Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your little ones at KidsPlay Children’s Museum’s biggest event of the year!

KidsPlay Countdown

This New Years Eve family event is a beloved annual tradition that brings all the excitement of New Year’s Eve to daylight hours, ensuring everyone can join in the fun.

On Tuesday, December 31, KidsPlay is offering two sessions filled with creativity, laughter, and unforgettable moments:

Morning Session: 10 am – 12:30 pm with a balloon drop at 12 pm
Afternoon Session: 2 pm – 4:30 pm with a balloon drop at 4 pm

Note: The Museum’s Galleries will close between 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm to reset balloons.

Children will have a blast ringing in the New Year in style with fun activities:

🎉 Craft party hats & noisemakers
🎶 Dance & sing with DJ Mark
🎨 Face painting & balloon twisting*
🎈 Unforgettable balloon drop!

✨ Tickets are on sale now and expected to sell out! ✨
👉 $15 General | $5 Members ($7.50 Member Guests)

Each individual admission comes with one *special activity coupon to redeem during the event! Additional coupons will be available to purchase at the Museum during the event as supplies last.

🎈 Please note that latex balloons will be used. Please be advised if you or someone in your family has a latex allergy 🎈

This event celebrates creative play, community, and family bonding, offering a joyful way to cap off the year in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. With limited capacity, the KidsPlay Countdown is expected to sell out.

Torrington Savings Bank generously sponsors the KidsPlay Countdown.

Purchase your Tickets

KidsPlay Members – Here is how to access your special pricing:

Not a member? Become a member today!

Returning “Member Portal” Users:
1. In the top right corner of the ticketing page, click on “Sign in.”
2. Sign into the website using the email address you used to set up your login.
3. If you have forgotten which email you used, you can call the Museum to find out.
4. If you have forgotten your password, follow the prompts to reset it easily.
5. Select the session you wish to attend (10 am or 2 pm)
6. Select the number of member and guest tickets you wish to purchase, then “add to cart.”
7. Discounts are automatically applied to the shopping cart on the next page.
8. Checkout

First-Time “Member Portal” Users:
1. In the top right corner of the ticketing page, click “Register” to create your account.
2. Please use the same email you used to set up your membership.
3. Fill in your contact information and choose a secure password.
+ All passwords must:
o not contain your name(s), username, or organization name in any text direction
o contain at least one lowercase letter or one uppercase letter
o contain at least one numeric and special character
o be at least 12 characters in length
4. After creating your account, you must log out and back in to reserve your Member-only tickets.
5. Follow steps 4 – 6 above.

Please call the Museum for more information about this New Year’s Even family event if you need assistance. We are ready to help!