SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights offers a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 1 p.m. The event features a variety of entertainment options, culminating in a fireworks display at 5 p.m., subject to weather conditions.
The festivities span four locations on the boardwalk: Lucky Leo’s, Coin Castle, Casino Arcade, and Shake Shoppe. Two trackless trains will transport attendees between these venues.
Casino Pier’s schedule includes a “Frozen Sing-A-Long” at 1 p.m., a “Holiday Magic Show” at 2 p.m., a “Kids Holiday Concert” at 3 p.m., and character meet and greets throughout the afternoon. A “Kids Dance Party” with a balloon drop is scheduled for 4 p.m.
At Coin Castle Arcade, character appearances and a caricaturist are available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Shake Shoppe Arcade offers similar attractions along with a “Web Man” character appearance from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Lucky Leo’s Arcade hosts caricaturists, face painting, and balloon activities from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, Rizzo’s Wildlife Show will have two performances, and character appearances by Mario & Peach are scheduled from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The boardwalk’s fireworks display is set for 5 p.m., followed by a grand prize event at 5:30 p.m.
Continuing into the evening, Lucky Leo’s has a “Beat the Clock” event with discounts on games, including 25% off Swiper Games from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and additional discounts from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participants must load a minimum of $20 per player on a playing card to play.