Maple Grove Community Center Plans an Early-Evening New Year’s

The Maple Grove Community Center provides an alternative to the midnight madness.

The ball will drop early over the Maple Grove Community Center on December 31.

For years, Debbie Coss has organized the early-evening New Year’s countdown as an alternative to the fast and frantic fracas of a New Year’s Eve midnight. While the event will appeal to all ages, programming focuses on the fun to be had by children and their families.

This year’s celebration continues a long tradition that has featured carnival-style games, a balloon drop, an obstacle course and more. The Maple Maze indoor playground also returns, with swimming and skating planned as well. The party goes from 6-10 p.m. at 12951 Weaver Lake Road.

Tickets are $9 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, contact the Maple Grove Community Center at 763.494.6500.