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!
- Rockin' New Year's Eve Celebration with 2Proud2Beg · 9:00-11:30 PM | Tivoli Music Hall Jam out to the live tunes of local Motown cover band, 2Proud2Beg, as they send off 2019 on a high note. Stick around to the end for a surprise finale before heading out to the International Plaza stage for the final countdown of the night.
- Tinker's Little Elf New Year's Sing-A-Long · 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, & 9:00 PM | Moulin Rouge Theater Grab a mic and serenade the night with Tinker at a karaoke sing-a-long just for the little ones!
- Snoopy's Rockin' NYE Countdown · 9:00 PM-12:00 AM | International Plaza
- FIREWORKS at MIDNIGHTJoin Snoopy and your favorite Midway Merriment characters as they ring in the New Year like never before! Leading up to Midnight, a live DJ will be spinning modern hits to get you moving and keep you warm. Be at the party by 11:30 PM to join the full cast of WinterFest and help in the countdown when the time comes. Marvel at the fireworks illuminating the sky to welcome 2020!
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.
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Science City at Union Station
Kansas City’s Science Center, Science City at Union Station Kansas City, is a dynamic, hands-on science center featuring nearly 200 individual interactive exhibits and daily programming. Kids of all ages experience the amazing world of science fir...
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Worlds of Fun
Kansas City’s amusement park with 235 acres of family rides, thrill rides, and waterslides, including seven world-class rollercoasters and admission Oceans of Fun, the city’s first waterpark.
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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Explore the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, with nearly 10,000 animals on 202 acres, it's the most affordable family fun for kids of all ages! Travel all over the world without ever leaving Kansas City.
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Paradise Park
Our Board of Education has approved a letter of intent to purchase Paradise Park. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and our plans to ensure this special campus remains a place where young people thrive.
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Main Event: Independence
When you want to let your fun out with family and friends, Main Event is the best — and easiest — place to HEAD FOR FUN. With state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, more than 100 games topped with handcrafted food and a full bar under on...
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Main Event: Olathe
When you want to let your fun out with family and friends, Main Event is the best — and easiest — place to HEAD FOR FUN. With state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, more than 100 games topped with handcrafted food and a full bar under on...
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Main Event: North KC
When you want to let your fun out with family and friends, Main Event is the best — and easiest — place to HEAD FOR FUN. With state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, more than 100 games topped with handcrafted food and a full bar under on...
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Crown Center Ice Terrace
Enjoy ice skating at Kansas City's original outdoor rink, open annually November-March.
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Winnwood Skate Center
Winnwood Skate Center is Kansas City’s premier skating facility. Features include a rotunda wood floor and a separate fully railed 24’ x 47’ beginner rink.
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Skate City South
Skate City is the best place to host Birthday Parties, Private parties, School Skating Parties, Inline Hockey, Learn to Skate Classes, and much much more!!
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Skate City West
Fun for the whole family! We have public skating, birthday parties, lessons, roller hockey, home school skates, friends, fun, and much more!
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River Roll Skate Center
Located just outside downtown Kansas City, we offer a wonderful atmosphere of roller skating to entertain your family and friends.
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Rink Ratz
Rink Ratz Roller Skating rink! We provide safe family fun for all ages. We rent speed skates, roller blades and skate mates. Come see how we Roll!
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Northland Rolladium
Northland Rolladium is one of the finest roller skating facilities in the Kansas City area.
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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.
- Skate City (10440 Mastin St., Overland Park, KS .913.888.6668). offers Winter Break Sessions all season. Visit http://www.skatecitykansas.com/overland-park.html for info.
- Skate City (7838 Washington Ave., Kansas City, KS ). offers Winter Break Sessions all season. Visit http://www.skatecitykansas.coml for info.
- Landmark Skate (701 Southeast Oldham Ct. Lee's Summit, MO). offers Winter Break Sessions all season. Visit http://landmark2skate.com/calendar/ for info.
- B & D South Skating Rink (13903 E. Noland Court, Independence, MO. 816.252.1084). They offer Winter Break Sessions - visit http://www.banddsouth.com/.
- Northland Rolladium (1020 Kent St, Liberty, MO. 816.792.0590). offers Winter Break Sessions all season. Visit http://www.skateliberty.net for info.
- Rink Ratz (513 SW Keystone Dr., Blue Springs, MO) with offers all season.
- River Roll (4720 NW Gateway, Riverside, MO. 816.587.0131). offers Winter Break Sessions. Info at http://www.riverroll.com.
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.