As the year is coming to an end and a New Year is footsteps away, I wanted to bring forth a fun list of New Years Eve ideas for children. 

Activities on New Years Eve and on New Year’s Day definitely do not have to be complicated. 

In fact, I’ve collected some of the best and easy New Year’s Activities, crafts and ideas for you to pick and choose for things to do on New Years Eve!

Related: Here is a simple firework craft we made for New Years Eve! 

What can families do on New Year’s Eve?

There are so many fun New Year Activity for Kids ideas I’ll be sharing below that are going to be super duper helpful (I hope :)) for you to try out. 

It can be as simple as a recycled craft. 

Or, maybe even a sensory bin! 

Here are some ideas off the top of my head: 

• Simple toilet paper roll firework craft and activity 

• Fizzing Fireworks with a bit of baking soda and vinegar in a bin

• Tape Resist Fireworks Craft for kids

• Confetti Popper made from recycled items

There are so many fun ideas out there that are very easy to make and so much fun on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day! 

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How do you make New Years fun for kids? 

A good kids New Years Eve Party doesn’t have to be fancy. 

In fact, some of the best New Year’s fun for kids comes from a little bit of crafting or a simple activity you can probably set forth with simple homemade items. 

Here are some homemade items ideas: 

• Toilet paper roll

• Cardstock paper

• Post it notes

• Tape (for a simple tape resist craft) 

• Dot stickers

There are literally many homemade items you can probably use to set forth a simple and easy set of fun things kids can try on New Years Eve!

New year activities for preschoolers can add a bit of an educational twist. 

For example, learn to count from 1-12 with a simple clock craft activity. 

What about a simple New Years Eve Craft for kids? 

Craft New Years Activities for Kids can look a little bit like cutting out squares out of construction paper and glueing them on a sheet to create fireworks or the numbers 2021! 

What ideas can you think of using for a simple homemade New Years Eve Fun for Kids activity and/or craft? 

What can you do at home on New Years Eve? 

Lots of things! 

Crafts for kids, simple activities, sensory activities, STEM activities and so much more! 

Let’s get into the Best New Years Activities for Kids, shall we? 

Fun Activities for Kids on New Years Eve

1. Simple Toilet Paper Roll Firework Kids Craft – Active Littles

2. New Years Eve Slime Recipe – Little Bins for Little Hands

3. New Years Craft for Kids – Little Bins for Little Hands

4. New Years Scavenger Hunt Free Printable – Buggy and Buddy

5. New Years Countdown Paper Plate Craft – Buggy and Buddy

6. New Years Bubble Wands – Red Ted Art

7. Wishing Spin Drums – No Time for Flashcards

8. Memory Scavenger Hunt – No Time for Flashcards

9. New Years Surprise Ball – Mama Papa Bubba

10. New Years Eve Crafting Bags – Crafting Chicks

11. New Years Eve Poppers – Crafting Chicks

12. New years eve party ideas for kids – Toddler Approved

New Years Eve Activities for Kids

1. New Years Bead Threading – Happy Toddler Playtime

2. New Years Sensory Bins – Happy Toddler Playtime

3. New Years Sensory Bottles – Natural Beach Living

4. New Years Eve Slime Craft – Natural Beach Living

5. New Years Eve Noise Makers – The Chaos and the Clutter

6. New Years Sensory Bottle – The Chaos and the Clutter

7. New Years Shooting Star Banner Craft – Hello Wonderful

8. Confetti Glitter Art Project for Kids – Hello Wonderful 

9. Party Blower Pom Pom Races – There’s Just One Mommy

10. Fizzy Science New Years Activity – There’s Just One Mommy

New Years Eve Ideas for Kids

1. Confetti Slime for Kids – Fantastic Fun and Learning

2. New Years Memory Jar – Messy Little Monster

3. Play dough Fireworks – Messy Little Monster

4. New Years Eve Celebration Shakers – A Little Pinch of Perfect

5. Paper Party Horns – A Little Pinch of Perfect

6. New Years Eve Party Popper Craft – Kids Craft Room

7. Rocking the New Year Paper Plate Craft – Kids Craft Room

8. New Years Eve Party Hat Printables – Red Ted Art

9. 3D New Years Eve Craft – I Heart Crafty Things

10. Paper Plate New Years Eve Banner – I Heart Crafty Things

11. Gold Slime – Best Ideas for Kids

12. Magic Milk Fireworks – Messy Little Monster