seasonal delights, snowfall, and festive activities.
Self parking is validated with a purchase at one of the cottages or vendors.
Find it: Grande Lakes Orlando, Da Vinci Lawn – 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32837
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
New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando is ready to ring in the New Year in style, with an unforgettable celebration that promises something for everyone! With four distinct Party Zones scattered throughout the Park, guests are invited to dance their way into 2025 to the beats of current hits, 80s classics, Latin rhythms, or family-friendly tunes.
Join Count von Count and friends in Sesame Street Land™ for a lively New Year’s countdown several times throughout the night, adding a touch of whimsy and excitement that the whole family can enjoy.
As the clock ticks down, prepare for a grand finale—the night sky over SeaWorld Orlando will come alive with a mesmerizing fireworks display, exclusive to this New Year’s Event. This dazzling spectacle will serve as a fitting conclusion to an evening filled with laughter, music, and the shared anticipation of new beginnings!
Find it: New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 *Extended Park hours on New Year’s Eve until 1 AM
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Sparks in the Park
Sparks in the Park for 2025 is TBA. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Beginning at 5 p.m., bring blankets and chairs and find a spot in the park to enjoy the last sunset of 2025 while a DJ hosts a family-friendly dance party throughout the park.
At 6:30 p.m., the fun continues with a 20-minute musically choreographed fireworks show over the main pond.
Following the fireworks display, neighbors are invited to enjoy dinner, drinks, festivities, and all that downtown has to offer.
Find it: Sparks in the Park at Depot Park, 874 S.E. 4th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601.
Brevard Zoo’s Noon Years Eve – Worth the drive!
Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Enjoy crafts, games, and music as well from 10am – noon. All activities are free with Zoo admission.
Find it: Brevard Zoo’s Noon Years Eve, 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940, 321-254-9453
Bonus Idea: Family New Year’s Eve Bash at Salty Sisters Cocoa Beach
Head to Salty Sisters Restaurant in Cocoa Beach for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration with dinner, drinks, dancing, and fun. From 4-9pm, you can enjoy doing a kid DJ, bounce house, fake champagne for the kids and real for adults, and an early countdown at 7pm.
Find it: Family New Year’s Eve Bash, 24 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
