EVENTS

Mark your calendar now to celebrate New Year’s Eve at First Night Winchester!

This is the largest, family-friendly, non-alcoholic, budget-friendly, non-profit New Year’s Eve celebration in the Shenandoah Valley. We offer entertainment for nearly every age and taste: musicians, dancers, arts and crafts, magicians, comedy, and more…

Performance Venue Locations

Please note: food & beverages are not allowed in the churches.

• Braddock Street United Methodist Church

• Centenary Church

• Christ Episcopal Church

• Espresso Bar & Café

• First Presbyterian Church

• Froggy’s Closet

• Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

• Handley Regional Library

• Incredible Flying Objects

• Market Street United Methodist Church

• Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

• Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

• Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury

• Winchester Book Gallery

• The Village at Orchard Ridge

Time

• Events kick off at 10 am on 12/31

• Culminates at midnight with the Apple Drop and a spectacular Fireworks display

Admission (All-Access Wristband)

• Provides general access to the event

• Required for all indoor attractions

• Wristbands must be securely fastened around wrist and displayed at all venue entries.

How much?

• Wristbands are $10 each

• Children 5 yrs & under are FREE

• Limited Edition Buttons may be purchased at First Night Headquarters the evening of the event for $5. These are souvenirs and do not allow access.

When?

• Wristbands and buttons may be reserved online beginning December 1st and then will be available for pick-up or purchase beginning December 21st and running through December 31st. For 10 days only, you can buy your wristbands for $10 each; children 5 and under are FREE.

Where to purchase wristbands?

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

• Apple Blossom Mall

• Museum of the Shenandoah Valley -Gift Shop

• Winchester Book Gallery

• Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center

• On New Year’s Eve only, you may purchase wristbands and souvenir buttons from 5-9 pm at the First Night Winchester headquarters located at: 33 E. Boscawen Street (next to City Hall/around the corner from the Apple Drop). Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. There is a $2 convenience fee for credit card transactions.