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Noontime New Year's Eve at The Magic House
Celebrate a Noon Year’s Eve with a ball drop, 2017-themed photo booth, crafts, and a dance party at The Magic House. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. December 31. Included with museum admission.
Winter Getaway: Noon Year's Eve Celebration at the Missouri History Museum
Wrap up 2016 at the Missouri History Museum's Noon Year's Eve Celebration. There will be live music, crafts, and holiday noisemakers just in time for a Noon Day Celebration. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. December 31. Free.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Display and Carriage Rides at Westport Plaza
If the kids can’t stay up late for midnight fireworks, Westport Plaza has you covered with a 6 p.m. display followed by complimentary carriage rides. Rides are first come, first serve at the plaza in front of St. Louis Bread Co. 6–9:30 p.m. December 31. Free.
Fire & Ice at Webster Groves Recreation Complex
Ring in the new year with ice skating, basketball, pickleball, Wii, and evening fireworks at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex. 6–8:30 p.m. December 31. $5 at the door.
Winterfest at Gateway Arch
Head down to the Luther Ely Smith Square for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve under the Arch. You can enjoy ice skating, food trucks, music, and entertainment by Circus Kaput. Then at 8 p.m., watch a big fireworks show on the Mississippi. 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. December 31. Free admission. $12 skate rental for adults and $7 for kids.
Downtown Kirkwood Winter Fireworks Festival
Enjoy New Year’s Day fireworks and fun in downtown Kirkwood. Festivities begin at 5 p.m., with fireworks at 6:30 p.m. January 1. Free.
Denise Bertacchi is a mom on a mission to find all things fun for kids to do in St. Louis. Read more at stlmotherhood.com, or follow her at @stlmotherhood on Twitter and Instagram.
