Just because you've exchanged those champagne flutes for sippy cups doesn't mean you can't have a rockin' NYE. We've rounded up Bergen County's best New Years Eve spots where partying with the kiddos (or not) will get this next year started on a high note.
Blue Moon Cafe’s Family NYE party proves that families who party together (and eat piles of tacos together) CAN have fun together. At 4pm, Blue Moon Café kicks off their Family Friendly NYE Bash with all your tex mex favorites and clowns, hats and noisemakers for the kiddos. (Englewood or Wyckoff Locations, call for reservations, 201-848-4088)
Gravity Vault’s Kids Only Bash At Gravity Vault where climbing the walls is not only allowed, but required. Kids ages 5 to 13 enjoy glow in the dark climbing, a pizza party, friendly competition and more exhilarating fun while you and the hubs grab dinner. (6:30pm to 9:30pm, $59/child, reservations required, call 201-934-7625)
Sofia Englewood's NYE If your perfect New Years eve = creative cocktails and a delicious dinner then head over to Sofia Englewood for one of their three seatings and ring it in right. Bring the kiddos early for the 6pm seating or leave them home and party with your love to the DJ spun tunes til the wee hours later. (Reserve via opentable or by phone (201) 541-8530)
The Shannon Rose Pre-game with your littles at The Shannon Rose’s family friendly NYE party where they will be celebrating new years when the clock strikes 12 in Dublin (on the early side) kids can enjoy dinner, Face Painters, Sweet Treats and an early toast. (Ramsey, Clifton and Woodbridge, 4pm to 7pm, reservations suggested, 201-962-7602)
Dave & Busters Palisades Center: Say yes to skeeball, the Claw machine and finger foods by the bucket at D&B Palisades Center's family friendly NYE bash- trust us, your kids will thank you. (packages start at $39.99/pp, 4661 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack)
Spirit Cruise Lines Take an early two and a half hour cruise with killer skyline views while munching on Spirit’s lunch buffet and be home in time to watch the ball drop or splurge on your crew for the NYE Fireworks Dinner Cruise which includes dinner, dancing and fireworks and ring in the new year with a bang. (Family Lunch Cruise: December 31st, 11:00 to 1:30pm, $51.90/adult $30.95/child, NYE Fireworks Dinner Cruise: 9pm to 1am starting at $299.90/pp, book online here)
Crystal Springs Resort Looking for a little overnight action that will keep you and the kids entertained? Crystal Springs is hosting multiple New Years Eve events and dinners that will fit any fam: from a party in their Biosphere pool complex, to gourmet dining, djs and midnight sundaes the kids will thank you for. (reservations required, to see all options click here)
New Years Countdown to Noon at BounceU If your strategy is to get them reeeallly tired so you can slip out at a normal hour for dinner and drinks, then the NYE Countdown at Bounce U has got you covered. Head over from 11am-1pm and for $59 they'll jump their little hearts out and be ready for bed before the sitter arrives. ($59, Pre-Registration required, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus)
