Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Frisco’s leading family-friendly cultural and educational destination, is mixing science with play this New Year’s Eve with “Countdown to Noon.” The event will be jammed packed with interactive science activities as Sci-Tech and its guests prepare to celebrate 2016 early on December 31 for the little scientists.

Activities include:

• StarLab Planetarium shows: “Seasons and Stars,” “Fireworks in Motion,” “Gravity of the Situation” and “Color Me Impressed”
• Demo: How to make Liquid Nitrogen ice cream
• Explosive stage shows educating guests about fireworks’ chemical reactions, sonic boom and combustion
• Watch NYE celebrations from around the world
• Face painting and popcorn
• A balloon drop at noon

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. Tickets are only $10 for ages 3 and up, and this event is free for Sci-Tech members and children 2 and under. See the website for more details.