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December 31 - "Noon" Year's Eve Celebration

The Don Harrington Discovery Center & Space Theater will be hosting its 4th annual Noon Year’s Eve on Saturday, December 31 to celebrate the coming of the New Year.

The Discovery Center will be open from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Reduced admission of $1.00 will be charged per person. There will be a countdown to Noon and hundreds of balloons will be dropped from the ceiling. Party favors, noisemakers and prizes will be offered free to guests who are under age 12. Refreshments, live entertainment, and special activities are guaranteed to make this a truly exciting celebration for visitors. This event is ideal for children (and parents) who are not able to stay awake until the official countdown to midnight. Visitors are encouraged to come early to the event.

There are over sixty hands-on exhibits on display, focusing on light, sound, structures, helium, weather, optical illusions, fish, coral, and reptiles. The Space Theater will present a shoirt ten minute show especially prepared for Noon Year’s Eve. Shows will run every thirty minutes, starting at 9:15.