Madison Children’s Museum | Baby New Year Party
December 31 from 9am-10:30am
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 Erica Pinigis 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 little ones not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2025 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year’s Eve party in Madison! This dance party begins at 1:30 pm, with early New Year’s countdowns at 2 pm and 3 pm featuring Madison’s only T-Rex Ball Drop.
Bundle up and boogie down in the Wonderground with family-friendly DJ beats provided by DJ GammaFam, featuring museum members and Gamma Ray Bar owners Kevin and Addie and kids. Embrace the arrival of the new year with party favors, warm cocoa, Auld Lang Syne, a 2026 photo opportunity, and more!
This event is free with general museum admission.
Black Earth Children’s Museum | Noon Year’s Eve
December 31 from 9am-1pm
Balloon Drop at noon, Music, crafts and fun all day! Winter Story Winners announced! Event Details.
Doundrins | Noon Year Celebration
December 31 from 10:30am – 1pm
This is the second year to host this family friendly event at Doundrins Distilling! Crafts, activities, photo ops, and more will be available at self-led stations. Doundrins has graciously offered to open early for this special event! They have recently added a special brunch pizza to their menu! Bring the whole family and celebrate closing out 2025 together with a ton of neighbors and friends! Information here.
New Year’s Eve Party | Spare Time Entertainment
Join us to welcome 2026 with epic celebrations, all day and night long! All of our New Year’s Eve parties include bowling and shoe rental, hand-tossed pizza, soft drinks, AND a $10 Game Zone arcade play card for each guest! There’s no better way to kick off a new year than with Games, Lanes, Food, and FUN.
We have celebrations and unforgettable fun for party-goers of all ages. Our family-friendly daytime parties start as early as 3:00PM, so your kids can get the new years experience without the missed sleep. Or, gather your group and join us late-night to watch the ball drop over your lanes!
McFarland Public Library | Noon Year’s Eve
December 31 from 11am – 12pm
Join us at the Library for a Noon Years Eve Party! A family friendly celebration counting down to the New Year without staying up late. Enjoy music and dancing, countdown to noon with a balloon drop at 12PM, and more! Light refreshments will be offered. Information here.
Verona Public Library | Noon Year’s Party
December 31 from 11am – 12pm
Celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with dancing, activities, and refreshments throughout the library! No registration. Information here.
Hilldale – bartaco | Noon Year’s Eve
December 31 from 11am – 1pm
bartaco is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve celebration—a family-friendly daytime party where parents + kids can ring in the new year early. No pre-registration required.
Features include:
• crafts
• face painting or balloon artists
• themed décor
• sparkling cider toast
Parents enjoy lunch + drinks while kids celebrate in a dedicated “kids’ corner.”
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | New Years Eve Walk
December 31 at 6:30pm
Enjoy a free healthy welcoming educational family friendly nature outing. Information here.
