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The Long Island Children's Museum's New Year's Eve party is filled with fun, themed activities, ball drops, music, and a confetti-filled dance party. Photo courtesy LICM
The Long Island Children's Museum's New Year's Eve party is filled with fun, themed activities, ball drops, music, and a confetti-filled dance party. Photo courtesy LICM
12/23/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

Ring in New Year's Eve with a big, bold bash at one of these Long Island spots hosting events hours earlier than midnight. No matter how old your kids are, there are plenty of family-friendly New Year's Eve events across Long Island to help you welcome 2023. Top picks for New Year's Eve celebrations include the Long Island Aquarium's Fishes and Wishes party, roller skating, several balloon drops, and sparkling New Year's Eve fireworks. 

We've rounded up more than 16 New Year's Eve activities across Long Island for families that allow everyone to have fun and, hopefully, don't leave you with overtired little ones the next day.

Don't forget to check out our list of 30 fun things to do over the school holiday break to keep the kids busy all week. Find more fun in our Family Activity Calendar and Holiday Fun Guide.

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