Where to Celebrate the New Year in the New York Metro Area
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New Year's Party
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 4:30-5pm
WHERE: Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola
AGES: 2 and older
WHAT: Miss Vivian will pass out noisemakers, refreshments, and celebrate with a Charlie Brown short film. Registration required.
WHY WE LOVE IT: A family-friendly way to ring in the New Year.
WANT TO GO? 516-746-8488. mineolalibrary.info.
Celebrate New Year's in Suffolk
Countdown to New Year’s Party
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 27, 11:30am
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: All
WHAT: Countdown to noon with a party! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? Free with Westhampton Free Library Card. 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
FREE Goodbye 2019 Party
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 30, 2:30-3:30pm
WHERE: South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station
AGES: 5-10
WHAT: Dance, play games, make a craft, and take pictures with friends. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-549-4411. shpl.info.
Countdown to 12!
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 30, 12-4pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate the arrival of the new year in the tradition of New York’s famous Times Square celebration with a “roaring 20s” twist.
WANT TO GO? $14; $13 ages 65 and older; free for members and children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
New Year’s Party Prep
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 30, 3pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Prepare to ring in the New Year with handmade confetti poppers, noisemakers, and hats. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? Free with Westhampton Free Library Card. 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
Fishes & Wishes Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Party
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 6:30-11pm
WHERE: Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St., Riverhead
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy great food and family fun, plus entertainment you won't find anywhere else, including a meet n’ greet by an adorable penguin. Reservation required.
WANT TO GO? $99; $89 members; $60 children 3-12; $55 members children 3-12; $5 children 2 and younger. 631-208-9200 x426. longislandaquarium.com.
FREE Noon Year's Eve Party
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:30am-12:15pm
WHERE: Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Ring in 2020 with games, crafts, and a special countdown to noon.
WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.
New Year's Eve Bash 4 Kids
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11am-12pm
WHERE: The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Create a time capsule, noisemaker, and other crafts.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies as you count down to noon!
WANT TO GO? $12; $6 members. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Celebrate New Year's in Westchester
FREE Noon Year's Eve Party
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 28, 11am-12:30pm
WHERE: Mount Kisco Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
AGES: All
WHAT: Count down to the Noon Year with lots of fun and festivities.
WANT TO GO? 914-666-8041. mountkiscolibrary.org.
New Years @ Noon
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 9:30-12pm
WHERE: Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate the biggest party of the year with pop music, dancing, and cool activities.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Every hour there will be a special surprise as we count down to noon!
WANT TO GO? $14; $10 for members. 845-471-0589. mhcm.org.
FREE Noon Year's Eve Party!
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:30am-12pm
WHERE: Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Ave., Ossining
AGES: All
WHAT: Count down to noon with the library and toast the New Year!
WANT TO GO? 914-941-2416. ossininglibrary.org.
10th Annual Ring in the New Year at Noon at New Roc City
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: New Roc City, 33 Le Count Place, New Rochelle
AGES: 2-10
WHAT: An exciting holiday event for young families in the community!
WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids will dig snacks, rides, balloon twisting, crafts, activities, a DJ, clowns, magic, face painting, and more!
WANT TO GO? $10 donation per family of four; $5 individual ticket. 914-637-7575. 2019-riny.eventbrite.com.
Celebrate New Year's in Rockland
New Year's Eve Celebration 2020
WHEN: Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 9pm-2am
WHERE: Dave and Buster's, 4661 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
AGES: All
WHAT: Join Dave & Buster's for an exclusive celebration to ring in the New Year with a buffet, dancing, a DJ, and more!
WANT TO GO? 845-353-1555. https://dnbpalisadesnye2020.eventbrite.com.
First Day Hike
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1-3:30pm
WHERE: Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Sam's Point Area, 400 Sam's Point Road, Cragsmoor
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy this approximately three mile trek through the scenic park preserve. Snowshoes may be rented for this program for a fee of $5 per person. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike.
WANT TO GO? $5 snowshoe rental. 845-647-7989. https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=193-26807.0.
