The New Year’s countdown brings a poof of confetti and excitement—but not everyone can stay up until midnight. Every Dec. 31 Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland holds New Year’s countdowns for time zones where the year turns while it’s still daytime in California. Each culminates in a balloon drop with hundreds of colorful balloons. Drop times start at 11am. As space is limited, guests are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before scheduled start time.
Drop times:
11am: Ages 5 and under
12pm: Ages 6 – 12
3pm: Ages 5 and under
4pm: Ages 6 – 12
Balloon drop tickets must be purchased in addition to regular admission. The cost is $5 per child for members, $10 for guests.
New Year Balloon Drop
Tuesday, Dec. 31
10am – 4pm
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
510.336.7300
chabotspace.org/calendar/new-year-balloon-drop
