It’s almost time for 2025! By this time of the year, you may be confused about what day it is, and what time it is and can’t seem to remember what it feels like to wear real pants. But guess what?! There is one more holiday to celebrate! How does one celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids? We all have learned the hard way that even when kids stay up later, they still get up at their NORMAL wake up time! This makes for a very HARD New Year’s Day. It’s not the way to start 2025…so what are parents to do? Enter Noon Year’s Eve!
And you are in luck, Columbus has a number of Noon Year’s Eve events going on this year! Check out the links below as many events may require advanced registration. Happy 2025!
Noon Year’s Eve Events
The Works Newark
December 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Details: Celebrate 2024 with The Works as they count down at noon with their own ball drop! Enjoy activities celebrating New Year’s dressed in your finest! Join the fun with glitter slime, confetti, and more!
Cost: Included in admission
Noon Day Ball at Bexley Public Library
Monday, December 30. 2024
11:30am – 12:30pm
Celebrate the New Year early and way before bedtime! They will count down to noon with our very own ball drop and tons of other activities! Dressing up is encouraged. Details here.
Please note: Due to the elevator being out of service because of an ongoing maintenance issue, the auditorium is currently only accessible via stairs. Stroller parking will be available on the main floor.
Location: 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209
Noon Years Eve at Crooked Can Brewery and Hilliard Station Park
December 31, 2024
Time: 10 am. Join Crooked Can Brewery with Destination Hilliard and City of Hilliard, Ohio – Government for a family-friendly NYE party.
Reserved seating: $5 per person (minimum of 4 guests). You will have hats, blowers, coloring sheets, crayons, crafts and a bottle of sparkling white grape juice for the toast all set at your table! To reserve you MUST email [email protected] to reserve your table. Please let us know how many adults and kids in your group.
First come, first served area: Option to purchase sparkling white grape juice for the toast and decor and crafts while supplies are limited
You can also enjoy all of the fun planned by Destination Hilliard and The City of Hilliard. Family friendly DJ, balloon twisting, noisemakers, ball drop from Norwich Township Fire Department (back up plan if truck is called out for a run) and more at Hilliard’s Station Park from 11am-12:30pm.
Location: 5354 Center Street, Hilliard
Noon Years Eve with Upper Arlington Library
December 31, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Say goodbye to 2024 with a special Noon Year’s Eve party at the library! Join in for crafts and other activities.
Upper Arlington Public Library – Main,
Location: 2800 Tremont Road. Free; Ages 0-8.
Website: Register online
COSI Noon Years Eve
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Details: Dance party, special activities and celebratory countdown!
Cost: Free for members or regular pricing!
KSM Sports
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Details: Photo prop, bounce houses, sing and dance with a Wicked Theme!
Cost: $35
Moanas Voyage into the New Year with Paulettes Palace & Productions
December 31, 2024 from 11 am – 12:30 pm.
Enjoy a performance with songs and dance from Moana 1 and 2. See Moana * Maui * Tefiti * with appearances by Pua and Hei Hei! Meet and take pics with characters. Count down to NOON and celebrate the New Year.
$40 per family. Best for 4-8 year olds. See details and purchase tickets here. Bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the performance!
Location: The Shoppes at Worthington Place, 7227 North High St Worthington, Ohio
Noon Years Eve at Franklin Park Conservatory
December 31, 2024
11 am – 1 pm
Goodbye 2024, hello 2025! Make a party hat, play some games and get ready to dance as we do a celebratory countdown with a one-of-a-kind bubble stomp. So everyone can celebrate, they will do it all again with a countdown to 1pm. Details here.
Columbus Zoo New Year’s Eve Noon Celebration
December 31, 2024
Time: 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 2025 well-before the clock strikes midnight.
Gather at Lakeside Pavilion and Theater to meet your favorite Zoo Character Ambassadors. Enjoy music and activities and create your 2025 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.
Noon Years Eve at Get Air Trampoline Parks
December 31, 2024 from 11 am – 1 pm
Celebrate 2025 with a countdown and balloon drop at noon! Don’t miss out on the games, giveaways and prizes! Tickets will be sold at the door. Pricing will be the same as regular ticket pricing.
Location: Located in Pickerington and Hilliard.
Noon Years Eve at Delaware County Library
December 31, 2024
Time: 11:30 am – noon
Ring in 2025 without having to stay up late! Enjoy a New Year’s celebration for the whole family that includes crafts, hands-on activities, and a countdown to NOON! Details on Facebook.
Go Skating at Skate Zone 71
New Years Eve, December 31, 2024
- 11:00 am-1:30pm: Noon Years Eve. $19 admission includes Skate Rental, One Slice of Cheese Pizza, Drink & NYE Party Supplies! Purchase online tickets here for a $2 discount.
- 2pm-4:30pm: Skato and Friends Mock Countdown to 2025. $19 admission includes Skate Rental, One Slice of Cheese Pizza, Drink & NYE Party Supplies with a Mock Countdown! Purchase online tickets here for a $2 discount.
- 5pm-7:30 pm: New Years Family Countdown. $19 Admission includes Skate Rental, One Slice of Cheese Pizza, Drink & NYE Party Supplies with a Mock Countdown! Purchase online tickets here for a $2 discount.
- 8pm-12:30am: Ring in the New Year at Skate Zone 71! $27 Admission includes Skate Rental, One Slice of Cheese Pizza, Drink & NYE Party Supplies and Countdown to the New Years. Purchase online tickets here for a $2 discount.
New Year’s Eve at United Skates of America
December 31, 2024
- 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Noon Years Eve Skate Party
- 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: New Years Eve Kids Countdown Skate
- 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: New Years Eve Skate Party
Location: United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Road Columbus, OH 43232
Do you know of any other Noon Year’s events this year? Comment below!
