New Year's Eve Afternoon Activities at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
​Start the afternoon off at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley for FREE family-oriented entertainment and admission to the MSV galleries, Glen Burnie House and gardens.  The MSV trails will be open from 7:00 am to dusk.  To get tickets for the shows, go to www.theMSV.org/FNW24; early registration encouraged as space is limited.
  • 10:00 am - Noon: Magic Shows (ticket required)
  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Blue Ridge Wildlife Center programs (ticket required)
  • Noon - 3:00 pm: Balloon Animal making and face painting (no ticket required)
New Year's Eve Glow Party & Laser Light Show in Old Town Winchester
Transition down to Old Town Winchester at 5:00 pm to catch an early New Year's Eve dinner at one of our fine dining establishments and enjoy an evening full of family-friendly entertainment.  
  • FREE parking in Old Town through New Year's Day!
  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm: James Wood High School Jazz Band performing in the Grand Ball Room at The George Washington Hotel, A Wyndham Grand Hotel
  • 5:00 - 8:00 pm: Street performers along walking mall (Magicians, Jugglers, and more)
  • 5:00 - Midnight: Grab a selfie with friends! New Year's Eve themed backdrops will be located at Bright Box Theater, The George Washington Hotel, Winchester Brew Works and Vibrissa Restaurant and Brewery.  Stop by all four locations to snap and share photos!
  • Enjoy live music and entertainment at various businesses in Old Town Winchester
  • 6:00 pm - Midnight: Glow Party (with DJ) and Laser Light Shows at the Old Courthouse Civil War Museum
  • 6:00 - 6:45 pm Glow Party with DJ
  • 7:00 - 7:20 pm: Laser Light Show ('60s and '70s music)
  • 7:30 - 8:15 pm; Glow Party with DJ
  • 8:30 - 8:50 pm: Laser Light Show ('80s music)
  • 10:00 - 10:20 pm: Laser Light Show ('90s music)
  • 10:30 - 11:20 pm: Glow Party with DJ
  • 11:40 - Midnight: Laser Show (Today's hits and Auld Lang Syne at midnight)
  • Midnight: Apple Drop
Attention Old Town Merchants!  If you are planning a New Year's Eve event, please click on the Submit an Event bottom and send us the following information: 
  • Business name, address, phone number, email and website address
  • Business logo or image
  • Brief event description of your event or offering on New Year's Eve
New Year's Day Fun Run 
Kickoff 2024 with some family wellness by participating in the New Year’s Day Fun Run on the trails at The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. Runners should plan to arrive at 8:00 am, and the Fun Run begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 11:00 am. The 2.4 mile course will weave runners through the beautiful and historic MSV campus.

Enjoy live music by Summit Events and great food from Donut Dive and Billy Sous.  

Adults: $35  12-Under $25 

​250 max participants
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