Join us for Make Believe Midnight! Tickets on sale NOW!
Special Event Prices
- Members: $10/Child & $8/Adult
- Non-Members: $12/Child & $10/Adult
Ring in the New Year with Us!
Choose Your Session: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Who says you have to stay up until midnight to celebrate the New Year? This is the perfect opportunity to ring in 2026 during daytime hours!
EPIC BALLOON DROP! Watch hundreds of colorful balloons rain down during our countdown celebration – each session gets the drop!
Tasty Midnight Snacks – Yummy treats that will keep you energized for all the festivities!
Hands-On STEM Fun – Create Magical Snow right before your eyes and engineer your very own noise maker for the ultimate countdown celebration!
Endless festive fun around every corner! Create your own New Years party hat, twirl through a shower of bubbles, design a magical wand, and shine with festive face painting!
Dance Party! – DJ Countdown will be spinning fun tunes all day long! Sing your heart out, show your best dance moves and let loose!
Sponsorship Opportunities
After clicking on the above link, select "Get Tickets" to be directed to the sponsorship payment portal.
Directions & Parking
Parking is available in the O’Neil’s/State Street Parking Deck at 51 W. State Street (behind Barley House) for $2 when you have your parking ticket validated at the Children’s Museum (free for members). Deck parking is free on the weekends. After you park, take the elevator in the parking deck to level (B). When you exit the elevator, follow the posted signs directing you into the museum.
More parking information and directions.
Thank you sponsors!
