Safe New Year's Eve Events for Families in Pittsburgh

Looking for a great time to spend New Year's Eve in a safe and comfortable environment with your children? Well check out this list on how to enjoy the festivities and stay safe and sound!

The first, and obviously the most classic way of spending New Year's Eve in Pittsburgh is at First Night Pittsburgh. For less than ten dollars a person you and your children can have a wonderful time watching ballet dancers, have fortunes told for the New Year and a rousing fireworks display all in a safe and secure alcohol-free environment! These alcohol-free events are guaranteed to have your little ones having their best New Year's Eve ever while Mom and Dad enjoy the safety and security of a family-friendly environment!

The original First Night Pittsburgh began in 1994 as an attempt by local groups to highlight fun and safe activities for families looking for an alternative to the usual fanfare and parties. Over a decade later it has grown into a huge yearly event with literally hundreds of participants highlighting everything from juggling to ballet with a wild fireworks display finishing the night up with a bang!

Here's a partial list of all the events that you can purchase for a mere $8.00 from any Giant Eagle Store or at the Box Office at Theater Square:

HIGHMARK STAGE

Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street

The Clarks 10:30pm
Alternative rock band from Pittsburgh

The Future of Pittsburgh Grand Finale and Countdown to Midnight
Penn Avenue Place, Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street, 120 5th Avenue
Midnight

For the second time, Pittsburgh will ring in the New Year with the raising of a ball, called The Future of Pittsburgh. During the countdown to Midnight, The Future of Pittsburgh will rise atop a mast on Penn Avenue Place and be followed by a grand finale fireworks display.

Carriage Rides
6-11pm
Pick-Up: Across the street from the Courtyard Marriott
Drop-Off: 6th Street & Penn Avenue

Will pause during the parade at 8pm. Available only if weather permits.

HIGHMARK AUDITORIUM

Penn Avenue Place, Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street, 120 5th Avenue
To access auditorium, enter through Fifth Avenue Place