Date: Tuesday, December 31st
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – up charged, two-hour event
Location: Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601
Celebrate First Night at the MSV with free family-friendly entertainment and activities. On this special day, admission to the MSV is by donation and highlights include
- Free family portrait photo session (10 a.m.–noon)
- Kids’ Animal Masquerade Ball (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) featuring a “Noon New Year’s Countdown,” DJ, and photo booth
- Fun animal presentations by the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (2 & 4 p.m.)
- Throughout the day, explore the wildlife art in the Curious by Nature exhibition, enjoy face painting, make animal masks, and more!
The free portrait photo session is part of the Family Portrait Project organized by Summit Events. To guarantee a spot for the family photographs, advance online registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ins will be accepted if time permits on a first-come, first-served basis.