Can you believe that another year is almost coming to an end? How will you be celebrating with your family? Here are some fun New Year’s Eve activities for kids that your little ones may enjoy. This idea was adapted from one featured on The Idea Room – here is their original post to check out their ideas. She also has free printables for the countdown clocks!
You’ll want to start by picking out 6 ideas for countdown bags. The idea is that at each hour (starting at 7pm) until midnight, the kids get to open a new New Year’s Eve Countdown Bag with a fun activity inside. Some fun ideas to put in the countdown bags are:
- Silly string (we found some cool glow in the dark silly string)
- Party horns & noise makers
- Glow sticks or wands
- Holiday crackers
- Sheets for recording New Years Resolutions – here are the cute ones we used from Mimi’s Dollhouse that were featured on Catch My Party
- New Year’s Eve party hats
- Confetti poppers
- A fun cartoon to watch together along with some movie treats
- A bottle of fruit spritzer
You’ll want to wrap each item in brown paper (or use brown paper bags if the items fit) to create 6 party packages. On the front of each bag, glue on a “Do Not Open Until” tag along with one of the countdown calendar clocks. Then each hour leading up to the new year, the kids will have a fun activity package to open.
This is also a great idea for a hostess gift if you are attending a New Year’s celebration at someone’s house that has kids.
Are you going out for New Year’s Eve this year? What are your favorite New Year’s Eve activities for kids?
Planning a fun New Year’s celebration at home? Here are some fun decorating and party supply ideas:
1. Bright New Year Dessert Plates
2. New Year’s Pizzazz Dessert Plates
3. Champagne Bottle Confetti Poppers
4. Giant Confetti Cannon
5. Happy New Year Table Runner
6. Mini Disco Mirror Ball Set Light with Color Reflectors
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Erinn S says
That is an adorable idea! Love the bags
Sarah says
This is such fun! Fantastic idea. My boys are too little still, but I’m pinning this for the future!
Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says
Again, such amazing ideas. You’re the go to place! lol
Thanks, I’m pinning.
Laura says
I love this idea! Would work great for kids as well.
Dawn says
Can i say that I absolutely love the fruit spritzer. I think it makes the kids feel special to have a “grown-up” drink. 😉
Dawn
Paula Schuck says
I love this. What a great idea! You are the most creative person ever.
Christine says
Such cool ideas! Seriously…can I come over to your house? You’re the coolest 🙂 Such fun!!!
Whispered Inspirations says
This is AWESOME and you are oh so creative. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a million times. I think we will be out and out of town during New Years, it’s also our wedding anniversary. 🙂
Brandi says
I always love your ideas! This is great for kids and New Years. I’m always trying to think of creative ways to get them involved with the New Year 🙂
Jaclyn says
Cheryl,
These are great! You’ve got an awesome blog here with some wonderful ideas for kids. If you are interested in some of your crafts being featured on AllFreeKidsCrafts, please contact me.
Best,
Jaclyn
Editor, AllFreeKidsCrafts.com
Cheryl says
Thank you for your note, Jaclyn!