Events

Noon Year’s Eve at Science City

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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 pjs and prepare for a rocking good time!

Full Schedule*

  • Face Painters | 12:30 – 3:30 PM
    Location: Tapped Out Classroom
  • Martian New Year | 12:30 & 3:30 PM
    Location: Science on a Sphere
    Experience a new year’s eve celebration on Mars! Discover what it takes to sustain an Earth colony on Mars and explore the possibilities of human activity on the red planet.
  • 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!
  • 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 much MORE!

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

Information

30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

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Travelers With Disabilities Information
ADA Fully Compliant
Smoking Policy
No Smoking