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Myrtle Beach is hosting a variety of family friendly activities for New Year’s Eve this year and some of them are even free! If you’re staying in town and are looking for a safe and fun way to ring in the New Year with the entire family, we’ve got you covered.
First and foremost, let’s talk free festivities! This year, the downtown area along Ocean Boulevard is transforming itself into a Rock’n New Year’s Eve party. Dubbing itself as South Carolina’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration, this community event is certain to attract many. The entertainment is scheduled for twelve hours of fun, beginning at 12:30pm with family friendly fun featuring onstage local and regional performers. Your children are sure to enjoy the Plyler Park Area where they will find face painting, characters and performers and “Chalk the Walk,” where they can decorate the sidewalks with sidewalk chalk. The Horry County Arts and Cultural Council has done everything to make sure this Kids’ Zone is full of fun and excitement. Steps away enjoy a carriage ride and admire the mural of the boardwalk, grab some tasty treats from street vendors and see how many friends you encounter! Fireworks conclude the extravaganza, so be sure to give the children a nap if you want them to make it through the night.
The Children’s Museum of South Carolina always puts on great family friendly activities and New Year’s Eve is no exception this year! Ring in the New Year a little early with a celebration and balloon drop at Noon! For a reduced admission fee of just $5, your kids will celebrate with noise makers, party hats and a sparkling juice 2010 toast at NOON!
If you are looking for a romantic celebration and want to give your children their own New Year’s Eve delight, take them over to Ripley’s Aquarium for a very special “Kids only” celebration with an overnight stay! All children ages 6-12 are invited to spend the evening at Ripley's and enjoy karaoke, crafts, pizza, movies, dancing and best of all – the ball drop at midnight!
All of these events and more are posted on our calendar for additional information. Here’s to a very safe and prosperous 2010 to all!