Most New Year’s Eve events have their big moment hours after bedtime. It hardly seems fair. Luckily, Utah has plenty of “Noon Year’s Eve” and early celebrations so you can include the kids.
If none of our picks do it for you, check to see what your local library has planned.
Noon Year’s Eve at the Leo
Spend the morning exploring The Leonardo, Utah’s science and technology museum. Start with a science experiment, and then make a noisemaker, crown and wild pair of glasses to ring in the new year. The event starts at 11 a.m., confetti drops at 12 p.m. sharp. The museum hosts its New Year’s Eve Gala for 21+ later that evening.
Included with general admission ($16 adults, $10 ages 3–15)
Free for members and children under 3
The Leonardo
209 E 500 South, Salt Lake City
theleonardo.org
Big Boom Bash at Millcreek Common
The bash at Millcreek’s community gathering spot offers two ways to party. Bring the family at 6 p.m. for a DJ and dance party, arcade, food and fun before an 8 p.m. countdown and fireworks, or go at 9 p.m. for many of the same activities, adult beverages and fireworks at midnight. All ages are welcome at both events.
6–8 p.m., $5 per person
9 p.m.–12:30 a.m., $25 per person
Millcreek Common
1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek
millcreekcommon.org
2025 Provo Circus Countdown
Leading up to a 9 p.m. countdown with fireworks, the kids can bounce on inflatables, and the whole family can enjoy laser tag, a hypnotist, acrobats and a silent disco (music comes through headphones). The party starts at 7 p.m. Another countdown will be held at midnight.
$10 per person
Provo Recreation Center
320 W. 500 North, Provo
facebook.com/ProvoRecreation
Solitude’s New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
It’s a tradition you and the family must see at least once. Starting at 3 p.m., Solitude will host an alphorn concert, the Soli Parks Steel Showdown, a magic show and a lasagna dinner before staff ski down the mountain carrying torches and fireworks blast from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Free, bring money for refreshments
Solitude Mountain Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, SLC
solitudemountain.com
Note: Other resorts host torchlight parades on New Year’s Eve and throughout the ski season. Check with your favorite resort to see when they may be hosting an event.
Luminaria Premium at Thanksgiving Point
Walk a mile through Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens for Luminaria, stunning holiday lights set to music. It’s a sight to see throughout the holidays, but the lights get brighter on New Year’s Eve with fireworks shows at 6 and 8 p.m. You need to schedule your ticket time, so plan accordingly.
Prices vary based on age, children 3 and under are free
Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens
3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi
thanksgivingpoint.org
