Get ready for New Year’s New London, our region's first-ever First Night celebration!

On December 31st, New London comes alive with music, art, performances, and fun for all ages—a joyful way to welcome the New Year with friends and neighbors.

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Partnering with the New London Recreation Department, Tracy Library, and the Lake Sunapee Regional Chamber of Commerce, there will be free activities  for kids and families all day long.

 

And in the evening, the Center for the Arts brings you a wide variety of programs and events at three different venues to help you ring in the new year!

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Free Family Events include:

10:00 Storyhour at Tracy Memorial Library

10:30 Magic Show at Whipple Hall

11:30 Kids Countdown Party at Whipple Hall

12:30 Kearsarge Community Band and the Kids Costume Parade 

1:00-4:00 Kids Drop-in Crafts at the CFA Center

1:00-4:00 Free Skate with Music and Hot Chocolate

2:00 Movie at Tracy Memorial Library 

4:00 Skating Competition* 

4:30 Firepit Drumming 

5-8 Teen Drop-in at the CFA Center

6-9 3x3 Hockey Tournament*

* Registration required at the NL Recreation Department ( space is limited)

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And with your NYNL BUTTON** enjoy these programs and events all night long!

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5:30 Youth Choir and Bell Ringers at First Baptist Church

5:45 Celtic Fiddle Session at St Andrews Church

6:15 Oliver Andrews and Friends concert at First Baptist Church

6:30 Singer/Songwriters at St Andrews Church

7:15 Kearsarge Chorale at First Baptist Church

8:00 Square Dance at St Andrews Center

8:30 DJ Party & Countdown at Whipple Hall with DJ Greg and Bluebird Mobile Bar

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**NYNL Buttons are $20 adults/ $25 includes the DJ Party (space is limited)

 

**Buttons will be sold beginning November 15th at these locations:

• The CFA Center 428 Main St 

• The Chamber of Commerce Main St

• New London Recreation Department Seamans Road

• Tatewell Gallery Newport Road

• Morgan Hill Bookstore Main St

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​​​​🎨 Event Locations:
Center for the Arts • Tracy Memorial Library • Whipple Hall
New London Town Green • St. Andrew’s • First Baptist Church

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Brought to you by the Center for the Arts with our partners the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, New London Recreation Department, and Tracy Memorial Library.

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🌟 Want to be part of the magic?

We’re looking for volunteers and sponsors to help make this first-ever celebration unforgettable.

Click Here to learn how you can Volunteer

Click Here for more information about becoming a Sponsor

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📅 December 31st – Downtown New London
Let’s kick off a new tradition for the Lake Sunapee Region—together!