Ring in the New Year—without staying up ‘til midnight! 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.
Recommended Ages: Families with young children, ages 0-10
Dates and Times:
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- 1–6 pm
Ticket Prices: Free for members / Free with Museum Admission
- Member: Free
- Non-member: $14.50
- Access pass: $5
Purchase Admission: Tickets on sale July 2025
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 preschool 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 at 6:00 pm as we ring in the New Year WonderLab-style—with excitement, science, and glitter galore.