Best wishes in the New Year from Family Fun Twin Cities. Let’s celebrate an unforgettable year as we head into 2023. Here’s what’s going on in the Twin Cities area for New Years Eve 2022. None of these events go to midnight, so parents can still have some grown up fun or get to bed early – whatever works for you.
We recommend that you call ahead and pre-register when possible so you have the most up-to-date information.
All Ages Twin Cities New Years Eve Celebrations - 2022
Minnesota Children’s Museum’s annual kid-friendly New Year’s celebration. Ticket includes museum admission and New Year’s fun, including dancing, music, party favors and kid-friendly activities and crafts.
- Minnesota Children's Museum, 10 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
- Friday, December 30, 2022
- 6pm-9pm
- Ticket Price: $20 ($10/members)
- Register Here
A family dance party featuring Zumba with Kiyomi ending with a countdown to noon. Kids will receive glowsticks and noise makers.
- Eagan Community Center, 501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 9am-Noon
- $15/pp
- Tickets Required. Learn More Here.
Edina: Family New Year's Eve Party
Play at Adventure Peak, dance to a DJ, watch a magician and get some family photos in a photo booth. Two sessions available.
- Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- Choose between 9am-Noon or 3pm-6pm
- Tickets: $13 (age 1-17); $3 (Adult)
- Register Here.
A fun pool party with dancing, family-friendly games, and crafts, ending with a special countdown to Noon!
- Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
- December 31, 2022
- 10am-12:30pm
- Tickets: $10 (age 12+); $8 (11 under)
- Register with Code 1W-NY2023 by Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 Here.
A FREE Dance Party at Como Zoo. Make crafts, paint your face, take selfies, play games, dance, and countdown to noon. There will also be zookeeper and gardener talks, animal programs and the Sparky Show!
- Como Zoo, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
- December 31, 2022 & January 1, 2023
- 10am-1pm
- FREE, but reservations required.
- Reserve your entrance time here.
Greet the new year testing your detective skills with Sherlock Holmes during this family weekend at the Minnesota History Center.
- Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 10am-4pm
- $8/Ages 5-17; $12/Adult
- Get Tickets
All ages fun includes a DJ, snacks, games and a balloon drop. Registration is required and an adult must stay with child.
- Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- December 31, 2022
- 11am-1pm
- $10
- Register Here.
Enjoy DJ Dime from noon to 2pm at Midtown Global Market.
- Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
- December 31, 2022
- 12pm-2pm
- FREE
- Learn More Here.
Bring along s’mores supplies to roast by the fire, while you get out sledding one last time in 2022. Some sleds and roasting sticks available; bring your own if you are able. Dress to be outdoors.
- Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
- December 31, 2022
- 12pm-4pm
- FREE
- Drop In. Learn More Here
Ring in the “Noon” Year and celebrate with a DJ dance party, mid-day countdowns, and special crafts! Included with general admission.
- Crayola Experience, Mall of America
- December 31, 2022
- 12pm-4pm
- General Admission: $25.99-$27.99
- But tickets online to save
Family fun on the ice with music and refreshments at the ROC. Free to attend. Skate rental extra.
- Recreation Outdoor Center, 3700 Monterey Drive St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- December 31, 2022
- 12:15-2:15pm
- FREE
- Learn More Here
Dress to be outdoors. Participants will practice campfire building and make s’mores one last time before 2023. Then take a magical walk to explore and play in the winter woods.
- Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Nature Center Dr, Victoria, MN 55386
- December 31, 2022
- 12:30-2pm
- FREE
- Drop In. Learn More Here
Bring the kids to this special Open Gym time for kids if ALL ages (18 months to 18 years). No need to pre-register for open gyms. This is a family event and a parent must be present.
- IGM Gymnastics, 12117 Riverwood Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337
- December 31, 2022
- 1pm-3pm
- $10/child or $20/family
- Drop In. Call 952-898-3889 with Questions.
Greet the new year with family ice skating, including a DJ, games and a balloon drop to end the afternoon of fun. There are a limited number of rental skates available, so bring your own if you have them.
- Champlin Ice Forum, 12165 Ensign Avenue North, Champlin, MN 55316
- December 31, 2022
- 1pm-4pm
- $6/Resident; $10/Non-Resident
- Registration Required.
End 2022 with a snowshoe hike through the grounds of Eastman Nature Center. Hike is guided and equipment will be provided, but dress for outdoors.
- Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- December 31, 2022
- 3pm-4:30pm
- $6.00/pp
- Ages 8+. Reservations Required by 12/30/22.
Enjoy skating, music, glowsticks and some giveaways as you countdown to 2023.
- Central Park, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- December 31, 2022
- 4-7pm
- FREE
- Drop In. Learn More Here.
