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New Year's Eve Family Events in the Philadelphia Area

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New Year's Eve Family Events in the Philadelphia Area



Noon Year’s Eve Party at Captain Hooks Playroom

We’re ringing in the New Year with everyone’s favorite pups, Bluey and Bingo! 
Join us for a morning filled with fun, laughter, dancing, and family magic as we count down to 2026 together.This is the perfect way to celebrate with the little ones in a safe, joyful, and playful space. Don’t miss it — let’s wrap up the year the Bluey way!





Noon Year's Eve at Marple Public Library

Join us on 12/30 from 11:30am-12:15pm as we countdown to Noon Year's Eve. We'll make a craft, play a game, and read a story along with some fun surprises as we ring in 2026! 




Delaware Valley's biggest and best family-friendly Countdown till noon!  Past events have been a highlight and tradition for area families.  Join us 11am - 1pm for a great event!





December 31, 2024  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

11am-1:00 pm Skating Session with Rental Skates & a 12 pm Happy Noon Year’s Eve Celebration




Make noise, sing, and dance, and at noon, join us for a balloon drop on 12/30 starting at 11 am!

All ages welcome; however, children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 14 or above.

This is the must attend of the year! Celebrate the New Year with a Twiggy Drop at 12Noon. Park is open from 10AM-1PM with special activities. This is a limited available pass - Advanced ticket purchase is required.







Count Down 2 Noon at The Please Touch Museum

December 31st, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

To create a festive and fun New Year’s Eve for everyone, we are offering two timed sessions with limited capacity and will livestream the New Year’s Eve ball drop on the Museum’s lower level for those who want a quieter countdown experience. Choose the option that works best for your family; both the morning and afternoon sessions will end with our traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop and livestream option!



We’ll have a celebratory atmosphere with a group countdown to Noon. Program takes place outside in the zoo so dress for the weather! Hot chocolate will be available for purchase at the snack bar. Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY!








New Year's Eve Fireworks at Penn's Landing

Ring in 2026 in style with Parties on Ice with New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, the biggest and brightest fireworks show in the area.





New Year's Eve in Kennett Square

The Mushroom Festival and Kennett Area Restaurant & Merchant Association are again hosting the Annual Mushroom Drop being held at State & Union Streets this year.

Weather permitting (no wind), the lighted Mushroom will be raised at 8:55 PM - bring the kids for the opening celebrations.



New Year's Eve at Cherry Street Pier

Enjoy activities with a balloon drops from the sky to conclude the party, music and games with DJ Frost, special appearances and interactive play with Spiderman, Black Panther, and Captain America, PopUpPlay superhero training camp, where kids can create their own superhero identity, cape, and shield, a build-your-own superhero robot station, dress-up fun with Unless Kids, including the chance to become a villain. 





New Year's Eve Family Jam at Ardmore Music Hall

New Year's Eve (Day) Family Jam w/ Alex & the Kaleidoscope.

Countdown and Ball Drop at Noon + Arts & Crafts + Brunch!






New Year's Eve Fireworks at Sesame Place

The night sky sparkles at Sesame Place, with our spectacular fireworks show, set to Sesame Street music, making the festivities on New Year's Eve truly memorable. Fireworks will begin immediately following their Neighborhood Street Party Christmas Parade on December 31st.





Celebrate NOON Year's Eve with the help of your royal pals and the DutchWonderBand! Enjoy the festivities and the confetti in Market Square, plus 20+ rides, magic shows, storytime, and more!


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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 19th, 20th & 21st

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 19th, 20th & 21st
A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend

December 19th, 20th, & 21st



What to do this weekend with your family? There is a wealth of activities available for families and kids. We invite you to explore our events calendar, which features a range of family-friendly activities and events to enjoy throughout the week, including weekends. We continually update our events calendar, so there's always something new and exciting to do! 


Dinner with the Grinch at Del Pez Glen Mills
 
Your favorite green troublemaker is BACK, and he’s ready to steal the spotlight!
Join us Sunday, December 21st • 4–7pm for a magical holiday experience:
Explore The Grinch’s Lair
Get a complimentary take-home photo with the Grinch
Enjoy holiday face painting for kids & kids at heart
Festive vibes, family fun, unforgettable memories
Spots fill fast — reserve your holiday moment now!
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Shooting Stars Holiday Spectacular          
     
Join the Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars for 90 minutes of festive fun featuring talented students from 18 local high schools!

