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Countdown to Noon
December 31, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate the new year with Science Central’s Countdown to Noon on December 31st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Science Central’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration takes the excitement of the holiday’s countdown to midnight and recreates it at noon and 2 PM for the sake of partygoers of all ages with early bedtimes. 2 PM will feature a sensory-friendly version of the big drop.
Sponsored by Lake City Bank, Countdown To Noon features epic balloon drops from the top level through the center of our museum. This event is included with admission and doesn’t require special reservations. If you want to help us prepare for this event by blowing up balloons, you can join us in the Traveling Exhibitions Gallery beginning now through the 29th. Participants are invited to make a wish they may write on a balloon to be included in one of the big drops.
This event marks the beginning of the new year’s festivities commemorating Science Central’s 30th anniversary! Visitors have an exclusive opportunity to participate in a big drop at noon and 2 PM. Event attendees will also receive first access to 30th-anniversary Stamp Rally booklets. Stamp Rally will boast prizes, scavenger hunts, and thematic activities throughout 2025 for visitors who bring their booklets to the museum.
*Please note: After the drop, visitors should anticipate hearing the sound of popping balloons and bring ear protection, if desired.

