4th Annual Countdown to Noon and Balloon Drop 
Tuesday December 31st
10:45am – 12:05pm
Swarthmore Community Center
Swarthmore, PA

The Swarthmore Community Center hosts its 4th Annual Countdown to Noon Balloon Drop event on Tuesday December 31st from 10:45am – 12:05pm. This year’s theme is a Magical New Year and the event will feature a magician, food, crafts, and of course a family friendly Balloon Drop to countdown till Noon. $5 for children ages 3 and up, under 2 free. Adults free.

Nest Countdown Till Noon
Tuesday December 31st
10am – 12pm
Nest
Philadelphia, PA

Join Nest to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids ages 9 and under on Tuesday December 31st from 10am – 12pm. Nest will be decorated with New Year’s tinsel and confetti and kids can celebrate the new year with a pinata, cookie decorating, New Year’s themed games for the whole family in the playspace and a New Year’s Eve dance party to the top kid-friendly songs of 2013. Tickets $15 for day pass (for non-members), free for members.

Betsy Ross’s 262nd Birthday Bash 
Tuesday December 31st
11am – 4pm
Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Betsy’s 262nd Birthday this Tuesday December 31st from 11am – 4pm with special crafts and activities and of course cake to celebrate her big day. Free with admission. $5 for adults, $4 for children.

New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks Cruises 
Tuesday December 31st
Cruising 4:30pm – 6:30pm (Boarding at 4:00pm)
Spirit of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Bring the whole family out for this family friendly fireworks cruise along the Delaware on the Spirit of Philadelphia for a unique and fun way to ring in the new year with the kiddos. Enjoy a soda and juice bar, the grande dinner buffet, holiday themed decor, spectacular riverfront views and a rockin’ DJ for dancing for the whole family. And of course enjoy fireworks along the Delaware with the best views from the ship for the early 6pm fireworks show. Tickets $59.90 per child (ages 3-12), $99.90 for adults. Save 15% on tickets with promo code NEWYEAR15!

Countdown To New Years at Sesame Place
Tuesday December 31st
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA

Enjoy ringing in the New Year with your favorite furry friends at Sesame Place on Tuesday December 31st. C is for Celebrate Fireworks take place from 6:20-6:40pm with a unique fireworks display set to Sesame Street music. And don’t miss the Count’s Countdown to New Year’s at 12pm, 2:30pm and 5pm in Dine with Me. Enjoy a celebratory meal, dancing, and lots of quality time and photos with your favorite characters. Park Admission $24.99+ tax ($21.99 if you buy online). Count’s Countdown to New Year’s tickets are separate admission $16.99 + tax or children ages 2-12, $26.99 + tax for adults.

Square Drop
Tuesday December 31st
3-6pm
Franklin Square
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Square Drop Celebration at Franklin Square with the whole family for this free family celebration with a kid friendly dance party at the indoor pavilion, great viewing of the Penn’s Landing early fireworks show and square drop at 6pm, and the final electrical spectacle light show of the year at 8pm. Plus enjoy rides on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, mini-golf and tasty treats available at Square Burger. Admission to Square Drop Celebration is free. Some attractions ticketed.

Countdown to Noon
Tuesday December 31st
12pm and 1pm
Please Touch Museum
Philadelphia, PA

Philly’s hands-on museum for families, the Please Touch Museum, hosts its wildly popular Countdown to Noon event on Tuesday December 31st at 12 noon and 1pm. Bring the kiddos out for music, activities and a special appearance by King Countdown, the museum’s official marshall of of the New Year. Two countdown to Noon shows at 12 Noon and 1pm accommodate schedules of the littlest party-goers. Free with museum admission. $16 for children and adults.

New Year’s Eve Splash
Tuesday December 31st
5:00-8;30pm
Adventure Aquarium
Camden, NJ

Ring in the New Year at the 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Splash at the Adventure Aquarium on Tuesday December 31st from 5-8:30pm. Families will love this special event with a Countdown dance party, breath-taking views of the City of Philadelphia’s fireworks display and of course amazing animal experiences and exhibits, too. $30 for adults, $25 for children ages 2-12. Under 2 free.

Free at the Kimmel New Year’s Day Celebration
Wednesday January 1st
10am – 6pm
The Kimmel Center
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss one of our city’s best celebrations for families the free New Year’s Day Celebration at the Kimmel Center this New Year’s Day from 10am – 6pm. Get great views of the Mummers as they strut down Broad Street while taking a break from the cold. Enjoy family musical performances, kids crafts and activities, balloon artists, face painting, and much more. Free.

Disney On Ice Let’s Celebrate Family Day
Wednesday January 1st
2pm
Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA

It’s Family Day at the Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Celebrate at the Wells Fargo Center this Wednesday January 1st. Enjoy $15 tickets to the 2pm showing of this fantastic ice show highlighting celebrations with your favorite Disney friends.