New Year’s Eve is a time of fireworks, fun events, and a countdown of magic spent with the kids. There are plenty of ways that you can spend New Year’s Eve in Edmonton, from an indoor beach party, to little-kid-bedtime friendly fireworks and even a celebration that has cabane a sucre and tons of free family fun.
Here are our favourite kid-friendly New Year’s Eve events in Edmonton:
World Waterpark New Year’s Eve Beach Ball | West Edmonton Mall
Start the year off right at our annual New Year’s Eve Family Beach Ball, presented by World Waterpark. Celebrate with family and friends in a tropical environment, splashing in the world’s largest indoor wave pool and speeding down waterslides! The night will end with a bang and a one-of-a-kind indoor fireworks display.
New Year’s Eve at Strathcona County | Strathcona County
From bouncing castles, cabane a sucre and family friendly games activities, to food trucks, fireworks and fun for the entire evening beginning at four o’clock, there are many options for fun in Strathcona County on New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve Downtown | Churchill Square
This free, fun-filled, non-alcoholic family event will start inside City Hall with kids’ crafts and activities, magicians, balloon artists, face painters and live music. The celebration will continue outdoors with music, hay rides, free skate rentals, ice skating, fire pits, bannock-making and food concessions, Main stage entertainment will begin at 9:15pm in Churchill Square, leading up to a spectacular fireworks show at midnight.
Countdown at the Conservatory | Muttart Conservatory
Come, bring the family and ring in the New Year early! We’re counting down to 2017 in style. Enjoy live music, a special New Year’s craft and fun activities for all. Experience the hourly midnight countdowns with treats to ring in 2017! This one is perfect for parents with plans in the evening, but who are still searching for a way to celebrate with the family.
Count down at Home | Home Sweet Home
Count down to New Year’s Eve, at home. Watch the fireworks on Television or cue up Netflix for fun countdowns with your favourite characters, that can help make New Year’s Even bedtime friendly. Create a fun dinner at home, or make bags that can be opened with fun activities for each hour that passes by until Midnight (Again, you can expedite this quite easily), celebrate with friends and ring in the new year right!
St. Albert New Year’s Eve Fireworks | St. Albert
The City of St. Albert invites you to celebrate the new year with a Fireworks display on December 31st at 8:30 pm sharp on Mission Hill. Bring your whole family and join us as we welcome 2017! Nice and early, these fireworks are a great choice for families with young children.
Gymboree New Year’s Eve Party |
Join us at Gymboree Play & Music for an afternoon of special family activities, crafts, parachute fun, bubbles and snacks. This family event is a special event for little ones (0 to 5 years old) with their grown-ups to ring in the new year! $20 per child, adults are free. Reserve your spot today by calling 780.474.9626.
How are you spending New Year’s Eve with the kids in Edmonton?