Want to ring in 2020 as a family? There are some fun New Year’s Eve family events in and around Stamford, including some that don’t require keeping the little ones up until midnight. Scroll down for a list of celebrations for the whole family both day and night!
Noon Year’s Eve at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
10 North Water Street
(203) 852-0700
December 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Aquarium is planning fun midday activities for families with young children who want to celebrate the end of 2019 together, but not at the stroke of midnight. A DJ will provide the beat, as well as a countdown to noon.Also planned are strolling entertainment and other family fun. Noon Year’s Eve activities are included with Aquarium admission.
New Year’s Jumpin’ Eve at Get Air Sports
1 Riverbend Drive South
(203) 427-0902
December 31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and include a free slice of pizza, drink, live music and jumping for three hours.
Countdown to Noon with Music Together
Music Together in Greenwich & Westport
December 31, 10:30 a.m. – noon
This is the essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth through age four through all nine song collections. This basic class follows the recommendations of child development researchers – grouping children of a variety of ages because this fosters natural,family-style learning.
Noon Years Eve celebration at Pump It Up in Norwalk
145 Main Street
(203) 838-5867
December 31, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
$15.95 Per Child when you register by 12/30 and $17.95 after. Hats and noise makers, glow experience, games, live DJ, balloon drop, face painting, magician show, special guest, pizza & drinks and so much more!
Stepping Stones Noon O’Clock Rock
303 West Ave, Norwalk
(203) 899-0606
December 31, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join BooZoo™ and friends for our spectacular, annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Make party hats, masks, poppers and music makers and kick off a new year with over-the-top-fun! Experience different celebrations from around the world, and when the clock strikes noon, the ball drops, the move-and-groove dance party featuring a DJ breaks loose, and the bubble wrap stomping begins.
Winter Wonderland at Mill River Park in Stamford
1055 Washington Boulevard
December 31, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Outdoor ice-skating
Bruce Beginnings – Morning at Bruce Museum, Greenwich
1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
(203) 869-0376
December 31, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
For 2.5 – 5, Bruce Beginnings takes the museum’s youngest visitors through the museum and gets them exploring our collection with storytime and do a hands-on activity related to the program’s topic. This program is free with general admission but space is limited.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Ferguson Library in Stamford
1 Public Library Plaza, 3rd Floor
December 31, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ring in the New Year a few hours early! Enjoy music, crafts, a photo booth and countdown to noon. Great for kids ages 3 – 8!
NOON Year’s Eve Party at CAMP Store
SoNo Mall
December 31, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Celebrate in style (at a kid-friendly hour) with 2020 themed crafts and fun NYE decorations!
New Years Eve at Bowlmor in Norwalk
701 Connecticut Avenue
(203) 838-7501
December 31, any time!
Multiple time slots available for two hours of bowling. Plan your party for the number of people you want, food and a champagne/sparkling cider toast!
Family Balloon Drop at My Gym Stamford
7 Hyde St, Stamford
(203) 327-3496
December 31, noon – 1 p.m.
Games, activities, dancing, tumbling and a BALLOON DROP for all ages!
$10/members and $20/nonmembers.
NYE at the Winter Beer Garden
Mill River Park
December 31, 5 p.m. – midnight
Ring in the New Year with a champagne toast at midnight! Admission is free!
Ring in the New Year at Pinstripes
SiNo Collection
December 31, 7 p.m. – midnight
Gather with family and friends at Pinstripes and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, party favors, and live music! The regular menu will be available for dining and both the bowling lanes and bocce courts will be open as the New Year ‘rolls’ in!
New Year’s Eve Bash at Serafina Italian Center of Stamford
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
December 31, 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
The extravagant menu includes carving stations, elaborate antipasto platters, raw bar, sumptuous seafood, specialty desserts, buffet dinner, full bar, midnight champagne toast and so much more! $150.00 Member Adults & $175.00 Non-Member Adults. Reservations are limited and must be made by Friday, December 27!