Ready to welcome 2025 with your kids? The Boise area has some exciting and family-friendly New Year’s Eve events that are worth considering. Whether you’re looking for something mid-day or when the clock strikes midnight, you’ll find something fun and festive to kick off the new year. Check out this roundup of the best local celebrations. All events are listed on our jam-packed, FREE, events calendar: boisewithkids.com/events
1. Noon Year’s Eve Party at Boise Public Library Branches
Why wait until midnight? Celebrate early at the Boise Public Library! Families can enjoy a countdown to noon with crafts, activities, and a kid-approved dance party.
📍 Locations: All Boise Public Library branches
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🎉 Details: Perfect for little ones, this party ensures everyone can join in the New Year fun (and still make bedtime).
2. Noon Year’s Eve Glitz & Glam Party at Caldwell Library
Dress up in your fanciest attire for a glamorous celebration at the Caldwell Public Library! This event features snacks, games, crafts, a photo booth, and a countdown to noon.
📍 Location: Caldwell Public Library
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎉 Details: A fun and stylish way to celebrate with the whole family while keeping bedtime intact.
3. Noon New Year’s Celebration at Garden City Library
Ring in the New Year early at the Garden City Library with a festive party designed just for kids. Enjoy crafts, snacks, and a special kid-friendly toast as you count down to noon.
📍 Location: Garden City Public Library
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🎉 Details: A relaxed and fun way for little ones to celebrate the start of 2025.
4. Kids’ Class: NYE Wish Bottles & Hats at Eagle Library
Help your kids get creative as they design their own New Year’s wish bottles and party hats at the Eagle Library!
📍 Location: Eagle City Hall Community Hall
🕐 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🎉 Details: A hands-on activity that lets kids craft their wishes for the new year.
5. Countdown to Noon at the Children’s Museum of Idaho
Celebrate the final day of 2024 with crafts, games, and a festive balloon drop at noon! Kids will love the noise-makers and treats at this ticketed event.
📍 Location: Children’s Museum of Idaho, Meridian
🕐 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎉 Details: $10 per person ($5 for members). Tickets are nonrefundable and available at cmidaho.org.
6. Noon Year’s Eve Party at Wahooz!
Enjoy all day fun at Wahooz including nine unlimited attractions, bowling, a $10 game band and a Noon Year’s Eve balloon drop & party favors!
📍 Location: Children’s Museum of Idaho, Meridian
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
🎉 Details: $34.99/person – https://www.wahoozfunzone.com/bowl/discounts-and-events/
7. Kuna New Year Gem Drop
Kick off 2025 with the second annual Gem Drop in Kuna! Main Street will close down for festivities featuring a sparkling gem drop at midnight, complete with music, lights, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
📍 Location: Main Street, Kuna
🕐 Time: 9:00 PM – Midnight
🎉 Details: A unique and exciting way to count down to 2025. Be aware of strobe lighting if anyone in your group is sensitive to bright lights.
8. 12th Annual Idaho® Potato Drop in Downtown Boise
Boise’s signature New Year’s Eve event is back! The Idaho® Potato Drop is a free, family-friendly celebration at the Idaho State Capitol, featuring the world-famous #GlowTato, live music, food trucks, vendors, and an epic pyrotechnic show.
📍 Location: Cecil D. Andrus Park, Downtown Boise
🕐 Time: Starting at 6:00 PM
🎉 Details: Watch the iconic potato rise and drop, enjoy live entertainment, and don’t miss the Rail Jam Ski and Snowboard Exhibition hosted by Tamarack Resort.
9. New Year’s Eve at Bogus Basin
Head to Bogus Basin for a day of skiing and snowboarding, followed by a torchlight parade and fireworks show in the evening. This free community event is a magical way to ring in the new year!
📍 Location: Bogus Basin, outside J.R. Simplot Lodge
🕐 Time:
- Live DJ: 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Torchlight Parade: 6:15 PM
- Fireworks: 6:30 PM
🎉 Details: Warm up with hot cocoa and cookies while enjoying the show. Ski lifts will close during the festivities.
From early balloon drops to iconic Idaho traditions, the Boise area has something for everyone to enjoy this New Year’s Eve. Which event will your family choose? Have a Happy New Year! 🥳
