Fun and creative ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with kids

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2020 has certainly been one for the record books. I’m sure many of us will be very pleased to bid 2020 goodbye as we hope and plan for a better year in 2021.

And while I’m sure a lot of people’s New Year’s Eve plans may look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean the event can’t still be a great experience for the family.

In this post I’ve compiled a list of some of the most fun and creative ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids. From countdown activities to celebration crafts to printable worksheets, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in these ideas to plan a memorable New’s Year’s Eve celebration with your family.

More than 30 fun and creative ideas for celebrating New Year's Eve with kids. . . from activities to crafts to printable materials. You are sure to find something your whole family will enjoy! #newyear #newyearseve #giftofcuriosity #familyfun || Gift of Curiosity

New Year’s Eve Activities

December 31st is a day filled with anticipation. Channel that excited energy into some kid-friendly and family-friendly activities as you prepare to welcome the new year.

DIY confetti poppers from Team Cartwright

New Year’s sensory bins from Happy Toddler Playtime

New Year’s bead threading from Happy Toddler Playtime

Minute to Win It! family fun night from The Chaos and the Clutter

Choose a word of the year from Mama Smiles

Fireworks in a jar from Gift of Curiosity

Countdown bags from Messy Little Monster

New Year’s alphabet game from Rock Your Homeschool

Kindness resolutions from Coffee and Carpool

New Year’s clock activity from A Little Pinch of Perfect

New Year’s countdown from 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Confetti cannon STEM challenge from STEAM Powered Family

New Year’s Eve sensory bin from Fun with Mama

New Year’s Eve scavenger hunt from Organized 31

New Year’s Eve Crafts

There are so many wonderful New Year’s Eve craft ideas to do with kids! Check out all these adorable options below to make some crafty memories as we end this year and ring in the new year.