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    • Survive Daylight Savings
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    • Holiday shows, ballets and concerts
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    • Holiday Tea
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    • Ice rinks and roller rinks
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    • Easter egg hunts
    • Easter basket & spring gift ideas
    • Spring bucket list
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    • Memorial Day weekend
    • Tax day steals and deals
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    • Summer Camps
    • July 4th
    • Ice cream
    • Sunflower Fields
    • Summer bucket list
    • Live outdoor music
    • Outdoor movies
    • Outdoor swimming pools
    • Splash parks
    • Trains!
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    • Spring classes
    • Summer camps
    • Mid-winter break camps
    • Winter camps and classes
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    • DCPS spring break camps
    • Schools out, camps are in
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    • Introducing Beltway Bambinos Concierge
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New Year’s Eve for families in and around Washington, DC

December 28, 2022

We’ve never done the same celebrating twice when it comes to New Years Eve, thanks to all of the fun Washington, DC has to offer. However you ring in the new year, we wish you a happy and healthy 2023 and are so thankful to have spent another year sharing adventures and events with you all.

10:00am: Rocknoceros New Years Eve Ball at Jammin Java
Rocknoceros is returning to Jammin’ Java for New Year’s Eve 2022! Raise a glass of apple juice and count down to 12pm with Rocknoceros. Yes, that is 12PM, kids!  The ball will drop on the stage at noon for all of us who plan to turn in before midnight.

10:00am-1:00pm: Noon Yards Eve
There’s no need to stay up until midnight, celebrate at Noon Yards Eve! Ring in 2023 at Noon Yards Eve! Come enjoy complimentary family-friendly activities for kids of all ages, including train rides through The Yards, inflatable slide and bounce houses, glitter tattoo artists, carnival games, music by DJ Alex Love, crafts, magic show, performance from TheUncle Devin Show, and more. The event will culminate with a countdown and celebration at noon to ring in the New Year!

10:00am-2:00pm: Midnight Noon
Everyone’s favorite ball drop before bedtime is back! Count down to the new year at the Maryland Science Center’s annual Midnight Noon celebration! Enjoy loads of festive activities that will get you in the mood to celebrate. Explore all three floors of hands-on science exhibits. Rock out to the bright and exuberant tunes of Marsha and the Positrons, and help us ring in the New Year with a noontime ball drop!

10:00am-5:00pm: Noon Time New Year at Port Discovery Children’s Museum
Help Port Discovery ring in 2023 with the annual Noontime New Year Event. Participate in hands-on winter-themed activities such as Snow Fun and a Polar Bear Party. This year, learn about a group of Time Travelers and hear their stories from different time periods. As well as witness the travelers make their jump through the Port Discovery Time Machine!

10:00am-4:30pm: Christmas at the Gaylord 
ICE! is back as part of Christmas at Gaylord National. Don one of our signature blue parkas and step into a winter wonderland carved from two million pounds of colorful ice by our expert artisans in National Harbor. Experience the beloved holiday classic, “A Christmas Story™,” as presented through larger-than-life ice sculptures. Afterward, zip down a thrilling ice slide in this unique Gaylord Hotels experience. ICE! is presented by Pepsi. Ask about the package deals available at our resort hotel this Christmas.

11:00am-2:00pm: Shipgartens’s Noon Years Eve
Shipgarten’s Kids presents Noon-Years Eve! All the fun of New Years with a ball drop at noon, face painting, party favors and more!

12:00pm-12:00am: First Night Alexandria
We are excited to share that First Night Alexandria will return this year with activities in Old Town from noon until midnight on Saturday, December 31, 2022!  Event organizers are planning another safe and responsible return to our family-friendly New Year’s Eve experience in Alexandria.

Order Milk Bar’s BRAND NEW Chocolate Mint Chip Cake and Truffles and the return of the ever-popular Peppermint Bark Snaps in a new mini size! 

Year Cheer can help you get in the celebrating mood, while supplying fun decorations and games in a box that is delivered to your doorstep. We are big fans of the curated boxes and love supporting a local Mom!

