When you want to ring in the new year, but you’ve got littles who won’t make it to midnight, and let’s be honest, neither will you, the advent of the “Noon Year’s Eve” tradition is the perfect solution! These daytime events offer the thrill of a countdown, confetti, and maybe even a festive toast right at 12:00 PM, allowing kids (and parents!) to welcome the new year and still be tucked in at a reasonable hour.
From museum ball drops and craft stations to dance parties and sparkling juice toasts, Central Mass is packed with kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve festivities designed to deliver maximum fun with zero late-night drama. We’ve compiled a list of the most exciting upcoming Noon Year’s Eve parties so you can pick the perfect spot to celebrate the final moments of the year.
Wednesday, December 31st
Happy Noon Year
Boston Children’s Museum in Boston
9:30am-3:30pm
Make party hats and count down for the NOON Year ball drop. Event is included in the cost of admission.
Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve
Discovery Museum in Acton
10am-12pm
Shake, rattle, and roll into the New Year by making party hats and noisemakers! Come decked out in your finest pajamas and stick around for the countdown to 12:00 (noon) with a Noon Year’s Eve ball drop. The event is included in the cost of admission.
Noon Year’s Eve
Ecotarium in Worcester
10am-3pm
Make a time capsule, launch a rocket, add to the 2026 resolution wall, or participate in the annual 12:00 pm kid-friendly countdown! The event is included in the cost of admission.
Noon-Years Eve with the Mouse
Bear’s Playspace
31 Harvard St, Worcester
10:30am-12pm
Join the special mouse for a time of open play, fun music, and a special countdown at noon! $25/per child
Noon Year’s Eve
Woods Memorial Library in Barre
11am
Kids can enjoy craft stations, cookie decorating, dancing, a photo booth station, and a festive countdown with a ball drop right at noon.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Franklin Public Library
11am
Music, snacks, games, and a super New Year’s celebration!
Noon Year’s Eve
The Southwick Inn in Southwick
11am
Free movie and popcorn are included, food and drink (including extensive Kid’s Menu) will be available for purchase, along with lots of other festive offerings such as a CANDY BAR, Sparkling Cider TOAST, and MORE!
Noon Year’s Eve
Ashland Public Library
11:15am-12:15pm
Enjoy festive stories, a craft, and an epic countdown to noon, complete with a balloon drop.
Noon Year’s Eve
Berlin Library
11:30am-12:30pm
Stories, games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt leading up to our countdown to noon. All ages are welcome.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster
11:30am-12:15pm
Enjoy a craft, fun games, and an epic countdown to noon, complete with a balloon drop.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Shrewsbury Library
11:30am-12:30pm
Ring in the “noon-year” with games, crafts, and fun for all ages! We’ll be counting down to a great time! No registration necessary.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner
11:30am-12:30pm
Enjoy a festive story, decorate your own popper, sip sparkling juice, grab a snack, and snap some memorable photos at our special photo booth station!
New Year Kids Party
Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Sturbridge
5pm-6:30pm
New Year’s Eve with Balloon Drops and Ginger Ale Toast at 6:00pm—food, fun, and plenty of excitement to kick off 2026!
