Head downtown on New Year’s Eve for this annual family-friendly event at four iconic locations. This year’s event features children’s activities, a special around-the-world midnight countdown with confetti cannons at ALPLM, ice skating at Union Square Park, tours with live music at the Dana-Thomas House and a dazzling fireworks spectacular. In its 38th year, this event is the longest-running First Night event west of the Alleghenies. Guests will receive schedules and maps upon arrival. Fireworks take place at Fourth Street and Capitol Avenue at 8 p.m. Tickets for ages 16 and older are $25 while those 15 and younger are free. Get tickets at hcfta.org. Find more info at springfieldartsco.org. The first 200 ticket buyers will receive special admission buttons.
First Night Springfield
Tues., Dec. 31, noon-8 p.m.
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Abraham Lincoln Library
and Museum
Dana-Thomas House
Union Square Park
217-753-3519
This article appears in Remembering 2024.
