Mobile and Baldwin County Family Friendly New Year Events
Are you looking for some fun ways to ring in the New Year with your family? We have compiled a list of family friendly NYE happenings in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. We wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
Please note that this information is collected from public sites. We highly recommend you verify event details through the links provided.
Mobile
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Moonpie Over Mobile New Year’s Eve Celebration– Downtown Mobile, 11:00 a.m. to Midnight.
*please use caution when attending the later festivities with young children. We highly recommend attending events earlier in the day with children.
Festivities on NYE during the day include a Kids Zone with family friendly fun in Mardi Gras Park and a MoonPie Drop for the kids. In the evening there will be a resolution wall for attendees to post their hopes and dreams for the new year, a best decorated umbrella contest, the cutting of the world’s largest, edible MoonPie baked by Chattanooga Bakery, and a second line parade led by the Port City Secondliners and the Jukebox Brass Band to the main stage to kick off the evening’s live music. Moments before midnight, we will count down into the new year while the street party peaks with the ceremonial dropping of the world’s largest, electronic MoonPie as the clock strikes 2024. The 12-foot-tall MoonPie will descend from the 34-story RSA Trustmark skyrise to welcome in the new year and the beginning of Mobile’s Mardi Gras season.
Christian Comedy Revival New Year’s Eve with Comedian Killer Beaz– Revive Church Mobile, 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The New Year’s Eve 2024 celebration is set to be big family friendly fun with Comedian Killer Beaz featuring Dan Whitehurst and also featuring Dustin Long, and The Revive Church Band. The event will be filled with laughter, worship music, and communion, promising an unforgettable beginning to a new year.
- The celebration will take place on Sunday, December 31, with two shows at 6:00 & 9:30.
- The 9:30 show will include hats and tiaras, leis, noisemakers, and countdown to midnight with communion and celebration
- The location of the event is at Revive Church, 601 Ziegler Cr E, Mobile, AL.
- Dinner will be available for both shows, starting at 5:00 with all dinner proceeds going directly to the Wings of Life charity. Dinner will be $20 – BBQ Beef & Chicken, beans, slaw, potato salad, bread and banana pudding.
- For tickets and more information, visit www.killerbeaz.com. Seating is Limited. No Refunds
Noon Year’s Eve Party– Altitude Trampoline Park (Mobile), 10:30 p.m.
Can’t quite make it to midnight? You don’t have to! Swing by our “Noon Year’s Eve” party from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM! The $25 ticket includes 2 hours of jumping, a balloon drop with some amazing prizes (everyone wins), a sparkling cider toast, and so much more! Event is limited to the first 100 jumpers, so grab those tickets quick!
Noon Year’s Eve– 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 2024 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.
Mobile Dinner Cruise– Perdido Queen Dinner Cruise, 9:00 p.m.
NYE Dinner Cruise! Skip the crowds and watch the fireworks aboard The Perdido Queen!
Baldwin County
Friday, December 29, 2023
NYE Kick off Party– OWA, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Get ready to usher in the New Year with style at OWA’s New Year’s Eve Kickoff Party! Join us for an unforgettable night of festivities as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the possibilities of the future. With live music at OWA Island featuring the Funking Lampshades and Journey 2 Mars, dazzling lights, and a jubilant atmosphere. The party promises to be an exhilarating experience for all. Bring your friends and loved ones to kick off the celebrations in grand fashion at OWA’s Ring in the Joy, Sparkle & Cheer!
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Bubbles & Beats Kids Street Party– OWA, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bubbles & Beats Kids Street Party is the ultimate celebration for our youngest revelers! Join us for a fun-filled event where the streets come alive with laughter, music, and the magic of bubbles. This family-friendly extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience with lively beats to dance to and a whimsical atmosphere created by cascading bubbles. Bring the kids, let loose, and immerse yourselves in a joyous day of music and bubbly delights at Bubbles & Beats Kids Street Party!
Sparks & Sounds– OWA, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Step into a world of dazzling brilliance and rhythmic revelry as Sparks & Sounds takes center stage at OWA Island, promising an unforgettable experience as part of OWA’s New Year’s Eve weekend extravaganza. Embrace the enchantment of the night with a mesmerizing display of sparks that will light up the sky, setting the stage for an evening filled with magical moments. Immerse yourself in a symphony of sounds curated to elevate your senses, featuring bands like Thin Ice and Tobacco Road, who will usher in the new year with beats that resonate with energy and excitement. Sparks & Sounds at OWA’s NYE weekend party is your passport to an extraordinary celebration, marking the transition into a year filled with promise and joy.
Sunday, December 31, 2023
New Years Eve Late Skate– Hot Wheels Skate Center, 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Come Roll into the New Year with us. $25 Admission includes Regular Skate Rental, New Year’s Eve swag bag, Balloon Drop and Much More…
2024 Noon Years Eve– OWA, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Downtown OWA is the place to be this New Year’s Eve as we bring the excitement to the daytime with our Noon Year’s Eve celebration! Families and friends are invited to join us for a fun-filled afternoon of festivities, including live entertainment, interactive activities, and a countdown to noon with a spectacular disco-ball drop. Embrace the joy of ringing in the “noon” year together with the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown OWA. It’s a family-friendly celebration that ensures everyone can welcome the New Year with laughter and cheer.
Kids Confetti Drop– The Wharf (Main Street), 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We’re poppin’ into 2024 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 rock wall, bouncy house, face painting ($10), camel rides ($10), toxic slime battle zone, surf simulator, stilt walker, 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!
Reelin’ in the New Year– The Wharf (Main Street) 5:00 p.m. to Midnight
See ya later, 2023! Join us as we welcome 2024 with our annual Reelin’ in the New Year Street Party presented by Pepsi + WKRG News 5. Let’s bid adieu to 2023 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 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!
Fairhope’s New Year’s Eve Street Party– Downtown Fairhope, 8:30 p.m. to Midnight
The City of Fairhope invites you to join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31, 2023, 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 the Ready or Knot Band at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Church Street. Come enjoy not only the music but also children’s activities including face painting and balloon animals. As the night progresses, visitors can look forward to the much-anticipated ball drop and fireworks show at midnight, sure to be a 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 251-929-1466 or visit www.FairhopeAL.gov.
NOON Year’s Eve– LuLu’s Gulf Shores, 10:00 a.m.
Mark your calendars for LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration just for kids on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 10 am. It will be non-stop, kid-friendly fun for the whole family with excitement around every corner as LuLu’s celebrates and rings in the New Year. There will be face painting, live music, beach ball drop, kid-safe “fireworks” and more on the sandy beach. The kiddies can have their fun countdown to Noon with a huge Beach Ball Drop. LuLu’s Destin & Gulf Shores will close at 3pm on December 31st
New Years Eve & Day Celebration– Eastern Shore Lanes, 11:00 a.m. (Dec, 31st) and 5:00 p.m. (Jan. 1st)
2 time frames – same good time! 25.00 pp. Unlimited rotational bowling (Shoes included), 2 admissions to Laser tag, $10 Bonus Arcade Card. Door Prizes- Solo Stove, Smart TV, Stanley Cup, Gift Cards.
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