Also, don’t forget about holiday shows, ballets and concerts, tree lightings and holiday markets, and ice skating!

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Celebrating New Years Eve in Washington, DC with kids

December 18, 2018

(Photo: Noon Yards Eve at The Yards)

Weekend Tots: Noon Year’s Eve at Tudor Place

Date: Sunday, December 30, 2018

Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

Location:  1644 31st St. N.W. (between Q and R)

Details: Celebrate New Year’s Eve a day early with a Tudor Place event for children aged 2 to 4.  Enjoy a festive, counting-themed story time, then count down together at noon. Celebrate the “noon-year” with noisemakers, confetti, a sparkling craft, and then toast 2019 with juice.

Noon Yards Eve at The Yards

Date: Monday, December 31, 2018

Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

Location: The Yards Park Boardwalk: 355 Water Street SE Washington, DC 20003

Details: The free family-friendly New Year’s Eve daytime celebration that transforms Yards Park into an all-ages holiday wonderland, complete with interactive activities for children and adults. Yards Park will offer New Years-themed musical and magical performances, an inflatable obstacle course and the ever popular trackless train ride throughout Yards Park. The event will culminate with a countdown and celebratory balloon drop when the clock strikes noon to ring in the New Year!

Midnight Noon at Maryland Science Center

Date: Monday, December 31, 2018

Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

Location: 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230

Details: Join for the annual New Year’s Eve celebration; Midnight Noon. There will be fun New Year’s festivities throughout the day, including a live concert by popular kids band Milkshake. Their Grammy-nominated tunes will keep you dancing throughout the day. The entire Science Center will be open and ready for you to explore. All activities are FREE with paid admission, and completely free to members.

Noon Time New Year’s Celebration at Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Date: Monday, December 31, 2018

Time: 10:00am-5:00pm

Location: 35 Market Pl. Baltimore, MD. 21202

Details: Don’t wear just anything to this New Year’s Eve celebration. Kids are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and join in an energetic countdown to the new year. There will be live performances, dancing, and snacks.

12th Annual Rocknoceros New Years Eve Party at Jammin Java

Date: Monday, December 31, 2018

Time: 11:00am

Location: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, VA.

Details: For the 12th year in a row, the hyper popular kids band will once again get the little ones rockin’ at this special New Year’s Eve gig at Jammin Java. Rocknoceros will do a full-fledged countdown and an apple juice toast for all!

Busy Bee’s New Year’s Eve Party at Chevy Chase location (details in photo below)

Busy Bee’s New Year’s Eve Party at Falls Church location

Date: Monday, December 31, 2018

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: 6110 D Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA 22044

Details: Come wave goodbye to 2018 and say hello to 2019 with us, and most importantly, your little one(s)! Rock with us and with Rainbow Rock Band as we play, dance, eat, count down and toast with cider to the new year! Who says we have to wait until midnight? The important part is to see the new year with the ones we love! We promise you won’t find a better kid-friendly new year celebration around!Pla

First Night Alexandria 

Date: Monday, December 31, 2018

Time: 2:00pm-11:45pm

Location: 30 indoor venues, within walking distance, along King St in Old Town

Details: A New Year’s Eve celebration for families with children 12 and under! Face painting, games, balloons, fireworks, dancing, DJ and more.  Includes a Fun Hunt from 2:00pm-4:00pm. There are 3 Kids Karnivals from 6:00pm-9:00pm especially designed to entertain and engage families with children up to 12 years old. There will be clowns, face painting, music, games, and a special guest host at each location all for only $5 per child 2-12 years old (or free with adult with a First Night Badge). 

Plan Ahead:
A family-friendly event to kick off the new year; Jaleo’s annual Three Kings Day brunch is back at Jaleo Bethesda on Sunday, January 6. From 10:00am – 2:00 pm. Guests can enjoy brunch and a complimentary slice of Roscón de Reyes (King Cake) alongside live performances by Adventure Theatre. 2019 may be your lucky year – whoever finds a bean in their slice of cake will win a prize!

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