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New Year’s Eve fun for kids



Great ideas for your family to ring in the New Year together

New Year’s Eve fun for kids

Get your kids in on the celebration this year with fun ideas from our Pinterest board. From countdown bags to glittery slime, kids are guaranteed to have fun on this special night.

New Year's Eve Countdown Bags Coffee and Confetti Mom

Ring in the new year with a bang. Start a fun tradition of hourly countdown bags with this fun activity. Make the bags and then label them with whatever hours you want the kids to open them. You can do this any time of the day, depending on how old your kids are. The possibility for fun is endless

10 Best New Year's Eve Mocktails for Kids Adventures in Familyhood

Let your kids toast the New Year with these yummy mocktails. You can make most of these with stuff you already have in your house. Check out these great recipes.

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New Year's Eve Mad Libs Printable Happiness is Homemade

Kids love Mad Libs. They were one of my favorite games to play as a kid and things have not changed too much. Here is a set of printables that will have your family rolling with laughter.

New Year's Eve Joke Teller Bren BrenDid.com

Want even more laughs for the night? Try out this printable joke teller. Another blast from the past guaranteed to provide tons of fun for your evening.

Super Sparkly New Year's Eve Slime Sunshine Whispers

Every kid loves slime. It’s one of the best ways to keep kids entertained and using their imagination. This super easy recipe full of glittery fun. All you need is some glue, baking soda, contact lens solution and glitter. You can also add tiny glittery items like stars. 

For lots more fun ideas check out our New Year's Eve Pinterest page here.



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