It’s fun waiting up til midnight to watch the ball drop in Times Square, but if you have littles or just can’t stay up that light, these Noon Year’s Eve parties bring the countdown excitement to the afternoon.
First Night at Casino Pier
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
The Family New Year’s Eve Daytime Celebration includes interactive shows, entertainment, arcade games, food and drinks, a balloon drop, prizes, and fireworks at 5 pm.
New Year’s Eve Parties
United Skates of America, Jackson Twp.
Stitch, Angel and Sonic will be part of the Noon Year’s Eve Party in the morning. An afternoon New Year’s Eve Party on the rink is followed by a Family New Year’s Eve Pajama Party in the evening.
Noon Year’s Eve
Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Pt. Pleasant
Mermaids and princesses will meet the kids, plus animal shows will take place throughout the afternoon.
PFAPA Fun Squad Noon Year’s Eve
Atlantic County Fairgrounds, Mays Landing
This fundraiser for the Atlantic County 4H Children’s Developmental Programs and the Autoinflammatory Alliance is a children’s event with a balloon drop at noon. Bluey and Bingo-inspired characters, breakfast from iHOP, dancing, games, a giant playroom, sensory play, face painting by Happy Daisy Face Painting, DJ Luke, and Characters4U will be part of the celebration.
Noon Years Eve
IceLand, Hamilton Twp.
End the year on the ice during the afternoon skating party.
Noon Year’s Eve
American Dream, East Rutherford
The mall’s youngest shoppers can welcome the New Year early with a daytime celebration at Nickelodeon Universe, including a special countdown to Noon.
NYE in Hammonton
Town Hall, Hammonton
The Drug Alliance will hold an early NYE celebration where families can play games, make crafts, eat food and count down to a confetti drop at noon.
Noon Year’s Eve: Asteroid Drop
Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, Mantua Twp.
When the clock strikes noon, watch an asteroid drop down into the quarry to celebrate the end of one era and the start of another. Keep the celebration going with a high-energy dance party, noisemaker making, crafts, activities, a New Year’s Resolution Tree, and access to the museum’s exhibits.
Noon Years Eve
Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City
As part of Vintner Wonderland, kids will get beads, kazoos, and other accessories to get into the party mood. You can go ice skating, grab a treat from the food truck, and warm up with a huge hot chocolate. At 12 pm sharp, a sparkling cider toast will ring in 2026, 12 hours early.
NYE Balloon Drop Bash
iPlay America, Freehold Twp.
Kids will get party favors, photos with Mickey and Minnie, prizes and giveaways before the ball drops in City Square at 2 pm. Plus, kids eat free at The Bistro until 3 pm.
Noon Year’s Eve with Rock & Roll Playhouse
SOPAC, South Orange
Kids will get to see a concert by The Rock and Roll Playhouse while snakcing on chicken fingers and juice boxes. There will be a cash bar for adults. There’s an afterparty, too.
New Year’s Eve Dance Party and Countdown
Staten Island Children’s Museum, Staten Island, NY
Following a performance by Patrick and the Rock-A-Silly Band, confetti cannons will shoot off before a balloon drop. There are two party times.
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