# Children's Discovery Museum Noon Year's Eve & Winter Wonderland > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110 - Ages: Ages 0-10 with family (Babies under 1 free) - Price: $18 general admission; free for infants under 1 year; museum members free - Organizer: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - Official page: https://www.cdm.org/event/noon-years-eve/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/children-s-discovery-museum-noon-year-s-eve-and-winter-wonderland--listing-ee2ff0a0eacfa27d872f8af4 ## About Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose hosts its beloved annual Noon Year's Eve celebration and winter wonderland, giving families with young kids the full excitement of New Year's Eve without having to stay up past bedtime. Throughout the purple museum building and outdoor Bill's Backyard discovery garden, children participate in hands-on festive science and art labs, crafting decorative party noisemakers, designing glittery celebration crowns, and experimenting with colorful ice sculpting. At noon, excitement peaks as giant sparkling disco balls drop amidst countdown cheers, showerings of festive biodegradable confetti, and lively dance music on the amphitheater stage. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Exceptional accessibility throughout all museum galleries, ramps, elevators, and outdoor gardens with generous indoor stroller parking. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private Infant Care Room equipped with padded glider rockers, electrical outlets, changing pads, and soft dimmable lighting. • Age Suitability: Specifically designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary children up to age 10. • Sensory Tips: High energy and excited noise during the 12:00 countdown; quiet reflection galleries and sensory quiet kits with ear protection available at admissions. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Noon Year's Eve — Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/noon-year-s-eve-children-s-discovery-museum-of-san-jose--listing-1afc34d48c3754965dee9037) — Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM · Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose · Paid · checked Oct 27. 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