ORLANDO, Fla. — Multiple free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve events will take place across Central Florida on December 31, featuring diverse celebrations suitable for all ages.
Every celebration is a great chance for families to gather and enjoy entertainment, with lively music, fireworks, and activities for children, ensuring a memorable experience.
Midnight on Magnolia offers an alternative to Downtown Orlando’s bars and clubs, featuring live art, DJ John Willoughby, live music from Blacklist Babes in the FORDify the Arts Courtyard. Guests enjoy party favors, confetti cannons, a champagne toast, and gourmet bites from Johnny’s Fillin’ Station.
Old Town Kissimmee is hosting a free event starting at 6 p.m. with live music and a drone show at midnight. This celebration is designed for all ages and aims to create a festive atmosphere for families.
In Downtown Apopka, the NYE on 5th Street celebration begins at 5 p.m. and features a DJ, a live band, a fire performance and culminates with a traditional New York City-style ball drop.
The Downtown Mount Dora NYE Block Party includes a drone show by GEICO at 10 p.m., a firework display at midnight, plus food trucks and live music.
Avalon Park will kick off its family-friendly celebration at 7 p.m., featuring live music and a fireworks display at midnight, located at 3801 Avalon Park Boulevard, Orlando.
In Cocoa Beach, the 4th Annual Shark Drop is scheduled for New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. It will feature live music and the famous hammerhead shark drop at midnight. The festivities will start at 7 PM. at the Tropics, Cat 5, and Hunkerdown.
The Promenade at Sunset Walk is set to host the “Rockin” New Year 2026′ street party starting at 7 p.m. This event offers a concert, DJ and a spectacular fireworks show at midnight. It’s designed for all ages and aims to bring the community together for a joyful night.
In St. Cloud, the Harmony New Year’s Eve Block Party begins at 8 p.m. and includes food, games and an early ball drop for children, ensuring that families can enjoy the festive atmosphere without staying up late.
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