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Noon Year’s Eve in Portland: countdown at noon, home by nap.

We found three kid-friendly New Year’s Eve events in and around Portland with 2026 dates: three Noon Year’s Eve countdowns, three of them free. They’re spread over three areas, from Northeast to Fairview. A noon countdown means a balloon drop or bubble-wrap stomp at midday, home in time for nap.

The quick answersChecked
Where’s the noon countdown?Hollywood Library, Dec 31. 11:15am–noon. Plus 2 more.3 confirmedAny still to be announced?None that we track. Every venue on our list has posted.All postedDo I need tickets?3 are free.See each card

Last checked · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

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How a Noon Year’s Eve works

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.

10:30
Doors openCrafts, music and a dance party to warm up.
11:45
Get in placeFind a spot near the drop zone. A grown-up’s shoulders give the best view.
12:00
Countdown!The balloons drop and the bubble wrap pops.
12:30
Home for napMany wrap up around 12:30, in time for nap.

Countdown at noon

Noon Year’s Eve in Portland, 2026

Confirmed for 2026, with times, prices and ticket details from each venue’s own page.

Know a countdown we missed?Send us the venue’s page and we’ll check it.Suggest a countdown

Before you go

Three things that make it easier

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.

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Good questions

Noon Year’s Eve in Portland: the FAQ

Noon Year’s Eve Party at Hollywood Library at Hollywood Library: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11:15am–noon (Free). Noon Year’s Eve Party at Capitol Hill Library at Capitol Hill Library: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11am–noon (Free). ¡Fiesta de Año Nuevo! Noon Year’s Eve Storytime at Fairview-Columbia Library: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 10:30am–noon (Free).

Yes: Noon Year’s Eve Party at Hollywood Library, Noon Year’s Eve Party at Capitol Hill Library and ¡Fiesta de Año Nuevo! Noon Year’s Eve Storytime.

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 28, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday in December. How we choose and check.

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