It's not too late to plan some New Year's Eve fun.  Here are some family-friendly New Year's Eve events planned for Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Everett and Bainbridge Island this Saturday.  Happy New Year!















Seattle

Seattle Children's Museum New Year Countdown
Saturday, Dec 31 10:00am-6:00pm
http://thechildrensmuseum.org/nyecountdown
Admission: Check website for prices and membership options

Count down the New Year around the world at Seattle Children’s Museum.  Starting with New Delhi, India at 11:00 am, then every hour working around the globe toward Seattle, "toast" the new year with a countdown and small cups of fruit punch. Following each countdown create a craft from that country.

Other Seattle Center New Year’s Eve family events:
 
Ice Sculpting
Saturday, Dec. 31, Noon – 2pm
Outside of Fisher Pavilion
Admission: FREE

Winterfest Ice Rink
Saturday, Dec. 31 11am – 11:30pm
Fisher Pavilion
http://www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest/
Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 6– 12, $2 children ages 5 and under. Admission fee includes skate rental. Cash only.

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Tacoma

First Night Tacoma
Saturday, Dec 31 6 p.m.-midnight
http://www.firstnighttacoma.org
All ages are welcome
Admission: $10-$14, ages 10 and under free

Ring in the New Year with a celebration of the arts and creativity at this family-friendly, non-alcoholic event.  Features programs and performances especially for kids.  Enjoy giant puppets, firedancers, music and dance and free admission (with your First Night button) to the Museum of Glass, Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum. See website for a full list of events.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Zoolights
Saturday, Dec 31 5:00pm-9:00pm
http://www.pdza.org/page.php?id=435
See website for prices and membership information

Bundle up, get a cup of hot chocolate and walk through the zoo paths lit by a half-million lights creating beautiful winter displays.  The antique carousel is a must-do, and don’t forget about the camel rides!

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Everett

Imagine Children's Museum's Rockin' New Year's Eve Daytime Party
Saturday, Dec 31 12:00pm-4:00pm
http://www.imaginecm.org/eventscalendar.html
See website for admission prices

Celebrate New Year’s around the world with music, dance, and crafts.

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Bellevue

New Year’s at Noon KidsQuest Children's Museum at Factoria Mall
Saturday, Dec 31 10:00pm-2:00pm
http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/activities.php?sid=7705Description
See website for admission prices

Make celebratory crafts and participate in a Bubble Wrap Stomp to ring in the New Year at noon.

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Bainbridge Island

Noon Year's Eve KiDiMu - Kids Discovery Museum
Saturday, Dec 31 10:am-1:00pm
http://www.kidimu.org/2011/12/09/kidimu-preview-noon-years-eve/
See website for membership prices

Make fun crafts and enjoy special treats and join the annual countdown to noon balloon drop.

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Olympia

Noon Year’s Eve Party Hands On Children’s Museum Olympia
http://www.hocm.org
$8.50/child members   $10.50/child non-members Accompanying Adults FREE

Dress up for a "Snow Ball" and make special crafts to celebrate the new year at noon! Plenty of fun things to do and explore, plus treats from Elyse's Catering and live music.

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