Illustration of four felt children crafting at a small wooden table in a room with decorated Christmas trees and snowmen (Zing in the New Year at The Amazeum)
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Zing in the New Year at The Amazeum

Families can craft DIY party hats, investigate vibrations with a tonoscope, and contribute to a collaborative pop art fireworks mural using snaps and paint. Guests can also design future hopes out of recycled materials at the WishZING Station. The celebration finishes with a museum-wide countdown, confetti drop, and end-of-year parade.

Thu, Dec 31, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Adults and kids age 2 and older: $17; members: free; kids under 2: free. Zing in the New Year is included with general admission.

Hours

10am–3pm; countdown and confetti drop at 3:00 PM.

Accessibility

A sensory-friendly cool down space provides soft seating, quiet activities, and tools for relaxation.

Location

Amazeum · 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children of all ages

Vibe

Festive and creative

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive with enough time to explore the hands-on stations before the 3 p.m. museum-wide countdown, confetti drop, and parade.
  • Visit WishZING Station to write wishes and add recycled-material creations to the collaborative community display.
  • Try Pop Art Fireworks knowing the sensory-rich activity uses paint and throwing poppers or snaps to make a shared mural.
  • Use the Cool Down Space for soft seating, quiet activities, and relaxation tools if anyone needs a sensory-friendly break.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission for members.
  • Free admission for children under two.

Links & Contact

Run by Scott Family Amazeum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the event designed for?

It is a family event for kids of all ages.

What activities can families try?

Make party hats, explore sound and vibrations, create a collaborative pop-art fireworks mural, and design wishes from recycled materials.

Is there a quieter space available?

Yes. The calming sensory-friendly space has soft seating, quiet activities, and tools for relaxation and regulation.

What happens at the end-of-day celebration?

There is a museum-wide countdown, followed by a confetti drop and end-of-year parade.

Is the event included with museum admission?

Yes, it is included with general admission. Members and children under two are admitted free.

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