Looking for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s events in Greenville, SC for kids? We’ve compiled this list of great events to ring in the New Year and some fun things to do on New Year’s Day. You’ll find noon-time countdowns, free events, parties, special hikes, and more! Happy New Year from all of us at Kidding Around!
This is being updated for New Year’s Eve 2025. If you know of a fun, family NYE event, let us know!
New Year’s Events in Greenville SC for Kids and Families!
“We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!” You may have a plethora of ways to celebrate Christmas with your children, but do you have any ideas for celebrating the New Year in Greenville with your children? And, what do you do with your children on New Year’s Day? We have compiled a list of various options to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with your children.
Noon Year’s Eve on December 31st, 2025, at TCMU-Greenville and Spartanburg from 9 am – 12:00 pm – Included with admission. DJ Pre K will be there along with Twisted Pop Lemonade. There will also be a huge confetti drop at noon. Advance tickets are recommended. The event is included in admission.
Noon Year’s Eve Party is December 31st, 2025, at the Little Gym from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Members are $15/child, and non-members are $15/child. Perfect for little kids, which includes playtime and a balloon drop. MUST PRE-REGISTER.
Family Fun at Spare Time Entertainment starting at Noon. You can buy a “party” for your family (up to 6 guests) that includes lane and shoe rental, a large pizza and soft drinks, a $10 game card, and unlimited bowling. Lane rentals at Noon and the later the time, the more costly the lane rental. Rentals range from $119.99 – $214.99 for a 2.5-hour rental. Reservations are recommended.
Kangaroo Jax Confettii Drop– December 31st, 2025- Celebrate New Year’s Eve early with a family-friendly party from 10 AM–3 PM (confetti drop at 3, music starting at 2). Enjoy music, party hats, and indoor confetti fun from 2–3 PM, followed by an indoor confetti countdown at 3 PM.
Swamp Rabbits New Year’s Eve – 6 pm – New Year’s Eve. Go watch and support the Swamp Rabbits for their New Year’s Eve game. There will be a special puck drop, special jerseys, and post-game fireworks as they play the South Carolina Stingrays.
Kids Play and Cafe – December 31st, 2025 12 pm – 3 pm
This cafe in Easley has a fun New Year’s Eve event. Enjoy New Year’s hats, bubbles, streamers, and kid-friendly champagne as you play and party. Balloons drop right at noon.
New Year’s Skate at Roller Time Skate Center– Let’s Skate! December 31st, 2025. Kids ball drop 1-3pm. $8 per person
Upstate Holiday Light Show – 6 pm – 10 pm – New Year’s Eve is the last night to take the family to see this spectacular, drive-through light show.
Nights of Lights at Heritage Park on New Year’s Eve – 5-10 pm. Tickets are $15/age 16+ and $12/ages 5-15. Kids age 4 and under are free. (Tuesday typically has a toy donation option instead of ticket prices. Call ahead to confirm the deal!)
Judson Mill Play Cafe – TBD for 2025
The cafe usually has New Year’s Eve fun for little ones. More information to come.
And if you need more lights in your life, several local light displays operate through the first of the year!
New Year’s Events on our Calendar
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Are there Fireworks for New Year’s Eve in Greenville, SC?
There are no professional, public fireworks displays to celebrate in Greenville. For fireworks, you’ll need to head to Columbia for Capital City Fireworks OR Charlotte for the CLT NYE event. Fireworks can be viewed for free at both events, but to enter the Charlotte event and see the holiday lights, ice skate, listen to music, and more, you’ll need a ticket which starts at $10 per person.
Things to Do on New Year’s Day in Greenville & Spartanburg
If your children do not stay up on New Year’s Eve, they will probably be ready to go on the first morning of the year. Pick up some breakfast from your favorite local restaurant. Then, go have some fun.
Go hiking!
Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site – 11 am – 1 pm – Take a First Day Resistance Run from Rose Hill to the Tyger River bridge. Free park admission, $10 for run participation.
Devils Fork State Park– 10 am – 12 pm- First Day 5K Ranger Run. The race is $35 per person, and you can run, jog, walk, and even bring your furry friend (dogs must be leashed).
Croft State Park – 10 am – 11:30 am- First Day Hike at Croft State Park with two trails to hike. Meet up at the Activity Center Kiosk to start the New Year off to a wonderful start!
Or create your own adventure using Kidding Around’s Hiking Guide!
Try one of these perfect winter hiking trails for a wonderful way to ring in the new year in nature!
Make Memories at an Amusement Park on New Year’s Day
What about spending the beginning of the New Year at an amusement park? That’s one way to make it memorable!
Dollywood – A favorite destination for the Kidding Around team, there’s no shortage of things to see and do at Dollywood and in Pigeon Forge.
Carowinds – Conveniently located just over an hour from the Upstate, a visit doesn’t require an overnight stay.
Six Flags – This could be the year you overcome that fear of thrill rides. The Pandemonium ride at Six Flags would be the amusement ride version of jumping into the deep end of the pool!
More New Year’s Events in Greenville, SC
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New Year’s in Columbia, SC: Head down toward the Midlands for a heap of additional New Year’s Events, including Capital City Fireworks at midnight.
Or, visit Charlotte for the huge, family-friendly CLT NYE event with fireworks! Get the details on that and more events in our Charlotte, NC Guide to Family-friendly New Year’s Eve.
Are there any firework shows for New Years Eve in the upstate
None that we know of. If there were, they may likely be cancelled due to the impending rain. If you find any, please comment!
NYE Glow Party at Children’s Museum has been cancelled.
I am assuming all of the times that say 12pm actually mean 12 am, am I correct? 12 pm is noon and I am confused looking at your list
We mean Noon. It’s for kids so it’s not at midnight.