We found five kid-friendly New Year’s Eve events in and around Phoenix with 2026 dates: five Noon Year’s Eve countdowns, five of them free. One more venue holds one every year but hasn’t announced 2026 yet; we show last year’s date and the source. They’re spread over five areas, from North Phoenix to El Mirage.
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A real countdown, balloon drop and all, at a time that works for toddlers. These are typical times; each card has the venue’s exact ones.
Countdown at noon
Confirmed for 2026, with times, prices and ticket details from each venue’s own page.
Phoenix Public Library, Juniper Library (Meeting Room) · 1825 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
With littles: Planned for kids from birth to 5, with dancing and crafts before a midday countdown. It's an easy way to celebrate with little ones who won't last until midnight.
Glendale Public Library – Main Library · 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302
With littles: For ages 0–5: story time, a craft and a “Noon” Year’s Eve disco dance-off.
Mesa Public Library – Main Library · 64 E. First St., Mesa, AZ 85201
With littles: A party just for kids with crafts and music, presented with the Mesa Family Resource Center. Dress up in your sparkliest clothes.
Surprise Regional Library – Coyote Program Room · 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, AZ 85374
With littles: Crafts and a dance party storytime that counts down to noon. It's aimed at ages 3 to 6, though younger and older siblings are welcome. An adult needs to stay with each child.
El Mirage Library – Library Event Room · 13513 N. El Mirage Rd., El Mirage, AZ 85335
With littles: The library's third Noon Year's Eve has an astronaut and galaxy theme, with space crafts, music and a countdown to noon. Kids can come dressed in astronaut gear or cosmic colors.
Not announced yet
These venues held a kid-friendly countdown last year. We show last year’s details and the source until the new dates post.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Downtown Phoenix
With littles: 2026 details aren’t posted yet.
Before you go
TicketsIf it’s ticketed, book earlyNoon countdowns can fill up, so book once tickets open.
TimingArrive 30 minutes earlyCoats off, snack in, spot found before the countdown starts.
NoiseBring ear muffs for babiesBubble-wrap stomps and cheering get loud right at noon.Keep planning
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Noon Year's Eve Party at Juniper Library at Phoenix Public Library, Juniper Library (Meeting Room): Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Free). Happy “Noon” Years Eve at Glendale Main Library at Glendale Public Library – Main Library: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11:15am–noon (Free). Noon Year’s Celebration at Mesa Main Library at Mesa Public Library – Main Library: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11:15am–noon (Free). Noon Year's Eve Party at Surprise Regional Library at Surprise Regional Library – Coyote Program Room: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11:30am–12:30pm (Free).
Happy Noon Year Celebration at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix (last year: Dec. 31, 2025, a daytime noon countdown.). We list these because the venue holds one every year; check the official page before you plan around it.
Yes: Noon Year's Eve Party at Juniper Library, Happy “Noon” Years Eve at Glendale Main Library, Noon Year’s Celebration at Mesa Main Library and Noon Year's Eve Party at Surprise Regional Library.
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.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday in December. How we choose and check.
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