Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve)
Toddler-friendly seasonal event in Fort Lauderdale, FL
SW 2nd St & SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL0 mo–18 yrs
90–240 min
afternoon · evening
Seasonal: Dec 31Coming up · Dec 31 — 2026: Thursday, Dec 31, 4:30 PM–1 AM. Free. Kids' countdown time not posted; call 954-828-7275. Expires after Dec 31, 2026.
Thu Dec 31, 2026, 4:30 PM–1 AM. Kids' countdown time: call 954-828-7275.
Free city street festival on New Year's Eve, Thu Dec 31, 2026, 4:30 PM–1 AM, downtown next to the Broward Center. Bounce houses, inflatables, face painting, games, contests, DJ dancing and a kids' countdown in the afternoon and early evening; live music for adults after dark; a lighted anchor drops at midnight. The kids' countdown time isn't posted; call Parks & Rec at 954-828-7275. Road closures Dec 30–31.
Why kids love it
A free kids' countdown and bounce houses in the afternoon, before the late-night music.
Fort Lauderdale · Coastal Broward
🎒 Packing list
- • Sunscreen
- • Water bottles
- • Snacks
- • Wipes
- • Cash for vendors
Safety notes
- ! Crowds: use a wearable ID or write your number on toddler's arm
- ! Hydrate more than you think you need
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Quick facts
- Address
- SW 2nd St & SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- 0–18 yr
- Time needed
- 90–240 minutes
- Best time
- afternoon and evening
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Season
- Dec 31. 2026: Thursday, Dec 31, 4:30 PM–1 AM. Free. Kids' countdown time not posted; call 954-828-7275. Expires after Dec 31, 2026.
- Hours
- Thu Dec 31, 2026, 4:30 PM–1 AM. Kids' countdown time: call 954-828-7275.
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Questions about Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve)
Is Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve) good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve) for ages 0–18 yr. A free kids' countdown and bounce houses in the afternoon, before the late-night music.
How much does Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve) cost?
Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve) is free. Prices and policies change, so confirm before you go.
How long should we plan for Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve)?
Most families spend 90 to 240 minutes. It is at its best in the afternoon and evening. Thu Dec 31, 2026, 4:30 PM–1 AM. Kids' countdown time: call 954-828-7275.
Does Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown (New Year's Eve) have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
Plan for little or no shade. We have no record of restrooms or stroller access here, so check before you go.
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