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Enjoy an early New Year's Eve celebration in the Village Square of Cornwall-on-Hudson. Photo courtesy of the event
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12/27/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Kids can party all New Year's weekend at these family-friendly festivities, including the New Rochelle Kwanzaa Celebration and Hanukkah on Fifth, which includes comedy and circus stunts, a grand menorah lighting, and latkes and donuts for everyone.

Family-friendly New Year's Eve Celebrations include Noon Year's Eve at Legoland Discovery Center, featuring a Lego balloon drop at noon and a dance party with Lego characters, and the Cornwall on Hudson New Year's Eve Junior Ball Drop with s'mores, fireworks, and more. 

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Meet Live Owls at the New Rochelle Library

New Rochelle – FREE
Saturday, December 28
Join the New Rochelle Library for an owl discovery program and get an in-depth look into the fascinating world of these common - but seldom seen - local inhabitants! Enjoy up close observation of their amazing nocturnal hunting adaptations.  READ MORE

Kwanzaa Storytime at the White Plains Library

White Plains – FREE
Saturday, December 28
The White Plains Library invites families to learn about celebrating Kwanzaa with a story, songs, and a craft to take home. READ MORE

Menorah Lighting at Ridge Hill

Yonkers
Sunday, December 29
Enjoy a traditional menorah lighting ceremony along with lively family-friendly entertainment, festive activities, and delicious treats.  READ MORE

New Rochelle Kwanzaa Celebration

New Rochelle
Sunday, December 29
Join Sisters to Sisters International for a Kwanzaa celebration in New Rochelle celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Additionally, the event includes dinner, dancing, and vendor shopping. READ MORE

Hanukkah On Fifth at the Pelham Town House

Pelham – FREE
Monday, December 30
Join the light-up-the-night event Hanukkah on Fifth at the Pelham Town House. There will be a comedy and circus stunts show by Joshua J. Superstar, followed by a menorah lighting and treat drop.  READ MORE

Noon Year's Eve at Legoland Discovery Center

Yonkers
Tuesday, December 31
Celebrate the new year with a Lego balloon drop and a dance party with the Lego characters at Legoland Discovery Center's Noon Year's Eve Celebration. Grab a complimentary noise maker and ring in the new year with a glass of sparkling apple cider! READ MORE

Briarcliff Manor Noon Year's Eve Family Bash

Briarcliff Manor
Tuesday, December 31
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 early at this Noon Year's Eve Party at the Briarcliff Youth Center. There will be live children's music, crafts, a brunch spread, and a balloon drop at noon.  READ MORE

Early New Year's Party for Families at Dave & Busters

Pelham
Tuesday, December 31
Celebrate the new year early at Dave & Buster's in Pelham and get the kids to bed on time! The New Year's Celebration includes food, arcade games (unlimited game play all night long!), a video ball drop, hats and noisemakers, and fun for the whole family. READ MORE

New Year's at Noon at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Center

Poughkeepsie
Tuesday, December 31
Celebrate New Year's Eve in daylight hours at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum with music provided by Lutz Entertainment, special activities for kids of all ages, refreshments, and of course, noisemakers, as everyone counts down to noon. READ MORE

New Year's Eve at the Westchester Children's Museum

Rye
Tuesday, December 31
Ring in the new year at this all-day celebration at the Westchester Children's Museum with a variety of music programs and a special New Year's Eve countdown after each program.  READ MORE

Finks BBQ Kids New Year's Eve Ball Drop Party

Suffern
Tuesday, December 31
Kids can celebrate the new year with clowns, face painting, balloon animals, a ball drop, and more at this family-friendly party at Finks BBQ. A kids' buffet and ice cream sundae bar fuel the fun. READ MORE

Cornwall on Hudson New Year's Eve Junior Ball Drop

Cornwall on Hudson – FREE
Tuesday, December 31
Enjoy an early New Year's Eve celebration in the Village Square of Cornwall-on-Hudson. There will be music, tabletop s'mores, fireworks, and more for those who would like to celebrate the new year a little earlier. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Poughkeepsie – FREE
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Join Walkway Over the Hudson for an easy first day hike of 1-3 miles. Meet at the Center Overlook by the flagpole for hot chocolate and giveaways. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve

Cold Spring – FREE
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Choose from a 1- or 3-mile first day hike, and warm up with free hot cocoa, coffee, and snacks with fireside music. The shorter tour loops around Little Stony Point, while the longer excursion heads to the Cornish Estate. READ MORE

Legoland New York Holiday Bricktacular

Goshen
Daily through Saturday, January 4, 2025
Experience the holidays at Legoland New York, where the entire resort is bursting with holiday cheer. Visit the new Lego City Elf Extravaganza, sing and dance at one of the seasonal shows, take “elfies” with your favorite holiday Lego characters, and more. READ MORE

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