The Best New Yearβs Eve Events for Families in Arizona!
New Yearβs Eve: One of the biggest evenings of celebration of the whole year. In Arizona, youβll find excellent events across the state suited for people of all ages. From βNoon Yearβs Eveβ celebrations to bounce houses at the zoo, your little ones will love these exciting New Yearβs Eve events in Arizona.Β Β
Childrenβs Museum of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Happy noon year! No, thatβs not a misprint. Itβs the Children Museum of Phoenixβs annual New Yearβs Eve celebration. Every year, the Childrenβs Museum holds a family-friendly party at 12 p.m. on New Yearβs. The event incudes music, dancing, sparkling cider, and a balloon drop in the atrium. Your kids can ring in the new year and still make their bedtime. After the drop, you and your family can explore the museumβs many educational exhibits centered around arts, culture, and learning through play.Β
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The Great Pinecone Drop, Flagstaff, AZ
Forget about the Times Square ball drop. Itβs all about the Great Pinecone Drop in Arizona. Flagstaffβs annual New Yearβs Eve celebration kicks off at the Weatherford Hotel. Locals and tourists flock to the heart of downtown to participate in a lightshow, fireworks display, and the legendary pinecone drop. The giant 70-pound, six-foot pinecone is decked out in holiday flare. Visitors can watch on as the pinecone lowers from the top of the hotel next to a digital countdown clock. This event features two pine cone drops, one at 10 p.m. and one at midnight.
Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, AZ
You donβt have to travel to Flagstaff to enjoy the snow. Instead, make a trip to the Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix. Theyβre hosting an all-out celebration of all things snow in honor of βSnow Week.β The Science Center is bringing in over 60 tons of snow in honor of the event. Ditch your flip-flops and grab a jacket for their many snow-related activities.Β Afterwards, you can enjoy tons of interactive exhibits in this giant 164,000-square-foot learning center. Admittance to snow week is included with general admission. Snow week kicks off on Dec. 26 and runs through Jan. 1.Β
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Boot Drop, Prescott, AZ
You can escape the heat with a trip to Prescott this New Yearβs Eve. Prescott is the perfect place to visit if youβre looking for cool weather and a small-town vibe. Itβs also home to the annual Boot Drop celebration. Visitors line the streets of Prescottβs famous Whiskey Row in anticipation of the lowering of a 6-foot cowboy boot. The illuminated boot drops from the flagpole of the historic Palace Restaurant and Saloon. Visitors can expect two drops, one at 10 p.m. and another at midnight.
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