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Ring in the arrival of 2020 with these family friendly activities


Avalon’s Noon Year’s Eve

Head to Alpharetta for “Noon Year’s Eve,” a day-time family-friendly New Year’s celebration at The Hotel at Avalon. On Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., partygoers of all ages are invited to ring in the new year with a variety of activities, including live entertainment by DJ Willy Wow, arts and crafts station, face painting, a silent auction benefiting CHOA and more. At Noon, a cascading balloon drop will fall from the ceiling to welcome in the new year. Tickets are priced at $15 per person. Children under the age of two will receive free admission.

The Roof At Ponce City Market

Ring in the New Year with a countdown to Noon! Families and children of all ages are invited to enjoy The Roof at Ponce City Market’s special “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration beginning at 10 am on Tuesday, December 31st! The festivities will include a magician, complimentary kid’s snacks, arts & crafts stations, balloon artists and face painters! When the clock strikes 11:59 am, there will be a countdown to noon, complete with a rooftop (bio-degradable) balloon release. Tickets are $15 for all ages (3yr and under are free) and will be sold day-of at the door.

Noon Year’s Eve at Fernbank

Ring in the New Year a full twelve hours early with Atlanta’s biggest party animals. This special family celebration will include a countdown to a balloon drop at noon. Activities include giveaways, a DJ, Georgia Bubbleman, animal encounters and more. $22 for non-members.

New Year’s Bubble Bash at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Countdown to 2020 with Atlanta’s favorite New Year’s party for kids! Join the museum for a dance party, special guests, bubble-wrap fireworks, and some new surprises. This year, they will celebrate twice, with countdowns at 12 PM and 3:30 PM.

The Battery Atlanta hosts New Year’s Eve Bash

The Battery Atlanta invites neighbors near and far to ring in 2020 at its third annual New Year’s Eve Bash at the Battery Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 31. As one of the largest outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations in the metro-Atlanta area, the two-part event is geared toward families first during Early Innings and then adults with Late Innings. The entertainment destination will host countdowns at 8 p.m. and midnight led by Atlanta Braves in-game host, Mark Owens. Parents and children can enjoy an inflatable baseball balloon drop to conclude Early Innings festivities.