

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SOLD OUT: Countdown to Noon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am – Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ring in the New Year a little early with a 300+ balloon drop at noon! 

Join the Museum and East Lyme Parks &amp; Recreation for southeastern Connecticut’s premier New Year’s event for children and families! 

Start 2026 off with a one-of-a-kind experience! Wildlife Encounters of New Hampshire is coming to Countdown to Noon! Children will squeal with excitement as they meet animals such as a serval cat, porcupine, and arctic fox, along with interactive animals such as a mini pig, pygmy goat, and giant rabbit.

In addition to our animal show at 10:30am &amp; 12:30pm, we’re having our fellow community organizations come with some hands-on crafts and activities for all ages. Plus special guest appearances from Captain America &amp; Black Panther!

PLUS STARLAB IS RETURNING TO COUNTDOWN!

Explore the stars with STARLAB, the Museum’s portable, inflatable planetarium. This 20-minute program leads you through a learning journey of the stars, constellations and seasons with some stories from Greek Mythology along the way. For ages 6 and up. Additional fee/special ticket required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All parties must have a STARLAB ticket.

ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED: nianticchildrensmuseum.org/countdown-to-noon

The MUSEUM IS CLOSED on New Year’s Eve as all the fun has moved just minutes away at the East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Rd., Niantic, CT.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/niantic/sold-out-countdown-to-noon/200029179420542
- **Event Categories**: new-year, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 230

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.nianticchildrensmuseum.org/countdown-to-noon/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=niantic-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Niantic
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: East Lyme Community Center
- **lat**: 41.349054601667
- **long**: -72.216098921667
- **full address**: East Lyme Community Center, 35 Society Rd, Niantic, CT 06357-1107, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Niantic Children's Museum (https://allevents.in/org/niantic-childrens-museum/20826879)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9f682c37a88d17f8f2452c5f3b8e9b3ab9594de6a35b7e37e62f8b2c353357a7-rimg-w300-h300-dcecd3a9-gmir?v=1767118464

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** East Lyme Community Center, 35 Society Rd, Niantic, CT 06357-1107, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Niantic Children's Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** new-year, parties, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about SOLD OUT: Countdown to Noon ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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