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12/23/22 - By Charlotte B

New Year's Eve is almost here and that means 2023, and fireworks, are just around the corner! While several Orlando New Year's Eve events are geared toward adults, there are many fun, family-friendly parties to celebrate with kids. Many of these events count down at a kid-friendly hour, so you can still follow normal bedtime routines without the kids feeling like they are missing out. If you have older kids that can make it to midnight, some evening events even include fireworks at the turn of the year. Read on for all the details of what's happening for Orlando New Year's Eve!

And that's not all! Orlando Christmas Lights Displays are happening through the new year; strawberries are ripe and ready for picking at several Orlando Strawberry U-Pick Farms; and we've rounded up Fun Things to Do During the Holiday Break to get your kids through the rest of winter vacation. And be sure to bookmark our activity calendar and keep checking as new events are added often.

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Legoland Florida puts on an amazing New Year's Eve event, with an early fireworks display! Photo courtesy Visit Florida
Legoland Florida puts on an amazing New Year's Eve event, with an early fireworks display! Photo courtesy Visit Florida

Orlando New Year's Eve Events with Kids

Noon Year's Eve at the Winter Park Library

Winter Park - Friday, December 30, 2022
Countdown to noon to celebrate the coming year at the Winter Park Library. Families can play games, make hats and noise makers, take pics in a photo booth, and enjoy a treat. Note: The New Year's Eve party happens December 30, 2022. READ MORE

Avalon Park New Year's Eve Celebration

Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Watch fireworks at midnight over Avalon Lake. Local restaurants have individual specials for New Year's Eve as well. READ MORE

Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve at Crayola Experience Orlando

South Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Ring in the New Year with mid-day countdowns and a streamer launch at 1pm & 3pm, a DJ dance party throughout the afternoon, character appearances, themed crafts, and more at Crayola Experience Orlando. READ MORE

New Year’s Eve Kids Party

Winter Garden - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Visit Uno's Pizzeria in Winter Garden for the New Year’s Eve Kids Party. Dine in with your little ones and ring in the new year at a kid-friendly time with a soda toast, party favors, and a balloon drop. READ MORE

Mount Dora New Year's Eve Block Party

Mount Dora - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Visit Sunset Park in Mount Dora for a New Year's Eve block party. Event takes place from 9pm-12:30am, with fireworks at midnight. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Family Friendly Skate

Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Parents skate for free at this family-friendly skating event with a jam skate contest, NYE countdown, and more fun for the whole family. READ MORE

New Year's Eve Fireworks at Legoland Florida

Winter Haven - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Ring in the new year at a kid-friendly hour at Legoland. There will be lights, music, fireworks and a "brick drop." READ MORE

New Year's Eve at Old Town

Kissimmee - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Celebrate the New Year at Old Town with festivities all day including a car show, live music, entertainment, activities, and a fireworks display at midnight. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Countdown to the New Year in SeaWorld style, with sea life, music, entertainment, and a fireworks display. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World

Lake Buena Vista - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Three Walt Disney World theme parks will be staying open until (or past) midnight - including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. Highlights include epic New Year's Eve fireworks displays. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Brevard Zoo

Melbourne - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Ring in the New Year with the animals at the Brevard Zoo. Celebrate with crafts, games, a ball drop at noon, and a complimentary juice toast. READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Monkey Joe's

Various Locations - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Enjoy a countdown to noon and ring in 2023 early with the kiddos at Monkey Joe's. There will also be prizes and giveaways throughout the day. Check Central Florida locations for details. READ MORE

Rocking New Year 2023 Street Party at Sunset Walk

Kissimmee - Saturday, December 31, 2022
“Rocking New Year” 2023 is an immersive non-stop street party, featuring Scotty B & Project: DJ Slam, live entertainment, special effects, confetti storm, midnight fireworks, complimentary party favors, and more.  READ MORE

Family New Year's Eve at Boxi Park

Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Boxi Park is hosting a family friendly NYE event from 4-8pm, including a DJ, face painter, balloon artist, caricatures, and a 7pm ball drop. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Plan a visit to Busch Gardens on New Year's Eve to enjoy the festive Busch Gardens Christmas Town featuring millions of lights, then ring in the new year with a fireworks spectacular. READ MORE

Moo Years Eve at Millie Moo's

Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Millie Moo's is hosting its annual "Moo" Years Eve party, complete with snow flurries, a dance party, and a mid-day (12pm) balloon drop. READ MORE

Pirate's Dinner Adventure New Year's Eve Celebration

Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Pirate dinner show complete with party favors, a party with the crew, and a special NYE countdown at the end of the show. READ MORE

Afternoon Year’s Eve at Orlando Science Center

Orlando - Saturday, December 31, 2022
OSC is celebrating the New Year with a "New Year's Best Of Celebration Show" featuring favorite demonstrations from the past year and ending with an afternoon countdown to ring in the new year. Activities include a New Year's storytime, crafts, frosty experiments, and more. READ MORE

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