The City of St. John’s is holding a number of family-friendly events for New Year’s Eve.

The Mews and Paul Reynolds Community Centre will be open to residents, with access to gym facilities from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Two free swim times are available from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Skating at The Loop at Bannerman Park will be open for a holiday party from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., depending on ice conditions.

At 7:00 p.m. the countdown begins at Quidi Vidi Lake, with the fireworks show shooting off at 8:00 p.m. If the weather does not cooperate, fireworks will go ahead the following day.