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6 Fun New Years Eve Ideas for Families

There’s no better time than the end of the year to celebrate! Whether you’ve had the worst year ever, the best year yet, or something in between, ringing in the new year is a great way to turn the page and look forward to great times. But if you don’t have any party ideas, you might be wondering how to better build the  It’s a great time to take a look at New Years Eve ideas for families

 

New Years Eve Ideas for Families

 

New horizons

new years eve ideas for familiesIf you’ve spent the past couple of years on a staycation, you might be itching to travel. Sound like you? OneTravel has some great deals for last-minute breaks this New Year’s Eve. Go ahead and check out Hotwire as well, you never know what deals you’ll find!

 

The great escape

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Does your family enjoy escape rooms? Or solving puzzles together? If so, get a game that ingeniously blends the fun of a board game with an escape theme! Games like The Night Cage cast your family as a team trying to get out of a seriously engaging “room” filled with puzzles and other fun! Please be aware that The Night Cage is a horror game. So, you can play it with your family, but make sure you consider the ages and developmental levels of your children before inviting them to play. We recommend it for families with teenagers and older!

 

Game, set, and match

new years eve with kidsNothing spells family fun on New Year’s Eve like a couple of great games. The hilarious Throw Throw Burrito from Target is perfect for people of all ages and will set the scene for a great night. 

 

Have a party

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New Year’s Eve is your last chance to throw a big holiday party before everyone goes back to work and settles in for the long haul. Get in the mood with this handy party kit containing banners, hats, and headbands.

 

Relax and reflect

After a tough year, you may decide that this NYE will be filled with R&R. Celebrate by decorating your home with some subtle but sparkling accessories, put the hot chocolate on the stove and stock up on plenty of marshmallows, and then turn off the phones and relax with your loved ones!

Dress to impress

new years eve with kidsEverybody loves dressing up, and a themed New Year’s Eve party can be fantastic fun for the whole family. Try a superhero theme that the kids will love or maybe a TV favorite. Set your theme for the evening. Then, invite your friends (or opt for a virtual New Year’s Eve party). If you prefer to put together your own, personalized theme, Etsy has some fantastic and affordable ideas.

 

Happy (and safe) New Year

This year, you may not be able to join the crowds at Times Square or party with friends and family. However, New Year’s Eve can still be great fun! We’ve all had some incredible challenges and triumphs thrown at us. But we are resilient, and celebrating another year proves that! As we get ready for the clocks to strike 12 on December 31st, we deserve some fun. 

That being said, the above activities are some great and inexpensive ways to draw a line through this year. We hope these activities prepare you for a fresh start. Happy New Year!

If you enjoyed this article, check out NYE Date Night Ideas for You and Your SO. Looking to spruce up your style for the New Year? Head to Fall-Winter Outfits For The Dad Who Turns Heads and Watch Gang Review – Stay On Top Of Your Watch Game!

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