New Year’s Eve celebrations have changed greatly since becoming a parent. While I’ve never been a night owl, I did manage to make it to midnight for New Year’s…pre-children. Since our family grew to include 2 little ones, my midnight-seeing days are long gone. I applaud parents able to see the New Year in and still function the next day! Whether you are looking for an early New Year’s party or are ready to go all night, we’ve pulled together family-friendly New Year’s celebrations from around Metro Vancouver.

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Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year’s Eve celebration.

Happy 2024, everyone! 

Burnaby:

New Year’s Eve Toonie Skate: Bring the family down for a mid-day skate to burn off a little energy before the new year countdown!

Chilliwack:

NYE Through the Decades Skate: Looking to recap the last few years? Head to Sardis Sports Complex for a trip down memory lane.

Coquitlam

Lights at Lafarge is open until midnight on December 31st. Ring in the New Year with a stroll around the lake to take in the beautiful light displays.

Delta

Don’t miss out on the popular Winter Wonderland Skate at both the North & South Recreation Centres on New Year’s Eve.

Langley:

Martini Town (2-9pm): Ring in the new year with a Hallmark-esque experience. Catch the SFU choir at 3pm, 4pm, 7pm and 8pm.

New Westminster:

Capital City Arcade:  Get in your last afternoon of gaming at this retro arcade. This family-friendly event offers hourly prizes and plenty of games to keep everyone in your family engaged.

North Vancouver:

The Shipyards Skate Plaza is offering skating during regular hours (1pm-8pm), with live music from 6pm-8pm to kick off your New Year’s Eve.

Grouse Mountain NYE Celebration: Head to the mountain to ring in 2024! Ride the slopes, take a stroll through the Light Walk, go skating and watch the fireworks display. There will be food and drink specials available at the restaurants on December 31st as well.

Noon Year’s Eve at MONOVA: If your crew won’t make it to midnight, celebrate NOON Year’s Eve at MONOVA Museum of North Vancouver. Families will learn how people around the world celebrate January 1st as a fresh start to the year, all while enjoying treats and fizzy drinks. There will be plenty of crafts and activities to keep everyone entertained.

Richmond:

Kidtropolis is the place to be for kids! This year, they’re hosting a “Noon Year’s Eve“ event with a balloon drop, bubble wrap dance party, arts and crafts station, and of course, a countdown! This is a 3 hour, ticketed event so be sure to reserve your spot early.

Surrey:

Winter Ice Palace: As is winter holiday tradition the Cloverdale Arena will be transformed into the Winter Ice Palace over the winter school break. If you are looking for something to do on either Dec 31st or January 1st, you are in luck as they are open. Skating ends at 4:45pm on NYE.

Vancouver:

Cirque du Soleil: It’s the final show of the incredible KOOZA and you won’t want to miss it! Send out 2023 by seeing some of the best performers around in an action-packed, beautifully crafted show. Catch a glimpse of our experience here.

Circus3’s New Year’s Eve Variety Show: Hosted by Rob Teszka at the Vancouver Playhouse, this show is great for kids and adults alike and features acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, magicians and more. The show is 75 minutes long with no intermission, leaving plenty of time to get home and ring in the new year or put little ones to bed.

Robson Square Ice Rink: Lace up your skates for a family-friendly evening. The rink closes at 9pm, just in time to make it home, countdown to the New Year, and head to bed! DJ-El-Niño will be the live entertainment from 6:00-9:00pm

Rocky Mountain Flatbread New Year’s Eve Celebration: Looking for an awesome-kid friendly New Year’s Eve party? Check out New Year’s Eve at Rocky Mountain Flatbread!​ Enjoy a relaxing evening where children are entertained with pizza making, balloon twisting, and​ face painting while you enjoy your dinner and drinks. An early New Year’s Eve countdown will top off the evening!​

Sinbad Pantomime: Finish off your year with captivating music to create a hilarious, joy-filled, and unforgettable show for the whole family. A panto is great for children, but adults experience many laughs too; don’t worry, there are plenty of “adult jokes” sprinkled in!

VanDusen’s Festival of Lights is open until 10pm on New Year’s Eve. After a brisk stroll to see the beautiful lights, head home to get cozy and count down to midnight.

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