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7 New Year's Events in Erie For Kids and Families

Ring in 2024 with some Erie family fun!

By Kara Murphy December 19, 2023

Looking for family-friendly New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the Erie area? Here are six kid-friendly Erie New Year's Eve events happening Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Click on the links for more information about these 2024 Erie New Year events for families!


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1. FREE: Noon Year's Eve Party at Blasco Library

Can't stay up late, but still want to celebrate? Join a Noon Year's Eve party at the library! Eat fancy snacks, play games, and watch balloons drop as you count down to 12 (noon!). Dec. 30

2. Noon Year Eve Celebration at ExpERIEnce Children's Museum (Registration Required)

Get ready for the ultimate balloon drop at the stroke of noon, followed by a sparkling juice box toast to ring in the "noon year." But the fun doesn't end there - gear up for engaging STEAM activities that set the tone for a year of discovery and growth. Kick off the year with a bang, laughter, and learning. Dec. 31






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3. Rink In the New Year Pajama-Style at Flo Fabrizio Ice Center

Wear your favorite pajamas, purchase hot cocoa and come for a special New Year's Eve skate session for the whole family to enjoy. Dec. 31

3. New Year's Eve Party at DreamBuilders Sensory Playspace (Registration required)

Bring your little ones for a magical early ball drop at 5:30 PM. There will be plenty of fun activities, delicious pizza, and drinks! Dec. 31

4. FREE: New Years Eve Party at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Edinboro (RSVP requested)

Welcome the New Year with a Great Vespers Service, followed by a potluck dinner and BYOB party in the activity hall with a movie, popcorn, and activities, including a balloon drop. All welcome! Dec. 31

5. New Year's Eve Glow Skate Party at Canadohta Skating Rink

Wear neon and join in the fun at Canadohta Skating Rink at this New Year's Eve party, which doubles as a fundraiser for the Seneca Marching Band. Dec. 31

6. New Year's Rockin' Eve with the Erie Otters

Come cheer on your Erie Otters and ring in the New Year at the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve event. Dec. 31