Not sure how to ring in the New Year with kids? This section has details on all the best kid-friendly celebrations and events in Dallas and is part of our “Holiday Fun in Dallas :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More.”

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December 30 – 31

Little Makers Winter Art Camp :: Denton :: Kids make winter crafts over the last two days of the year from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Admission is $45.


December 31

Crafternoon: New Year’s Celebration Blowers :: Dallas :: Visit the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. to make a free New Year’s craft.

Lonestar NYE at Reunion Tower :: Dallas :: All ages are invited to countdown to the new year.

Noon Year’s Eve :: Dallas :: Visit the North Oak Cliff Branch Library from 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. for a New Year’s countdown for kids. Admission is free.

Noon Year’s Eve :: Denton :: Kids welcome the new year from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve :: Fort Worth :: Kids toast to a new year from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve :: Haltom City :: Kids enjoy a free New Year’s celebration from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve :: McKinney :: Kids of all ages enjoy a free New Year’s celebration starting at 11:30.

Noon Year’s Eve Winter Wonderland :: Southlake :: Kids celebrate in a winter wonderland from 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Admission is $30.


December 31 – January 3

Winter Art Camp :: Rockwall :: Kids make winter-themed crafts while learning art techniques from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Class will not be held on January 1.


January 1

2025 Day 1 DFW :: Irving :: Family events are planned for all ages all day long.


January 3

Snowstorm in a Jar :: Dallas :: Visit the Grauwyler Branch Library from 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. for a winter break craft.