Local New Years Eve Celebrations or The Family

1) Fishes & Wishes – Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party  

1. Name of Event: Fishes & Wishes – New Year’s Eve Family Party
2. Location: Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901
3. Date & Time: December 31 ∙ 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
4. Cost: Adults ~$155; Children ~$94; Under 2 ~$10
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.longislandaquarium.com/events/
6. Age: All ages

2) The All Star – Family New Year’s Eve Bowling Party   

1. Name of Event: Family New Year’s Eve Bowling Party
2. Location: The All Star, 96 Main Rd., Riverhead, NY 11901
3. Date & Time: December 31 ∙ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
4. Cost: Adults ~$47.95; Children ~$36.95
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.theallstar.com
6. Age: All ages

3) CMEE New Year’s Eve Bash   

1. Name of Event: CMEE New Year’s Eve Bash
2. Location: Children’s Museum of the East End, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
3. Date & Time: December 31 ∙ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4. Cost: $5 members / $25 non-members
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.cmee.org
6. Age: All ages

LIBRARY PROGRAMS (KIDS • FAMILY • TEEN ONLY)

4) Noon Year’s Eve Celebration   

1. Name of Event: Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
2. Location: Cutchogue–New Suffolk Free Library, 1316 Main Rd., Cutchogue, NY 11935
3. Date & Time: December 31 ∙ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://cutchogue.librarycalendar.com
6. Age: Babies through elementary

5) Holiday Crafts & Storytime

1. Name of Event: Holiday Crafts & Storytime
2. Location: Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead, NY 11901
3. Date & Time: December 26–31 ∙ Morning & early afternoon sessions
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.riverheadlibrary.org/events
6. Age: Preschool & elementary

6) Family Drop-In Craft Day

1. Name of Event: Family Drop-In Craft Day
2. Location: Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport, NY 11944
3. Date & Time: December 27–31 ∙ Morning hours
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.floydmemoriallibrary.org/events
6. Age: All ages

7) Holiday Storytime & Playtime

1. Name of Event: Holiday Storytime & Playtime
2. Location: Mattituck–Laurel Library, 13900 Main Rd., Mattituck, NY 11952
3. Date & Time: December 26–30 ∙ Morning
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.mattitucklaurellibrary.org
6. Age: Toddlers & preschool

8) LEGO Club / STEAM Open Play

1. Name of Event: LEGO Club / STEAM Open Play
2. Location: Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Rd., Southold, NY 11971
3. Date & Time: December 26–30 ∙ Afternoon
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.southoldlibrary.org
6. Age: Elementary

9) Teen Craft & Gaming Hour

1. Name of Event: Teen Craft & Gaming Hour
2. Location: Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave., Hampton Bays, NY 11946
3. Date & Time: December 27–30 ∙ Afternoon
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.hamptonbayslibrary.org
6. Age: Teens (Grades 6–12)

10) Family Movie Afternoon   

1. Name of Event: Family Movie Afternoon
2. Location: East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., East Hampton, NY 11937
3. Date & Time: December 26–31 ∙ Early afternoon
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.easthamptonlibrary.org
6. Age: All ages

11) Preschool Countdown Party

1. Name of Event: Preschool Countdown Party
2. Location: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
3. Date & Time: December 31 ∙ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.westhamptonlibrary.net
6. Age: Ages 2–5

12) Family Board Game Day

1. Name of Event: Family Board Game Day
2. Location: John Jermain Memorial Library, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
3. Date & Time: December 26–30 ∙ Afternoon
4. Cost: Free
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.johnjermain.org
6. Age: All ages

ONGOING FAMILY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS (DEC 26 – JAN 2)

13) Riverhead Holiday Light Show

1. Name of Event: Riverhead Holiday Light Show
2. Location: Splish Splash Drive, Calverton, NY 11933
3. Date & Time: Nightly through December 31
4. Cost: Ticketed (varies)
5. Link / Reservations: https://holidaylightshow.com
6. Age: All ages

14) Railroad Museum of Long Island

1. Name of Event: Railroad Museum of Long Island – Holiday Week Visits
2. Location: 416 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901 (Greenport location also available)
3. Date & Time: December 26 – January 2 ∙ Open daily (check hours)
4. Cost: Admission required
5. Link / Reservations: https://www.rmli.org
6. Age: All ages

15) State Park Winter Exploration

1. Name of Event: Winter Nature Walks & Exploration
2. Location: Montauk Point / Shadmoor / Hither Hills State Parks, NY 11954 / 11930
3. Date & Time: Daily, daylight hours
4. Cost: Free (parking fees may apply)
5. Link / Reservations: https://parks.ny.gov
6. Age: All ages

16) The Heart of it-Southold

1. Name of Event: Kid's New Year's Eve Party
2. Location: 
3. Date & Time: Daily, daylight hours
4. Cost: Free (parking fees may apply)
5. Link / Reservations: https://parks.ny.gov
6. Age: All ages