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New Year's Events for Kids in Vero Beach & Surrounding Areas

Here are some fun options to celebrate New Year's Eve with your family

By Alison Ellis, publisher of Macaroni KID Vero Beach December 28, 2023

Do your kids want to celebrate New Year's Eve, but you can barely stay awake until midnight yourself? 

Here are some options to get in cheers to the new year in Vero Beach and the surrounding areas BEFORE the clock strikes midnight. 


New Year's Eve Balloon Drop

Where: Skate Factory in Vero Beach

When: December 31st from 7 pm - 1 am

What: Skate, balloon drop, and prizes. Must be 12 or older for drop off. Parent spectator only. 

Cost: $15 admission, $3 skate rental 

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Noon Year's Eve

Where: Pro Sport in Sebastian 

When: January 1st from 11 am - 12:30 pm

What: balloon drop at noon

Cost: Cost not listed - I suggest calling ahead to confirm details (772) 228-8099

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Happy "Noon" Year

Where: Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast

When: December 30th from 11 am - 1 pm

What: Balloon drop at noon and crafts

Cost: $8.50/adults, $10/kids, included with membership

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Cheers to the New Year 2024 Celebration

Where: Tradition Square in Port St. Lucie

When: December 31st from 5 - 9 pm 

What: Live music, vendors, games for both adults and kids and a fireworks show at 9 PM. 

Cost: Free

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New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular 

Where: Downtown Fort Pierce (launched from South Beach at the FPUA Water Treatment Plant)

When: December 31st at 9 pm 

What: Fireworks!

Cost: Free

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NYE Open Play Party 

Where: Melbourne Kids Village in Melbourne

When: December 31st from 10 am - 2 pm 

What: Open play, giveaways, photos, apple juice toast, dancing, and a balloon drop at noon

Cost: $15/child or free for members 

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Noon Year's Eve

Where: Brevard Zoo in Melbourne 

When: December 31st from 10 am - 12 pm

What: Crafts, games, music, and a ball drop at noon with a sparkling juice toast

Cost: Included with general admission

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Noon Years Eve Party 

Where: My Gym Viera in Melbourne

When: December 31st from 11 am - 12:30 pm

What: Games, crafts, activities, and an apple juice toast at noon

Cost: $20 

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Afternoon Year's Eve 

Where: Orlando Science Center 

When: December 31st from 11 am - 4 pm

What: Celebrate with hands-on activities, live programming, and more! You can also see the Dinos In Lights Holiday Show. 

Cost: Included with general admission or free for members

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Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve

Where: Crayola Experience 

When: December 31st from 12 - 4 pm 

What: Special crafts, DJ dance party, countdowns at 1 pm and 3 pm, and more

Cost: Included with general admission

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