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WonderLab New Year's Eve 2025

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Ring in the New Year—without staying up ‘til midnight!

Recommended Ages: Families with young children, ages 0-10

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
1–6 pm

Free with museum admission / free for members. Not a member? Purchase admission and join the fun.
Museum Admission Prices: Member: Free | Non-member: $14.50 | Access pass: $5

WonderLab’s New Year’s Eve 2025 celebration begins at 1pm and lasts all the way till 6pm (aka: early midnight!). Drop in for a joyful, science-filled celebration perfect for families with young children. Party with your little ones before bedtime! Stay through the count-down, and leave with memories, smiles, and maybe even a little sparkle! WonderLab New Year’s Eve 2025 activities are free with museum admission and free for WonderLab members.

Special Activities Include:
Live Music to Move To
1:30 pm – The Sera-tones: All-girl indie rock band from Bloomington.
5:30 pm – Glitter Brains: A punk rock, party band for kids and adults. Think: high-energy, bubble-gummy punk!

The Glitter Room - Discover all the science that sparkles in this special pop-up exhibit!

Catapult Station - Sling a shooting star or snowball and explore motion, angles, and wintery fun.

Baby Ball Pit - A cozy sensory space for our youngest visitors (ages 0–6 months).

Meet Stuffee - Learn about anatomy and healthy habits for the new year with Stuffee, WonderLab’s 6-foot, soft-bodied friend.

Hissing Cockroach Demos - Up close with some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures!

Countdown to the New Year - Celebrate with us as we ring in the New Year WonderLab-style—with excitement, science, and glitter galore.

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