Enjoy a festive day of science fun with the whole family featuring hands-on demonstrations, educator-led activities, and the wildly popular giant balloon drop featuring a community count-down that ends with thousands of colorful balloons floating down to eager hands below.

This year’s theme is “Pajama Party,” so come dressed in your pj’s and prepare for a rocking good time!

Full Schedule*

• Face Painters | 12:30 – 3:30 PM
  Location: Tapped Out Classroom
• Martian New Year | 12:30 & 3:30 PM
  Location: Science on a Sphere
  Experience a new year’s eve celebration on Mars! Discover what it takes to sustain an Earth colony on Mars and explore the possibilities of human activity on the red planet.
• Mr. Stinky Feet | 1:30 & 2:30 PM
  Location: Maze Park
  Sing and dance along with Kansas City’s very own Mr. Stinky Feet!
• Magic Scott | 2:30 – 4:30 PM
  Location: Throughout Science City
  Be amazed by the magical stylings of Magic Scott. Get up close and personal as you participate as part of the show!
• Low Sensory and Board Games | 12 – 5:30 PM
  Location: Engineerium
  Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Science City inside the Engineerium. There will be board games for families to enjoy.
• The Great Science Show | 5:15 PM
  Location: Maze Park
  Join our educator for this fun and explosive show about the wonders of science. It’s sure to turn up the heat, so you won’t want to miss it!
• Balloon Drop | 6:00 PM
  Location: Maze Park
  Ring in 2025 as you countdown to zero before thousands of balloons are dropped from the sky.
• And much MORE!

Prices: General Admission $16.50
Union Station MEMBERS FREE
10% Preservation Fee is added to all tickets.
*Schedule and prices are subject to change. Please visit Union Station’s website for more information.