If you have littles, chances are you may not be making any grand New Year’s Eve plans or staying up until the stroke of midnight (or maybe even 10pm). Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to ring in the new year with your kids long before the ball drops. Check out all of the fun “Noon Year’s Eve” parties happening near you!
Franklin/Williamson County
Curio Brewing Company – Noon Years Eve Bash – December 31
Join us Dec. 31st from 10–2pm for the ultimate family-friendly day party! We’ve got live music with Scott Freel from 11-1pm, PLUS Ginger Pig and Gio’s Chicago Pizza serving up all the yummy choices, and of course…OUR EPIC BALLOON DROP AT NOON! Bring the kids, bring your friends, bring that “I’m totally celebrating twice today” energy. Good food, good music, good chaos (the fun kind) — let’s send 2025 out with a bang!
Franklin Family Entertainment Center – New Year’s Eve Party – December 31
Franklin Family Entertainment Center is throwing an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party with special activities, great food, and four exciting packages to choose from to make your night unforgettable. All evening packages after 4 PM include unlimited bowling, a delicious pizza and soft drink pitcher, so you can enjoy a hassle-free, all-inclusive New Year’s Eve celebration. Spaces fill up fast, so book now to secure your spot on the traditional lanes or HWY 66 mini-bowling lanes.
Kings Dining and Entertainment – Noon Years Eve – December 31
Celebrate Noon Years Eve with your little ones at Kings Franklin with games, music, and fun for the whole family! Come out from 2-5pm to enjoy a kid-friendly buffet, cookie decorating, coloring station, make-your-own-party favor, balloon drop and sparkling cider toast. Tickets are $35/person and include kids buffet and activities. Children 3 and under are free. Kids bowl free with paying adult.
Brentwood Skate Center – New Years Eve Skate Party – December 31
Lace up those skates and roll into the new year at Brentwood Skate Center. From 10am-noon, little ones 8 years and younger can enjoy skating along with a balloon drop at 11:45am. Beginning at 12:30pm all ages are welcome. Your family will enjoy lots of giveaways and a special balloon drop at 4:45pm as you skate the afternoon away. Admission is $10/child 8 and under and $20 for all other ages ($3 non-skating parent fee).
MyGym Brentwood – Noon Years Eve Party – December 31
The MyGym Noon Years Eve Party is a perfect place to celebrate the New Year with the family at NOON! Join us for party favors and play time at 11AM and our “ball drops” at 12PM NOON! All ages are welcome to attend, but space is limited! Registration is required. The cost is $20/family.
Come by Owl’s Hill and ring in the new year with a Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hike. The hike includes a craft and kid-friendly toast at noon. Hike starts promptly at 11am. Cost is $15 / person ($17 walk-up). Children age 2 and younger are free.
Murfreesboro/Rutherford County
Discovery Center at Murfree Springs – Countdown to Noon – December 31
Ring in the New Year early at “Countdown to Noon” at the Discovery Center from 10am-5pm. Put on your coziest pajamas and join the party! We’re ringing in the New Year—kid-style—with games, crafts, music, and coloring!
Linebaugh Library – Blast Off To Noon Party – December 31
3…2…1…Blast-Off! We’re counting down to noon with a space-themed party to ring in the new year! Join us from 11am to 12:30pm for stories, snacks, games, crafts, and a balloon drop right at noon!
Kids Corner – Noon Year’s Eve Party – December 31
Get ready for an unforgettable, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration at Kids Corner! Celebrate the New Year in style at our fourth annual NOON Years Eve Party. Wear your neon colors for a RAVING Glow Party and get ready for a balloon drop at 12:00 noon. Can’t wait to see you there!
Strike and Spare – Noon Year’s Eve Package – December 31
Strike in the new year early at Strike and Spare! Their Noon Year’s Eve package is perfect for families with little ones and includes four wristbands, one large single topping pizza, one pitcher of soft drinks (free refills) and a special sparkling cider toast at noon! Package is $99. Reserve your package today before it sells out!
Nashville/Davidson County/Surrounding Areas
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center – Midnight at Noon – December 31
Light up the New Year without staying up until midnight at the SOAC’s Midnight at Noon celebration! Celebrate with us as we will be throwing a glow party! Experience New Year’s activities, snacks, and our iconic Balloon Confetti Pop that will happen at 12:00 PM Noon.
Edmondson Library – Noon Year’s Eve Party – December 31
Ring in 2026 nice and early with us! Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Our Noon Year’s Eve Party will feature music, dancing, a photobooth, a countdown at noon, and more. Be sure to wear your fun party outfits! All are welcome.
Fat Bottom Brewing – “Slightly Early” New Year’s Eve – December 31
Ring in the New Year early at Fat Bottom Brewery! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon packed with good food, great beer, and festive activities for all ages. We’ll have the bowl games on throughout the day, plus giveaways, crafts for kids, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate before bedtime. This event is free to attend, but space is limited — please be sure to RSVP whether you’re joining us for the free celebration or upgrading to VIP!
East Nashville Beer Works – NOON Year’s Eve – December 31
NOON Year’s Eve, the family friendly countdown to noon returns from 10am-3pm! Entrance to this event is FREE! Join us for our 9th annual “NOON Year’s Eve” Celebration at East Nashville Beer Works. Ring in 2026 nice and early with live family music from Bill Crosby and the Bahama Llama Orchestra, and a fun time with family, friends, and your neighbors. This year, our Home Alone pop-up continues as well, so you can be immersed in that too! The first countdown will be just before NOON of course, and then for only the third time, we’ll be doing another countdown just before 1pm! Hope you can join us once again this year for either countdown or both!
Nido Play Cafe – Noon Year’s Party – December 31
Why wait until midnight? Ring in the new year with us at Nido Kids Cafe at the perfect time for little ones—NOON! Here’s what’s in store for your family:
Countdown to Noon: Celebrate the new year with a kid-friendly countdown
Balloon Drop: Watch the magic unfold as balloons fill the air.
Bluey Visit: Your little ones’ favorite pup will be here for hugs, photos, and fun!
Tickets: $25 for 1 child + 1 adult
Don’t miss out on the most family-friendly New Year’s celebration in town! Space is limited, so grab your tickets now and let’s ring in the new year with joy, laughter, and lots of play!
No matter where, when or how you plan on celebrating the new year, we wish you a safe and happy time of celebration with your loved ones.
Be sure to check out all the New Year’s Eve fun for the adults too!
