Before becoming a mother I would have had no clue what this was, Now that I am a mom, it is genius!
Noon Years Eve events allow you to celebrate the new year with your children, the count down, the balloons the sparkling apple cider except it is just at noon, not midnight so you get family time before you go out for the real adult New Years celebration at midnight or be fast asleep!
We have attended most of these events over the year and love all of them!
I always encourage you to double check the venue that the event is still happening to make sure you do not have diappointed children.
Avalon (Alpharetta) (sold out for 2024)
This is a fun event and one you need to get tickets to when they first offer them as it sells out each year. When you enter you can see all the stations they have around the room,. there have been photo booths, DJ and dancing, craft stations., face painting, doughnut area, beverage area complete with candy in your drink (they do sell drinks for mom and dad too). They have a countdown at noon and a big balloon drop. This is a very fun way to ring in the new year with the kids. It is crowded so make sure you talk to your children about what to do if they get lost, but felt it was very safe. It is held inside the ballroom of the hotel.
Click here from pictures when we went
Children's Museum
Countdown to 2025 with Atlanta’s favorite NYE party for families on Tuesday, December 31!
Join us for the city’s most POP-ular New Year’s Eve party just for families. Count down to 2025 with a DJ dance party, bubble-wrap “fireworks,” bubble science fun — and of course, BUBBLES!
I love how they have three times for this, book for the time you want
Play Session A: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Countdown at 11:00 AM.
Play Session B: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Countdown at 2:00 PM.
Play Session C: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Countdown at 5:00 PM.
Grab your tickets today! Prices may increase week of event. https://bit.ly/BubbleBashCMA
Fernbank ( I have not seen the info for 2024, so not sure it is happening)
767 Clifton Road, NEW Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Great Wolf Lodge(La Grange)
They will have special activities for their guest, so be sure to find out their schedule when you check in.
Legoland(Phipps Plaza)
We invite you and your family to ring in the New Year before the clock strikes midnight at our annual Noon Year's Eve Celebration.
Be sure to arrive before noon to celebrate with our LEGO Ball Drop! Grab a complimentary 2025 headband (*while supplies last*) and help us bring in the new year with a glass of sparkling apple cider!
Don't forget to celebrate with our LEGO character in our build challenge area for a group dance party! Purchase tickets here
Ponce City Market
Celebrate with us as we count down to Noon and ring in the new year. Special entertainment and fun lasts until 5 pm. This ticket includes admission, unlimited access to boardwalk games, mini golf, Heege Tower, 3-story slide, and Complimentary Hot Chocolate (while supplies last).
Ice skating can be purchased day of only for an additional $10. Ice-skating is based on availability at the time of purchase.
This ticket is for The Roof's Noon Year's Eve celebration from 10AM - 5PM, for children and adults over the age of 3. Children 3 and under are free. This event is rain or shine, and good for 30 days in case your plans change.
Purchase tickets here
Sparkles(Marietta) Skating Rink 2024
Get Air 2024
There's no need to stay up late – ring in the new year early at Get Air Trampoline Park on December 31 from 11 AM to 1 PM! We'll be celebrating 2025 with a countdown and balloon drop at noon! Don't miss out on the games, giveaways and prizes!
Tickets will be sold at the door. Pricing will be the same as regular ticket pricing and can be found on your local park's website.
Find your local park here: getairsports.com/park-locator
Stone Mountain Early New Years Eve 9:00 PM
Because kids are just as excited to ring in the New Year as their parents—but need to be in bed before midnight—Stone Mountain Park is set to host an early New Year’s Eve Celebration.
During Stone Mountain Christmas on Dec. 31, Stone Mountain Park will operate the Christmas event as usual including the Magical Christmas Drone & Light Show, and then we’ll ring in the New Year early with a magical snowfall and early countdown. When the clock strikes 9 PM, enjoy fireworks to usher in the New Year (early)!
Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve is available during Stone Mountain Christmas and is included with a daily Christmas Attractions Ticket or annual Mountain Membership. Please check calendar for hours of operation prior to your visit.
Stars and Strikes (locations all around Atlanta. We have gone to two different locations and both were the same)
Photo Credit FB Stars ad Strikes
We got there early each year, ate pizza and played games. Then got ready for the balloon drop at noon. They had it roped for 2 ages groups so the big kids don't know over the little's, but will say it can get crazy. You grab balloons and then pop them and they have prizes inside like a coupon for 5 tickets, coupon for prize etc.
They also give free kid champagne, aka apple cider. When we went in the past, you did not have to buy anything.
If you plan to stay home, here are some ideas. All items are posted in my storefront on Amazon.
1. Want to have a balloon drop at home? Order this to make it happen and just fill it with balloons you have. We have used these before. and it takes more balloon then you think!
2. We do a balloon pop every hour before he goes to bed. Inside is a coupon for something. Some examples are go to bed 15 mins later, skip a chore, the last one we always give him $5. Depending on his age is when the bedtime was. You can get these professional looking ones.
3. Countdown for kids to watch whenever you want for 2025.
For other family fun places around the ATL check out my list I have made since 2010 as a mom and kindergarten teacher.
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