Balloon Drop

Balloon Drop

Chabot Space and Science Center · Oakland, CA

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Date
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Time
11:00 AM PST · Time may vary; check the source
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Drops at 11am, 12pm, 3pm, and 4pm General admission is not included and must be purchased separately. To ensure a fun and age-appropriate experience for everyone, our balloon drop times are divided by age group: 11:00 AM: Ages 5 and under 12:00 PM: Ages 6–12 3:00 PM: Ages 5 and under 4:00 PM: Ages 6–12 Come experience this celebration of joy and wonder and ring in the New Year without staying up all night! Celebrate strokes of midnight around the world at 11am, 12pm, 3pm and 4pm! Kids will count down and celebrate with hundreds of colorful balloons dropping from above. This annual event is highly popular, so get your tickets while they last! After the drops, each kid can take home a prize at one of our prize stations. Reserve your spot early. Space is limited, and spots may fill quickly! Pssst – Chabot Members can enjoy an exclusive 2pm drop, with special tickets available through our Member newsletter!

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