New Year’s Eve isn’t just for late nights and midnight countdowns. Families have plenty of ways to celebrate too! From daytime celebrations and early countdowns to family-friendly parties and special events, there are lots of fun options to ring in the New Year together.
This guide highlights New Year’s Eve events happening throughout our area, with activities designed for kids of all ages and their grown-ups. Be sure to check event details carefully, as times, age recommendations, and registration requirements may vary.
Whether you’re celebrating at noon, early evening, or counting down from the couch, we hope this guide helps your family welcome the New Year with fun, connection, and plenty of memories. 🎉
Reading |
Noon Years's Eve 2026 at the Reading Public Museum:
SOLD OUT
December 31, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: N/A
New Years Eve Pajama Party at the Reading Royals
December 31, 2025
4:00pm
Cost: $10+, FREE Kids Tickets
Noon Years Eve Open Play Party at Rooted in Wellness
December 31, 2025
11:00AM- 1:30PM
Cost: $20 first child, $10 additional child, 1 and under FREE with paid sibling
Twilight Countdown Open Play Party at Rooted in Wellness
December 31, 2025
3:00-5:30PM
Cost: $20 first child, $10 each additional child, 1 and under FREE with paid sibling
New Year's Eve at Fantasy Skate
December 31, 2025
6:00-10:00PM
Cost: $15 admission, $5.30 skate rental, $10 non-skating admission
New Year's Eve Roller Skating Party at Skateaway Shillington
December 31, 2025
6:00- 8:00PM
Cost: $3 admission, $5 skate rental
City of Reading's 29th Annual New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration
December 31, 2025
9:30PM
Cost: FREE
Morgantown- Ephrata- Akron- New Holland |
20th Annual New Year's Eve Shoe Drop- Akron
December 31, 2025
9:00PM- 12:00AM
Cost: FREE
Lancaster |
Noon Year's Eve Kids Party at Overlook Activities Center (Ages 6-12)
December 31, 2025
10:00AM- 12:30PM
Cost: $10 resident/ $15 non-resident
Tiny Town New Year’s Glow Party
December 31, 2025
10:00AM–12:00PM SOLD OUT
1:00–3:00PM
4:00–6:00PM
Cost: $35
Noon Year's Eve at Hands on House SOLD OUT! Open to public 12:30-5PM
December 31, 2025
9:00AM- 12:00PM
Cost: $13
New Years at Noon at North Museum
December 31, 2025
11:30AM- 12:30PM
Cost: $13, Under 3 FREE, Free for members
FREE Kid's New Year's Eve Bash at Go N' Bananas
December 31, 2025
3:00- 5:00PM
Cost: FREE admission, Rides & Attraction Passes Sold Separately
New Years GLOW @ Sky Zone Lancaster
December 31, 2025
5:00PM- 7:00PM
Cost: $29 + $6 Jump Socks (bring your own if you have them!), and $8 jump shirt
Family Friendly NYE Party @ West Art
December 31, 2025
6:00PM- 8:00PM
Cost: FREE *RSVP
New Years Eve at Penn Medicine Park
December 31, 2025
8:00PM- 12:00AM
Cost: FREE Admission
