8 Ideas to Celebrate New Years with Your Child

Have a dance party: Turn up the music and let the kids show off their dance moves. You can even create a playlist of their favorite songs to get them extra excited.

Make instruments and poppers: Have the kids help you create homemade instruments out of household items like pots, pans, and wooden spoons. Here are 3 you can make with household items. Then, let them lead a family band performance. You can even create your own noisemakers or pom pom poppers to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

Sing karaoke: Break out the karaoke machine (or use a karaoke app on a device) and let the kids choose their favorite songs to sing. Encourage them to put on a show for the family. BONUS TIP: Try the all-new Apple Music karaoke mode.

Have a movie marathon: Gather some blankets and pillows, and let the kids choose their favorite movies to watch together as a family. You can even have a themed movie night, such as a “New Year’s Eve in the movies” theme and watch movies that take place on New Year’s Eve.

Create a photo booth: Set up a backdrop and props, and let the kids take turns taking silly pictures with their friends and family. You can even create a slideshow of the pictures to watch later as a fun memory.

Play games: Break out your favorite board games or card games and have a family game night. You can also create your own games, such as a “New Year’s Eve bingo” where the kids have to listen for certain words or phrases during the evening’s festivities.

Make resolutions: Have the kids think about what they want to accomplish in the new year and write down their resolutions. You can even make a resolution jar and add them to the jar to be revisited later.

Countdown to midnight: Or watch the ball drop in Times Square for anyone who can stay up that late! There’s lots streaming online all across the world that you can choose from too. Set up a countdown clock and let the kids help you count down the minutes until the new year. Don’t forget your pom pom poppers!