Do your kids have their social plans hashed out for the biggest party night of the year? Whether you’ll be at home in your jammies when the ball drops, or you’re looking for a little more excitement, we found a few family-friendly parties for New Year’s Eve that will get your little ones excited about the year to come… or just tuckered out when you’re ready to pick them up.

Mittleman Jewish Community Center Erev New Year’s Eve at Noon

Fri Dec. 30, 11am – 12:30pm (Pool Float 12:30-2pm)

6651 SW Capitol Highway
Get a babysitter for the big night, but celebrate with the whole family the day before at MJCC. There’s a lot going on here, from crafts to games, to a bouncy house and snacks. Naturally, there will be a countdown at noon, complete with balloon drop! Bring your suits for a pool float.
Free, open to the community. oregonjcc.org

Northwest Library Party for Preschoolers

Sat Dec 31, 11am-12:30pm

2300 NW Thurman
Let’s face it: Most preschoolers are not cut out to stay up all night to party. At least, we hope not. That’s why the Northwest Library holds a New Year’s Eve party on the big day where there’s still a countdown – to a kid-friendly time of 12 noon. Hit the party at 11am for dancing, balloons and snacks for the five and under set. Free! multcolib.org/events/noon-years-eve-party-preschoolers

Oaks Park New Year’s Eve Party

Sat Dec 31, 7pm-1am

7805 SE Oaks Park Way
“Rink” in the new year with skates strapped to your tootsies at Oaks Park’s famous skating rink. It’s all ages, so grownups can have their own fun while there are games and prizes for the younger set. $20 per skater includes conventional skate rental, oakspark.com

WeVillage NYE

Sat Dec 31, 6pm-1am

1024 NW Glisan
There are family-friendly parties, and then there are kid-friendly parties. At WeVillage, you drop off the kiddo(s) for their own playtime until the wee hours of 1am. Bring jammies! Hourly rates apply (reservations required for Pearl & NE locations), wevillage.com

Social Justice for All Ages NYE Movie Night

Sat Dec 31, 8pm-1am

5th Avenue Cinema, 510 SW Hall
Kids and families can celebrate the new year, instill hope and feel like they’re making a difference, all in one go. Don’t Shoot Portland and other community organizations host this sign-making, music, movies and performance event for all ages. Free, facebook.com/events/568835656656225