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KC's New Year's Eve Guide

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Bid farewell to 2019 and Ring in 2020! Celebrate the New Year with fun for the entire family... you'll find family-friendly parties across the metro as our favorite venues roll out the red carpet for YOU!

Noon Year's Eve at Science City

Dec 31 from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Science City at Union Station 30 W. Pershing Kansas City, MO. 816.460.2083. Noon Year's Eve is THE place to have a fun, safe and educational New Year's Eve party for children of all ages and parents too! Discover the magic of science with hands-on science, interactive maker activities, spectacular stage shows and a 2,500+ Balloon Drop! 

New Year's Eve at WinterFest at Worlds of Fun

Dec. 31 from 5pm - Midnight, Worlds of Fun. The holiday fun doesn't stop when Christmas ends! Worlds of Fun is offering a unique way to celebrate New Year's Eve with a family-friendly twist: New Year's Eve at WinterFest! Rock out to live local music, join Snoopy's Rockin' Countdown, and finish the night with fireworks at the stroke of midnight!

Zoo Year's Eve

Dec. 31 Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO. The countdown is on! Before the clock strikes midnight on Monday, December 31, head out to the Zoo for “noon year’s eve” festivities. Beginning at 10 am, we are getting in the New Year’s spirit by making party hats in the lobby while a DJ counts us down to the noon hour one song at a time. The fun doesn’t stop there. Check out Wings of Wonder bird show at 11:30 am then head to Discovery Barn to see lemurs, meerkats and more. Take in the Sea Lion Splash at 1:30 pm followed by a penguin feeding at 2 pm at Helzberg Penguin Plaza.

Ring in the noon year with us at the Zoo!

Paradise Park's New Year's Eve Party

Dec. 31 at Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO. 3-2-1… Happy 2020! Come ring in the New Year early with us! Our 12 NOON Foam Factory Ball Drop is LEGENDARY! It’s a total family-friendly blast and kid-friendly celebration. And it’s still snowing inside! Be sure to arrive early so you don’t miss the countdown and Ball Drop at exactly 12 noon! It’s included with a FlexPass! Or purchase your Foam Factory admission.

A Roaring Twenties New Year's Eve Gala

Dec. 31 from 7 pm - 1 am, at Embassy Suites by Hilton / Kansas City Olathe Conference Center 10401 South Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS. You are cordially invited to this one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve celebration and The Culture House fundraiser for the entire family! Attire: Semi-formal with optional 1920s theme  TICKETS INCLUDE: *DJ and Dancing All Night!*Heavy Hors D'oeuvres, Desserts & Beverages!*Silent and Live Auction! *Additional Items May Be Available for Purchase!*Champagne Toast and Balloon Drop at Midnight! (Beer, wine, and soda included. Bracelets will be sold at check-in for unlimited access to adult mixed beverages.) REGISTER ON THE TICKET PAGE AT WWW.CULTUREHOUSE.COM! TCH is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.

CoCo's New Year's Eve Carnival

Dec. 31 from 8-11pm at CoCo Key Water Resort, 9103 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO. NYE Packages include overnight accommodations with 4 water resort passes valid for (2) days, Kansas City’s largest beach ball drop at 11pm, one large pizza with 4 drinks, four (4) $5 arcade cards, champagne toast/Sparkling grape juice for the kiddos, cotton candy, games, food specials, balloon twister, bounce house and much more

Celebrate with Ice Skating

Take a Spin around the ice at one of the Metro's outdoor rinks! You'll find our complete guide to Winter Sports here.

Family Fun at Main Event

Main Event offers three locations: Main Event Olathe, Main Event Independence, Main Event North KC, in the metro where you’ll have a blast enjoying their state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, thrilling high ropes adventure courses, video games, billiards and fast-casual restaurants. The 45,000- to 75,000-square-foot family entertainment centers offer specials throughout the week and great packages for groups. 

Roller Skate in the New Year

Remember the last time you laced up the skates? Local roller rinks host family sessions in the winter when school is out. Most rinks will be hosting New Year's Eve parties. Contact rinks for details.

Note: This guide was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. If you have additions to this guide, please email kristina@kcparent.com.

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