From glitz and glam to fun for the fam, there’s a New Year’s Eve party for everyone

Photo: Michele McDonald/Photo Editor, Portland Press Herald

RAY ROUTHIER | Portland Press Herald

There are plenty of events to choose from around Maine on Sunday to ring in 2024, from planetarium shows and family-friendly celebrations to dance parties and cocktail soirees.

PORTLAND - What is more worthy of celebration than a new year? It means new adventures, new opportunities and new dreams.

So it’s really something that everyone, no matter their age, should have a right to be joyous about. Luckily, over time, New Year’s Eve has evolved from an adults-only cocktail party into a celebration for everyone.

That’s apparent by the myriad events planned all over southern Maine on Sunday to ring in 2024. There are fun runs, children’s celebrations, star-gazing shows, dances, fireworks and parties of all kinds.

Here are a few ideas for New Year’s Eve festivities you can attend.

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland is hosting a New Year’s Eve Indoor Beach Party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be beach-themed play experiences for kids and families, including creating ocean-inspired art work, making sea star wishing wands and finger puppets. There are also real sea creatures, including sea stars and anemones to meet. There will be frozen treats from HP Hood and other surprises. Throughout the day, there will be sea star drops – like Times Square ball drops but with a giant sea star – with a countdown so kids and families can usher in the New Year on their own time. The drops including dancing. Admission is $16. For more information, go to kitetails.org/new-years-eve. 

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