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First Night Springfield

Wednesday, December 2 2009 (03:11PM) | Posted by Donnie Rodgers | Downtown

First Night Springfield 2010

20 Years of Celebrating!

December 31, 2009

5:30pm – Midnight

 

Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of First Night Springfield!  First Night is a family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve event held in 11 different venues in downtown Springfield.  As we commemorate “20 Years of Celebrating” we will be re-living some of the most memorable acts from over the years, including performances from the Wingtips, FORBIDDEN OPERA, Nick, Ruell & Ned the Band, the Skinny Improv and a fireworks finale with Kim Crosby.  We’ll also have hands-on activities for kids, including face-painting and balloon twisting. 

There will be something for everyone in your family to enjoy! 

 

First Night Springfield 2010 will feature the following venues:

  • 1984
  • Abundant Life Covenant Church
  • Discovery Center
  • Gillioz Theatre
  • Jordan Valley Park
  • Kentwood Ballroom
  • Landers Theatre
  • Mediacom Ice Park
  • Ozarks Regional YMCA
  • Park Central Library
  • Vandivort Theatre

 

Click here for a complete schedule of events.

 

Advance tickets are available now for $7 each or $25 for a family four-pack.  They can be purchased at any area Kum & Go, Dillon’s Supermarkets, Smillie’s IGA, The Library Center, The Library Station, Park Central Library, or at the Creamery Arts Center.  Children 3 and under are free.  For more information call 417-831-6200.