Enjoy Broadway-style numbers, holiday classics like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Carol of the Bells,” and a pre-show performance by the Delaware County Flute Choir.



Trains at the Historic Grange 

At Christmas time, the Carriage House of the Grange Estate is transformed into the Cobbs Creek Lines Holiday Railroad, a magical land of Lionel and O Gauge trains. Viewers of all ages delight in the immersive, fun-filled, and fantastic display of trains. Each year a dedicated group of volunteers assembles to enhance the train display, and each year’s visit brings something new to enjoy!


Lunch with Santa at UNO's

Santa is coming to UNOs for lunch! Four seatings over a few weekends in December. $12.99 for lunch, Christmas craft, holiday music, sundae station, and a photo with the big guy! Reservations required, call now!



Peter Pan Jr the Media Theatre

Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates, and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Featuring the iconic songs, "I'm Flying," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land," and a rousing book full of magic, warmth, and adventure, Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us... who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up. 


Annie at the Media Theater

THE LITTLE ORPHAN WHO COULD. Annie is taken from her orphanage and the clutches of evil Miss Hannigan to stay at billionaire Oliver Warbucks’ mansion for the holidays. When Annie wins the hearts of Warbucks and his staff, they set out on an epic mission to find Annie’s parents. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan, in partnership with her brother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily, attempts to make some money out of this unique situation.


Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights

During the daylight-deprived month of December, Rose Tree Park sparkles at night with its annual Festival of Lights display. Dozens of illuminated trees and lit displays draw visitors back every year to walk in the winter wonderland and linger in the festive atmosphere. A treasured Delco tradition for more than four decades, The Festival of Lights provides a perfect opportunity to get in the holiday spirit with friends and family or take a sweetheart stroll after dinner.



The holidays will arrive early to the Brandywine Museum of Art this season with the return of the Brandywine Railroad holiday train display, plus a new exhibition that will highlight the miniature worlds created and loved by the Wyeth family of artists—including two additional model train displays that will delight visitors of all ages. 



We’re very excited to return to Edgmont, PA, opening November 24th and running through February 2024. Conveniently located on Route 3,  just minutes from the Blue Route, West Chester, Newtown Square and a short drive from Philadelphia or The Main Line. You can expect a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family, including convenient on-site parking, festive music, lighting, video & decor, delicious food & beverages, and heated hospitality tents perfect for private parties.



A Christmas tradition since 1959, Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor every November and December. That’s right, Santa himself will climb aboard the historic steam train to greet families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back. As a special treat, children ages 11 and under will receive a gift from Santa and his helper during this nostalgic 45-minute steam train ride.


This holiday season, experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. Brand new spaces—from our sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative new outdoor landscapes—decked out for the holidays give way to wondrous new ways to experience the season … and incredible new memories to make. Revel in hundreds of thousands of lights … marvel at astonishing feats of horticulture, ingenuity, and creativity … and delight in beauty at every turn, all as we welcome you to our biggest—and most magical—A Longwood Christmas yet.




The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories. The gingerbread entries will be on exhibit during shopping hours from November 14 through January 17 in the Visitor & Event Center. Admission is free.



Start a new holiday tradition or cherish an old favorite at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane®. Experience the wonder of family rides & select coasters, sip a delicious hot chocolate while strolling through more than 5 million twinkling lights, and meet the Hershey Characters in their holiday best! Plus, pay a special visit to Santa and his 9 live reindeer - don’t forget your Christmas list!



Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen, ask questions, doodle, draw, paste, and color to their heart's content. (Accompanying adults are also welcome to get involved!)


Open Play at Urban Air Delco (Springfield)

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids' birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you'll see why we're more than just a trampoline park.













Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not ensure that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will
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New Year's Eve Family Events in the Philadelphia Area

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New Year's Eve Family Events in the Philadelphia Area




December 30th

Get ready for a Noon Year's Party! 
Join us as we get ready to welcome to New Year. 
Read party books and themed activities with us, and enjoy library snacks. Then, dance your way to a noon countdown! 





Delaware Valley's biggest and best family-friendly Countdown till noon!  Past events have been a highlight and tradition for area families.  Join us 11am - 1pm for a great event!





