If the idea of keeping kids awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve already sounds exhausting, you’re not alone. The good news is that West Michigan does New Year’s really well for families, which means you don’t have to choose between celebrating and everyone melting down by 9 p.m.
Whether you’re looking for an early countdown, something hands-on, or a full evening of entertainment, there are plenty of family-friendly New Year’s Eve events happening across West Michigan.
In downtown Grand Rapids, the Children’s Museum is hosting its always-popular New Year’s Early Eve Party (a day early) on December 30th. It runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and is exactly what you want if your kids love music, dancing, and snacks but still need to be home at a reasonable hour. They even do a ball drop at 7 p.m., which feels just as exciting when you’re little and way more practical when you’re a parent…