Things To Do on New Year's Eve for Kids & Families
Need a fun way to ring in the New Year with the kiddos? We got you.
By Michael Aldrich
Published December, 2021
Marshmallow Hikes at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
December 31, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood
owlshill.org/events
How does a nice hike in the winter woods followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows sound? Cost is $10.
Countdown to Noon at Discovery Center
December 31, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Discovery Center
502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro
explorethedc.org/countdown
Come to the biggest pajama party in Murfreesboro! They'll officially kick off 2022 with fun New Year's activities like a dance party, glow game room, art activities, and the iconic balloon drop at noon! Included with admission, free for members. More info»
Midnight at Noon at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
December 31, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
100 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna
townofsmyrna.org
Celebrate the New Year without staying up until midnight at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Activities include New Year Bingo, 2021 Scavenger Hunt, write a New Year Wish and make a fun Party Craft! Balloon Confetti Pop will happen at noon.
Happy Noon Year at Adventure Science Center
December 31, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville
adventuresci.org/happy-noon-year
Join Adventure Science Center for a morning of games, activities, experiments and more all leading up to their New Year's Eve "ball drop" at 12 p.m. (noon). Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 1 p.m., but the science center will remain open until 6 p.m. It's a kid-friendly party that gets everyone to bed on time. Youth ages 2-12 are $14 and adults are $18.
New Years at Noon at Sky Zone Murfreesboro
December 31, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Sky Zone Murfreesboro
Join in a grand countdown complete with a balloon drop finale. Get your New Year's celebration started a little early this year with a visit to Sky Zone for New Year's Eve at Noon! Bring the whole family and jump the day away!
New Years Eve GLOW at Sky Zone Murfreesboro
December 31, 2021 from 7 – 10 p.m.
2021 Noon Years Celebration at Stars and Strikes
Stars and Strikes
333 North Lowry St, Smyrna
starsandstrikes.com
Noon Years is a New Year's Eve celebration for kids 12 yrs old & under to celebrate the New Year at no cost! Guests are treated with a PRIZE-FILLED Balloon Drop at NOON followed by a toast of apple juice to celebrate the New Year. To top it off, $20 game cards can be purchased for just $10!
New Year's Eve Skate at Brentwood Skate
December 31, 2021 from 12:30 – 5 p.m. and 7 – 11:30 p.m.
Brentwood Skate Center
402 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood
brentwood.skatecenter.com/special-events.html
New Years Eve Skate Party at Rivergate Skate
December 31, 2021 from 7 – 11:30 p.m.
Rivergate Skate Center
119 Gleaves St, Madison
rivergateskatecenter.com
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