Hoosiers welcome the new year in all kinds of ways INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hoosiers rang in the new year with unique celebrations for people of all ages, from daytime countdowns for kids to late-night parties for adults.At the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, families didn’t wait until mid night. Kids counted down to noon on Wednesday at a party complete with music, confetti, crafts, and a kid-friendly celebration marking the start of the year. In Arcadia, Indiana, families celebrated with yaks at Woolly Yak Ranch and Winery’s “Noon Year’s Eve” party featuring a balloon drop, photo ops, and party hat decorating. Families at the Indiana State Museum took part in the museum’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration with activities, exhibits, and an 8 p.m. countdown designed for younger kids. Riley Hospital for Children rang in the new year as child life specialists put together the hospital’s annual Riley Red Wagon drop inside the maternity tower. People at the celebration were decked out in party hats, and the party included glitter, watching the ball drop, and fun with family and familiar faces. As the evening rolled in, Tappers Arcade Bar hosted a packed New Year’s Eve party. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse in Fishers also had a family-friendly celebration. I asked people what they were hoping to change or improve in the year ahead. Many shared resolutions about focusing more on their health and relationships, being more positive, and personal development.Whether it was a midday countdown or a midnight celebration, many Hoosiers say the New Year is about fresh starts and setting goals for the months ahead. ...read more read less