Kid Friendly New Year's Eve 2026 Events in Orlando
- Emma Walton
- 31 minutes ago
- 6 min read
It's not just the big kids that get to enjoy New Year's Eve in Orlando. There is a fun choice of family-friendly New Year's Eve Events with afternoon countdowns, balloons, and more!
Whether your a local or a visitor, Orlando is one of the top destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve, and as well as huge night-time celebrations to countdown to midnight, thre is lots of special daytime events just for families.
Discover daytime countdowns, afternoon DJ parties, lots of balloons, streamers, and more!
Happy Noon Year 2026 Orlando!!!
Kid Friendly New Year's Eve Parties in Orlando
December 26 - 31
1 Legoland Way, Winter HavenEnd the year with a bricktastic bang at Kids' New Years Eve! "Midnight" comes early for families at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, celebrating the New Year together at 8pm with brick-bursting fireworks and awesome entertainment, all without missing their bedtimes.
December 31
3251 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee
Joim the Promenade at Sunset Walk for a fun-filled, “Happy Noon Year” family celebration, including a Noon Year’s Eve confetti blast at 12 noon! The free family celebration will include live DJ, performances by Mr. Harley, street performers, games, complimentary party favors, The Pearl Express Steam Engine Train Rides and Bungee Trampolines. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a memorable afternoon together. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kick off the Noon Year in style!
December 31
Lake Nona Town Center, 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 at the New Year's Eve Party For Kids At Boxi Park, with a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with live music, face painting, kid-friendly activities and more. Especially for the kids, Boxi Park will countdown the new year with a “balloon ball drop” at 7 pm.
December 31
9101 International Dr #1208
Celebrate the New Year early with a family-friendly dining experience at JoJo’s Kids NYE Party on Wednesday, December 31 from 11:am - 1 pm. Ring in 2026 with a 12 pm Countdown Celebration featuring delicious food, festive drinks, and plenty of family fun — the perfect way to kick off the New Year at JoJo’s!
December 31
8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Families can ring in the New Year on December 31, 2025 at the Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve at The Crayola Experience, in the Florida Mall. Join the dance party from 12 pm - 4 pm, with Mid-day Countdowns at 1pm & 3pm including a streamer launch to ring in the New Year, with Character Appearances.
December 31
3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford
Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 with a unique twist at the Central Florida Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix. OnDecember 31, in addition to its general hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Zoo will open for special hours from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It’s the perfect way for families, especially those with smaller kids, to start off the festivities.
Ring in the new year a little early with a spectacular display of lights during family-friendly countdowns at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. There will also be music, a live DJ and games. Just like other nights, guests can stroll a 3/4-mile path around the Zoo and take in dozens of larger-than-life, handcrafted lanterns in an experience of sound, light and color.
December 31
8986 International Dr, Orlando
Ring in the 2026 New Year with a celebration the whole family will love! Join Dave & Buster's on I-Drive for an unforgettable Family New Year’s Experience packed with fun, games, food, and festive excitement. From thrilling arcade action to delicious bites and sparkling drinks, the’ve got everything you need to welcome 2026 in style...without staying up till midnight!
December 31
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa
Ring in the New Year at ZooTampa at Lowry Park during our New Year Celebration in the Africa Circle. Enjoy a countdown every hour from 10 am - 4 pm, featuring festive foods, live DJ, kid-friendly activities, and fun giveaways.
December 31
1052 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park
Ready to ring in the new year before bedtime? Countdown to Noon and celebrate the coming year along with your friends at the Library’s Noon Year's Eve Party! Hear stories, do crafts, dance, and make some noise as you say goodbye to 2025.
December 31
3680 Avalon Park East Boulevard, Orlando
Ring in 2026 early at the Marketplace at Avalon Park Noon Year’s Eve, taking place from 11 am - 2 pm. Celebrate with the little ones including bounce houses, face painting, vendors, Studio 54 DJ, and a special countdown to noon with a sparkling cider toast.
December 31
3167 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden
Join Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Winter Garden on December 31 from 4 pm - 8pm, for a Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party! Enjoy a festive ginger ale toast, receive a fun party swag bag, and be part of two exciting balloon drops at 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm. Plus, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée!
December 31
810 13th St, St Cloud
Ring in the "New Year" at the perfect time for little ones—noon! Celebrate with fun music, dancing, and excitement as we count down to a midday "ball drop."
December 31
29 S Orange Ave, Orlando
Join SAK Comedy Lab this NYE for a improv comedy show performed by the SAK all-stars! This show is an all-ages show and features their signature comedy format, the "Duel of Fools". Actors will compete for your laughs using audience suggestions as they make up all the comedy on the spot. Feel free to dress comfortably (or sharp!). The show will celebrate new years themes and will even include a countdown to "midnight" at the end (it's gotta be midnight somewhere).
December 31
My Enchanted Events Venue, 1285 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry
Ring in the New Year with Elsa, Anna, Bluey & Bingo! Join Tutu Tales Party Productions for a magical noon-year’s celebration filled with winter crafts, live musical performances, dance party fun, and a thrilling balloon drop at noon. Perfect for families who want to celebrate early and still get the kids home for nap time!
December 31
110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa
Ring in the New Year at the Glazer Children’s Museum with countdowns, themed crafts, and celebrations throughout the day on New Year’s Eve. Celebrate with countries around the world with balloon drops on the hour! You can celebrate as a family by day and still have time for evening festivities.
December 31
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando
Ring in the New Year with a night full of excitement, creativity, and cozy fun just for kids! Includes Face Painting, Kids Dinner Buffet, S’mores by the Fire, Storytelling, Games & Activities, Count down to the fireworks at midnight! Let your little ones celebrate in style while you enjoy your evening knowing they’re having a blast in a safe, supervised, and festive environment.
December 31
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando
While the adults are out to play . . . the kids can a have a MAGICAL night of their own at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa from 8 pm - 12.30 pm. The little ones will love this kids only New Year’s Eve Party that takes place in an Enchanted Forrest. There will be dinner, games, crafts, our famous balloon artist and a glitter face painter. With a special appearance by a real Wizard performing magic! Each child will receive a set of Fairy Wings , Wizard Wand and a Pet Dragon.
December 31
8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne
Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Enjoy crafts, games and music as well. Ball drops at Noon!
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