New Year’s Eve Celebrations With Kids in Austin
This post was co-written by Laura Standefer, Audra Buxton, and Addie Gross
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to start planning how you’ll welcome the New Year with your little ones! If you’re looking for family-friendly ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Austin, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up the best kid-centric events happening in our city on December 31, 2023. From midday countdowns to evening festivities, there’s something for every family to enjoy! Here are all the New Year’s Eve Celebrations With Kids in Austin.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations With Kids in Austin
Saturday, December 30
New Year’s Party with Meanwhile Brewing & Thinkery. Thinkery will be at Meanwhile Brewing from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for kid’s activities! There will be a guided printmaking activity accessible for most kiddos and their parents, plus a free play area. Free, get tickets here.
Ring in the New Year a few days early with a Noon Year’s Eve party by Cedar Park Parks and Recreation on Saturday, December 30th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.ย The will have story time and fun activities at the Recreation Center at 1435 Main Street! Families with children ages 2-12 welcome.
Sunday, December 31
New Years Eve Balloon Drop at Playland Skate Center Celebrate NYE with open skate from 12-6 p.m. and balloon drops at at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Party at Epic Fun is on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. You’re invited to Epic Fun’s Annual NYE Party to ring in the New Year with all-ages fun and festivities!! DJ, balloon drop at 6 p.m., free champagne, raffle & prizes, $5 free game card with a $20 game card purchase, and more.
Beerburg Brewing’s Noon Year’s Eve party is on Sunday, December 31st. Starting at 11 a.m., enjoy live music, photo ops, complimentary bubbles, and sparkling cider for your New Year’s toast after the count down to the “Noon Year.” Clickย hereย to get your free entry tickets in advance.
Thinkery New Year’s Eve Celebration sessions will be held from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin
Sunday, December 31
The Hive will have a Noon Year’s Eve party for kids and families from 10am-2pm on Sunday, December 31st! There will be crafts, a hot cocoa bar, and DJ counting down to a toast at noon with kid-friendly sparkling juice and big-kid-friendly sparkling champagne. Tickets include 1 kids sparkling cider and 1 adult bubbly. One adult, one child: $10, 2 adult, 2 child: $15, Each additional adult: $5, Each additional child: $3
Indigo Play will be hosting their Noon Year’s Eve Party onย Sunday December 31st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.ย The event is free with regular admission, no reservations needed! There will be games, free pizza, champagne for adults, sparkling juice for kids, and a balloon drop at noon! 13530 Research Blvd, Austin
Kids Noon Years Eve Event at all 3 Pinballz locations from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15 includes a $10 game card, crafts, a countdown, and balloon drop.
Tot Box Play Cafe in Round Rock is having several NYE celebrations on Sunday. There’s a 3-5 p.m. session and 6-8 p.m. session. $35/kid, $40/adult- register here. 403 N Mays St, Round Rock