Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Kansas City

December 18, 2024

Grab the noisemakers and your most positive outlook for the new year, and head to these family friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations around Kansas City!

Noon Year’s Eve at Science City

Noon Year’s Eve is your FUN, safe, and educational destination to ring in the New Year with your entire family! This year’s theme is “Pajama Jam,” so come dressed in your PJs and prepare for a rocking good time.

• Enjoy fun make-and-take activities with a special NYE theme PLUS interactive science demos, educator-led activities, and more!

• Face Painters

• Sing and dance along with Kansas City’s very own Mr. Stinky Feet

• Be amazed by the magical stylings of Magic Scott.

• Join our educators for the fun and explosive Great Science Stage Show!

• Ring in 2025 with a massive balloon drop featuring thousands of colorful balloons!

Get your Noon Year’s Eve tickets now.

Free admission for members. For tickets, choose Dec. 31 when purchasing Noon Year’s Eve tickets.

Zoo Year’s Eve at the Kansas City Zoo

Roar in the New Year at the Kansas City Zoo. Why wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year? The KC Zoo is kicking off the party early with a countdown to noon! Some of the animals will also be receiving special themed enrichment.

Wonder Eve at Wonderscope Children’s Museum

Welcome in 2025 at our special event that includes crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and a confetti celebration at noon to welcome in the new year!

We will be open from 9 a.m.- noon on Tuesday, December 31 for this special event. The museum will close immediately following the noon confetti celebration.

Free for members. Admission tickets available at the door for non-members. ($12 for adults 16+, $16 for children 2-15, free for children under 2).

No online ticket sales for this event.

Noon Year’s Eve at Blue Valley Recreation

Join us for a spectacular Noon Year’s Eve celebration, specially designed for kids! Kick off the party with swimming and gymnastics free play, craft your own noise maker, and unleash your cupcake decorating skills. When the clock strikes noon, get ready for an epic balloon drop and confetti explosion! The moment will be captured with a photo booth, where kids can take snapshots to commemorate this special occasion.

Noon Year’s Eve at Bar K

Kick off your New Year’s Eve festivities early with a one-of-a-kind celebration for you and your four-legged friends at our biggest party of the year—Noon Year’s Eve! This Bar K tradition is THE event on every dog’s holiday calendar, where early birds and early dogs come together for a celebration like no other.

Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party Countdown

Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas to count down to the new year. This family-friendly countdown (at 12 p.m. noon, instead of 12 a.m. midnight) will feature board games, giveaways, a time capsule activity, a sing along of the New Year’s anthem: Auld Lang Syne and more!

Noon Year’s Eve at My Play Cafe

Join us to say goodbye to 2024, family-friendly style! Enjoy a fun-filled event with snacks, playtime, and crafts for the little ones. Don’t miss our special balloon drop and cheers at NOON with sparkling cider!

Early Bird Special: Book by Saturday, December 28th for just $20 per child (Save $5)!
Regular price: $25/child (Ages 6 months – 6 years). Adults, siblings under 1 and over 7 are always FREE!

Noon Year’s Eve at Tall Trellis

Bring the family for some fun, delicious brews, or even mocktails! Doors will open at 10 so you can claim your spot. Balloons will drop at 12! Who says you have to wait until midnight to have fun?

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Check out these ideas for fun games, resolution planning and family friendly fun, all while in comfy jammies at home!

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