Want to celebrate the New Year with your family without staying up late or spending hours in the kitchen? We’ve got you covered. From balloon drops at noon to ice skating fundraisers and glow parties, the Main Line is brimming with ways to ring in 2026 together—no midnight required. We’ve rounded up 25+ family-friendly New Year’s Eve events happening December 31, starting as early as morning and running through early evening, so you can start a new tradition and still get everyone to bed at a decent hour.

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Main Line New Year’s Eve Parties and Events for Families

Want to join a blowout kid party with music, entertainment, balloon drops, and confetti? Look no further as we have all the details on celebratory gatherings to bring in 2026, family-style.

Kiddie New Year’s Eve Party

Southern Cross Kitchen (2nd Floor), 8 E. 1st Ave., Conshohocken
December 31, 2025, from 4–6 pm

Conshy’s Southern Cross Kitchen invites families to their yearly all-ages New Year’s Eve afternoon bash. Festivities include complimentary face painting, interactive live performances with group sing-alongs, festive balloons and décor, plus prizes and entertainment for all. Be there for the special “Ball Drop” at 6 pm, complete with a sparkling cider toast for children and champagne for grown-ups. Admission is $30 per guest, which includes a $10 dining credit.

New Year’s Eve Daytime Family Jam

Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Avenue Ardmore

December 31, 2025, show starts at 11 am

Ring in the New Year before lunch at Ardmore Music Hall’s morning soiree perfect for families. This all-ages celebration showcases a live performance by Alex & the Kaleidoscope, an engaging musical group designed for kids ages 4–8 that encourages discovery and growth through lively songs, educational tidbits, and journeys to fascinating destinations. Stay for brunch, New Year’s-themed crafts, and a countdown to noon with balloons and cheers. Admission is $22 per guest with entry starting at 10:30 am. This event is general admission, standing room only.

New Year’s Glow Party

Harmony Kids Playhouse, 7 W. Baltimore Avenue, Media

December 30, 2025, with time slots at 3 and 5 pm

Get your glow on with Harmony Kids Playhouse at their dazzling New Year’s Glow Party. Experience a luminous wonderland as the lights are lowered and the venue is filled with dancing, interactive music, and high-energy fun. The Playhouse’s Miss Tai will lead a special sing-along before the countdown to the balloon drop, creating the perfect moment to welcome 2026 with family and friends. Each ticket includes the glow play experience, music activities, a drink and snack for each child, plus all the glow gear needed to shine bright. Choose from two time slots at 3 pm or 5 pm for $25 per child or $15 per additional child.

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting Mall, Unit #1055, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting

December 31, 2025, from 11 am–1 pm

Welcome 2026 at LEGOLAND Philadelphia’s yearly midday New Year’s Eve celebration. Join the crowd to countdown to noon with the LEGO Ball Drop. Pick up a free party horn (available while supplies last) and toast the new year with sparkling apple cider. This event is included with regular LEGOLAND admission.

Main Line Active New Year’s Celebrations for Families

How about skating your way into the new year or splashing around at a new year’s pool party? Check out the details on these heart-pumping ways to ring in 2026 with your crew.

Countdown Till Noon 2025

Marple Sports Arena, 611 S. Parkway Drive, Broomall

December 31, 2025, from 10:30 am–1 pm

The sky’s the limit at Marple Sports Arena’s New Year’s Eve family celebration starting at 11 am, with presale early entry available at 10:30 am. Enjoy a DJ, huge inflatables, roller skating, arcade games, mini golf, rock wall climbing, the newly renovated Marple Mountain, photo opportunities with special guests, and complimentary professional photography. Don’t miss the event’s highlight, a spectacular noon balloon drop. The cafe will be open throughout the event. Tickets are $18 for kids ages 13 and younger, $10 for teens ages 14–17, and $5 for adults.

New Year’s Eve Open Skate with Conestoga High School Girls Ice Hockey

Ice Line Quad Rinks, 700 Lawrence Drive, West Chester

December 31, 2025, from 2:30–4:30 pm

Lace up your ice skates and glide into the new year at the Conestoga Girl’s Ice Hockey team’s Open Skate fundraiser this New Year’s Eve afternoon. Admission is $10 per skater (skaters 5 years of age and younger are free). In addition to enjoying your New Year’s Eve afternoon at this family-friendly activity, you will also be supporting the team’s Alumni College Scholarship fund.

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Kids First Swim School, 2905 DeKalb Pike, Plymouth Meeting

December 31, 2025, from 11 am–1 pm

Dive into 2026 with your family at Kids First Swim School, Plymouth Meeting’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy open swim time, sparkling cider, festive activities, and a special countdown at 12 pm sharp. This family-friendly event is $25/swimmer and offers a safe, supervised environment to make a splash. Spaces fill quickly, so reserve your spot today by sending an email to kfsspmtg@lovestoswim.org.

Library New Year’s Eve Celebrations for Main Line Families

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, maybe you’d prefer to stay local and enjoy new year’s-themed crafts, stories, and interactive activities at your neighborhood library. There are plenty of celebratory new year’s gatherings at Main Line libraries to bring the community together to ring in 2026.

Countdown to New Year’s

Bala Cynwyd Library, 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd

December 31, 2025, from 11:30 am–noon

Enjoy a fun and festive countdown story time at the Bala Cynwyd Library this New Year’s Eve. This story time event is for families with children ages 3 and older and registration is required for all attendees, adults included.

New Year’s Eve Party for Ages 4-12

Honey Brook Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook

December 31, 2025, from 11 am–1 pm

Party midday with the Honey Brook Library at their New Year’s Eve celebration for families. This event will feature stories, crafts, and a countdown to noon. Welcome 2026 with the community at this fun-filled, family-friendly event.

Noon Year’s Eve Candy Drop

Penn Wynne Library, 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood

December 31, 2025, from 11:45 am–12:15 pm

Looking for a sweet way to ring in 2026? Join the Penn Wynne Library for their annual Noon Year’s Eve Candy Drop in conjunction with the Penn Wynne Fire Company. As the clock strikes noon, a candy-filled ball will be dropped from a ladder truck in front of the library. Don’t be late for this delicious celebration. No registration needed.

Main Line Family New Year’s Eve Celebrations

However you want to celebrate, you don’t need to stay up til midnight to welcome in the new year. By all means, you can ring in the new year together at a daytime celebration and still be in bed at a decent hour. Find even more ways to make merry with your family this season in the Main Line Parent Holiday Guide!

Lead photograph courtesy of Marple Sports Arena. Beth Gilbert-Crowell contributed to this article.