Celebrate First Night at the MSV! Enjoy free family-oriented entertainment and admission by donation to the MSV galleries, Glen Burnie House, and gardens.
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve tradition at the MSV! On this special day, admission to the galleries and gardens is by donation and a variety of family-oriented entertainment will be offered throughout the day. Don’t let 2025 go by without one last visit to the MSV.
Tickets are not required for entry to the MSV on First Night and for many activities; however, reserved seating is being offered for the 1 p.m. Blue Ridge Wildlife demonstration and the magic shows at 2:30 & 4 p.m. and reservations are required to guarantee a free family portrait (10 a.m.–noon).
Schedule of Events: www.themsv.org/first-night-winchester-at-the-msv-2026
10–11 a.m.
Kid Karaoke (Reception Hall)
reservations not required
10 a.m.–noon
Family Portraits in the Glen Burnie House
Click Here to Book Timed Reservation! Space is Limited
11 a.m.–noon
Kids’ Dance Party with a Countdown to Happy “Noon Year” and a Balloon Drop (Reception Hall)
reservations not required
1 p.m.
Blue Ridge Wildlife demonstration (Reception Hall)
This Show is Full; all available seats have been reserved
2–5 p.m.
Balloon animals in the Galleries Building Lobby
reservations not required
2–5 p.m.
Face Painting (Truist Learning Center in the galleries building)
reservations not required
2:30 p.m.
Magic Show with Johnny-O (Reception Hall)
This Show is Full; all available seats have been reserved
4 p.m.
Magic Show with Johnny-O (Reception Hall)
This Show is Full; all available seats have been reserved
All Day/10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Kids’ Crafts (Truist Learning Center in the galleries building)
reservations not required