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Midday Merriment: Albuquerque offers Noon Year's delight alongside New Year's revelry
1200 tickets were sold for this year’s Noon Year's Eve celebration at Explora Science Center and Children’s museum in Albuquerque. In all, 2023 balloons were dropped as the clock struck noon for kids and their families to celebrate.
Ringing in the new year doesn't have to wait till midnight, there are many "Noon Year" events happening in Albuquerque.
Whether you have kids who need to be in bed before midnight — or just like going to be earlier yourself — here is a list of events in Albuquerque to celebrate New Year's Eve.
And yes, there are some events going until midnight for the night owls too.
Free museum admission
Enjoy viewing the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit before it moves on. There will also be live jazz from Entourage Jazz.
LOCATION: 2000 Mountain NW, 505-243-7255
TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 31
COST: Free
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque Internation Balloon Museum
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There will New Year's themed activities ad a Bubble Show as well as a food truck.
LOCATION: 9201 Balloon Museum NE, 505-768-6020
TIME: 10 a.m.-noon, Dec. 31
COST: Free
New Year's Eve Before Dark at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
Enjoy walking around the zoo or aquarium and gardens. Throughout the day, the zoo will have special enrichment for animals.
LOCATION: 903 10th SW, 505-248-8500
TIME: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 31
COST: Admission varies by residency status. Tickets can be purchased online.
Noon Year's Eve at Explora
Celebrate New Year's early with a balloon drop at Explora.
LOCATION: 1701 Mountain NW, 505-600-6072
TIME: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 31
COST: Tickets can be purchased online.
$11 — Adult
$7 — Children
$8 — Senior, student and military
Free for members and infants
New Year's Eve at Skidmore's Holiday Bowl
Skidmore's is hosting a variety of events throughout the day starting with a Noon Year's Eve celebration, then a party on the patio with live music, open bowling, New Year's Eve celebration with live music from AOR and a party on the lanes.
LOCATION: 7515 Lomas NE, 505-268-3308
TIME: Dec. 31
Noon Year's Eve, Party on the Patio — 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Open Bowling — 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
New Year's Eve — 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Party on the Lanes — 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
COST:
Noon Year's Eve — $20
Party on the Patio — $15 per person, $25 per couple
Open Bowling — $99 for up to six people
New Year's Eve — $25 per person, $45 per couple
Party on the Lanes — $175 up to six people
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Jungle Jams
Enjoy live DJs, dancing, arts and crafts, face painting, a balloon drop and appearance by Disney princesses and Spider-Man.
LOCATION: 9227 Coors NW, 505-200-2345
TIME: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31
COST: $37.50 per person ages 2 and up. Tickets can be purchased online.
Elite Dance & Theatre's Speakeasy New Year's Eve Celebration
There will be dancing, live entertainment, raffles, food, a photo booth and more.
LOCATION: 701 Osuna NE
TIME: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 31
COST: $20 per person, purchase tickets online.
Hello Future: NYE 2023 at Electric Playhouse
This New Year's celebration is a 21 and over event and will feature Atmoze, LNSC Rob b2b Thumper and Las Borrachas. Fasion forward dress is recommended, but not required.
LOCATION: 5201 Ouray NW, 505-832-7562
TIME: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
COST: Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
$23.99 General Admission
$28.99 At the Door
$49.99 VIP
