Family-friendly Noon Years Eve in Columbus

While New Year’s Eve celebrations are a little too late for most kids to enjoy, Noon Year’s Eve parties are perfect for the littles and their families. Let them celebrate early so they can go to bed early! 

 

Noon Day Ball at Bexley Public Library

Monday, December 29, 2025 from 11:30am – 12:30pm
Celebrate the New Year early and way before bedtime! We will count down to noon with our very own ball drop and tons of other activities! Dressing up is encouraged. Details here. 

Noon-Lite Madness at Westerville Community Center

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 11am-12:15 pm. Celebrate New Year’s Eve preschool style with crafts, finger food, and entertainment, and a countdown at Noon to celebrate the New Year. $10 per child; registration required. Sign up online. Activity #608604

Noon Years Eve with Upper Arlington Library

December 31, 2025 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Say goodbye to 2025 with a special Noon Year’s Eve party at the library! Join us for crafts and other activities.
Upper Arlington Public Library – Main, 2800 Tremont Road. Free; Ages 0-8. Register online.

Best of 2025 Noon Years Eve Party with Paulettes Palace & Productions

December 31, 2025 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.

Featuring Moana, Stitch, Rumi (K-Pop) & More! Co-Hosted by KSM Sports and Fitness, Paulette Princess Parties & The Crafty Club!

Ring in the New Year with sparkle, music, and memories! Enjoy an energetic, joy-filled Golden Noon Year’s Eve Party, perfect for families who love to celebrate early with their little superstars! Best of 2025 Showcase — Moana sing-along, Stitch dance fun, K-Pop Rumi moments, Spidey Moves , Wickedly Popular Concert & more

Registration: $57 per family (2 adults + up to 3 kids); additional guests can be added. Purchase tickets here. 

KSM Sports and Fitness 10336 Sawmill Rd, Powell, OH 43065

COSI Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

December 31, 2025 from 10:30 PM – 12:30 PM

Celebrate the New Year, way before bedtime! Ring in the New Year as a family than with an early celebration – at NOON! This two-hour event held at COSI will give families the opportunity to ring in the new year with a new tradition on the last day of the year. This celebration and activities are included with general admission to the museum.

Noon Year’s Eve at Hilliard Station Park

December 31, 2025 from 11am-12:30pm

Ring in 2026 a little early with a family-friendly celebration in the heart of Hilliard!

• Dance Party – DJ Ethan with Premier Entertainment will keep the patio at Crooked Can hopping.
• Photo Ops – Snap a picture with Event Lit’s giant “2026” display outside of Center Street Market or step into the photo booth by A & K Memories Photo Booths LLC inside The Makoy.
• Balloon Fun – Erica Carlson Entertainment will be twisting balloon hats and wands at Firefly Winery.
• Pick up noise-makers at Local Cantina.
• Countdown to Noon – Watch as the Norwich Township Fire Department lowers the giant ball in Hilliard’s Station Park and help us welcome the New Year together!

This free event is the perfect way for kids (and kids at heart) to celebrate the new year before bedtime. Details here!

Columbus Zoo New Year’s Eve Noon Celebration

December 31, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! This celebration is specially designed for families to welcome 2026 well-before the clock strikes midnight.

Gather at Lakeside Pavilion and Theatre to meet your favorite Zoo Character Ambassadors. Enjoy music and activities and create your 2026 New Year’s Re-Zoo-lution. The highlight of this gathering is the unique New Year’s Eve noon countdown! The rest of the zoo opens at noon for you to enjoy the rest of your day!

Regular Zoo admission or membership applies; details on website.

Early Eve at Land-Grant Brewing

December 31, 2025 from 11 am – 1 pm

Ring in the New Year early with a 1 PM ball drop, a live magician, sparkling grape juice toast, hats, crowns, and plenty of surprises. Add onto the fun — book a private heated igloo stocked with board games or reserve a curling lane for the whole crew. A festive, family-friendly day for all ages!

Reserve your free ticket here. 

Noon Years Eve at Delaware County Library

December 31, 2025 from 11:30 am – noon

Ring in 2026 without having to stay up late! Enjoy a New Year’s celebration for the whole family that includes crafts, hands-on activities, and a countdown to NOON! Details on website. 

Go Skating at Skate Zone 71

New Years Eve, December 31, 2025

• 10:30am-1:00pm: Noon Years Eve. $15 admission includes 20 Credit Game Card, Noise Makers & Pretend NYE Countdown at 12:30pm! Skate rental $6.
• 1:30pm-4:00pm: Family NYE Party. Bring your friends & family for an afternoon filled with music, lights, and nonstop skating excitement. Admission: $15.00 includes 20 Credit Game Card, Noise Makers & Pretend NYE Countdown at 3:30pm!
• 4:30pm-7:00 pm: Family NYE Party. Bring your friends & family for an afternoon filled with music, lights, and nonstop skating excitement. Admission: $15.00 includes 20 Credit Game Card, Noise Makers & Pretend NYE Countdown at 3:30pm!
• 8pm-12:30am: New Year’s Even Glow Skate at Skate Zone 71! $20.00 includes 20 Credit Game Card, Noise Makers & NYE Countdown.

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New Year’s Eve at United Skates of America

December 31, 2025

• 12:00 pm – 3 pm: Noon Years Eve Skate Party $8
• 3:00 pm – 6 pm: New Years Eve Happy Hour SK8 $8
• 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm: New Years Eve Family Skate Party $11

Get tickets here. United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Road Columbus, OH 43232

Noon Years Eve at Get Air Trampoline Parks

December 31, 2025 from 11 am – 1 pm

Celebrate 2026 with a countdown and balloon drop at noon! Don’t miss out on the games, giveaways and prizes! Tickets will be sold at the door. Pricing will be the same as regular ticket pricing; details here. Located in Pickerington and Hilliard.

More Noon Years Eve events will be added to this list soon!

25+ New Year’s Eve Parties in Columbus 2025/2026