Usher in New Year at ¡Explora! parties

¡Explora! offers two celebrations this week.

First up is a family New Year’s Eve celebration, “Noon Year’s Eve.”

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, enjoy special activities including a noon-time balloon drop.

All activities are included with admission.

Later, ¡Explora! is open 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. for “Bubbles & Bubbly,” a New Year’s Eve bash for guests ages 18 and over. Dance the night away to a DJ, enjoy festive activities and explore the new exhibit area, “Curious Bubbles/ Burbujas Curiosas.” Food trucks will be available and, for guests age 21 and up, a free glass of bubbly and a cash bar.

Admission is $40 per person.

¡Explora! is located at 1701 Mountain NW.

For information and tickets, go to explora.us/en/events/special-events.