New Year’s Eve Party | WiscoKidz Place
December 31 from 10:30-Noon
2402 East Springs Drive Suite 200 – Madison, WI
Madison Children’s Museum | Baby New Year Party
December 31 from 9am-10am
Madison’s earliest New Year celebration kicks off bright and early at 9 am! This party for ages 0 to 3 (plus siblings) will feature a Baby New Year photo op, a toddler dance mix, and 10 am countdown (when the clock will strike midnight in Perth, Australia)!
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 little ones not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2023 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 and 3 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 2024 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 Ice Skating | Edgewater Madison
December 31 from 4pm-10pm
Take a spin around the rink on New Year’s Eve for our last skate of 2023. Not into skating? Rent a fire pit or just stop by the Icehouse for a drink on the plaza. 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 2024 | 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.