The end of the year is just around the corner and you know what that means: New Year’s celebrations. Since, in Pakistan, this event almost always coincides with the winter break in schools, we’re sure you must be looking for ideas to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family
To help you out in this regard, we have compiled a list of some fun things you can do with your family to make the most of the New Year’s celebrations.
Ideas to Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Your Family
There is no lack of ideas for New Year’s celebrations with kids. So, let’s list down some fun ways to make the most of this festive occasion.
- At Home
- At A Mall
- At the Seaside
- At A Restaurant
- At An Amusement Park
- At A Food Street
At Home
If you have toddlers around, chances of you spending New Year’s Eve at home increase. However, this doesn’t mean that you are not celebrating. There are plenty of ways you can enjoy the arrival of the new year at home. For instance, you can call your friends for dinner, watch a movie or you can even enjoy backyard barbecuing. Not to mention, if you have decided to celebrate the new year at home, you have to make all the necessary arrangements beforehand to avoid any last-minute hassle.
At A Mall
Visiting a mall on New Year’s Eve is another exciting way to spend it. You can head over to some of the most advanced and lavish malls located in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad while living in these three big cities of Pakistan. Shopping, dining, activities, game shows, concerts, occasional events and movies, you are never short of choices for things to do with your family at a mall. Moreover, all these malls usually come up with different types of activities for the New Year’s celebration. You can also check the social media page of the mall you are trying to visit on New Year’s Eve or get in touch with the management by calling them to check whether there’s something special being organised for the occasion or not and make your plans accordingly.
At the Seaside
Watching the last setting sun of the year has its own charm. You can enjoy such a view by visiting a beach. Most probably, this option is only available to the people living in Karachi due to the availability of plenty of famous beaches near the city. Among all these beaches, Sea View Beach, which is located along Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue in DHA, remains the top choice for people celebrating the arrival of the new year. However, to avoid the traffic congestion in the city and keep the network of roads in DHA, Karachi clear from traffic, the authorities with the help of the local police usually close all the entry and exit points of Sea View Beach, making it inaccessible so make sure you check on the news before leaving home.
At A Restaurant
Whether you love hilltop views from the Monal Restaurant in Islamabad or are fond of digging into your favourite Karahi at one of the very famous highway restaurants in Karachi, celebrating New Year’s Eve with your family and friends at your favourite eatery is another exciting experience. Many of the restaurants these days offer deals and discounts on family bookings on special occasions so don’t forget to confirm it with the management of the restaurant by calling them up and also ask for the opening hours on New Year’s eve before getting your table reserved.
At An Amusement Park
Are you planning to visit an amusement park on New Year’s Eve? Well, that’s a brilliant idea, especially if you have decided to visit amusement parks like Bahria Adventure Land, Chunky Monkey and Askari Amusement Park, all of which are located in Karachi. From a variety of thrilling roller coasters to the soothing rides of Ferris-wheels, these places offer entertainment and fun activities for the whole family. Along with entertainment, you can spot different types of snacks and foods available at different stalls and kiosks of eateries available within an amusement park.
At A Food Street
When it comes to food streets, the city of Lahore reigns supreme. The availability of some of the most iconic food streets in the City of Gardens reflects its love for food. So, if you want to spend the time enjoying the city lights while having your favourite food, then visiting a food street is one of the best ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve with your family. If you are a resident of the City of Lights, then you can head over to Do Darya or Port Grand, both of which are ultramodern food streets and one of the most popular nightspots in Karachi. Don’t forget to end your new year’s hang out by seeing the fireworks that are now organised at different places around the country.
Note: A lot of people usually head out to celebrate the arrival of the new year that leads to traffic congestion in different parts of the city. So, if you want to reach your respective destination on time, especially during New Year’s celebrations, it’s in your best interest to leave early.
Now that we have given you a bunch of creative ideas to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family it’s time for us to wrap up this post. Which one of these ideas did you like the most? Share your thoughts with us at
blog@zameen.com.
Since a brand-new year is only a few days away from us, let’s make some new year resolutions for a better Pakistan and aim to achieve greatness as a nation in the upcoming year.
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