New Years’ Eve in Denver and its suburbs is a guaranteed fun time with downtown fireworks displays, exciting festivities, and special hotel packages. But when it’s just you and the kids, where can you find the family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in metro Denver?
First the good news -- you don't have to DRIVE to downtown Denver. Leave the car at home and take the W Line Light Rail from Golden to downtown Denver (Union Station is a great place to start!) Parents can relax and give their kids a new experience.
Below are some highlights of the Denver metro area’s family-friendly New Year’s Eve festivities.
3 New Year's Eve Experiences in Downtown Denver
1. Ride a Holiday Carousel
Take a nostalgic ride on the Denver Pavilions carousel on New Year’s Eve. From mid-December to January 2 each year, ride Downtown Denver’s first & only Holiday Carousel for just $3 — or use your free voucher from any Denver Pavilions merchant. The Holiday carousel is also open on New Year’s Eve. A portion of proceeds goes to Food Bank for the Rockies.
2. Explore the 16th Street Mall
3. New Year's Eve Fireworks
The 16th Street Mall closes the end of the year with two spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks shows. Bundle up your kids and make your way to downtown Denver. This family-friendly New Year’s Eve fireworks show lights the sky at 9 p.m. (while the more adult late night version is at the stroke of midnight). Both festivities include the fireworks, costumed magicians, mascots, balloon artists, stilt walkers, comedians and more interaction with the crowds between the shows.