December 31, 2024  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

11am-1:00 pm Skating Session with Rental Skates & a 12 pm Happy Noon Year’s Eve Celebration







Celebrate the New Year with Adventure! Ring in the New Year with Twiggy dropping from the Pirate Ship at 12 Noon. Twiggy’s Tree Shakin’ New Year’s Eve Party is December 31st, from 10am – 1pm. The ticket is $28.00 and includes Tree climbing, Tomahawk Toss, Ziplining, and Warrior Woods. Non-participating guests can also purchase Treehouse Passes.








Count Down 2 Noon at The Please Touch Museum
December 31st   9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m.

To create a festive and fun New Year’s Eve for everyone, we are offering two timed sessions with limited capacity and will livestream the New Year’s Eve ball drop on the Museum’s lower level for those who want a quieter countdown experience. Choose the option that works best for your family; both the morning and afternoon sessions will end with our traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop and livestream option!





Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Brandywine Zoo 
December 31st  

We’ll have a celebratory atmosphere with a group countdown to Noon. Program takes place outside in the zoo so dress for the weather! Hot chocolate will be available for purchase at the snack bar. Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY!

We're getting so excited for our New Year's Eve Confetti Countdown! Countdowns will be at 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM on Dec 31, with special musical performances from  We Kids Rock and appearances from Pinky the Puppet. Plus, a Pom Pom Party in the STEM room and firework painting in Studio D. We hope to see you!



New Year's Eve Fireworks at Penn's Landing

Ring in 2024 in style with Parties on Ice! There are two great sessions, including New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, the biggest and brightest fireworks show in the area.





New Year's Eve in Kennett Square

The Mushroom Festival and Kennett Area Restaurant & Merchant Association are again hosting the Annual Mushroom Drop being held at State & Union Streets this year.

Weather permitting (no wind), the lighted Mushroom will be raised at 8:55 PM - bring the kids for the opening celebrations.



New Year's Eve at Cherry Street Pier

Enjoy activities with PopUpPlay, including make-and-take crafts and games (while supplies last), a New Year’s countdown, gymnastics courses from National Kids Gym, puppet making, and the Digger and David Puppet Theater (a roaming puppeteer), scooter races and catapults, a scavenger hunt, a dance party with live video feed on the Pier’s jumbo screens, black light room, and special balloon drop to countdown to the New Year. Plus, enjoy a  front-row seat to the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront at 6 pm.



New Year's Eve Family Jam at Ardmore Music Hall

New Year's Eve (Day) Family Jam w/ Alex & the Kaleidoscope.

Countdown and Ball Drop at Noon + Arts & Crafts + Brunch!






New Year's Eve Fireworks at Sesame Place

The night sky sparkles at Sesame Place, with our spectacular fireworks show, set to Sesame Street music, making the festivities on New Year's Eve truly memorable. Fireworks will begin immediately following their Neighborhood Street Party Christmas Parade on December 31st.





Join our pal Duke has he hosts the county's most royal family-friendly New Year's Celebration with his second annual Diamond Dropevent!

Gather with us on New Year's Eve at 3:30 PM at Storytime Corner to get the wiggles out at a bubble dance party, an exclusive gift for all kids (12 & under) in attendance, all culminating in counting down and watching the diamond drop at 4pm!

This is the New Year's tradition you don't want to miss

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 20th, 21st & 22nd

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 20th, 21st & 22nd
A list of the best things to do in Delaware County 

this weekend  

 December 20th, 21st & 22nd




 
What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 

Ridley Drama Group presents Spirits of Christmas Vendor Village

Take care of all of your last-minute holiday shopping needs with 60+ vendors on-site and indoors. There will also be complimentary crafts for the kids and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! 



Trains at the Historic Grange 

At Christmas time, the Carriage House of the Grange Estate is transformed into the Cobbs Creek Lines Holiday Railroad, a magical land of Lionel and O Gauge trains. Viewers of all ages delight in the immersive, fun-filled, and fantastic display of trains. Each year a dedicated group of volunteers assembles to enhance the train display, and each year’s visit brings something new to enjoy!



