The end of the year is near, and Baltimore has plenty of festivities for everyone to enjoy as they ring in 2025.

From fireworks at the Inner Harbor to swanky parties at hotels and bars, Charm City is exploding with options, including daytime activities for families.

Here are a few things you can do in Baltimore on New Year’s Eve.

Fireworks over Inner Harbor

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, in partnership with the city, will host the annual fireworks display at the Inner Harbor. The fireworks show will kick off at midnight, but spectators can come early to enjoy live music and explore restaurants, the ice skating rink and other activities.

Time: 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Location: The Inner Harbor Amphitheater

Cost: Free

Family-friendly? Yes

New Year’s Noontime

The New Year’s Noontime Celebration at Port Discovery Children’s Museum offers families a chance to enjoy interactive games and live performances. There will be a countdown and balloon drop at noon, with New Year’s Eve confetti.

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place

Cost: $24.95 for general admission, free for museum members

Family-friendly? Yes

Noon New Year’s Eve

The B&O Railroad Museum is also hosting a kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve where families can set their goals for the new year, create party hats and mirror balls, toast with apple juice and watch the ball drop. There’ll also be train rides at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: The B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St.

Cost: $18-$28, free for museum members

Family-friendly? Yes

Midnight Noon

The Maryland Science Center is hosting the Midnight Noon event where families can enjoy activities, games, a ball drop at noon and music by the Rainbow Rock Band.

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St.

Cost: $21.95 to $29.95, free for museum members

Family-friendly? Yes

City Cruises

City Cruises hosts brunch and dinner events on New Year’s Eve. Both come with freshly prepared buffet-style dining, unlimited alcohol, scenic views and a live DJ. During dinner, guests get a great view of the Inner Harbor’s fireworks.

Time: Brunch, 1-3 p.m. (Boarding time: 12:30 p.m.) Dinner, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Boarding time: 9 p.m.)

Location: 561 Light St.

Cost: $60 to $269

Family-friendly? Yes. But you must be over 21 for the sparkling champagne toast.

The Bygone Ball

The Bygone, known as the most elevated dining experience in Baltimore, is hosting a New Year’s Eve ball on the rooftop of The Four Seasons. Attendees, who must wear cocktail attire for entry, can enjoy a live DJ, along with access to the Laurent-Perrier champagne bar and a menu consisting of prime rib sliders, hot smoked salmon, mini crab cakes, oysters and more. You can also view the Inner Harbor fireworks from the location.

Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Location: The Four Seasons, 200 International Drive, Floor 29

Cost: $341.28

Family-friendly? No, you must be 21 or older.

Correction: This story was updated to correct details of the city's New Year's Eve celebration plans. There will be live music starting at 7p.m. and a fireworks show at midnight.