Celebrating New Year's Eve can be difficult when you're looking for ways to entertain the family or can't find a babysitter.
Fear not, parents. There are several activities to help wear out your tots or spend some quality time ringing in 2019.
* Cheers to 2019The family fun includes food for all from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at Dave & Buster's, 8350 Castleton Corner Dr., Indianapolis. Cost is $34 per person. Enjoy an appetizer buffet featuring Crispy Chicken Bites, Mini Bar Burgers, Mini Four-Cheese Pizza bites, Macaroni and cheese and French fries. Ticket also includes a build-your-own churro bar, a $20 Super Charger Power Card, unlimited video games and a special treat for kids. For more information, call (317) 572-2706 or visit www.daveandbusters.com.
* Countdown to NoonRing in the new year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St. Advanced tickets are $22.25 for adults, $21.25 for seniors ages 60 and older and ages 2 to 17 are $18. See the confetti rain down with countdowns at noon and 1 p.m. Hear music from Grammy Nominee Zak Morgan and score a party favor while supplies last. For more information, call (317) 334-4000 or visit www.childrensmuseum.org.
* Early New Year’s Eve Balloon DropThere's fun for the entire family from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at Incrediplex, 6002 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis. Cost is $17 per person in advance and $20 at the door. Enjoy laser tag, unlimited video games with the exception of redemption games, inflatables, giveaways and more. The event culminates with a balloon drop at 8 p.m. For more information, call (317) 823-9555 or visit incrediplex.com.
* Family New Year's EveAn alcohol-free event for the family runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Cost is $15 per person for non-members, members are $9 and ages 4 and younger are free. Face painting, music, magicians and an 8 p.m. balloon drop highlight the festivities. For more information, call (317) 232-1637 or visit www.indianamuseum.org.
* New Year's Eve Kids CountdownEnjoy an evening of skating from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Skateland, 3902 N. Glen Arm Road, Indianapolis. Cost is $12 per person. Admission includes skate rental, unlimited pizza, noise makers and an early countdown. For more information, call (317) 291-6795 or visit www.unitedskates.com.