Not sure what to do with the kids on New Year’s Eve? Why not end the year “Partying Like an Animal” at the Long Island Children’s Museum at its annual Countdown to 12! celebration. Starting at noon on Saturday, December 31 visitors will be treated to fun activities that celebrate the New Year-- just like the “big kids.”
To celebrate the opening of a new permanent exhibit called Feasts for Beasts, the theme for the afternoon event is of course … Animals! Throughout the day families have a variety of activities to choose from including wild animal-inspired top hats and noisemakers, yummy cookie clocks, silly straws, 2012 necklaces or animal face painting. The day will also feature a fun dance party with DJ Michael B from All Star Party LI. At 3:45 p.m. families will gather together to count down to a 4 p.m. ball drop as they ring in 2012 with the Times Square tradition.
Visitors will also be able to get a sneak peek at the Feasts for Beasts gallery and discover the amazing ways that animals find and eat their food.
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Countdown to 12! begins at Noon and runs until 4:30 p.m.; a schedule that allows parents to spend the day with their children and still have time to take part in traditional New Year’s parties once the kids are tucked into bed. (Craft activities will conclude at 3:45 p.m. to allow visitors to gather in the lobby for the big countdown.) All activities are free with the purchase of museum admission.
The December 31 program will culminate a busy time at LICM; the museum will be open every day from December 26– January 2 (with the exception of Jan 1) to accommodate children and adults looking for family activities during the school break. Visit www.licm.org for a full list of holiday break week activities.
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Ring in the New Year all day long at LICM!
All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum admission: $11 for adults and children over 1 year old. Under 1 year old FREE. $10 seniors. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org
