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New Year’s Eve with Family

Guide to New Jersey Family New Years Eve Celebrations

New Jersey New Years Eve Family Celebrations.
Features events with kids and without alcohol

If you're looking for family-friendly ways to ring in 2025 on New Year's Eve in New Jersey, then you've come to the right place.

Families and those preferring an alcohol-free celebration need not feel left out. New Jersey offers a wide range of family-friendly, alcohol-free parties that cater to all ages.

These events often feature activities such as ice skating, live music performances, magic shows, Fireworks displays, and early countdowns for the little ones who might not make it to midnight.

Some towns organize community gatherings with food trucks, games, and fireworks displays, creating a festive atmosphere that brings neighbors together to welcome the new year.

Some communities celebrate First Night with a diverse program of arts and cultural events, including music concerts, dance performances, comedy shows, interactive art installations, and fireworks.

Attendees purchase a single admission button that grants access to all venues and performances throughout the evening, culminating in a grand finale countdown and often a fireworks display at midnight.

New Jersey truly shines on New Year's Eve, offering a plethora of options to suit every taste and preference.

iPlay America, Freehold, NJ

Get a $25 Ride Band at iPlay America every Wednesday and Friday. Plus, Kids Eat FREE at our new restaurant, The Bistro, with the purchase of a ride band. Learn more. 

Stay tuned --- we will be updating this list as the event sponsors confirm this year's events.

Northern New Jersey New Year's Eve 2024 Family Celebrations

Morris County First Night 
Sunday, December 31, 2024; 4pm - Midnight
Downtown Morristown, NJ 
Morris County First Night is an alcohol-free and substance-free celebration of arts and culture, This popular annual event attracts families, seniors, singles and anyone looking for an exciting way to ring in the New Year!
It features 70 Performances at 23 Venues (21 In-Person, 1 Live Stream, and 1 On-Demand) on December 31, 2024, in Downtown Morristown from 4:45 PM to Midnight with Complimentary Parking, Free Shuttles, 2 Fireworks Shows and Additional On-Demand Access through 4 PM on January 1st. Tickets (Buttons) Start at $25.

New Year's Eve at a Luxury Resort - Packages for families. 
December 31, 2024
Crystal Springs Resort 
Route 94 
Vernon, NJ
They offer a variety of packages for couples and families. This celebration features luxury guest rooms, stylish restaurants, exquisite ballrooms, indoor & outdoor heated snow pools, and festive outdoor winter activities in a picture-perfect setting.

New Year's Eve Family Skate Celebration
December 31, 2024; 11am or 3pm
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
7th Ave & Clifton Ave 
Newark, NJ
This event features a family skating NYE celebration with a slice of pizza & a drink per every skater ticket!

Central New Jersey New Year's Eve 2024 Family Celebrations

First Night Ocean County 
Saturday, December 31, 2024: 1pm-5pm 
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Seaside Heights, NJ
The popular annual family non-alcohol New Years Celebration promises lots of fun at the four First Night locations. Lucky Leo's, Coin Castle, Casino Arcade, and Shake Shoppe are all part of the fun. Enjoy a New Years Eve afternoon of entertainment from music to magic shows and more family fun entertainment! Two trackless trains will circulate on the Boardwalk between event locations and Fireworks are scheduled for 5 pm, weather permitting.

New Brunswick's Winter Wonderland for the Holidays with Fireworks 
December 31, 2024
New Brunswick City Center 
Monument Square Park
New Brunswick, NJ
The grand finale of New Brunswick's Winter Wonderland of festivities running through December, culminates with a fireworks display on New Year's Eve, December 31st @ Various Locations in New Brunswick.

Southern New Jersey New Year's Eve 2024 Family Celebrations

Atlantic City NYE Fireworks
December 31, 2024; 9pm
Boardwalk
In front of Tropicana Atlantic City.
Atlantic City, NJ
The fireworks over the ocean are the highlight of the new years eve celebrations in Atlantic City. The new years eve fireworks on the Boardwalk also includes special newly designed pyrotechnic scenes and vivid effects including Grucci high aerials and grand illuminations - sounds like a very special display in store!
To get the best views of the fireworks, then the best vantage points are of course along the AC Boardwalk, which runs along the beach for four miles to the city limit, where an additional one and a half miles extends on into Ventnor City.

New Year's Eve Fireworks in Avalon 
December 31, 2024: 3:30-5pm
30th Street beach & Surfside Park
Avalon, NJ
This New Years Eve family celebration features music, crafts, and hot chocolate, followed by a display of fireworks from the 30th Street beach.

First Night Ocean City
December 31, 2024; 4pm-midnight
Ocean City, NJ
This non-alcoholic, family-friendly event features a complete schedule of entertainment at 20 venues and over 70 events with the grand finale fireworks at midnight. at the 5th Ave beach.