New Years Eve Events for Families in Mobile and Baldwin County
If you are looking for Family Friendly New Years Eve Events in Mobile and Baldwin County, we have you covered! There are several ways to ring in the New Year with your family in our area. Please note that event details are subject to change at any time. We recommend you verify event details through the links provided.
We hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year! We cannot wait to share with you everything we have planned for 2025!
Mobile
Happy Noon Year at the Exploreum
Exploreum Science Center | 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us at the Exploreum for a Prehistoric Noon Years on December 31st from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ring in the New Year with a Jurassic journey into the exciting world of science! From Dino DNA labs to explosive chemistry experiments, join us for a dino bash of engaging demonstrations and hands-on STEM challenges for the whole family. We will have our traditional Noon Years countdown celebration and a volcanic eruption in our Prehistoric Courtyard! Don’t miss out on delicious frozen treats from the Holly Jolly Snow Cones. While you’re here, you’ll also want to visit our newest traveling exhibit, The Amazing Castle, which will transport you back in time to a fanciful, medieval village, filled with opportunities for problem-solving, storytelling and imaginative play. Finally, be sure to join us for a special viewing of The Land Before Time in our PCI Digital Dome Theater with showtimes at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Seating is very limited, so click on the link below to secure your spot. (Link will be live soon.) *Tickets for these showtimes MUST be booked in advance to save your seats. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. MEMBERS – Make sure to book your spot in advance as well so that you can secure your seats. Event admission is FREE for Exploreum members and $12 Special Event Pricing for non-members. Advance admission with the The Land Before Time movie can be purchased through the links below. 10:00 a.m. Showtime Tickets: https://bit.ly/4goTEVB. 2:00 p.m. Showtime Tickets: https://bit.ly/3ONG3vd. If you do not want to see the film, you can still purchase general admission tickets at the door. Tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable
Moonpie Noon Year’s Eve Drop for Kids
Downtown Mobile/Mardi Gras Park | 11:00 a.m.
11:00 – 1:00 p.m. : Kids Zone taking place in in Mardi Gras Park – we’ll be celebrating early for the kids!
Bounce houses, a mini-resolution wall, NYE crafts, MoonPie treats
and a second line march to see the MoonPie drop at noon!
Altitude Trampoline Park- Mobile | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Get the party started early at our annual “Noon Year’s Eve” event from 10:30am – 12:30pm! The $20 ticket includes 2 hours of jumping, a balloon drop with some amazing prizes, a sparkling cider toast, and so much more! The event is limited to the first 100 jumpers, so grab those tickets quick!
Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at West
West Regional Library | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Happy New Year! Ring in the New Year at West Regional Library with our Noon New Year’s Eve Program! Join us as we celebrate the New Year with crafts, games, activities, balloons- lots and lots of balloons! Please arrive before 12 PM for our countdown and a balloon drop! We hope to see you there! For more information, please call 251-340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.
Parc Le Tralour | Kid Friendly Event- 11:00 a.m.
Ring in the New Year with us at Parc Le Tralour. You wont want to miss out on this Festive event! 11 am – 2:30 pm Kid’s Zone. Special Moon Pie Drop for the Kid’s
Get Air Sports | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
There’s no need to stay up late – ring in the new year early at Get Air Trampoline Park on December 31 from 11 AM to 1 PM! We’ll be celebrating 2025 with a countdown and balloon drop at noon! Don’t miss out on the games, giveaways and prizes! Tickets will be sold at the door. Pricing will be the same as regular ticket pricing and can be found on your local park’s website. Find your local park here: getairsports.com/park-locator
Baldwin County
OWA | 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kick off your New Year’s celebrations at Sparks & Sounds in Downtown OWA! On December 30th, experience an unforgettable evening filled with live music, dazzling fireworks, and festive fun for all ages. Enjoy Flavors of the Year throughout Downtown OWA or snap a picture with glow stilt walkers before joining us on OWA Island to countdown the moments before the beach ball drop. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the end of the year with family and friends, so bring everyone along for a fun-filled night of entertainment and celebration!
Schedule of Events
-4:00 – 9:30 pm: Snap a picture at our light-up marquee letters, located at the Tropic Falls entrance.
-4:00 – 8:00 pm:
o Interact with and capture a picture with one of the glow stilt walkers roaming Downtown OWA.
o Taste the Flavors of the Year at participating restaurants and bars in Downtown OWA.
-5:00 – 7:00 pm: Live music on OWA Island
-7:00 pm: Join us on OWA Island as we count down the moments leading up to our beach ball drop.
-7:00 – 9:30 pm: Live music on OWA Island
-8:50 – 9:00 pm: Fireworks at the festival grounds
Kid’s Confetti Drop Presented by Beachball Properties
The Wharf | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We’re poppin’ into 2025 with the annual Kids Confetti Drop presented by Beachball Properties. Kids whose bedtime comes well before midnight will get to ring in the New Year hours early with a bouncy inflatables, face painting ($10), camel rides ($5),a balloon artist + so much more. The confetti cannons will be going off at noon, so come out for a colorful good time the whole family can enjoy!
LuLu’s Gulf Shores | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us all LuLu’s locations on Tuesday, Dec 31st from 10am-2pm for the annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Ring in NOON with us with a huge Beach Ball Drop, Festive Music, Fun Crafts and Surprises!
Daphne Public Library | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with Daphne Public Library December 31st! Stop by the Community Room between 11 & 11:45 am to make a New Year’s craft. Then join us in the library rotunda for a dance party as we countdown to a balloon drop at noon!
Loxley Public Library | 11:00 a.m.
Join us for fun party activities and a balloon drop at noon!
The Wharf Main Street | 5:00 p.m. to Midnight
See ya later, 2024! Join us as we welcome 2025 with our annual Reelin’ in the New Year Street Party sponsored by Pepsi + Miller Lite. Let’s bid adieu to 2024 in the grandest of style with live bands, family friendly activities AND adult-centered fun all rounding off at midnight with The Park Band, the Kentucky Mist New Year Countdown marlin drop and a fireworks finale presented by White Claw! Resolutions are for January. Give yourself one last excuse to let loose and kiss this unforgettable year goodbye! Don’t forget to try the official drink of New Years Eve – Midnight Shine, only at Kentucky Mist Distillery!
Fairhope’s New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Downtown Fairhope | 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
he City of Fairhope invites you to join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31, 2024, from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The event promises to be a night of fun, entertainment, and excitement for everyone in attendance! The festivities will start with a live performance by 80’s rock band, U.S. Band at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Church Street. Come enjoy live music and children’s activities including face painting and balloon animals, and games. As the night progresses, visitors can look forward to the much-anticipated ball drop and fireworks show at midnight, sure to be the highlight of the evening. This free event is open to all, so grab your friends, family, and party hats and join us as we ring in the new year in downtown Fairhope! Be sure to arrive early to take advantage of the celebration specials offered at many of the downtown restaurants and businesses. For more information about the event, please call 251-929-1474 or visit www.FairhopeAL.gov.
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