Have a spectacular time with your kids this New Year’s with the best activities including free printables, games, New Year’s slime, and crafts. The list will keep the kids busy for hours!
After the whirl of the holidays New Year’s always sneaks up on me so I gathered 20 of the best New Year’s activities to keep the last holiday (or is it the first holiday) of the year easy and fun! Check out all the ideas below and get ready for an awesome New Year’s!
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20 Best Kids Activities for New Year’s
Each idea features a picture, followed by a link to find the directions. Enjoy and have a Happy New Year!
Get ready to play for New Year’s with free printable play-dough mats. Kids can decorate hats, clocks, disco balls, and more.
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New Year’s Playdough Mats by A Little Pinch of Perfect
If your kids are like my kids, this New Year’s Eve slime will keep them busy for hours!
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New Year’s Eve Slime by Little Bins for Little Hands
This New Year’s Eve Bingo game is fun for all ages to play!
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New Year’s Bingo by Artsy Fartsy Mama
Get your sparkle on with this colorful and bright fireworks craft.
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Firework Craft by Kids Craft Room
Print and craft a New Year’s Clock that includes a spot for a New Year’s resolution to start the year off with something to accomplish.
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New Year’s Clock Craft Activity by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Make a beautiful skyline full of fireworks with this mixed media craft.
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Mixed Media Fireworks by I Heart Crafty Things
Kids and adults can make a New Year’s party hat! This free template is updated each year, you could even make it a tradition.
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New Year’s Coloring Party Hats by Totschooling
Make a clock the kids can play with as they count down to New Year’s.
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Paper Plate New Year’s Clock by Buggy and Buddy
Check out this New Year’s Eve Surprise Ball, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
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New Year’s Eve Surprise Ball by Mama Papa Bubba
Use cupcake liners to make a bursting fireworks display!
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Cupcake Liner Fireworks by A Little Pinch of Perfect
The kids can search out New Year’s fun with these printable word searches!
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New Year’s Word Search by Happiness is Homemade
Add a little science to the New Year with Fireworks in a Jar!
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Fireworks in a Jar by I Can Teach My Child
As the clock ticks down, kids can pull the strip to reveal the countdown numbers with this cute paper plate craft.
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Countdown Paper Plate Craft by Natural Beach Living
Make a countdown clock that keeps the party going with activities for the whole evening or print out the other template that spins and counts down the hours until it reaches New Years.
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Countdown Clock by Red Ted Art
Here is a whole pack of fun and educational ideas to start the New Year’s off right!
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New Years Pack by 3 Dinosaurs
Here are 3 pages of fun including an I-Spy, Word Search, and Coloring page.
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New Year’s Printables by Kids Activity Blog
What a cool way to paint fireworks for New Year’s!
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Paper Tube Fireworks Painting by Arty Crafty Kids
You don’t have to “look” very far to see that it’s New Year’s with this printable craft.
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New Year’s Glasses by A Dab of Glue Will Do
Make your own party crackers and fill them with toys for the kids!
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How to Make Party Crackers by Childhood101
Celebrate New Year’s all around the globe with this printable book of traditions.
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New Year’s Traditions Book from JDaniel’s Mom