The Children’s Museum of Phoenix will celebrate with its guests at noon on Dec. 31 with sparkling apple cider, music, prize giveaways, dancing and a balloon drop at the stroke of noon in the museum’s first floor atrium space. Plus, guests can make a noisemaker and a party hat for an additional $3 to ready themselves for the festivities. Tip: Be sure to come early so you have time to make it through admissions before noon. Admission price for this special event is $5 for members and $19.95 for non-members from 9 a.m. to noon. From noon to 4 p.m., regular admission of free for members and $14.95 for non-members will be in effect. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/NoonYear19.

Jake's Unlimited (pictured) in Mesa will host a New Year's Eve FUNBash for all ages starting at 11 a.m. Stick around for a balloon drop and cider toast at 6 p.m. for kids; there will be another balloon drop and Champagne toast for the 21-and-over crowd at midnight. Before 8 p.m., an all-day $35.99 package will be available including access to an unlimited buffet, rides and attractions, non-redemption video games, laser tag, one game of bowling (including shoe rental), one game of mini-bowling and $10 fun card. After 8 p.m., there’s no admission and guests can purchase the New Year's Eve FUNBash package for $25.99 for all-night rides and attractions, non-redemption video games, laser tag, one game of bowling (including shoe rental) and one game of mini-bowling.