Ridley Drama Group proudly presents A Christmas Carol The Musical

Ridley Drama Group proudly presents A Christmas Carol The Musical. December 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 

This phenomenal musical is a favorite for everyone in the family during the holidays! Our theme is PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE. As we celebrate the arts in Ridley School District over the last 25 years with a cast that spans every school in the district and also includes alumni.

Tickets available online now at ridleydrama.com 
Come out to support the arts at Ridley this holiday season!

Event held at Ridley High School, 901 Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033


Winter Wonderland the Media Theatre

The holiday season has come to life on The Media Theatre stage! This music-revue style production features all of your favorite wintery classic songs with some of the finest singers & dancers to bring it to life. After opening a holiday storybook, join our favorite seasonal characters on a truly one-of-a-kind theatrical journey! There’s a chill in the air, chestnuts are roasting, and scents of hot chocolate and cinnamon swirl about. Experience the magic of the music, right here in Media, and fill your heart with holiday cheer! Appropriate for all ages.


Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition at the Media Theater

The classic story comes to the stage this holiday season. Follow Dorothy and Toto as they are transported to the magical Land of Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz - and learn all of the wonderful lessons along the way!


Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights

During the daylight-deprived month of December, Rose Tree Park sparkles at night with its annual Festival of Lights display. Dozens of illuminated trees and lit displays draw visitors back every year to walk in the winter wonderland and linger in the festive atmosphere. A treasured Delco tradition for more than four decades, The Festival of Lights provides a perfect opportunity to get in the holiday spirit with friends and family or take a sweetheart stroll after dinner.


It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Hedgerow

Relive the magic of George Bailey’s uplifting journey in a one-of-a-kind, immersive production where actors bring the heartwarming story to life by portraying multiple roles and creating live sound effects on stage.


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theatre
 
On one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present—and possible future. You and your loved ones are in for a classic holiday treat with this special hour-long musical adaptation for kids that uses traditional songs to highlight Dickens’ magical story. Deck the halls as our holiday spirits travel beyond the footlights right into your very own heart.  




We’re very excited to return to Edgmont, PA, opening November 24th and running through February 2024. Conveniently located on Route 3,  just minutes from the Blue Route, West Chester, Newtown Square and a short drive from Philadelphia or The Main Line. You can expect a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family, including convenient on-site parking, festive music, lighting, video & decor, delicious food & beverages, and heated hospitality tents perfect for private parties.



The holidays will arrive early to the Brandywine Museum of Art this season with the return of the Brandywine Railroad holiday train display, plus a new exhibition that will highlight the miniature worlds created and loved by the Wyeth family of artists—including two additional model train displays that will delight visitors of all ages. 



ELF The Broadway Musical is the story of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa's bag as a baby and was raised as an elf! Buddy is unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, he embarks on a journey to New York City with dreams to find his birth father and discover his true identity. What's an adopted elf to do when he realizes his father is on Santa's 'naughty' list and his half-brother doesn't believe that there is a Santa Claus? It's up to Buddy to save Christmas in this hilarious and charming Broadway musical!



A Christmas tradition since 1959, Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor every November and December. That’s right, Santa himself will climb aboard the historic steam train to greet families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back. As a special treat, children ages 11 and under will receive a gift from Santa and his helper during this nostalgic 45-minute steam train ride.



This holiday season, experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. Brand new spaces—from our sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative new outdoor landscapes—decked out for the holidays give way to wondrous new ways to experience the season … and incredible new memories to make. Revel in hundreds of thousands of lights … marvel at astonishing feats of horticulture, ingenuity, and creativity … and delight in beauty at every turn, all as we welcome you to our biggest—and most magical—A Longwood Christmas yet.




The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories. The gingerbread entries will be on exhibit during shopping hours from November 15 through January 19, 2025 in the Visitor & Event Center. Admission is free.


Start a new holiday tradition or cherish an old favorite at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane®. Experience the wonder of family rides & select coasters, sip a delicious hot chocolate while strolling through more than 5 million twinkling lights, and meet the Hershey Characters in their holiday best! Plus, pay a special visit to Santa and his 9 live reindeer - don’t forget your Christmas list!



Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen, ask questions, doodle, draw, paste, and color to their heart's content. (Accompanying adults are also welcome to get involved!)



Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art guests can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.


Open Play at Urban Air Delco (Springfield)

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids' birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you'll see why we're more than just a trampoline park.


Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not ensure that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you w
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