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By Angela Gemmill

Several hours before the actual countdown to the brand new year, Science North will be holding its own countdown for families.

The annual New Year’s Eve Family Fun Day is set for today from 11am until 5pm.

Staff Scientist, Lora Clausen says all the activities they have planned will centre around the theme of Space Wars.

Families are encouraged to come dressed in costume.

Clausen says the family fun day ends at 5pm so families can celebrate together, before parents head out for their evening New Years plans.

There will be games, crafts, science activities, live science shows, face-painting, acrobatic performances and jui-jitsu workshops.

The event ends with a countdown and balloon drop at 5pm.