Ring in 2026 with your littles at the Edwardsville Children's Museum! Put on your party clothes and get ready to celebrate New Year's with crafts, face painting, party hats, sensory bins and a balloon drop at noon.
The festivities start at 10:30 a.m., and the balloon drop is at noon. General admission is $10-12 per person. Tickets are needed for children only.
More information: edwardsvillechildrensmuseum.org
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