New Years Events for Families 2024/2025
It’s been a long year, but 2025 is almost here! If you’re looking for family-friendly events and activities to see in the New Year, then Buggybuddys has you covered with a list of celebratory events for the whole family, from little kids to teens to nights out for Mums and Dads. There’s even events to enjoy as you relax on New Year’s Day. And, of course, best wishes for a happy, safe new year from the Buggybuddys team!
Elizabeth Quay Fun Fair
New Year’s Eve Family Party Day at Perth’s Outback Splash
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
See out 2024 with a bang! Elizabeth Quay and Barrack Square will come alive with amusement rides, sideshow alley, food vendors, roving entertainment and more!
A family friendly fireworks show will light-up over the Swan River at 8:30pm, and for the first time, a midnight fireworks display will officially ring in 2025.
Zoo Year’s Eve at Perth Zoo
This New Year’s Eve we’re staying up late until 7:30pm!
Enjoy the last evening of the year with your animal friends at Zoo Year’s Eve, proudly supported by Streets. The Zoo will be open until 7:30pm, so spend the day roaming the grounds seeing your favourite animals, then kick back with the family and enjoy family entertainment on the Main Lawn from 3:30pm. Tickets: Entry is included with your general admission tickets. Perth Zoo members enjoy for free. Animals: Extended animal viewing until 7:30pm, with the Nocturnal House remaining open until 5:00pm. Entertainment: There will be acoustic music and roving entertainment on the Main Lawn from 3:30pm. Purchase your Perth Zoo admission tickets
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at The Marina Mindarie
Welcome 2025 with the annual Burns Beach Estate New Year’s Eve Fireworks at The Marina, Mindarie. Proudly supported by Burns Beach Estate & City of Wanneroo this free family event is a favourite with locals and the wider community. Head down early to enjoy the dining and entertainment options available at Marina venues including The Boat, Indian Ocean Brewing Co, Life Boat, Sistas Mindarie, Union Kitchen & Six Degrees Mindarie. For those who wish to see in the New Year, there are a fantastic range of entertainment at The Indi, The Boat and the ticketed Ibiza event at the Cabana. Fireworks commence at approximately 8.30pm.
The City of Mandurah’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Enjoy an evening filled with family-friendly activities, delicious offerings from food trucks, and two spectacular fireworks displays—one at 9pm and the grand finale at midnight.Ring in 2025 with a spectacular celebration at the City of Mandurah New Year’s Eve Fireworks! Join us at the Western Foreshore for an evening filled with excitement, family-friendly fun, and two amazing fireworks displays that will light up the night sky .
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SeaLink NYE Fireworks
Ring in 2024 with a family-friendly fireworks display on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island. From 3:00 pm, head to Thomson Bay for a program of fun activities for all ages. Then at 8:00 pm, look up to the sky for a spectacular display of fireworks. SeaLink is running special ferry services at 9:00 pm, 11:00 pm and 12:45 am to get you back after the night of revelry. If you’re heading over for the fireworks, book your ticket early for these New Years Eve events on Rottnest Island. NYE fireworks over Thomson Bay. Image: Rottnest Island Authority Book your ferry ticket
New Year’s Eve at Busselton Jetty
The Festival of Busselton’s New Year’s Eve Concert featuring music from ‘Together in Time’ will be held at the Busselton Foreshore on Sunday 31 January from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Following the concert is the Retravision Busso Skyshow, organised by Busselton Jetty Inc. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic Busselton Jetty.
New Years Eve Night Tour at the Perth Observatory
Looking for a unique way to ring in the New Year? Join us for a pre-fireworks night tour at the Perth Observatory. Our telescope operators are ready to show you the most stunning celestial objects, from single stars to massive nebulae. After the tour, drive to one of the Perth Hills’ stunning lookouts and watch as the sky erupts with fireworks at midnight. Experience the beauty of our night sky like never before with our wide range of telescopes. Our passionate volunteers will take you on a grand tour of the Southern Hemisphere’s sky, showcasing an array of incredible targets, including nebulae, planets, dying stars, and enormous star clusters. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience to welcome the New Year in style.
