Spending New Year’s Eve as a family can be one of the most special way to connect and create new memories. While the grown ups look forward to toasting at midnight, there’s nothing that says you can’t do an early celebration that includes the whole family—even babies, toddlers and little kids. Making the countdown to the new year special with little ones is all about having fun New Year’s Eve crafts and activities for kids ready to go.
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In years past, we always made a point to go out on December 31st but, lately, celebrating at home has been our go-to plan. And, if you find yourself in a similar situation this year and are looking for cute and easy ways to celebrate the new year with your little ones, this round-up is for you.
Below, we’ve curated a list of 15 simply fun activities—from crafts and printables to party ideas and games—you can do at home with your kids this New Year’s Eve. Cheers to 2022, Everymoms!
1. Pom Pom Poppers
Source: Little Bins for Little Hands
2. New Year’s Eve Fondue Party for Kids
Source: Gluesticks Blog
3. New Year’s Eve Fizzy Baking Soda Science
Source: Little Bins for Little Hands
4. DIY Confetti Sticks
Source: Best Friends for Frosting
5. New Year’s Eve Party Hat Printables
Source: Happiness Is Homemade
6. New Year’s Confetti Poppers
Source: Best Friends for Frosting
7. New Year’s Eve Mad Libs Printable
Source: Happiness Is Homemade
8. New Year’s Eve Balloon Clock Countdown
Source: The Suburban Mom
9. New Year’s Eve Word Scramble Printable
Source: Happiness Is Homemade
10. Unicorn Slime
Source: The Best Ideas for Kids
11. New Year’s Word Search Printable
Source: Happiness Is Homemade
12. DIY New Year’s Eve Headbands
Source: The Suburban Mom
13. DIY New Year’s Eve Party Crackers
Source: Happiness Is Homemade
14. New Year’s Resolution Worksheet Printable
Source: The Best Ideas for Kids
15. Homemade Brownie Bowl Banana Splits
Source: Brown Sugar
