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Family and Kid Friendly New Year’s Eve Events

Family and Kid Friendly New Year's Eve Events

With all the other festivities filling the month of December, it can be easy to forget the holiday that falls on the last day of the month. Make your plans now for New Year’s Eve! There are so many great places in Indianapolis to celebrate the new year with your family. Best of all, your littlest ones can join the party and still make it home for bedtime.

Indianapolis New Year’s Eve Events for Kids and Families

Check out this list of fun family-friendly events that will help you and your crew ring in the new year. Crank up Auld Lang Syne (The New Year’s Eve Song everyone doesn’t know they know), get ready for the confetti, and prepare for a great 2026.

All events are scheduled for December 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with kids in Indianapolis.

Noon Year’s Eve for Kids and Families

Wooly Yak Ranch and Winery
3124 E 266th St, Arcadia
10 am-12:30 pm

Have you met the adorable yaks at Woolly Yak Ranch and Winery yet? Now’s your chance! While you’re at it, ring in the New Year with your whole family at noon. This special event includes a balloon drop, bubbles, sparkling juice for a toast, crafts, games, animals, and more!

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Early NYE Celebration

Dave & Busters
1251 U.S. Hwy 31 N Suite F01B, Greenwood, IN 46142
4-7 pm

New Year’s Eve at Dave & Buster’s is the place to be, with unforgettable entertainment, a buffet worthy of your last meal of the year, and Unlimited Video Game Play. Plus enjoy an all-ages ginger ale toast accompanied by a special video countdown. Grab tickets now and get ready to celebrate.

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Noon Year’s Eve

Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th Street, Zionsville
11:30 am-12:30 pm

Join the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department at Winterfest to celebrate the New Year a little early with activities for all ages. Your family can raise a toast with some tasty juice, join in for a countdown to Noon, and party with your friends during this icy-themed celebration! Pre-registration is required.
Registration for Noon Year’s Eve is now FULL, but you can join the waitlist. This event fills up quickly, so mark your calendars now to sign up for the party in 2026 when registration opens in November.

Noon Year’s Eve

Kids Empire at The Shops at Perry Crossing
2539 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield
10:30 am-12:30 pm

Celebrate New Year’s Eve early with your little ones. The Shops at Perry Crossing will be holding its annual event at Kids Empire this year. Register early for discounted admission, or pay regular admission at the door. Enjoy the playground, a dance party with a live DJ, and a countdown to remember!

Countdown to Noon

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis
10 am-1:30 pm
Join in a grand countdown at noon o’clock at The Children’s Museum! Grammy-nominated musician Zak Morgan will provide live music and lead countdowns at noon and 1 pm. Guests also have opportunities to create a family time capsule and learn about holiday traditions around the world. Entry is included with museum admission.

Noon Year’s Eve

Indianapolis Public Library – Lawrence Branch
7898 Hague Road, Indianapolis
11:30 am-12:30 pm

Ring in the new year at the library. The Lawrence Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library will host this family-friendly celebration that includes a special story time and a balloon drop. Guests will also enjoy activities, crafts, and games throughout the library.

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Noon Year’s Eve/New Year’s Eve Skate Parties

Skateland
3902 N Glen Arm Rd, Indianapolis
12-3 pm

Skateland is hosting three separate NYE events for the whole family. Each New Year’s Eve Party will have skating, music, food, and favors! Admission is $15 per person and includes your skate rental, a slice of pizza, and an apple cider toast. All children 2-17 years old MUST wear skates at all times.

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Find places around Indianapolis where you can celebrate New Year's Eve as a family.

Family New Year’s Eve

Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington, Indianapolis
6-8:30 pm

Kick off the festivities with face painting, music, a dance party, and more. Strike a pose at one of the photo ops, visit activity stations in the galleries, get your face painted, and make sure to ride the Snowfall Express train. End the night with a balloon drop and confetti celebration at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for ages 3 and up, and members receive a 25% discount. Capacity is limited, so reserve your tickets today for Family New Year’s Eve!

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New Year’s Eve Bash

The Community Center at AFC
2301 Meridian Street, Anderson
Noon-6 pm

One of our favorite Central Indiana indoor playgrounds is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve bash just for local families! Admission is $20 per family and includes lunch, snacks, a movie screening, bounce houses, games, crafts, a balloon drop with a milk and cookies toast, and time on the playground. Don’t miss this exciting afternoon in Anderson!

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As the holiday season comes to a close, make the most of this one last big celebration. Party with your favorite kids at one of these special events, perfect for families, and you can still book the babysitter for a New Year’s Eve date night. From all of us at Indy with Kids, we wish you a Happy New Year!

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Katy Mann

My name is Katy Mann, and I'm the creator of Indy with Kids. With over 10 years of experience working with children, and my excitement towards the great city of Indianapolis; I offer readers guidance about great events and activities to do around Indianapolis with their kids and grandchildren. Join us on our family travels and adventures across the country!
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