Looking to ring in 2026 with your family? We have you covered with all things New Year’s Eve in Central Florida:
New Year’s Eve Celebrations for Kids:
December 30 – Noon Year’s Eve, Winter Park Library, 1052 W Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 11:30AM – 12:15PM, Ages 2-5. Ready to ring in the new year before bedtime? Countdown to 12:00 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 we say goodbye to 2025.
December 31 – Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve, Crayola Experience, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, 12 – 4PM, Families can ring in the New Year on Dec. 31 during the afternoon with Colorful family fun! DJ dance party from 12pm – 4pm with DJ Sarah Masters. Mid-day countdowns at 1pm & 3pm with a streamer launch to ring in the New Year. Character Appearances by Sunglow the crayon. Special crafts & coloring pages available all day Dec. 31 & Jan. 1: Star in your own New Year’s coloring page at Be A Star, Craft your own 2026 New Year’s crown at Activity Studio, Create your 2026 resolution list at Colossal Caddy. All included with General Admission.
December 31 – Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party, St. Cloud Library, 810 13th St, St Cloud, 11:30AM – 12PM, 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 – Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, Downtown Avalon Park, 3801 Avalon Park Blvd. East, Orlando, Ring in 2026 early at the Marketplace Noon Year’s Eve! 🥳✨, Celebrate with the little ones with:
🎉 Bounce houses
🎨 Face painting
🛍️ Vendors
🎶 Studio 54 DJ
🥂 Countdown to noon with a sparkling cider toast
December 31 – Happy Noon Years Kids Party, Promenade at Sunset Walk, 11:30AM-1:30P, Come join us in the Promenade at Sunset Walk’s North Roundabout for a fun-filled, “Happy Noon Year” family celebration. Join the excitement with a Noon Year’s Eve confetti blast at 12 noon!
New Year’s Eve Celebrations for the Whole Family:
December 31 – Thornton Park New Year’s Eve Celebration, E Washington St, E Washington St, Orlando, 8PM – 1AM, Jack & Honey’s, Cavos and Burton’s, the three cornerstone businesses on Washington Street in Thornton Park are teaming up to host a fun and safe New Year’s Eve celebration for Central Florida residents and visitors. The event will feature food, music, street entertainment, artists and vendors. We are looking to create an iconic “ball drop” feature for attendees to celebrate the big moment of ringing in 2026.
December 31 – New Year’s Eve Celebration, Downtown Avalon Park, 3801 Avalon Park Blvd. East, Orlando, Get ready to ring in the New Year with a spectacular display of lights, colors, and pure magic! Downtown Avalon Park invites you to a breathtaking New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza that will paint the night sky with joy and celebration. 12AM: Fireworks Extravaganza.
December 31 – Rockin’ the Cloud New Year’s Eve celebration, Historic Downtown St. Cloud, 7PM – 1AM, The highlight of this year’s Rockin’ The Cloud is the performance by the renowned artist Uncle Kracker, known for his versatile music style blending country, rock, and hip-hop. Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, food, shopping, and all kinds of New Year’s festivities. The event is not just a concert but a block party, making it an ideal destination for families and individuals looking to ring in the New Year with a bang.
December 31 – 5:30P-8:30P – New Year’s Eve at the Asian Lantern Festival – Central Florida Zoo – 3755 West Seminole Boulevard Sanford, FL 32771 – Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix! Join us for our spectacular ALL NEW lantern displays, plus music, early bedtime-friendly countdowns at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m., and plenty of fun for the whole family! Three time slots available at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:15 pm., with final entry at 7:45 p.m. Guests of all ages can enjoy this unique event. Tickets must be purchased online. Group tickets (15+) are available. Email [email protected] for more information.
December 31 – New Year’s Eve Celebration, Sunset Park, Mount Dora, 9PM – 12AM, Ring in the New Year with live music, food & beverages and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Dora at midnight. Presented by the City of Mount Dora & Pisces Rising. Free Event. VIP Tickets available for $150 per person
December 31 – Rocking New Year 2026, Promenade at Sunset Walk, 8PM, Be our guest at Sunset Walk’s Rocking New Year 2026, Central Florida’s most immersive, nonstop street party featuring live music, amazing restaurants, experiences, and our midnight fireworks spectacular! Co-starring Pandora’s Box: The Tribute to Aerosmith and Project: DJ Slam! Hosted by Scotty B and featuring very special guest DJ Flatline.
Would you rather throw your own Noon Year’s Eve Party? We have ideas for that too!
Updated 12/25/25
