New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, reflection, and excitement as we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. Families and friends gather to watch fireworks, count down to midnight, make resolutions, and enjoy festive traditions together. Whether you’re hosting a big party or having a cozy evening at home, it’s a special night filled with laughter and joy.
To keep the little ones engaged and part of the celebration, we’ve created a fun and festive New Year’s Eve Activity Mat!
It’s the perfect way to entertain kids while helping them reflect on the year gone by and look forward to the year ahead.
This type of activity mat works great if you laminate and use and re-use with a dry wipe pen, or just print out on regular paper and use as an activity place mat for the kids during New Year’s Eve meal.
What’s Included in the New Year’s Eve Activity Mat?
This activity mat is packed with New Year fun! Kids can trace and complete a firework design or color in the party hats and confetti to set the celebratory tone.
The word search is filled with festive terms like ‘midnight,’ ‘countdown,’ and ‘resolution,’ making it a fun way for kids to learn more about the traditions of the holiday.
There’s also a section where kids can write about the special traditions or activities they enjoy during New Year’s Eve.
Whether it’s staying up late to watch the ball drop or sharing hopes for the coming year, this mat encourages creativity and reflection.
Along with all this, kids can color and trace the fireworks and party hats.
Answer Key Available!
Need a little help with the puzzles? No problem! We’ve included an answer key to make sure the activity is enjoyable and stress-free for everyone.
Download the New Year’s Eve Activity Mat PDF
Click below to download your free New Year’s Eve Activity Mat. It’s perfect for family gatherings, classroom celebrations, or a fun way to pass the time as you wait for the clock to strike midnight.
Note – This file includes multiple holiday activity mats so select the page for New Year’s Eve, and it’s answer key if you don’t want the whole set
Terms of use: This New Year’s Eve activity mat printable is free for personal use and free for classroom use. Not for commercial use.
This activity mat is a great addition to your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Kids will love coloring, tracing, and solving puzzles while learning more about this exciting holiday. It’s a wonderful way to include them in the festivities and help them reflect on what the new year might bring.
More Fun Printable Activities for Kids on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is an exciting time, and it’s even more fun when kids can join in on the celebrations! Whether you’re looking for activities to keep them busy before the clock strikes midnight or want to create lasting memories as a family, printable activities are the perfect solution. From creative crafts to engaging puzzles, these ideas will make the countdown to the new year extra special for your little ones.
- New Years Pictionary Game Printable
- New Years Bingo Printable (Up to 10 Players!)
- Free Printable New Year Ispy Games
- New Years Time Capsule Printable Family Activity
- New Year’s Eve Coloring Pages
More Printable Activity Mats for All Year Round
Keep the holiday spirit alive with more of our free printable activity mats! From seasonal celebrations to cultural holidays, we’ve got something to entertain and inspire kids all year round.
- Free printable Easter activity placemat for kids
- Free Printable Thanksgiving Activity Placemats
- Diwali Activity Mats For Kids
- Solar Eclipse Activity Mats (Free Printable)
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Our Chinese New Year Activity Mat Printable
If you enjoyed this activity mat, we’d love for you to share this blog post with friends and family. Let’s spread the joy of New Year’s Eve and celebrate together!
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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