You and the kids can be a part of the Times Square ball drop festivities by leaving a message for attendees on the NYE Wishing Wall. Leave a positive message and it will be among the thousands of confetti wishes that fall on NYE for the ball drop. If you can’t make it to Times Square, you can leave a digital message to be printed out — just get them in by December 28.
Ready to ring in the new year? The big countdown is not just for adults. These family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in New York will let the little ones join in the fun. As the holiday season comes to a close, you can catch the final days of the city’s holiday light displays or take a spin on an ice skating rink before ringing in the new year. For the littlest ones, the best New Year’s Eve events in New York for kids take place during the day, or you can catch some fireworks for those who can stay up.