New Year’s Eve brings celebrations for the new year to come and nostalgia for the year coming to a close. The OKC metro offers families plenty of events to celebrate together including family-friendly festivals & tot-friendly noon activities. Here are some fun things to do with kids on New Year’s Eve to inspire your family!
If a night at home is more your family’s style, check out these creative at-home ideas.
(This is a working list last updated on Nov. 18, 2025. Please check back often for updates. If you know of a New Year’s Eve event not on our list, email us at tips@metrofamilymagazine.com.)
Dec 31 & Jan. 1
FREE Weekends on the OKC Streetcars
Various locations
Features complimentary fares on the OKC Streetcars on the weekends, plus New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Through Jan. 4
Yukon Ice Rink at Chisholm Trail Park
500 W Vandament, Yukon
Features outdoor ice skating on 4,100 square feet of real ice. $13; $10 without skate rental & for kids 5 & under. See website for holiday hours.
Through Jan. 5
Crest on Ice at Crest in Norman
2550 Mt Williams Dr, Norman
Features outdoor ice skating on 4,100 square feet of real ice. $13; $10 without skate rental & for kids 5 & under. See website for holiday hours.
Through Jan. 18
Oak on Ice at Heartwood Park
5101 N Penn Ave, OKC
The newly opened outdoor ice rink, nestled in Heartwood Park, offers a delightful winter escape for skaters of all ages. $12-$15. See website for holiday hours.
Through Feb. 1
Edmond Ice Rink at Mitch Park
1501 W Covell Rd, Edmond
Features ice skating, holiday music and food concessions. $14 with skate rental, $10 without, kids (under 5), $10. See website for holiday hours.
Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Gardens
301 W Reno Ave, OKC
Features outdoor ice skating. $15, $10 without skate rental; members, $9. See website for holiday hours.
Dec. 31
Noon Year’s Eve at Science Museum Oklahoma
2020 Remington Pl, OKC
Enjoy special activities, including a homemade float parade and more. Free with admission. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum
1714 W Wrangler Blvd, Seminole
Features festive crafts, science experiments, refreshments and a countdown with a balloon drop, music and dancing. Free with museum admission. Ages 3-59, $10; 60 & over, $9; 2 & under, free. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FREE New Year Celebration at The Village Library
10307 N Penn Ave, OKC
Features activities, music and a countdown to noon. 10:30 a.m.-noon.
FREE Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party at Belle Isle Library
5501 N Villa Ave, OKC
Features a high-energy, family-friendly dance bash with music and a countdown to the last noon of the year. 11 a.m.-noon
FREE Noon Year’s Eve Party at Almonte Library
2727 SW 59th St, OKC
Features an afternoon party for the whole family. Preregister. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
FREE Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Dance Party at the Edmond Library
10 S Boulevard, Edmond
Features dancing and a countdown to the last noon of the year. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at OKANA
639 First Americans Blvd, OKC
Features a festive mock ball drop with a balloon drop, apple cider toast, dance party and more. Free for resort guests. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FREE NYE Party in the Park at Scissortail Park
300 SW 7th St, OKC
Features live music, food and beverage trucks, holiday vendors and the official downtown New Year’s Eve countdown. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Bonus – Start your new year off with a bang at this fun, family-friendly event:
Jan. 1
FREE First Day Walk at Scissortail Park
300 SW 7th St, OKC
The goal of the First Day Walk is to inspire the community to enjoy the parks, trails, and public spaces available in the Greater Oklahoma City area. The event is open to everyone, including children of all ages and dogs. Wear comfortable shoes and multiple layers. 11 a.m.
If you are looking for even more family fun, check out our calendar filled with things to do all month long. Or, sign up for our e-newsletters to have all of our best resources delivered right to your inbox! This article was updated by Lindsay Cuomo, MetroFamily’s digital editor, to include new details and family-friendly events for New Year’s Eve 2025.
