Noon Year's Eve at Science City

Related Organization: Union Station Kansas City

Science City’s annual New Year’s event – Noon Year’s Eve returns for another fun-filled, end-of-year celebration. Enjoy a festive day of science fun with the whole family featuring hands-on demonstrations, educator-led activities, and the wildly popular giant balloon drop featuring a community count-down that ends with thousands of colorful balloons floating down to eager hands below.

This year’s theme is “Pajama Party,” so come dressed in your pj’s and prepare for a rocking good time!

Full Schedule*

• Face Painters | 12:30 – 3:30 PM
  Location: Tapped Out Classroom
  
• Mr. Stinky Feet | 1:30 & 2:30 PM
  Location: Maze Park
  Sing and dance along with Kansas City’s very own Mr. Stinky Feet!
  
• Magic Scott | 2:30 – 4:30 PM
  Location: Throughout Science City
  Be amazed by the magical stylings of Magic Scott. Get up close and personal as you participate as part of the show!
  
• Pajama Jam Headbands | 12:00 – 5:30 PM
  Location: Maker Studio
  Assemble festive multicolored headbands to ring in the new year! Use laser cut cardstock, piper cleaners, and various decorations to make your very own headband that you can wear for the rest of the day.
  
• Spin Drums (Early Learning) | 12 – 5:30 PM
  Location: PNC Learning Lab
  Early learners will be able to make and decorate their very own spin drums using paper plates, a clothespin, yarn, and bottle caps.
  
• Low Sensory and Board Games | 12 – 5:30 PM
  Location: Engineerium
  Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Science City inside the Engineerium. There will be board games for families to enjoy.
  
• The Great Science Show | 5:15 PM
  Location: Maze Park
  Join our educator for this fun and explosive show about the wonders of science. It’s sure to turn up the heat, so you won’t want to miss it!
  
• Balloon Drop | 6:00 PM
  Location: Maze Park
  Ring in 2025 as you countdown to zero before thousands of balloons are dropped from the sky.

And more!

*Schedule is subject to change.

Prices: General Admission $16.50
Union Station MEMBERS FREE
10% Preservation Fee is added to all tickets.
*Prices are subject to change. Please visit Union Station’s website for more information.