Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets (at Discovery Theatre)
Discovery Theater – Ripley Center - various times Pick
Discovery Theater – Ripley Center - various times Pick
Mindbender Mansion at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Brick City
National Building Museum - 10:00 AM
National Building Museum - 10:00 AM
Baseball: America's Home Run
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
Pride Family Day at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum - 11:30 AM Pick
Smithsonian American Art Museum - 11:30 AM Pick
Black Birders Week: STEAM Day on the National Mall
National Museum of African American History & Culture - 11:00 AM Pick
National Museum of African American History & Culture - 11:00 AM Pick
The Big Bounce America (at the Rosecroft Raceway)
The Rosecroft Raceway - 9:00 AM
The Rosecroft Raceway - 9:00 AM
Mindbender Mansion at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Baby Jam
National Children’s Museum - 10:30 AM
National Children’s Museum - 10:30 AM
Baseball: America's Home Run
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
Brick City
National Building Museum - 10:00 AM
National Building Museum - 10:00 AM
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
Mindbender Mansion at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience
Friendship Center - 10:00 AM
Friendship Center - 10:00 AM
Storytime at the National Building Museum
National Building Museum - 10:30 AM
National Building Museum - 10:30 AM
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23rd Annual Balloon Drop at Chabot
Sun Dec 31, 2023
10:00am to 4:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Adult $24; Child $29
Count down to 2024 around the world with balloon drops at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. at the Chabot Space and Science Center. With drop times for the 5 and under and 6-12, this family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate the New Year!
This event regularly sells out, so plan to get your tickets early.
Check out our full list of kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations in the Bay Area!
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