New Year’s Eve family-friendly events in Windsor-Essex
As we say goodbye to 2024 and ring in 2025, here's a look at the many family-friendly events in Windsor-Essex.
Windsor
Splash into New Year at Adventure Bay
Kick off your New Year’s celebration early on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.Meet our mascot, Youcan the Toucan! Enjoy hourly draws for a chance to win a Family Four Pack and awesome swag!
Venue: Adventure Bay Family Water Park, 401 Pitt Street West
Caboto Club New Year’s Eve Celebration
Tuesday December 31st, 2024
Giovanni Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave, Windsor
Big Time Entertainment NYE Party
Live DJ Dale from Dynamic Sound from 9:30-12:30. Midnight Balloon drop to celebrate in style.
Date Night Bundle: 2 Fun Passes, 2 entrees and 1 appetizer for $95. (Available until 8 PM.)
Half-Off Appetizers from 8-11 PM.
Signature drink the “2025” plus champagne and non-alcoholic options. +19 after 9 PM
Unlimited video games, unlimited attractions, pizza and pop
7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Balloon Drop 12 a.m.
Tickets – 1 for $59 or 2 for $100
1665 Lauzon Rd. Windsor, Ont
Harrow
Harrow Arena (243 McAffee St, Harrow)
Skating, face painting, magic clown, ball hockey, popcorn and hot chocolate
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ball Drop & Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Lakeshore
Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (447 Renaud Line Rd, Belle River)
Fireworks 6:30 p.m.
LaSalle
Vollmer Complex (2121 Laurier Parkway, LaSalle)
Fireworks 7:30 pm
Kingsville
Lakeside Park (315 Queen Street, Kingsville)
End the year with a bang! Enjoy hot chocolate and crafts at the Kingsville Arena on December 31, 2024. New Years Fireworks Show and Free Skating
4:30 PM to 6:50 PM - Free Skating, Hot Chocolate, and crafts
7:00 PM - Fireworks launch for a Happy New Year and closing of the Fantasy of Lights events
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