Celebrate New Year's Eve in daylight hours at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

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Looking for kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Look no further, because we have rounded up an assortment of family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations in the area. Many are FREE and end at a reasonable hour.

Our picks for family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations include Noon Year's Eve at Legoland Discovery Center, which has a dance party with the Lego characters and a Lego balloon drop, and the FREE New Year's Eve Fireworks at Hunter Mountain, featuring early fireworks and a torchlight parade.

For more fun, bookmark our guide to Christmas vacation activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and keep close tabs on our Family Activities Calendar for more fun things to do. Happy New Year!

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What Are the Best Things To Do with Kids on New Year’s Eve in Westchester and the Hudson Valley?

Since we know that most families aren't up for midnight fireworks, we have rounded up lots of fun and festive New Year's Eve countdowns happening early in the day, or most often at noon.

Alternatively, some families might prefer to spend the day outdoors or take a day trip. Check out our Winter Bucket List for ideas on how to spend a perfect winter day in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, as well as some fun day trip ideas. 

At-Home New Year’s Eve Ideas If You Don’t Want to Go Out

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Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.