CANCELED: Annual Balloon Drop Celebration

Friday, December 31
CANCELLED

Out of an abundance of caution, all programs are canceled through January 15. During this holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, we are taking this break to prioritize the health and safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers and community.  If you have already purchased tickets, you will receive an automatic refund.

Ring in the new year without staying up late! When it’s noon in Oakland, it will be 2022 somewhere on the planet. We’re celebrating the strokes of midnight around the world with multiple balloon drops throughout the day! Continuing a 21-year Bay Area tradition, our party will feature hundreds of colorful, biodegradable balloons raining down from above with drops at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm! Bring the kids to watch the stunning stream of cascading balloons.

COVID-19 COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS

We ask that all visitors over the age of 2 wear a mask during their visit in all indoor and outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, we ask visitors to wash their hands, make space for others when exploring and stay home if sick within 14 days of their visit. To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for our visitors, staff and guests, we are reducing capacity and frequently cleaning all high-touch spaces, including our telescope lens.