Season Guide · New Year's Eve
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Noon Year's Eve at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory’s Garden Pavilion runs bubble-stomp countdowns at 11 and noon on Thursday Dec 31 — party hats and games, included in admission.
WHO Family
WhenThu Dec 31, 2026 · Countdowns 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (repeat to 1:00 p.m. for late arrivals)
WhereFranklin Park Conservatory — Garden Pavilion, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin)
CostIncluded in admission
Noon Year's Eve at Hilliard's Station Park
Norwich Township Fire Department drops the giant ball in Hilliard’s Station Park at noon — DJ on the Crooked Can patio, free for the early countdown.
WHO Family
WhenThu Dec 31, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
WhereHilliard's Station Park, 4021 Main Street, Hilliard (Franklin)
CostFree
Zoo Year's Eve Noon Celebration
Columbus Zoo opens the gates at 11 for a noon New Year’s countdown with Character Ambassadors — the rest of the zoo opens after the Re-Zoo-lution.
WHO Family
WhenThu Dec 31, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
WhereColumbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell (Delaware)
CostIncluded with paid Zoo admission or membership
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