# Noon Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve with kids in San Francisco Bay Area, 2026

> We found three kid-friendly New Year’s Eve events in and around San Francisco Bay Area with 2026 dates: three Noon Year’s Eve countdowns. They’re spread over three areas, from Lake Merritt to Sausalito. A noon countdown means a balloon drop or bubble-wrap stomp at midday, home in time for nap.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
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## Noon Year’s Eve

- **Countdown in Wonderland at Children’s Fairyland** at Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10am–4pm. Price: Included with Fairyland admission; members free. An Alice in Wonderland noon year’s eve with crafts, puppet shows, a Mad Tea Party photo spot and a “Shrinking Drink” toast. Official page: https://fairyland.org/event-calendar/countdown-in-wonderland-2/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Noon Year's Eve at the Children's Discovery Museum** at Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: Doors 9:30am; ball drops at noon, 1pm and 2pm. Price: Museum ticket required. Three confetti ball drops, each one a shout-out to a different part of the world as midnight passes there. Official page: https://www.cdm.org/event/noon-years-eve/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Noon Year's Eve at the Bay Area Discovery Museum** at Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito, CA 94965. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 9am–2pm; ball drop at noon. Price: $28; seniors $26; members $10; under 1 free. A DJ dance party, crown-making and a glow room for babies, then the noon ball drop. Members need tickets too, and parking is free. Rain or shine. Official page: https://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org/events/noon-years-eve/ (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### Where is Noon Year’s Eve in San Francisco Bay Area?
Countdown in Wonderland at Children’s Fairyland at Children’s Fairyland: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 10am–4pm (Included with Fairyland admission). Noon Year's Eve at the Children's Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, Doors 9:30am; ball drops at noon, 1pm and 2pm (Museum ticket required). Noon Year's Eve at the Bay Area Discovery Museum at Bay Area Discovery Museum: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 9am–2pm; ball drop at noon ($28).

### What is a Noon Year’s Eve?
A New Year’s countdown for little kids held at noon on Dec. 31 instead of midnight, usually with a balloon drop, bubble-wrap stomp, crafts and music. It’s over before nap, so nobody has to stay up late.

### How do you check these New Year’s Eve listings?
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