Noon Year’s Eve

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Ring in the New Year with style!

Join us when we transform the plaza into our own Times Square!

With glitzy, glittery ball drops, rainbows of confetti, sparkly art projects and all kinds of energetic fun, families can enjoy New Year's festivities all before bedtime.

Ball drops are on the hour from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Schedule of Events

  • 10 a.m. - Ball Drop with The Littleague ~ Hip Hop for Tiny Tykes
  • 10:30 a.m. - StoryTime with Lars the Polar Bear
  • 11 a.m. - Ball Drop with The Littleague
  • 12 p.m. - Ball Drop with The Littleague
  • 12:30 p.m. - StoryTime with Lars the Polar Bear
  • 1 p.m. - Ball Drop with The Littleague
  • 2 p.m. - Ball Drop with The Littleague
  • 2:30 p.m. - StoryTime with Lars the Polar Bear
  • 3 p.m. - Ball Drop with The Littleague

On-going Crafts and Activities

  • Noon Year's Eve Ball
  • 2012 Party Hats
  • Noise Makers
  • Meet and Greets with Lars the Polar Bear
  • Music on the Plaza with KBCO
  • Vern's Mini Train*

*Vern's Mini Train is $2 per ride.

Check out some photos from past Noon Year's Eve bashes!

 

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When does it
take place?

Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Museum is closed New Year's Day.

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Price

  • Event activities are included with the price of Museum admission
  • Vern's Mini Train is $2 per ride

Parking

  • Free for members
  • $5 for non-members
  • Space is limited