Celebrate and Ring in 2023 at these local celebrations.

Countdown to Noon Bash
Saturday, December 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lulu’s Casita, Ardmore
Countdown to noon with balloon drop and live music.
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NYE Kid’s Balloon Drop
Saturday, December 31
1:00 PM
Pizzeria Uno, Newtown Square
UNO’s annual balloon drop is back! Kids can make their own pizza, create a Happy New Year craft, enjoy NYE party favors, a ginger ale toast, and of course, the dropping of balloons when the clock winds down! Two seating’s will be available – 1pm & 4pm
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New Year’s Eve Midnight in the Square
Saturday, December 31
7:30 PM – 12:30 AM
State & Union Streets, Kennett Square
Celebrate NYE with Live music, food and the rising(8:50 PM) and dropping of the Mushroom at Midnight. Admission is a non-perishable food item.
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PEEPSFEST® and PEEPS DROP
Friday and Saturday, December 30 & 31
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Steelstacks, Bethlehem
Ring in the New Year with a sweet celebration at PEEPSFEST® an outside event with family-friendly activities and fireworks following the annual PEEPS® Chick Drop on both Friday and Saturday(5:25 PM). Tickets ($5 General Admission)Required.
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Anti New Year’s Eve Bash
Saturday, December 31
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Levante Brewing, West Chester
A 𝒩𝑒𝓌 𝒴𝑒𝒶𝓇’𝓈 ℰ𝓋𝑒 bash like no other! Tone down the glitz and glam and make New Year’s Eve a little cozier (and a little earlier) by dressing in your favorite PJs for an Artisanal Pizza dinner paired with your favorite Levante libations while enjoying live music from 6 – 10 pm. Ring in 2023 on the early side with our own balloon drop at 9 pm, including a Honeyfire Soiree Cider toast! No ticket required.
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NEW YEARS DAY HIKE
Sunday, January 1
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rockwood Park & Museum, New Castle
Ring in the New Year with a FREE 2-mile easy-to-moderate hike along the paved paths ringing Rockwood’s historic estate! Guides will lead visitors through mobile stories of Rockwood’s architecture, gardens and the unique landscape of northern Delaware. Come early for a warm beverage and family activities.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration
Saturday, December 31
4:00 PM
Terrain Cafe, Glen Mills
Celebrate the New Year at Terrain Cafe by enjoying seasonal dishes featuring our favorite flavors from this past year, as well as new dishes to welcome in the year ahead.
A la carte dinner and beverage menu is also available.
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Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown
December 31
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Franklin Square, Philadelphia
Ring in the New Year with the most family-friendly celebration in town. The event begins with crafts from 5 – 6 p.m. and concludes with the Square Drop from atop SquareBurger at 6 p.m. You can also watch the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront from Franklin Square, which will remain open until 8 p.m.
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Noon Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31,
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Penn Wynne Library, Wynnewood
This annual countdown to noon with The Penn Wynne Fire Company dropping a candy filled ball on the strike of noon! Brought to you by the Penn Wynne Civic Association. Details

New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Saturday, December 31
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sesame Place, Langhorne
Ring in the New Year with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Count von Count, as their music fills the air and the sky is covered with colorful bursts of brilliance. Be sure to watch us paint the sky red (and green and blue) from inside the park.
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Countdown2Noon
Saturday, December 31
Noon
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
Celebrate New Year’s Eve before nap time! Countdown2Noon is one of Please Touch Museum’s most popular annual events. With live music, dance performances, a visit from Squiggles, and a traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop, get into the party spirit and ring in the noon year together!
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Noon Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington
Celebrate the New Year Zoo-style for kids by ringing in the New Year at NOON! The Noon celebration takes place outside in the zoo so dress for the weather! Gate opens at 10am. Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather. Tickets are available online only.
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New Year’s Eve Craftpalooza
Saturday, December 31
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr
Special New Year’s Eve Crafts will be available for kids to make on their own all day long. All ages welcome. Each craft will be one per child – you must be present to do the crafts in house.
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New Year’s Eve Family Party with PopUpPlay
Saturday, December 31
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia
Ring in the New Year with Fireworks on the Waterfront (6:00 pm) along with an evening of festive fun for the whole family. Tickets required.
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New Year’s Confetti Countdowns!
Saturday, December 31
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington
Ring in the New Year with Puppet Meet & Greets , a live musical performance from We Kids Rock, and confetti countdowns as to celebrate the new year at an age-appropriate time! Countdowns will take place at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm!
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New Year’s Eve Celebration Concert
Saturday
December 31, 7:00 PM
Verizon Hall – Kimmel Cultural Campus, Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform New Year’s Eve concert full of audience favorites to ring in the start of 2023.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE ON ICE!
Saturday, December 31
4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Philadelphia
Ring in 2023 in style with Parties on Ice. There are two great sessions both including the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, the biggest and brightest fireworks show in our area.
Tickets required. Details & Tickets

Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront
Saturday, December 31
6:00 PM & Midnight
Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia
Ring in 2023 with the biggest and brightest fireworks show in the area. Enjoy the vibrant show set to an exhilarating soundtrack to start the New Year in an unforgettable way.
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Wilmington Riverfront Fireworks
Sunday, January 1
9:00 PM
Christina Riverwalk, Wilmington
Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware hosts it’s annual fireworks show as a culmination of the Riverfront’s holiday festivities and activities, and the Wilmington Holiday Magic Light Display! The show takes place over the Christina River, beginning shortly after 9:00 p.m.
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New Year’s Day Calling
Sunday, January 1st
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Winterthur Museum, Delaware
Celebrate 2023 with a Yuletide tour and craft activities for all ages. Enjoy Winterthur holiday hospitality-hot chocolate, cookies, and the gift of a paperwhite bulb to bloom in your home.
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