Editor'southward Note: Information was accurate at the time of publication. Because things are chop-chop changing with ascent COVID cases in the District, we urge you to check websites or call alee before packing up the kids and hauling them across town. For a list of virtual NYE events, go here.
This New year'southward Eve promises to be a lot more festive than the last! Some of your favorite traditions from yesteryear are back along with a few new events. From mid-day balloon drops to fireworks at sunset, nosotros constitute the best manner to say practiced-bye to 2021. Hither we come up 2022!
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Earlier Bedtime Ball Drops
Metrobar's First New Year's Eve Party
Let the littles have some New year's fun while still getting them in to bed on time! This party kicks off at 4 p.m. at metrobar. There will be child-friendly activities and games and plenty of sparkling "c" for everyone (that'due south champagne for the over 21 crowd and skilful ol' fashioned cider for the under crowd). The brawl drops at 7 p.m. at this fete and then yous can tuck the kids in by 8!
When: 4-7 p.m.
Where: 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Price: Gratis
Online: tinybeans.com
Noon Twelvemonth'due south Eve Party
Super, Crawly & Amazing at The St. James lives up to its hyped-up proper noun; kids can climb, splash and slide through adventures at this mega indoor play space. On New year's day's Eve, things become fifty-fifty more awesome (and amazing); in that location will exist a photograph booth, confront painting, a wizard and a DJ (pretty super, right?!). At noon, there is a balloon drop. Lite snacks and juice will be served (pssssttt! there'due south a cash bar for adults, too).
When: Dec. 31, x:30 a.m.-ane p.m.
Where: The St. James, 6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA
Cost: $30/members, $37/not-members, gratis/kids under 2 & adults
Online: tinybeans.com
Midnight Noon
The Maryland Science Centre will exist open up and celebrating with their almanac event, Midnight Apex. This popular B'more tradition gives kids the opportunity to run across the brawl drop before bedtime. There will be fun New Year's festivities throughout the day plus explore three-levels of hands-on science exhibits while rocking to the science-themed pop tunes of Marsha and the Positrons.
When: Dec. 31, x a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Maryland Science Center, 600 Light St., Baltimore, MD
Cost: Free with admission; $25.95/adults, $nineteen.95/3-12
Online: tinybeans.com
Noon Year's Eve at Get Air
Bounciness into a better tomorrow at Go Air Sports! For the ultimate mid-twenty-four hour period New Yr's party, get some air at this trampoline park while experiencing an ballsy airship drop. There will be games, prizes, giveaways and more all for the cost of regular access.
When: Dec. 31, eleven a.m.-i p.m.
Where: Become Air Trampoline Park, The Merchandise Center Shopping Village, 340 Due south Pickett St, Alexandria, VA
Cost: Starting at $25; go your ticket here.
Online: tinybeans.com
Boogie to a New (Year's) Beat
Kids Celebrate! First Nighttime Alexandria
Milkshake off 2021 with toe-tapping beats from Civilisation Queen and Groovy Nate and be mesmerized by Mike Rose Magic. Tickets are simply $five for two hours of live entertainment New Twelvemonth's Eve.
Editor's Note: This issue has been canceled.
When: Dec. 31, Noon-2 p.thousand. & three-5 p.m.
Where: GW Masonic Temple, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $5/anybody two & up
Online: Canceled
Noon Yards Eve
Become your party on while rocking out to DJ Alex Love and The Uncle Devin Show at this gratuitous (and fabulous!) waterfront event. Hop on the miniature train to get a quick lay of the state earlier taking a ride downwardly the inflatable slide. There is besides a glitter tattoo artist, a magician, craft stations and more than. At noon, get ready to count downwardly at this family friendly celebration.
When: Dec. 31, x a.thousand.-1:00 p.thousand.
Where: The Yards, 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC
Cost: Free
Online: tinybeans.com
Celebrate with Fireworks
First Night Alexandria
Ready to exist dazzled as the Potomac River becomes illuminated by this fireworks celebration. First Nighttime Alexandria has a packed 24-hour interval of festive activities before the final count down. Get your groove on with family-friendly tunes in the afternoon at Kid Celebrate! or check out the battle of street performers from 7-8 p.m.
Editor'southward Note: This issue has been canceled.
Where: Alexandria's Waterfront, Alexandria, VA
Fourth dimension: Midnight
Cost: Gratis
Online: Canceled
Fireworks at Dusk in Annapolis
Head to Annapolis for an early-evening fireworks display! This family unit-friendly event commences at 4 p.m. in Susan Campbell Park with live music. Fireworks kickoff at 5:30 p.thousand. Looking for a tardily night? A 2nd fireworks show ushers in the New year at midnight.
Editor's Note: Activities and alive music have been canceled. Fireworks will keep equally planned.
When: 4-5:30 p.m. & nine p.1000.-Midnight
Where: City Dock/Susan Campbell Park, Dock St., Annapolis, MD
Toll: Free
Online: tinybeans.com
Merriweather Symphony of Lights
If you didn't get a risk to do a holiday calorie-free tour before the holidays, New Twelvemonth's Eve volition be your last day for this local tradition. Stroll through the Symphony of Lights where you lot can curiosity at the twinkle and sparkle of over 300,000 lights. After, it's BYOB (bring your own blanket -- or chair) for the fireworks that start at 7 p.m. Bring the kids in PJs and constrict them in afterward the show!
Where: Merriweather Symphony of Lights, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Doctor
Time: 5:30-vii:30 p.m.
Toll: $xv/person; $50/family unit of 4
Online: tinybeans.com
Winterfest of Lights & Fireworks
Start the New Year off in a new location; caput to Ocean City, MD for a weekend of fun at the beach. Kicking off the fun at Northside Park, where fireworks volition brainstorm promptly at midnight. You can stroll through the Winterfest of Lights before or after the pyrotechnics. In that location will exist live entertainment and hot chocolate.
Where: Northside Park, 200 125th St, Ocean City, Dr. 21842
Time: Midnight
Price:$5/12 & upwardly; Free/eleven & under
Online: ococean.com
—Meghan Yudes Meyers
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