While New Year’s Eve celebrations are a little too late for most kids to enjoy, Noon Year’s Eve parties are perfect for the littles and their families. Let them celebrate early so they can go to bed early!
Noon Year’s Eve at Hilliard Station Park
December 31, 2025 from 11am-12:30pm
Ring in 2026 a little early with a family-friendly celebration in the heart of Hilliard!
- Dance Party – DJ Ethan with Premier Entertainment will keep the patio at Crooked Can hopping.
- Photo Ops – Snap a picture with Event Lit’s giant “2026” display outside of Center Street Market or step into the photo booth by A & K Memories Photo Booths LLC inside The Makoy.
- Balloon Fun – Erica Carlson Entertainment will be twisting balloon hats and wands at Firefly Winery.
- Pick up noise-makers at Local Cantina.
- Countdown to Noon – Watch as the Norwich Township Fire Department lowers the giant ball in Hilliard’s Station Park and help us welcome the New Year together!
This free event is the perfect way for kids (and kids at heart) to celebrate the new year before bedtime. Details here!
Columbus Zoo New Year’s Eve Noon Celebration
December 31, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! This celebration is specially designed for families to welcome 2026 well-before the clock strikes midnight.
Gather at Lakeside Pavilion and Theatre to meet your favorite Zoo Character Ambassadors. Enjoy music and activities and create your 2026 New Year’s Re-Zoo-lution. The highlight of this gathering is the unique New Year’s Eve noon countdown! The rest of the zoo opens at noon for you to enjoy the rest of your day!
Regular Zoo admission or membership applies; details on website.
COSI Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 2025 from 10:30 PM – 12:30 PM
Celebrate the New Year, way before bedtime! Ring in the New Year as a family than with an early celebration – at NOON! This two-hour event held at COSI will give families the opportunity to ring in the new year with a new tradition on the last day of the year. This celebration and activities are included with general admission to the museum.
More Noon Years Eve events will be added to this list soon!
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