Sure there will be fireworks across the metro area on New Year’s Eve, and grown-ups can stay up late counting down to midnight, but families will also find some kid-centric ways to celebrate the hours leading up to 2024 on Sunday, December 31. Here are several we found that are sure to delight the kiddos. Spots fill for some of these events quickly, so you should register soon if one is of interest. If you know of any we have missed, please email laura@milehighonthecheap.com.
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Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus Noon Year’s Eve
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, 303-433-7444
Features a shiny Times Square-like ball which will drop on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year’s celebrations will take place in their winter experience, SNOW DAYS!
Prepare for a celebration unlike any other year with sock skating, sledding, music, themed crafts, treats from the Teaching Kitchen and fun surprises!
Reservations and advance ticket purchase not available this year.
Cost is $18 for ages 2 to 59 and $16 for seniors (60+) and those age 1. Members get in for free.
Junkyard Social Club
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This explosive event promises to be an unforgettable experience with interactive all-ages activities, science explosions, and a bubbly toast to ring in the new year.
Admission is $12 for kids, $15 for adults (suggested)
2525 Frontier Ave., Unit A, Boulder.
Urban Air Adventure Park Aurora
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
15400 E. Briarwood Circle, Aurora
Let ’em Fly New Years Eve Party! Unlimited play, balloon drop, giveaways, noisemakers and more. Admission is $25.99 for a Ultimate Pass (includes socks, noise maker and balloon drop event).
Urban Air Adventure Park Westminster
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
7025 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
Let ’em Fly New Years Eve Party! Unlimited play, balloon drop, giveaways, noisemakers and more. Admission is $25.99 for a Ultimate Pass (includes socks, noise maker and balloon drop event).
WOW! Children’s Museum
110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424
Ring in the New Year a few hours early in Lafayette. Enjoy noisemaker crafts, face/arm painting, balloon animals, kids karaoke, playtime in the Museum, refreshments, and a special countdown celebration.
Party #1 is from 10 a.m. to noon and and Party #2 is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission is $13 per child; $8 per WOW! member child; and $7 per adult. Advance ticket purchase required.