Noon Years

Ring in 2027 a few hours early at the Kentucky Science Center's festive New Year's Eve celebration. This special event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is included free with general admission. Your family will enjoy an afternoon packed with hands-on science activities, live demonstrations, and creative projects all centered around the themes of color, light, and celebration. A big highlight is the countdown to noon in the atrium, where you'll watch a large-scale chemistry experiment unfold—visible from every floor of the center. Throughout the day, there's plenty to explore. Kids can join a 10:30 a.m. storytime in the Mirror Maze, dive into color-mixing and light-refraction activities at the Curiosity Lab, or create something new at MakerPlace with STEAM projects. Additional hands-on activities are scattered throughout the galleries. The Science Center stays open until 5 p.m. if you'd like to spend the whole day, making this a great way to celebrate with kids who might not stay up for the midnight countdown.