Geared toward kids ages 3-7, this afternoon New Year’s Eve celebration includes:
- Fun inflatables
- Huge moonwalks
- Obstacle courses
- Picture bingo
- Family ice skating
- Great music
- Kids crafts
- A photo booth
- A countdown to end the afternoon.
- M Health Fairview Sports Center 4125 Radio Drive Woodbury, MN, 55129
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 2pm-4pm
- $12/Advance; $15/Door (if available)
- Register Here for Event #550610-02
Eagan: New Year's Eve Party - SOLD OUT
A family-friendly outdoor New Year’s Eve Party will be from 5–8 p.m. Activities include hiking, snowshoeing, candlelight ice skating, kicksledding, sledding (bring your own sled), and skiing. There will be a toasty bonfires with free cocoa and s’mores stations. The ball drops at 7:59 p.m.
- Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123
- December 31, 2022
- 5-8pm
- Tickets: SOLD OUT
- Learn More Here
Shoreview: New Year's Eve Party
Kids can bounce around on inflatables, swim in the indoor waterpark, run around the indoor playground, get their face painted, play bingo and make crafts. Limited to 250 people. Walk-ins will be accepted until capacity is reached.
- Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126
- December 31, 2022
- 5-8pm
- Tickets: $12/person
- Pre-Purchase Tickets Here
Richfield: Candlelight and ice
Walk a trail lit by hundreds of luminaries — maybe you’ll see wildlife. Then roast marshmallows and warm up while you sip cocoa.
- Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423
- December 31, 2022
- 5-9pm
- Tickets: $6/person
- Purchase Tickets Online Here
Chaska: Winter Lights Family New Year’s Eve Party at the Arboretum
Families are invited to celebrate the new year with a stroll through the Arboretum’s Winter Lights display. Other family fun includes kid-friendly games, a luminary craft, a photo booth, live music, countdowns at 8, 9 and 10 p.m., and a toast with sparkling apple juice at 10pm.
- University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN, 55318
- December 31, 2022
- 5-10:30pm
- Tickets: $30/adults; $5/children
- Purchase Tickets Online Here
M Health Fairview Sports Center will be filled with inflatables, moonwalks, obstacle courses, bingo, ice skating, DJ Concert, crafts and a photo booth. Door prize drawings at 8:30 p.m. followed by the big countdown to 2023.
- HealthEast Sports Center 4125 Radio Drive Woodbury, MN, 55129
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 6pm-9pm
- $12/Advance; $15/Door (if available)
- Register Here for Event #550610
Celebrate at Eden Prairie’s Outdoor Center with nature-themed activities, like a bonfire with s’mores, crafts, storytelling, hiking and stargazing.
- Eden Prairie Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Pkwy, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 6:30-8pm
- $12/pp
- Register Here for Event #487239-01
Spend New Year’s Eve at Nickelodeon Universe. Fun starts at 6pm. Countdown at 10pm.
- Nickelodeon Universe
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 6pm-Close
- FREE - Rides Regular Price
- Buy Tickets Here
Activities will include skating or open hockey on the outdoor OVAL, indoor arena skating, bounce house, magician and more! A perfect fun night for the whole family!
- Guidant John Rose MN OVAL, 2661 Civic Center Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
- Saturday, December 31, 2022
- 2:30pm-10pm
- $10/Admission; $5/Skate Rental
- For more information call 651-792-7007.
Control the NYE clock and set your own pace with an in demand Live Stream countdown with Koo Koo Kanga Roo.
- Available Dec 26th at 12pm.
- Run Time: 36 minutes
- $20
- Learn more here.
Our Twin Cities Guide to the Best Sledding Hills offers several suggestions for hills that are lit for evening sledding, including:
- Prairie Knoll Park, 14800 Prairie Road, Andover, MN 55304
- George Enloe Park, 631 Lund Boulevard, Anoka, MN 55303
- North Lions Park, 6100 Kentucky Ave N., Crystal, MN 55428
- Valley Place Park, 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
- Battle Creek Recreation Center, 75 S. Winthrop St. Saint Paul, MN 55119. Lighted until 9pm
- Civic Center Park, New Hope, MN 55427
- French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN 55441
Keep checking back. We continue to receive more additions!
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Very nice and useful information shared.
Thank you. We hope you and your family have fun.
Do you know of any fireworks in the Twin Cities on New Years Eve? I know last year Burnsville had one…
I’m sorry. I’m not aware of any fireworks this year.
The New Year’s Eve Party at the Lebanon Hills Regional Park (Eagan) has been canceled due to weather and Covid.
Thank you, Andrew. I was just coming on to do edits because Children’s Museum has cancelled Sparklerama, too.