New Years Easy at Bailey Brewing Co – Dunsborough
Join us for New Year’s Eve at Bailey Brewing Co – Dunsborough! Enjoy a fantastic lineup of entertainment, including live music from Howling Onshore, face painting for the kids, and DJ CICi to keep the party going. Be sure to book your table to savour our delicious food, amazing cocktails, and, of course, our award-winning beers on tap. Don’t miss out on a day of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories with family and friends! Cheers to a brilliant year ahead! See you there!
New Year’s Eve at The Parky
NYE | JUMP THE GUN| KIDS COUNTDOWN | POWERPLAY | FREE ENTRY
- Kids activities will start at 5pm with face painting, bubbles and glow sticks.
- Live entertainment kicks off at 5.30pm with the fabulous Jump the Gun Duo who will be leading our New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown at 8pm.
- Australian Party Band, POWERPLAY will be onstage at 9pm, and will be counting us all into 2025!
Powerplay are the ultimate Perth party band with a high energy show playing all the classics from 70’s to the 00’s bound to have you rocking on into the early hours. We certainly have all the right elements for a spectacular evening under the stars, with plenty of fun, laughter, dancing, drinking & eating! Two incredible acts on our outside stage, entertaining us with outstanding music! They’ve got the goods; we’ve got the venue and all combined that creates one heck of a New Year’s Eve Celebration. Join us in celebrating the end of 2024 and welcoming 2025 in arguably the best beer garden in the Perth Hills. So grab the crew and come countdown the last night of 2024 with us. Book your table now and we’ll see you at The Parky this New Year’s Eve for good times and great memories!
New Year’s Eve Family Style at Tradewinds Hotel
Ring in the New Year with a celebration the whole family can enjoy! Get ready for an evening of festivities and fun, complete with live music for the adults and endless entertainment for the kids.
For the Kids: $19 per child (12yrs and under) Keep the little ones entertained with giant connect four, bowling, mini-golf, arts and crafts, face painting and more. Including a dedicated buffet for the kids from 6pm to 8pm. Top off the evening watching the Sydney fireworks and make it a night to remember. Celebrate the start of 2025 with good company, great entertainment and a delicious seasonal feast! See the menu
Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party at The Claremont Hotel
Bring the kids down for our early New Years celebrations in the Courtyard this December 31st! Celebrate with the family in style with a face-painter, kids disco, and an early countdown. Bring the whole family down from 3pm. We’ll have our silent disco from 3pm – 5pm, activities start at 4pm – 7:30pm, with the kids new year’s countdown at 7:30pm. Perfect for young families with kids aged 3 – 12yo.
Aussie BBQ NYE Family Party at The Vines Resort and Country Club
Kid’s New Years Eve Countdown at Victoria Park Hotel
Family New Years Eve at Mandoon Estate
Reviving the Classics: A Nostalgic New Year’s Eve with Eagles and Fleetwood Mac Tributes
Join us for an unforgettable family event featuring the classic sounds of Eagles and the eclectic but magical performance of Fleetwood Mac. Get ready to groove on into the night to the iconic hits of the ’70s and ’80s. It’s a night that promises music, nostalgia, and excitement for all ages, ensuring an event you won’t want to miss. Gather your family and friends to dance, sing along, and create lasting memories as we celebrate the timeless tunes of both legendary artists in one fantastic evening.
Celebrate New Years Eve at Mandoon Estate. A Family Friendly event with plenty of activities for the kids including;
- Bubologist – giant bubble making
- Face Painter
- Early New Years countdown for kids that need to leave early – countdown at 8pm.
- Plenty of food options and a fully licensed bar – see website for details.
New Years Eve @ Gloucester Park
NYE Buffet Dinner at The Duxton
Say farewell to 2024 while enjoying a NYE Buffet Dinner with family & friends
Tuesday 31st December 2024 6pm – 9pm Enjoy scrumptious array of hot cuisines, fresh seasonal seafood, gourmet salad bar, carvery station, Australian cheeses, house-made desserts, and more. Includes complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival.
$125 per adult
$75 per child (4-12 years old)
Bookings Essential: (08) 9261 8137 | fbadmin@perth.duxton.com.au
NYE with The Broken Pokers at The Morley Local
New Year’s Eve at the Cobblers
New Year’s Day Concert and Fireworks
Shelley Beach Foreshore Celebrate the start of 2025 with a bang at the City’s annual FREE New Year’s Day Concert and Fireworks event. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Canning River and overlooking the impressive City skyline, the Shelley Foreshore will come alive.
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