Kid-Focused 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
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
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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2nd Story Band (Duo)
A jammin' World Beat blend of funky blues adn swing, Caribbean and Tex-Mex rhythms with a bit of New Orleans flavor thrown in! "A first rate 2nd Story Woman, Meagan Lane's voice is a constant surprise - sweet, rough, wonton and worldy in turn...a treat to experience!" - Eve Ziebart, The Washington Post.
Location
GW Masonic Memorial North Lodge
101 Callahan Dr.
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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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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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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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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