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Local Kid-Friendly New Years Eve Celebrations

Ringing in 2023

December 29, 2022


Looking to hit the town to ring in the New Year on December 31st? Here are a number of fun events scheduled in and around the Hickory/Western Piedmont area (and some Worth-the-Drive) for a kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebration the whole family will enjoy.

Click on the event title for more information and full details. Please keep in mind that while every effort is made to provide the most up to date information, events are subject to change with or without notice so it's always best to confirm before attending.

Local NYE Events: 

Apple Drop 
Where: Downtown Lincolnton

Cost: Free

Highlights: Music, games, photo booth, Blessing of the City, 7 P.M. Apple Drop 

Marion Rotary's New Year's Eve Celebration 
Where: Downtown Marion
Cost: Free
Highlights: Live Music, Family Fun Zone, Scavenger Hunt, Carriage rides, midnight Gold Nugget Drop

New Year's Eve Tea
Where: Historic Sharpe House, Statesville
Cost: $30 Adults, $12.50 7 - 12 year-olds, 6 and under free.
Highlights: Delicious delicacies from the kitchen, freshly brewed black tea, champagne tea. 

12 Tastes of Christmas/Noon New Year's Eve Countdown
Where: HomeSliced Neighborhood Eatery, Hickory
Cost: Free
Highlights: Countdown and Balloon Drop at Noon! 

Worth the Drive Events:

New Year's Eve at Noon
Where: Discovery Place Kids, Huntersville
Cost: $15
Highlights: Private event, Noon Balloon Drop

Countdown to NOON! 
Where: KidSenses, Rutherfordton
Cost: $8
Highlights: Crafts, Games, Noon Balloon Drop

New Year's Eve Eve Family Bash 
Where: Beech Mountain Ski Resort
Cost: free
Highlights: Music DJ, Food and Bev. for purchase, Dance Party, Games, Party Favors and more. 

App Ski Mountain New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Where: App Ski Resort, Blowing Rock
Cost: Free, Skiing/Ice Skating Extra
Highlights:  Torchlight Skiing, Moonlight Ice Skating, Midnight Fireworks Display


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