Ring in 2018 and have a blast with the whole family at one of these local New Year’s events!
MARYLAND
1. Annapolis New Year’s Eve Celebration
Annapolis, MD
Join in on the family filled fun in Downtown Annapolis this New Year’s Eve! Music, food, and, of course, fireworks to welcome in the New Year.
Columbia, MD
Enjoy the New Year’s fun without staying up until midnight! With fireworks and music set at 7 p.m., you’ll be able to celebrate and get the little ones tucked into bed at a decent time.
3. NYE 2018: A Celebration of the Centuries
7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover MD
This two-hour tournament, four-course feast is the perfect adventure for the whole family. Enjoy a tour through the museum, music and dancing and a countdown to midnight with the knights of the realm!
Maryland Science Center
Join the Science Center for their annual New Year’s Eve celebration where families can enjoy the celebrations and ball drop all before midnight. Explore the entire Science Center with a ton of different activities!
5. Family New Year’s Eve Party
11113 West Monrovia, MD
Enjoy Adventure Park USA’s New Year’s Eve Party – catered for families! Indulge on refreshments and join in on indoor activities while ringing in the New Year!
VIRGINIA
Alexandria, VA
First Night Alexandria is the largest family-friendly and alcohol-free New Year’s Eve party in the D.C. area. The fun activities begin at 2 p.m. and go on until it’s officially 2018!
7. New Year’s Party at Busy Bees
6110 D Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA
Goodbye 2017, hello 2018! Enjoy live music, food and fun at Busy Bees in Falls Church, VA. Check the website for available time slots.
Winchester, VA
Mark your calendar to celebrate New Year’s Eve at First Night Winchester! This is a non-profit, family-friendly, non-alcoholic celebration in the Shenandoah Valley.
9. New Year’s Eve Countdown by Uptown Alley
Manassas, VA
Ring in the New Year at Uptown Alley! This event will include live music, prizes, giveaways and a balloon drop!
10. Bolly Ball 2018
Fairfax, VA
Join in on the fun at the New Year’s Eve Bolly Ball! This event will have a live DJ, red carpet photos, party favors and even a separate room for the kids. You won’t want to miss out on this party of the year!
Vienna, VA
This free event has an assortment of local food trucks, giveaways for the kids and two celebrations for the younger children and for the adults!
12. Watch Night New Year’s Eve
Falls Church, VA
Enjoy live music, great food and tons of activities for the whole family to do including cartoon sketches, bounce house, Velcro wall and karaoke!
13. Jammin Java’s 11th Annual Rocknoceros New Years Eve Party
227 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA
Come party with the Rocknoceros at Jammin’ Java. This kid-friendly show will have the little ones dancing along to the upbeat music and having a blast this New Year’s Eve!
9750 Meadowlark, Gardens Court, Vienna, VA
Watch the illuminating show of the Winter Walk of Lights all season long, including New Year’s Eve!
15. Bull Run Festival of Lights
7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville, VA
The annual Bull Run Festival of Lights is back and better than ever! Take the little ones out for a fascinating car ride, refreshments and a fun-filled New Year’s Eve!
WASHINGTON, D.C.
16. Odyssey Cruise
Washington, D.C.
Start off 2018 with a wonderful experience of cruising on the Odyssey. There will be a live band, festive holiday décor and a firework display. All guests must be 21+ years old.
17. Noon Yards Eve
355 Water St. SE, Washington, D.C.
Ring in 2018 with the Noon Yards Eve balloon drop! Fun for the whole family with tons of activities for the kids including face painting, train rides and so much more!
