Phoenix New Year's Eve For Kids

New Year's Eve parties typically involve alcohol, and in order to not take any risks, many places that ordinarily would allow entrance to anyone if accompanied by an adult restrict entrance on New Year's Eve to people who are at least 21 years old. So where do you go in the Phoenix area if you are under 21? Here are some ideas.

Ten Places To Spend New Year's Eve If You Are Under 21

1. Dave & Buster's New Year's Eve Celebration
   North Phoenix: 21001 N Tatum Blvd at Desert Ridge Marketplace (480-538-8957)
   Tempe: 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy at Tempe Marketplace (480-281-8507)
   Tickets: $48++
   Includes a buffet dinner, $20 game card for play in the interactive Million Dollar Midway, DJ, dancing & champagne toast at midnight. $10 of each ticket sold with go directly to Phoenix Children's Hospital. Event is family friendly, standard under age guest policy applies (1 adult to every 6 minors). Event begins at 7 p.m. for dining; DJ and dancing at 9 p.m.

2. Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club
   14202 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
   480-905-7200
   Family appropriate movies on New Year's Eve at various times during the day, with the last showing at around 9:45 p.m. A Prime Rib Holiday Special is available for $9.95. Admission charge for the movie is additional.

3. Fiesta Bowl Block Party
   Tempe Beach Park and Mill Avenue, Downtown Tempe
   Tickets: $25
   Named one of the top ten places in the nation to ring in the New Year by USA Today, the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party will welcome more than 150,000 people to enjoy New Year's Eve entertainment, pep rallies, fireworks, carnival rides, interactive games and more.

4. Hair
   Herberger Theatre Center, Phoenix
   7:30 p.m.
   Tickets: $49 - $84
   Produced by Arizona Theatre Company. "The American Tribal Love Rock Musical! Let the Sunshine In… I Got Life…I Believe in Love… Good Morning Starshine…" Dinner package available.

5. New Year's Eve Family Desert Party
   Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
   The Family New Year's Eve Party will be held on the Mission Patio. $45 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under. Cash bar. Dinner buffet (burgers, hot dogs, ribs) starts at 8:30 p.m. Marshmallow Roast. Entertainment includes cowboy atmosphere, dancing, live music, fireworks, family cowboy games, party favors. Price includes an all access town pass and the New Year's Eve party. Reservations preferred.

6. New Year's Eve Lock-In Skate Party
   Rollerplex, Peoria
   7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Skating, games, movie, crafts, music, hot breakfast, party favors. Adult supervision provided. Bring a sleeping bag if you intend to sleep. $30 per person.

7. Noon Year's Eve at the Phoenix Zoo
   Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix
   9 a.m. - noon
   Tons of snow and activities near the main lake, live music, fun and games with Radio Disney, prize drawings and give-aways. The event comes to a close at noon with a special bubbly toast for kids to ring in the new year. Free for members or with regular Zoo admission. In the evening, you can also go to ZooLights on New Year's Eve. In the evening, you can go to ZooLights. Separate admission required.

8. Phoenix Symphony New Year's Eve Concert
   Symphony Hall, Phoenix
   7 p.m.
   Tickets: $25 and up.
   Broadway favorites featuring vocalist Dennis Roland, "The World's Longest Running 'Phantom.'" Sing Auld Lang Syne. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of champagne.

9. Some bowling centers will have special events on New Year's Eve. Between AMF bowling centers and Brunswick bowling centers in Greater Phoenix, there are more than 20 houses around Phoenix, plus some independent bowling centers. Call the one near you to see what the New Year's Eve plans are.

10. New Years Eve Overnight Kids Party @ Scottsdale Gymnastics
    Dinner, beverages, party favors, games, gymnastics, prizes starts at 7 p.m. Kids 5 years old and older, parents decide on pickup time. 1 a.m. pickup is $45, overnight pickup is at 9 a.m. for $65 (includes breakfast). See web site for required waiver. Payment required in advance.

11. Town of Gilbert Mayor's New Year's Eve Party
    McQueen Park Activity Center, Gilbert
    This alcohol free event, featuring non-stop live entertainment for all ages, and a balloon drop at 12 midnight is the place to ring in the New Year with the entire family. A safe alternative for family fun on New Year's Eve. 8 p.m.

12. Westgate Rocks New Year's Eve Party
    Westgate City Center, Glendale
    For the young and young-at-heart, family-friendly events at Westgate’s Fountain Park will include live music, group games (limbo, musical chairs), arts and crafts, and a magician, face painter and caricature artist. This celebration is free and open to all ages and will ring in the New Year at 10 p.m.

_{All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.}