First Nights and Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebrations Near Washington, DC

Want to ring in the New Year at a family-oriented, non-alcohol event? Several communities near Washington, DC in Maryland and Virginia host First Night events and other family friendly events to welcome the New Year!

First Night Alexandria
Ring in the New Year with a celebration with entertainment for all ages. Musical performances will be held inside Old Town Alexandria’s historic buildings and many events will be held at the Masonic Temple on Callahan Drive. At Midnight, celebrate the New Year while watching the beautiful fireworks display over the Potomac River.

New Year's Annapolis
This event is based on the “First Night” concept and brings this Maryland community together for a New Year's Eve celebration with live entertainment and fireworks at the City Dock.

First Night Leesburg
The event has been canceled for 2012-2013. First Night brings families together from all around Northern Virginia to celebrate the New Year with more than 100 performances at 20 indoor locations in downtown Leesburg. Enjoy jazz, bluegrass, folk music, magicians, puppet shows, and much more! At midnight, First Night concludes with a traditional Grand Illumination gathering on the courthouse lawn.

Fairfax Four Miler
The City of Fairfax hosts a family friendly end of the year running event to bring the community together for an evening of healthy fun. This event will support the Fairfax Police Youth Club. The post race party will include food and entertainment.

Watch Night - Falls Church
The family friendly New Year's Eve celebration features a variety of entertainment, performances and interactive activities. The evening concludes with a New Year’s countdown and lowering of the historic star that first lit the Falls Church sky in 1948 – the year Falls Church became an independent city.

More First Nights in Virginia

Charlottesville
Fredericksburg
Harrisonburg
Warrenton
Williamsburg
Winchester