Celebrate New Year's Eve with a free, family-friendly event featuring outdoor cinema, storytelling, creative play, and dancing at Edinburgh Gardens.
Thursday 31 December 2026
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Edinburgh Gardens, Alfred Cres, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
Free
Ring in the New Year with a delightful family-friendly celebration at Edinburgh Gardens. This free event offers a variety of activities designed to entertain children and adults alike, including outdoor cinema, interactive play, storytelling, and lively dancing.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere with interactive play installations by Festive Tribe, a special storytime session hosted by Yarra Libraries, and family-friendly films screened under the stars. The evening culminates with a fun, free boot-scooting session led by local line-dancing favourites Disco Rodeo.
Bring your picnic or purchase delicious woodfired pizzas from La Brace Pizza, and settle in for a memorable evening filled with joy and community spirit.
The event kicks off at 16:00 with Festive Tribe's interactive play installations and activities for children and families.
At 16:05, enjoy a special storytime session with Yarra Libraries lasting 15 minutes.
From 16:20, watch a selection of family-friendly films and music videos in the outdoor cinema.
Get ready to dance from 18:30 to 19:00 with Disco Rodeo's free line-dancing boot-scooting session.
The festivities continue until 21:00, with food and beverage options available for purchase.
The event takes place at Edinburgh Gardens, adjacent to the basketball courts in Fitzroy North 3068.
The gardens provide a spacious and welcoming environment perfect for families to relax and enjoy the evening.
For those interested in viewing the city fireworks, Quarries Park is recommended as the best vantage point.
Public transport and parking options are available nearby, making access convenient for families.
Alcohol is not permitted in Yarra’s public spaces, including parks, streets, and reserves, from 21:00 on 30 December 2026 until 09:00 on 1 January 2027.
Attendees are encouraged to bring weather-appropriate essentials and refillable water bottles to stay comfortable throughout the event.
Food vendors will be onsite, but bringing a picnic is also welcomed.
The event is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for all ages, ensuring a safe and festive environment.
This is a free event with no booking required.
Food and beverages, including woodfired pizzas from La Brace Pizza, will be available for purchase on site.
Families can simply turn up and enjoy the evening without any cost for entry or activities.
This accessible and community-focused event offers great value for a memorable New Year's Eve celebration.
