Seattle New Year's Eve Events for Everyone

New Year's Eve is generally a night when you either go out and party or stay home and vegetate with your friends and family members. What if you could have the feeling of both things combined? I've researched the following events that are not just 21 years of age and older so that even children and teenagers can take part. Browse them, see if there are any you and your clan like and, if tickets are required, get them before they're gone! With only a couple of weeks left before the countdown to 2010, you will want to reserve your spot(s) quickly.

Winterfest - Starbucks Ice Rink
Everyone will enjoy skating into the New Year at the Winterfest-Starbucks Ice Rink at Fischer Plaza near Seattle Center. Ticket prices are very low ( $5.00 Adult or $3.00 Child admission +$2.00 skate rental). This event begins at 11:00am. Bundle up and enjoy!

First Night Tacoma
This event is worth driving out from Seattle to Tacoma to check out. Non-alcoholic drinks will be served and all ages are welcome to attend. There will be a street parade at 6:30pm, large puppets throughout the evening, a Museum of Glass hot spot, and the following performances at the School of the Arts Stage (Entrance 1118 Commerce):

According to the First Night Tacoma website:

7:00-7:30 SPARX Theatrical Performance: Come and see a wild and funny play put on by the Metro Arts SPARX theatre students from area middle schools. Directed by: Sharon Cantrill



7:30-7:45 Metro Arts Dance Company presents excerpts from the up and coming performance of "Cinderella" Come and see a preview of what is to come in the Spring. Directed by: Mary Mabry

7:45-8:00 Mini - Magical Ballet class given by the cast from "Cinderella". This is open for all to watch, with a sampler class geared toward 3-6 year olds. Older elementary children may participate.



8:00-8:30 Korean Dance & Drumming: Come and see and 15 minute performance of this dance genre and then experience a free class, that is open for teen-adult to try out. Directed by: Kim Soo



8:30-9:00 Fire and Ice Irish Step Dance Company Performance and free trial class. If you have ever been curious about this style and wanted to try it out, now is your chance. Directed by: Susan Calhoun



9:00-9:45 School of the Arts theatre students present a performance piece Directed by: Kelly Doran

9:45-10:30 Belly Dance Performance. Led by famed Tacoma Belly dancer, Deborah Anderson, audiences will be sure to love watching this form of dance. Stick around after the performance for a free sampler class.

Dance Room: Entrance 1118 Commerce
 Art for kids: Metro Arts will lead your children through the creation and exploration of various arts projects relating to the Metal Tiger. Go home with a mask and other assorted creations to remember your night out as a family!



Club SOTA: Entrance 1117 Broadway Teen Dance Space and headquarters for scavenger hunt. Hunt for the Tiger! Teens will form teams and go out into the First Night footprint with the task of forming their tiger!




Wherever you go this New Year's Eve, do not drink and drive and be careful out there while having fun!