12/28/2025
đ„łSpecial Report Family Fun for New Yearâs Eve
đThrow a âNoon Yearâs Eveâ Party: For little ones who wonât make it until midnight, move the celebration to noon-complete with a balloon drop, countdown, and sparkling juice toast â or join one at a local library, community center, or the Columbus Zoo.
đHost a Family Game Night: Set up favorite board games. Add âMinute to Win Itâ challenges or themed trivia about your familyâs year.
đPlay âPass the Parcelâ: Wrap layers of paper around small treats, toys, notes about fun memories, or photos capturing favorite moments from the year. Kids unwrap one layer each turn.
đOn-The-Hour Activities: Fill balloons with challenges or mini games and pop one every hour. Make a countdown paper chain or prepare goodie bags with party favors or crafts to open at set times.
đ Create Your Own Ball Drop: Craft your own ball drop using foil, paper lanterns, or a balloon net, and drop it during your family countdown, turning your home into your very own cozy Times Square.
đ„Share Special Food: maybe an appetizer buffet, a âbreakfast for dinnerâ night, a custom âmocktailâ designed by the kids, or takeout from a favorite restaurant. The key is to make it something you enjoy together.
đ„Reflect on the Year: Make a time capsule by collecting 2025 memorabilia and seal them in a box to open next New Yearâs Eve. Watch a photo slideshow, share favorite moments, or let everyone toast to a personal achievement from the past year before the countdown begins.
đTreasure Hunt: Write clues on cards that lead them to different places in the house. Hide something fun at the final location â anything from party hats and noisemakers to a special family reveal, like next yearâs vacation destination.
đLook Ahead: Create a âfamily bucket listâ or vision board for the year ahead, capturing the places your family wants to travel, things you want to learn, or activities you want to do together.
However you choose to celebrate, may you make unforgettable memories.
đ Jennie Williams, N2 Staff Writer