Las Vegas hosts a massive free fireworks display on the strip with seven hotels blasting fireworks at the stroke of midnight. This is the one night that children can stay up to witness the dazzling display. In 2010, Fremont Street on the strip, hosted tribute bands to play Dec. 31 through Jan. 2. Many of the shows were free to the public.
Circus Circus hotel was one of the pioneers of bringing family entertainment to Las Vegas. Kids of all ages will love Adventuredome Theme Park, with its five acres of indoor fun. Billed as the world's largest indoor theme park, it features roller coasters, special FX theaters with favorite cartoon characters, and classic midway rides and games.
Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel Resort and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-434-9175
circuscircus.com
Visiting Las Vegas does not mean you must stay inside your hotel all day. There is magnificent natural beauty all around. New Year's Eve would be a great opportunity to take a helicopter tour of nearby Grand Canyon, Red Rock Canyon hiking trip, desert land-sailing, or maybe Hoover Dam river cruise.
"O" is a kid-friendly water show, from Cirque de Soleil at the Bellagio Hotel. This aquatic masterpiece has divers, synchronized swimmers, amazing music, and more. Your children will remember this New Year's Eve for a lifetime. Join the Cirque Club for discounts and other promotions.
Bellagio Hotel
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-987-6667
cirquedusoleil.com
The Grammy-nominated Blue Man Group is family fun. They mix music, science and comedy to entertain the entire family. The Venetian hotel hosts this mesmerizing show, that will have the children loving Las Vegas.
Blue Man Group
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109-8941
702-414-1000
bluemanvegas.com
