Watching the Times Square Ball Drop on TV is a tradition for many families and a fun way to ring in the new year. But you don’t have to travel all the way to New York City to see the ball drop, either. There are plenty of unique ball drops and parties taking place in the Baltimore area this year, from kid-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” events to date nights for parents.
All of these events begin Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Family-Friendly
Noon Year’s Eve at the B&O
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Crafts, ball drop with apple juice toast and Reindeer Railway ride!
Noon Year’s Eve at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crafts, animal treats drop, story time, rides, penguin feedings and more
Kids’ NYE Party at Little Havana
Noon-4 p.m., Fiesta with dance party, crafts, kid-friendly
Buffet, s’mores and ball drop at 2 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Party at Stratosphere Social – Eldersburg
8 p.m.-1 a.m., Unlimited bowling, VR and more, sparkling cider toast, midnight balloon drop
Susquehanna Hose Company’s Duck Drop at Concord Point Park
Time TBA, A fun play on Havre de Grace’s hunting history with a duck decoy ball drop!
Date Night
New Year’s Eve on the Bay! – Middle River Landing Marina
10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Cruise with all-inclusive buffet and bar; early bird pricing ends Dec. 15
Banditos New Year’s Eve – Towson, Columbia & White Marsh locations
9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., DJ, open bar and special cocktails to ring in the new year
Baltimore Inner Harbor Fireworks
Entertainment beginning at 7 p.m.; fireworks at midnight
