Noon Year's Eve and Early New Year's Celebrations in the Bay Area 2015-2016

I guess Noon Year's Eve is a thing, since I'm seeing a lot of events around it! Here are some ways to usher in the new year, 12 hours early.

FOSTER CITY
When: December 31 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Where: Children's Room of the library, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
What: Children's activities and a countdown to 12 noon.
Cost: Free

SAN CARLOS
When: December 31 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Hiller Aviation Museum
What:   Live entertainment on stage starting at 10, plus special attractions ranging from face painting to bounce houses. Close to noon, you'll gather for the big balloon drop as hundreds of balloons fall from the rafters to ring in 2016.
Cost: Free with museum admission.

HALF MOON BAY
When: December 31 from 5 - 9 p.m.
Where: Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
What: "Early Bird New Year's Eve" with live music to ring in the New Year. Menu. Celebration when the ball drops in New York City. .
Cost:  Pay for your own drinks/food

SAN FRANCISCO
When: December 31 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Members only: 9:30 - 11:30
General admission: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Asian Art Museum
What: Japanese New Year's Bell Ringing Ceremony
Ring in the New Year by taking a swing at a 2,100-pound, 16th-century Japanese temple bell
Cost: Free with museum admission.

BERKELEY
When: December 31 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Hall of Science
What: Lots of scientific activities, culminating in a balloon drop (and apple cider toast) at 2.
Cost: Free with museum admission.