It's time to say "GOODBYE, 2025!" and hello to a New Year! No need to stay up till midnight to celebrate the New Year. Children's Museum Houston welcomes you back to the city's longest-running New Year's Eve celebration just for kids. This end-of-year bash rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with ball drops, just like Times Square! Catch live performances, and dance 'til the countdowns!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Necklace Giveaway: The first 200 children willreceive “Happy New Year” necklaces to kick off the celebration.

When: From 9 am until supplies last at the Welcome Center

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Juggler Noah: Keep an eye out for Juggler Noah as he gets the party started early!

When: From 9:30 to 10:35 am roaming the Museum

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New Year’s Noon Pre-Show!

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DJ Ferbidden: Dance to festive beats all morning with DJ Ferbidden!

When: From 9:30 am to 1 pm in Allen Family Courtyard

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Mr. Leo Puppet & Magic Show: Enjoy puppetry and magic with Mr. Leo to get ready for the New Year.

When: From 10:15 to 10:45 am in Allen Family Courtyard

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Juggler Noah: Featuring jaw-dropping juggling for all ages!

When: From 10:50 to 11:15 am in Allen Family Courtyard

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Mad About Hoops: Watch amazing hoop tricks in these interactive performances.

When: From 11:20 to 11:45 am in Allen Family Courtyard

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New Year's Noon Countdown Party!

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New Year’s Noon Ball Drop: Join us for our annual countdown to 12:00 as we ring in 2026 with our exciting, family-friendly ball drop!

When: From 11:45 am-12 pm

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‍K-Pop Demon Hunters Post-Ball Drop Sing-Along:Celebrate the New Year with a high-energy performance and sing-along featuringK-Pop Demon Hunter cosplay performers immediately after the ball drop.

When: From 12:05-12:30 pm

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New Year’s Noon Dance Party: Keep the celebration going a little longer with music, dancing and fun!

When: From 12:30-1:00 pm

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New Years Noon – Auditorium Show 

Reserved for families with young children (ages 0–5)and for guests who benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly environment.

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DJ Tyler: Groove to tunes in a quieter setting with DJ Tyler leading the music!

When: From 11 am to 1 pm in Brown Auditorium

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Mr. Leo Puppet/Magic Show: Enjoy puppetry and magic with Mr. Leo to get ready for the New Year.

When: From 11 to 11:20 am in Brown Auditorium

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Mad About Hoops: Watch amazing hoop tricks in these interactive performances.

When: From 11:25 to 11:45 am in Brown Auditorium

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New Year’s Noon Confetti Party: Join us for our annual countdown to 12:00 as we shower the room with colorful confetti to ring in 2026!

When: At noon in Brown Auditorium‍

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New Year’s Noon Dance Party: Keep the celebration going with music, dancing and games with DJ Tyler.

When: From noon to 1 pm in Brown Auditorium

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All Day Activities

Festive Hats: Decorate your own festive paper bag hat to get ready to celebrate the New Year in style!

When: All Day in Tree Top

Noisemakers: Make your own kazoo-style noise maker and buzz along as you help ring in a sparkling start to the New Year!

When: All Day in One World

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Light Up 2026 Glasses: Create glowing 2026 glasses and shine bright as you welcome the New Year!

When: All Day in Maker Annex