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New Year's Eve and Noon Year's Eve with kids in Las Vegas

5 events across the Las Vegas valley, 5 of them free.

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So far 5 kids' New Year's Eve events are on the calendar across the Las Vegas valley, and 5 of them are free.

Most family New Year's Eve events in the Las Vegas Valley count down at noon, so little kids get the countdown and still keep their bedtime.

Library branches across the valley hold free New Year's at Noon parties (the branches change each year), Town Square has held a free noon countdown with a balloon drop in its park, and DISCOVERY Children's Museum Downtown has held a Noon Year's Eve with a DJ dance party, crafts and a balloon drop at noon.

Same address every year. Last updated November 10, 2026.

Also see: Winter break camps, Holiday lights, Indoor playgrounds

Coming up

Get the New Year's Eve list as it fills in

The Weekly, one email a week from Monica, with the weekend's family events. New Year's Eve events are in it as they get posted.

Last year

These ran last season and usually come back. Dates change, so check the organizer before you plan around one.

  • Noon Year's Eve at DISCOVERY Children's Museum

    Wednesday, December 31, 2025. DISCOVERY Children's Museum, 360 Promenade Pl., Downtown

    Usually December 31, with a dance party, crafts and a countdown to a balloon drop at noon.

    Source

  • New Year's at Noon (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)

    Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Sahara West Library in 2025, Las Vegas. Free

    Usually December 31, late morning, with crafts, songs and a countdown to noon; the branches change each year.

    Las Vegas-Clark County Library District website

  • GlowFest early New Year's Eve countdown

    Wednesday, December 31, 2025. GlowFest, 2600 Paradise Rd, Strip. From $35

    Usually New Year's Eve, 4 to 11 p.m..

    Source

  • Noon Year's Eve at Town Square

    Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Town Square Park, 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas

    Usually December 31, late morning in Town Square Park, with a countdown and balloon drop at noon.

    Town Square Las Vegas website

Questions parents ask

What is a Noon Year's Eve?

A New Year's party for kids that counts down at 12 noon instead of midnight, usually with crafts or music before the countdown.

Where is Noon Year's Eve in Las Vegas?

Library branches hold free New Year's at Noon parties on December 31, with crafts, songs and a countdown at noon, and the branches change each year, so check the list above. Town Square has held a free Noon Year's Eve in its park with a live DJ, a balloon drop and a juice box toast for kids. Galleria at Sunset in Henderson also holds a free countdown to noon with a balloon drop, and its listing is in the calendar above. DISCOVERY Children's Museum Downtown has held its own Noon Year's Eve with a balloon drop at noon, so check the museum for this year's price.

What ages are library noon countdowns for?

Library noon countdowns are aimed at babies through elementary school kids, and each listing in the calendar shows its age range. Some have limited space, so arrive early or register if the listing asks.

Are New Year's Eve events for kids free?

Library noon countdowns are free. Museum and venue parties may charge admission, so check each event before you go.

Are libraries open on New Year's Eve?

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches close early, at 5 pm, on New Year's Eve, so plan a library countdown for the morning. Check your branch's hours for New Year's Day before you go.

What can kids do on New Year's Day?

New Year's Day is quieter. The calendar lists any New Year's Day events as they get posted, and many places keep holiday hours, so check before you head out.

Pulled from public calendars and refreshed through the season. Always check times and prices with the organizer.