1. Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Place Kids Huntersville
Where: 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville.
What: 3, 2, 1…Happy Noon Years! Gather your party animals and join us at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville to ring in the New Year. Why wait until midnight when you can celebrate 2023 early? Enjoy special activities and a countdown to Noon featuring an epic balloon drop, plus each family will get a gift bag! Don’t snooze on the party! Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today!
How much: Member tickets are $12. General admission is $18.
2. Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve at ImaginOn
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 300 East Seventh Street
What: Ages 2-11. Come celebrate Noon Year’s Eve 2023 at ImaginOn by counting down to noon together on December 31st! Say good-bye to 2022 and welcome in 2023 with a live musical performance by Liz, Holly and the Jolly Lollies, at 11 a.m., followed by a balloon drop as the clock strikes noon!
How much: Admission is free.
3. Noon Year’s Eve at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
When: Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Noon Year’s Eve Countdown 11:55 a.m.
Where: 6500 South New Hope Road in Belmont
What: Come kick off 2023 with our Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Little ones don’t always make it to ring in the New Year so here’s the perfect day for them. Come in your P.J.s and fuzzy slippers. Enjoy the beauty of the garden as it moves into its more dormant state. Grab a hot chocolate, enjoy some crafts, sing karaoke and ring in 2023.
How much: General admission for adults is $14.95, seniors 60-plus: $12.95, Children 2-12: $7.95, Children under 2 and garden members are admitted free.
4. SouthPark Regional Library Noon Year’s Eve Family Storytime and Dance Party
What: Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities to ring in the New Year (12 hours early.) Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Treats and a noon countdown to a kid-friendly dance party! Tickets will be available on a first-come basis 30 minutes before the program and will be limited.
How much: Admission is free.
5. Dave & Busters Family New Year’s Eve Party
When: Saturday 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Both Dave & Buster’s locations at Concord Mills and Carolina Place.
What: Tickets include appetizer buffet with chicken bites, cheeseburger sliders, pretzel dogs, and more, Ginger Ale New Year’s Toast, $20 Power Card with 100 chips for redemption games, Unlimited Video Game Play for non-redemption games (games that don’t give out tickets, prizes or cards) and party hats and noisemakers, while supplies last.
How much: Tickets are $36.39.
