Happy 2025! It's time to ring in the New Year! Happy 2025! We have the list of all the local family fun happening in and around Bradenton, plus ideas on how to celebrate at home too!
Family Fun Ideas - Local Events
9AM to 12PM ~ The Flock SRQ's New Year's Eve Celebration - Let’s celebrate 2025 with our toddlers and babies with a balloon drop and a mimosa toast at 12 (noon). $20 / free for members.
10AM to 12PM ~ Happy "Noon" Year at Altitudes - Enjoy apple cider toasts, a countdown at noon, confetti, arts and crafts, glitter tattoos, and more! Included in cost of admission.
10:30AM to 12:30PM ~ Playtime Plaza New Year's Eve Party - We will be bringing in the New Year in style with Mickey & Minnie as our co-hosts! Noisemakers, 2025 hats and glasses, New Years snacks and drinks and a ball drop at 12PM. Purchase tickets in advance - $40 per child (no charge for adults).
10:30AM to 12:30PM ~ Noon Years Eve Countdown at We Rock the Spectrum - Enjoy Open Play: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and a Noon Year’s Eve Countdown: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Included in cost of admission.
11AM to 12PM ~ New Year's Wishing Wands - Bring a little good luck into the New Year by joining us for this sweet nature craft this morning, along with a story reading of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” at the stage. Hosted by Sarasota Children's Garden. Included in cost of admission.
11AM to 1PM ~ Noon Year's Eve Party at SkyZone Sarasota - This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages - but especially great for our littlest fans who can't stay awake until midnight. Come early and be ready to party at noon as we celebrate with confetti blasts and Icee toasts. Included in cost of admission.
11AM to 1AM ~ Sarasota New Years Eve Pineapple Drop - Enjoy carnival fun, live music, dancing, street parties, food vendors and local restaurants and the highlight of the evening - the Pineapple Drop at midnight! FREE admission; cost for carnival.
11AM to 12:30PM ~ Noon Year's Eve Party at My Gym Sarasota - We've planned exciting games, activities and, of course, a balloon drop! Spaces are limited - reserve your spot online today. $35 member / $45 nonmember.
2PM to 4PM ~ Wonderland | Illuminate - Nik Wallenda & The Circus Arts Conservatory are proud to announce the return of their acclaimed holiday spectacle, “Wonderland” with an all-new show “Illuminate.” The show promises a blend of thrilling circus acts, mesmerizing aerial performances, and uplifting holiday storytelling. Tickets vary.
2PM to 3PM ~ Decorate a Calendar for the New Year - Kick off the New Year with some fun! Create a calendar to take you into the New Year! Hosted by Lakewood Ranch Library. FREE.
6PM to 10PM ~ Enander's Winter Wonderland Light Display - Every year we open up our yard to the community and invite anyone to see our christmas light display. We have over 350,000 lights and 400 lit figurines. FREE.
6PM to 12AM ~ New Years Eve at Waterside - Ring in the New Year with us! Enjoy a breathtaking live Sky Elements Drone Light Show presented by Waterside Place and Capstan Financial Consulting Group, dance the night away with live music by DJ Truth, indulge in tasty food trucks, including delicious desserts and drinks, and enjoy games and activities for all ages! FREE admission.
6PM to 10AM (Jan 1) ~ Miss Jodi's New Year's Eve Lock In - Glow party, dance, gymnastics, silks, Ninja Zone and more. Bring your own sleeping bag! Pizza dinner and pancake breakfast. RSVP in advance / space is limited.
6:30PM to 12AM ~ Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens - Step into a tropical winter wonderland at our Downtown Sarasota campus featuring more than two million lights, festive photo opportunities, activities & entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! Ticket prices vary.
7PM to 9PM ~ New Years Eve Celebration at UTC - Celebrate with spectacular live entertainment, a DJ, food, face painting and a countdown to a 9:00 pm fireworks show. Perfect for little ones with early bedtimes! FREE!
8PM to 12PM ~ New Years Eve Celebration with Ball Drop - Come on down to Main Street in downtown Bradenton for family fun! Live music from The Derek Lersch Band, Merchants/Vendors, Food Trucks and MORE!!! FREE admission.
8:30PM to 12:30PM ~ Family Friendly New Year's Eve Skate - Parents skate FREE with paid Child Admission which is only $10. Skate rental extra.
Family Fun Ideas - Celebrate at Home
Don't feel like headed out with kids? We get it! Here are some resources and ideas on how to celebrate at home!
- 7 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve at Home with Kids
- How to Throw an Easy At-Home New Year's Eve Celebration Kids Will Love
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