Bluey New Year Event| Wisco Kidz Place
December 31 from 11am-1pm
2402 East Springs Drive Suite 200 – Madison, WI
Madison Children’s Museum | Baby New Year Party
December 31 from 9am-10am
Madison’s cutest New Years celebration kicks off bright and early this morning! Meant for littles aged 0-3 years, this party will feature a Baby New Year photo op, a toddler dance mix led by Rachelle Fochs of Isthmus Dance Collective, and three countdowns (toddlers love repetition!) at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 am.
This event is free with general museum admission. Event Details.
Madison Children’s Museum | New Year’s Eve Wonderground Dance Party
December 31 from 1:30pm-3pm
Are your kids not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2024 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year’s Eve party in Madison! This free dance party begins at 2 pm, with early New Year’s countdowns at 2:30, 3, and 3:30 pm.
Bundle up and boogie down in the Wonderground with family-friendly DJ beats. Embrace the arrival of the new year with party favors, festive beverages, Auld Lang Syne, a 2025 photo opportunity, and Madison’s only Human Ball Drop featuring Stephanie Richards of Madison Circus Space.
This event is free with general museum admission. Event Details.
New Year’s Eve Night Walk | UW-Arboretum
December 31 from 6:30pm-8pm
Join us for a naturalist-led trail walk and a peaceful welcome to the New Year. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by December 27. Meet at the Visitor Center.
My Family New Year’s Eve 2025 | Keva Sports Center
December 31 from 2pm-8pm
Children’s music, inflatables, sports play, balloon artists, magic show, photo booth, and more! Full menu will be available (food, drinks, alcohol). Information here.
New Year’s Eve Party | Spare Time Entertainment
We’re welcoming 2025 with epic celebrations all day and night long. Our family-friendly daytime events are unforgettable fun for both kids and adults. Information here.
