Our Favorite Family-Friendly NOON Year’s Eve Events in Tampa Bay!
There are so many unique and FUN ways to ring in 2026 with a Noon Year’s Eve celebration with the kids! Hard to believe we are in the final days of the year! We’ve put together this list of some of our favorite family-friendly parties!
If you’re looking for a night out without the kiddos or just looking for an evening celebration with the family, we're sharing even more New Year's Eve events for families in Tampa Bay here. Our media partners at Tampa Bay Date Night Guide are also sharing some awesome New Year's Events in Tampa Bay for adults if you're able to book a babysitter!
*We’ll continue to update this post as new events are announced. Events and dates are subject to change, but we’re all used to that by now.
Noon Year’s Eve events in Tampa Bay for kids
Downtown Countdown at Glazer Children’s Museum
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2025, from 9:30 am – 3 pm
- Cost: Museum admission
Ring in the New Year at the Glazer Children’s Museum with countdowns, family play projects, and tons of celebrations throughout the day. You can celebrate as a family by day and still have time for evening festivities. Downtown Countdown is included with museum admission. The museum will close at 3 pm.
Celebrate the New Year at ZooTampa
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2025, from 9:30 am-4 pm
- Cost: Zoo admission
Kids don’t have to miss out on the big countdown just because of bedtime! The family can ring in 2026 early with a celebration including festive foods, a live DJ, and kid-friendly activities throughout the day.
Quantum Countdown at MOSI
- When: December 31, 2025, from 10:30 am-3:30 pm
- Cost: Included with admission
Get ready to press start on New Year’s Eve. Quantum Countdown: Level Up to 2026! is a family-friendly celebration designed for connection, play, and imagination. Step into a video game–inspired world of science and discovery. Then, explore hands-on activities that encourage you to learn, build, and share together. Even better, this event is FREE for MOSI Members or included in general admission for non-members! (select experiences may require an additional cost).
Ring in 2026 early with two spectacular countdowns in the Saunders Planetarium at 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM. No need to stay up late – everyone can welcome the future on time. So, gather your family, join the fun, and level up to a brighter year ahead.
Noon Year's Eve on Tampa's Pirate Ship, The Lost Pearl
- When: December 31, 2025. Cruise sets sail at 11 am
- Cost: Tickets for kids ages 2-12 are $35, Infants are $12 and Adults are $40
Batten down the hatches, we are throwing a Noon Year’s Eve Bash! Are ye ready to party? Celebrate the new year with your favorite scallywags as you sail away with the Lost Pearl. This kid-centric cruise is the perfect way to countdown to 2025 without keeping your children up until midnight. Say “Happy Noon Yarrgh’s Eve” with your favorite crew as you enjoy a pirate-themed party cruise. Cheers to a new year at noon with a complimentary Champagne (for adults) and sparkling juice toast at noon with our one-of-a-kind countdown & cannonball drop!
Kids’ New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Florida
- When: December 1, 2025 during park hours. Fireworks at 8 pm.
- Cost: Park admission
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND, Florida, with a fun day at the park, and then stay for the fireworks display at 8 pm to usher in 2026 a few hours early! All park guests will receive a pair of complimentary New Year’s Eve bricktacular goggles for fun-filled fireworks viewing. The best part is you can also experience the final day of HOLIDAYS at LEGOLAND too!
Annual Noon Year's Eve at Armature Works
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2025, from 10 am-2 pm
- Cost: Free to attend
Armature Works is once again hosting its FREE Noon Year’s Eve event! Head to the pier at Armature Works for daytime smoke fireworks along the river, inflatables, a live band, face painting, an interactive DJ, plenty of photo ops, and more!
Morris’ New Year’s Eve Celebration at Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Pete
- When: December 31 , 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Cost: $12 for members | $18 for non-members
Ring in 2025 a little early at Great Explorations! There will be a balloon drop, a dance party and other themed activities like colorful crafts and explosive science experiments. Enjoy pizza courtesy of Papa John’s and refreshments. Tickets are $12 for members and $18 for non-members. Pre-registration is not required.
Pint Sized Noon Year's Eve Party in Largo
- When: December 31, 2025, from 10:30 am-12 pm
- Cost: $5 per person (ages 7 and younger)
Ring in the Noon year with your little ones, featuring music, games, crafts, snacks, and a balloon drop as everyone countdowns to noon.
Preregistration is required by December 28.
New Year's Eve Family Fun Party at Pinchasers in Tampa
- When: December 31, 2025, from 12 pm-3 pm
- Cost: $12.99 per person for unlimited bowling, party favors, and a $5 arcade card for all kids
Pinchasers is celebrating the new year with an early celebration for those who can't stay up late! Each lane can handle up to 6 people, so it's a great event for large families and friends!
Noon Year's Eve Glo Party and Balloon Drop at Altitude in Tampa
- When: 2025 TBA
- Cost: $24.99 for pre-sale tickets and $27.99 at the door
Celebrate 2026 early with a bounce at Altitude. Tickets include a slice of pizza and jump time. toast, balloon ball drop, and more!
Noon Year's Eve at SkyZone in Clearwater
- When: 2025 TBA
- Cost: $25
Bounce into 2026 at SkyZone and jump all day, and then celebrate Noon Year's Eve with a confetti blast!
New Year's Jammin' Eve at the Florida Children's Museum in Lakeland
- When: 2025 TBA
- Cost: A museum admission ticket is required
Play your way into the New Year at Florida Children’s Museum! Put on your most stylin’ jammies and join us for a day of NYE activities, all counting down to a ball drop at noon. All activities are included with general admission or Museum membership. No additional fee to participate.
New Year's Eve Skate at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel
- When: 2025 TBA
- Cost: $20.25
Say goodbye to 2025 and remember all the good times you had with some friends! Receive two skate admissions and two skate rentals for $20.25 all day! Registration is required.
Noon Year's Eve Bash at Munchkin Town in Clearwater
- When: 2025 TBA
- Cost: $4.95 for members
Join the team at Munchkin Town to celebrate 2026 with a photo booth. balloon drop and more! Exclusive for members for $4.95!