Audience Participation Event
Face painting, moon bounce and other games
Downtown Baptist Church invites you to bring your children ten and younger for amateur face painting, moon bounce and other interactive games. Parents are responsible for the safety of their children!
Location
Downtown Baptist Church
212 S. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
6000 Ball Drop
New York may drop one ball at midnight but in Alexandria we're dropping 6,000! The grand finale will end with 6,000 balls dropping on the lawn of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Be sure to collect some balls and post your photo with your First Night Alexandria badge and souvenir balls on the First Night Alexandria Facebook page. Your photo could win you a prize!
Location
George Washington Masonic Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301United States
Event Timings:
11:58 pm - 11:59 pm
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Beading
If you want to be creative, you can check out the special beading activity at Potomac Bead Company! There is an extra charge for this activity.
Location
Potomac Bead Company
1104 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314United States
Event Timings:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Family art activities and face painting!
If you're not a scavenger hunt person but want to participate in a fun, art activity for all ages and skill levels, visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St. You can make a button, mask or crown to wear to the best parties all night! Artists Lisa Schumaier and Dawn Benedetto and their elves will be there to assist! This is a free event.
Location
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314United States
Event Timings:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Third Annual First Night Alexandria Fun Hunt
Follow George Washington's steps through the streets of Old Town and solve clues in this fun, family activity. This is not a timed event! Clue sheets are available at 1:00 pm at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street. Return completed clue sheets by 4:45 pm to be eligible for prizes.
Event Timings:
1:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Lawn Dance Party and Finale with 6,000 ball drop
Get ready for the grand finale with tunes spun by DJ Ray Casiano and a special appearance by The Stairwells. Be on the lawn for the best view of the front of the building for the show, the countdown and the 6,000 ball drop at midnight! Be sure to take as many balls as you can find home with you. Then post a photo of yourself with your First Night Alexandria admission badge and the balls you collect on the First Night Alexandria Facebook page. We've preselected 20 numbers that will win prizes and one of those 20 will win $500! The more often you
Location
On the lawn at the George Washington Masonic Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301United States
Event Timings:
10:00 pm - 11:55 pm
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Curtis Blues
Curtis Blues is a musical preservationist of acoustic Mississippi Delta blues from the 1920's to the 1940's. He performs as a one man band, playing drums, guitar and harmonica together. His shows are interactive and educational for all ages. Curtis delights audiences by bringing instruments like a cigar box guitar into the audience to see and hear up close, bringing the history of music alive.
Curtis as names Solo Blues Artist of the Year by DC Blues Society.
There is no charge for performances at this venue.
Location
Bittersweet
823 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314United States
Event Timings:
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
10:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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Rose Between the Thorns
Blues, rockabilly and country music. Songwriters Association of Washington showcase performer in 2010.
Location
American Legion Post 24
400 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314United States
Event Timings:
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
10:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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Junkyard Saints
New Orleans party music. Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE Award 2009 and 2010 Best Rock Group; Briam Simms - WAMMIE 2009 Mujsician of the Year.
Location
George Washington Masonic Memorial Theater
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314United States
Phone:
(703) 683-2007
Event Timings:
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
10:45 pm - 11:15 pm
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Interactive games for children
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Location
Jefferson Houston School Auditorium 2
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Moon Bounce
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Location
Jefferson Houston School Auditorium
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Amateur face painting for children
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Location
Jefferson Houston School Cafeteria 2
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Let's Make a Face - Face Painting!
Join Barb and her associates for the best face painting you have ever seen!
Location
GW Masonic Memorial Assembly Hall 2
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Folsom Prisoners
Classic country and honky tonk is what you get from this First Night Alexandria favorite!
Location
Durant Arts Center
1605 Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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King Teddy
Fun, dancer-friendly outfit featuring strong vocals, a driving beat and a song list that dares the foot not to tap. Although their influences are varied (including everyone from Louis Prima to Sam Cooke to Gene Vincent to Frian Setzer to even the Beatles), they have a single-minded musical mission - to swing baby!
Location
GW Masonic Memorial Theater
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Storytime with Miss Megan
Storyteller: Join Hooray for Books' own Miss Megan as we ring in the New Year with a rollicking evening of stories and songs!
Location
Hooray for Books
1555 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
9:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Mister Don
Interactive children's music (sing-alongs, accompanying motions, rhythm instruments, marching and dancing).
Location
Jefferson Houston School Lobby
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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How-to Cowboy
How-to Cowboy: Jokefest, interactive children's entertainer. First Night Alexandria originated Jokefest filmed by Washington Post last summer can now be seen at www.mainstreettakoma.org/event/340.
Location
Jefferson Houston School Lobby
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
10:45 pm - 11:15 pm
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Anthony Swampdog Clark
Blues with a funk edge. 2010 winner of the DC Battle of the Blues Band; 2011 International Blues Challenge Semi-finalist.
Location
Durant Arts Center 2
1605 Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
10:45 pm - 11:15 pm
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Amazing Clowns
Join all-time favorite Teddy and his gang for fabulous balloon sculptures!
Location
GW Masonic Memorial Assembly Hall
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Mike Rose "The Magic Kinda Guy"
Interactive comedy magic show for the whole family (including your weird uncle).
Location
Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe St.
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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The Grandsons
Americana, roots rock, New Orleases R & B, swing, rock 'n roll. "American music in a blender with the lid off!"
Location
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun
Perennial First Night Alexandria favorites. Rockin' family fun!
Location
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
10:45 pm - 11:15 pm
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Christ Church New Year Service
Welcome the New Year with a 30 minute service beginning at 10:00 pm in the church of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Sing, pray and meet your neighbors in this beautiful and historic church.
Location
Christ Church Sanctuary
118 N. Washington St.
VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Seaworthy Small Ships
Model boat building and sailing -- fun for the whole family! Sail our boats for FREE or purchase and build your own!
Location
Jefferson Houston School Cafeteria
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22311United States
Event Timings:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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