Ring In the New Year’s Eve and Still Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Activities on New Year’s Eve would be friendlier for young children (and many parents) if it started earlier. Several events across the Kansas City area will enable families to ring in the new year and still be in bed before the ball drops in Times Square.

• Noon Year’s Eve at Science City. This event is both fun and educational for kids, and activities are included with admission. (www.unionstation.org).
• Wonder Eve at Wonderscope. The morning will be filed with fun activities such as crafts, face painting, balloon artists and a spectacular confetti countdown at noon to welcome the new year in style. After the confetti showers, the museum will close. Activates are free with paid admission or membership. (www.wonderscope.org). Noon Year’s Eve at Kanga’s Indoor. This event in Independence includes fun, excitement and a countdown to noon. (www.independence.kangasplaycenter.com)

• Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party Countdown at Lenexa Public Market. Come ca come dressed in their pajamas to count down to the new year. This family friendly countdownat noon will feature board games, giveaways a time capsule activity, a singalong of “Auld Lang Syne” and more. (lenexapublicmarket.com)
• Family Noon Year’s Eve Party at Louisburg Library. This event will feature games, crafts, a light lunch, balloon drop, and a child -appropriate toast. (louisurglibrary.org)
• Noon Year’s Eve at Summit Play Village. This celebration in Lee’s Summit will include a ball drop at noon, along with crafts and raffles. (summitplayvillage.com)
• Noon Year’s Eve at Skate City Overland Park. Skate into the new year with a balloon drop at noonalong with prizes. (skatecitykansas.com)
• Crown Center Ice Terrace. Enjoy exercise and fresh air while enjoying the surrounding holiday decorations. (crowncenter.com)
• Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. An impressive collection and free admission make this a family favorite at any time of year. (www.nelson-atkins.org)

–Anita Widaman