Countdown to Noon
THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING THE NOON YEAR WITH US!
Save the date for our New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration!
Where
East Lyme Community Center
41 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357
When
December 30, 2023
10:00am-2:00pm
The Balloons Drop at Noon!
Event has sold out.
Ring in the New Year a little early with a 250+ balloon drop at noon! Join the Museum and East Lyme Parks & Recreation for southeastern Connecticut’s premier New Year’s event for children and families!
Pre-registration required. No tickets will be sold at the event.

Special Guests
Wildlife Encounters of New Hampshire
Shows at 10:30am & 1pm

Special Guest
Captain America
Meet & Greet at 10am – 1pm

Special Guest
Black Panther
Meet & Greet at 10am – 1pm
Animals, Activities & More!
Start 2023 off with a one-of-a-kind experience! Wildlife Encounters of New Hampshire is coming to Countdown to Noon!
Children will squeal with excitement as they meet animals such as a serval cat, porcupine, and arctic fox, along with interactive animals such as a mini pig, pygmy goat, and giant rabbit.
In addition to our animal show at 10:30am & 1pm, we’re having our fellow community organizations come with some hands-on crafts and activities for all ages. Plus special guest appearances from Captain America & Black Panther!
The Rolling Tomato will be on hand with pizza to purchase. And you can savor the event for years to come with a photo from our photo booth.
SOLD OUTThank you to our Countdown Sponsors
New Year’s Raffles
Feeling lucky this New Year? Enter to win one of two Countdown to Noon raffles!
Something for the kids:
Get the Museum All to Yourself!
One lucky family and their friends (up to seven people) will get two hours of private play at the Museum.
Raffle Tickets: $5 for 1 or $20 for 5
Something for the grown-ups:
Dinner for Two
Enter to win a four-course gourmet dinner for two prepared by the award-winning chefs at Gourmet Galley! Winner will be selected and notified on 12/28/22.