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 2025, everyone!
Capital City Arcade
New Westminster | 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.
Cirque du Soleil
Vancouver | It’s the last week of the incredible show ECHO and you don’t want to miss it! Send out 2024 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
Vancouver | 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.
Lights at Lafarge
Coquitlam | Get outdoors for some fresh air, twinkling lights, and stop by the Praugery for some delicious treats at Lights at Lafarge. The lights are on until midnight on December 31st.
Family Rollerskate Party
Vancouver | Say ‘goodbye’ to 2024 with an evening of rollerskating! DJ Prototype brings the music, and there are plenty of activities for the whole family. The theme of this evening is “Glam Fam!”
Kidtropolis NYE
Richmond | Kidtropolis throws the best NYE parties, and this year, they are hosting two different times: 10am-1:30pm or 2pm-5pm. The event includes party hats, noise makers and a balloon drop.
Noon Year’s Eve at Little Beans Play Cafe
Leave the late nights for those without kids, and celebrate with some delicious food and coffee while your little ones play in a safe place. Little Beans Play Cafe is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve party with music, activities, treats, and a whole lot of fun– PLUS a ball drop at noon!
Noon Year’s Eve at the Port Moody Library
Port Moody | Join the Port Moody Library for an afternoon of fun! Countdown to 12 (pm) with stories, crafts, a dance party and a photo booth to ring in the new year without having to stay up late.
Noon Year’s Eve at Ladner Pioneer Library
Delta | Head to the Ladner Pioneer Library for stories, crafts, music and dancing– but avoid a late night by celebrating at noon!
NYE at Cypress Mountain
Cypress Mountain is the place to be if you’re searching for fireworks, fresh air, and tons of family fun! There will be a DJ, food and drink specials, and the fireworks will start at 8pm so you still have time to make it home before midnight!
NYE Skating
Various cities | New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to strap on some skates and go for a spin around the rink. Many community centres host events for families on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Check out our list here to find one near you.
Robson Square Ice Rink
Vancouver | 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
Vancouver | 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!
The Shipyards Skate Plaza
North Vancouver |Get some fresh air and physical activity by ending 2024 with some skating! The Shipyards Skate Plaza is open for skating during regular hours (12pm-8pm), with FREE public skating and live music from DJ Jams from 5pm-8 pm.
Winter Ice Palace
Cloverdale | 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.
VanDusen’s Festival of Lights
Vancouver | VanDusen 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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