No Minneapolis–St. Paul Noon Year’s Eve has posted 2026 details yet. One more venue holds one every year but hasn’t announced 2026 yet; we show last year’s date and the source. A noon countdown means a balloon drop or bubble-wrap stomp at midday, home in time for nap.
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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.
Venues usually announce in November or December. Last year’s are below with their dates.
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.
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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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Good questions
Not announced yet. Noon Year's Dance Party at Como held one last year; we list last year’s date with the source, and we’ll add 2026 details as soon as they’re posted.
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 18, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday in December. How we choose and check.
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