Old Falls Street hosts 'Family Fun New Year's Eve' celebration

Children's activities return to The Conference & Event Center on Dec. 31

Old Falls Street, USA, is inviting families to ring in the New Year with a host of family-friendly activities inside The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31.

Guests will be welcomed into the building by way of the First Street entrance. Highlighting Old Falls Street's "Family Fun New Year's Eve" celebration is a countdown to a 10 p.m. balloon drop with a sparkling juice toast to ring in the new year. Guests also will be treated to complimentary holiday hats and noisemakers.

Other activities included in the price of admission include giant inflatable obstacle courses by WNY Entertainment Pros, a dance floor with music by D&B Karoke and DJ, face-painters, balloon artists, arts and crafts, family-friendly movies with free popcorn, costumed characters and much more.

For families who would like to have dinner prior to the event, the Rainforest Cafe, located inside the Sheraton At The Falls hotel, is offering a coupon for one free kid's meal with a $10 arcade game card with each purchase of an adult meal, between 4 and 7 p.m. that evening. Coupons can be found on event fliers, which are downloadable at www.FallsStreet.com.

"We have added more activites for families to enjoy inside our Event Center at this year's 'Family Fun New Year's Eve,' " said Spectra's Jason Murgia, general manager of Old Falls Street, USA, and The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls. "Old Falls Street is happy to continue this tradition for the third year in a row, while providing a Niagara County alternative for families with young children."

Admission is $6 for guests ages 4 and older. Children 3 and under are free. (Please note all children must be accompanied by a legal guardian for the evening.)

For more information, visit www.FallsStreet.com.

Old Falls Street, USA, managed by Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, is a historic three-block destination that conveniently connects the entrance of Niagara Falls State Park with the Conference & Event Center, the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel and other downtown Niagara Falls attractions. Serving as the "Welcome Center" for residents and visitors alike, the dynamic thoroughfare provides spaces for daily vending and special activities including concerts, festivals and holiday activities. Additional information can be found at www.FallsStreet.com.