DENVER — The countdown to the next decade is on! And there are plenty of family-friendly activities in the Denver area and Colorado to celebrate 2020! Here are our picks for the 7 best family-friendly things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond on New Year's Eve.
1. Noon Year's Eve
The museum is recreating Times Square. Ball drop celebration every hour, rainbow confetti, bubble wrap fireworks, crafts, music and more.
Location: Children's Museum (Denver)
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Price:$16
2. Noon Year’s Eve
Balloon drop at noon, DJ, and a bubble machine.
Location: Southlands Shops (Aurora)
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Price: Free
3. Skate the Lake
Giant street festival including mini-golf, photo booth, and Toy Story themed bounce house. Skating is not permitted this year,
Location: Bear Creek Rd (Evergreen)
Price: $20 in advance. $30 at the door. Children 5 and under are free.
4. New Year’s Eve Bash
Ice sculpture carving, photo booth, fire dancer, skating. Fireworks at 8 pm.
Location: The Promenade Shops at Centerra (Loveland)
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm. Fireworks 8 pm
Price: Free. Skating $10 adults, $8 children 12 and under.
5. Sober Eve
Sober dance party
Location: The Phoenix (Denver)
Time: 9:30 pm
6. Introverts New Year’s Eve Party
Read a good book or play board games as the clock strikes midnight. The event is sold out but there is a waitlist available on the website.
Location: Book Bar (Denver)
Time: 9 pm – 1 am
Price: $30
7. New Year’s Eve in a hot spring
A list of events in a hot spring including handstand and cannonball contests, Marco Polo and Disney heroes walking the property. Alcohol free event.
Location: Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
Time: 7 pm – 12 am
Price: $30
Happy New Year!