From musicians and live painters to fire dancers and ice sculptors, there are some amazing performances lined up to entertain us as we ring in the new year. CLICK HERE for information about them.
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Kids will have a blast making new friends, playing games and making special crafts! Activities will take place all the way up to the ball drop at midnight.
KIDS SCHEDULE
6:00 - 8:00 - It's Midnight Somewhere Piñata Party: An Early Bird Countdown at Princeton Public Library, Hatter's Bookshop, Daydream Games, and Jo-Lene's Mystique Creations.
8:00 - 8:30 - Prep for Parade, and March to Town Square!
8:30 - 11:30 - Scavenger Hunt beginning at Mercer Street Bicycle Co-Op
8:30 - 11:30 - A wide variety of craft projects available for purchase at Hammer & Stain!
11:30 - Get ready for the ball drop!
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KIDS of all ages, get your game on in the state-of-the-art, climate-controlled video game theater! The trailer is fully equipped with 4 TVs inside and 2 additional HD TV's on the outside for ultimate fun and excitement. Enjoy the latest video games on the best gaming systems available including Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U, and Playstation 4!
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Hang your wishes for the new year on the Wish Tree! 
This beautiful work of art was lovingly created from wire by local artist Isaac Preston.
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PHOTO CONTEST & MOST FESTIVE ATTIRE CONTEST
Add to the atmosphere and WIN Prizes! We'll award prizes for the Most Festively Dressed, Best Couples Costume, Cutest Best Friends, Best Onesie, Best Kids Costume & Best Glow Person!
Capture the Moment & Win Cash!!
We'll award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes of $50, $30 and $20 cash to the guests who capture the Best Photos at the event. Snap the shot and post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #downtowncountdownwv by the end of New Year's Day. We'll announce the winners and award the cash on January 3, 2026.