It was a countdown just for the young ones. Equipped with bubbles, confetti and noise makers, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan brought back its ball drop on Saturday — its first after a two-year COVID-related hiatus.

The Museum has been hosting the ball drop since 2014. The event has grown in popularity; staffers said anywhere between 800 and 1500 people typically attend.

“It’s mixed emotions. It’s exciting. It’s emotional," David Rios, the director of public programs at the museum, said. "Families are really excited to get it back, and its just a wonderful way to celebrate this kind of New York event in a safe space for you and your family."

“Times Square being, you know, really fun and really exciting for some, maybe not for our littlest visitors, or littlest New Yorkers, so this is an opportunity to have that same kind of feel,” Rios added.

Kids in attendance spent the day making arts and crafts and exploring the museum’s exhibits.

“I like the blocks and the climbing structures,” said 5-year-old Graham Kayton, who was visiting the museum with his little sister and parents.

“I just like doing crafts. I make a lot of things,” 7-year-old Urijah Aldea added while making crafts with his father.

With a DJ on hand, some kids wasted no time getting down dancing. Parents also got in on the fun. Queens resident Christoper Aldea said the space allowed his family to "do something different." 

"He loves arts and crafts, so here we are," Aldea said.

Parents said the event is one of the few kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city.

“It’s a great opportunity for my daughter. She’s four, so she understands the concept of New Year's — so she’s very excited about it,” said Amber Flude, who lives on the Upper West Side.

“We like to come together for the holidays," Geoff Kayton added. "We look at it like its a time to reflect and enjoy each others' company, so its an opportunity to do that."