10 Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Destinations in Shanghai

Hey, have you planned your family trip for New Year’s Eve 2025? Don’t worry! I’ve found 10 family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in Shanghai that are super fun and exciting. Save this post now! 1⃣ Yuyuan Folk Art Lantern Festival ⏰ Date: Jan 1–Feb 12, 2025 ✅ Continuing the “Shanhai Qiyu Ji” theme, this year’s theme is “All Things Beautiful, All Beings Wonderful,” and the Jungle Chapter of “The Classic of Mountains and Seas” will be launched. 2⃣ Disney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show ⏰ Date: Dec 31, 2024–Jan 1, 2025 (8:30–9:00 pm) ✅ The Disney Castle looks even more magical against the backdrop of fireworks and a phantom show. 3⃣ Happy Valley New Year’s Eve Fireworks + Drone Show ⏰ Date: Dec 31, 2024, and Jan 1–6, 2025 (fireworks) Jan 1, 2025 (3,000 drone show) ✅ The fireworks show will be divided into chapters, incorporating vivid storylines and beautiful music. 4⃣ Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park ⏰ Date: Dec 28, 2024–Jan 1, 2025 ✅ Orca New Year’s Eve Concert (Dec 31), Dragon Palace Parade, Nezha Electronic Music Festival, and Bonfire Party for 1,000 People 5⃣ Baoshan Riverside Fireworks + Drone Show ⏰ Date: Dec 31, 2024–Jan 1, 2025 ✅ At Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, the themes of “Ode to the Yangtze River,” “Flowers on the Sea,” and “Legends of the River and Sea” will be presented through drones in the sky, creating beautiful pictures. 6⃣ Harry Potter Winter Magic Wonderland ⏰ Date: Nov 23, 2024–Feb 16, 2025 ✅ BFC Bund Financial Center, Harry Potter-themed scenes, a 17-meter-tall Christmas tree, and pop-up stores 7⃣ Dishui Lake New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show ⏰ Date: Jan 1, 2025 ✅ “Lingang Moment: Ring of Time” Light and Fireworks Show. The fireworks, combined with the light effects, reflect the beautiful scenery of Dishui Lake, creating a romantic and mysterious atmosphere. 8⃣ Sheshan National Forest Park New Year’s Day Climb ⏰ Date: Jan 1, 2025 (7:00–11:00 am climb, 7:00 am–4:00 pm market) ✅ Signature and Wishing Wall, Fu Lu Shou (the Three Stars of Happiness, Prosperity, and Longevity) lead the climb, cultural celebrity NPCs, climb and stamp collection, and business travel market. 9⃣ Longhua Temple Bell Ringing & Fantasy Waterfront Carnival ⏰ Date: Dec 31, 2024–Jan 1, 2025 (10:00 am–2:00 am) ✅ West Bund Dream Center, outdoor ice rink and figure skating show, Dream Center Avenue Parade, dock light show, New Year’s Day market, Longhua Square art performance (Dec 31, 9:00 pm), and Longhua Temple Bell Ringing (9:00 pm–2:00 am) 🔟 Jinjiang Amusement Park Ice and Snow Festival ⏰ Date: Dec 31, 2024–Jan 1, 2025 (2:00–9:30 pm) ✅ Huge real snow field, long slide, five snow play projects, ice and snow fairies, bunny dance, and fun snow party 🎉 Don’t miss out on the fun! Create unforgettable New Year’s memories with your kids in 2025! 💖 Let me know in the comments which one you want to visit with your kids!