Adults 18 and up: $15, Kids 2-17: $10, Under 2: Free
All-Day Family Friendly New Year's Eve Party
Inspired by "First Night" events in other towns, SCAG’s aim is to provide multiple age groups in our community with a fun way to ring in the new year in an alcohol-free setting. Buy tickets online or at our front desk (no processing fees for cash or check). Tickets may also be purchased at the door of the event.
Schedule of Events
10 AM: Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show with Eulenspiegel Puppets
10 AM: Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show with Eulenspiegel Puppets
10 AM: Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show with Eulenspiegel Puppets
Expert puppeteer Monica Leo, from the award-winning Eulenspiegel Puppet Theater Company of West Liberty, Iowa, will perform her adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale using miniature Bohemian marionettes on an extra-large pop-up storybook stage. In addition to seven puppets, the cast includes a wacky, flamboyant storyteller who relates to the audience as well as the puppets.
10 AM to 2 PM: Balloon Art and Face Painting with Loli Pop dah Clown
10 AM: Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show with Eulenspiegel Puppets
10 AM: Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show with Eulenspiegel Puppets
Omaha-based performer Loli-Pop dah Clown will entertain children of all ages with her delightful balloon art and imaginative face painting.
11 AM: "Noon" Year's Kid's Dance Party with Balloon Drop
10 AM: Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show with Eulenspiegel Puppets
11 AM: "Noon" Year's Kid's Dance Party with Balloon Drop
Bring the little ones and let them boogie to the beat of fun kids’ music and Just Dance videos. At noon we'll count down to 2026 (only 12 hours early!) followed by a festive balloon release.
12 PM Finger Puppet Workshop
1 PM: Three Tales from Asia with Eulenspiegel Puppets
11 AM: "Noon" Year's Kid's Dance Party with Balloon Drop
Create a new friend with Monica Leo of Eulenspiegel Puppets. She will have supplies for making finger puppets with wooden bead or pompom heads.
12:30 PM: Magic with Lolli Pop dah Clown
1 PM: Three Tales from Asia with Eulenspiegel Puppets
1 PM: Three Tales from Asia with Eulenspiegel Puppets
Loli-Pop dah Clown will delight the audience with sleights of hand and magical surprises.
1 PM: Three Tales from Asia with Eulenspiegel Puppets
1 PM: Three Tales from Asia with Eulenspiegel Puppets
1 PM: Three Tales from Asia with Eulenspiegel Puppets
A set of three tales from Korea, Japan and Turkey with a clever stage that rises and folds out of a decorated box, the show features rod puppets, paper puppets, masks, and a combination rod puppet/rod marionette.
2 PM: Princess Golden, Interactive Children's Theater
3 PM-5 PM: Burt Heithold Band with 5PM "Before Sunset" Countdown
3 PM-5 PM: Burt Heithold Band with 5PM "Before Sunset" Countdown
Audience members will get to be a part of the show in a funny, fairytale-inspired play. Take on a costumed role or cheer, gasp, and howl with the crowd as you help bring the story to life.
3 PM-5 PM: Burt Heithold Band with 5PM "Before Sunset" Countdown
3 PM-5 PM: Burt Heithold Band with 5PM "Before Sunset" Countdown
3 PM-5 PM: Burt Heithold Band with 5PM "Before Sunset" Countdown
Veteran accordionist Burt Heithold and his jazzy band will perform songs from yesteryear for a Lawrence Welk-ian style dance party. We'll have a "Before Sunset" countdown at 5 PM for those who want to head home before dark.
5 PM: Karaoke
3 PM-5 PM: Burt Heithold Band with 5PM "Before Sunset" Countdown
6:30 PM Stimulate Entertainment
Pick any song that we can find on YouTube and sing away with your friends!
6:30 PM Stimulate Entertainment
6:30 PM Stimulate Entertainment
6:30 PM Stimulate Entertainment
Spectacular LED circus performances: aerialist hoop, hula hoops, fans, poi balls, stilts, and juggling!
7:30-9:30: Ultra Violet Fever
6:30 PM Stimulate Entertainment
7:30-9:30: Ultra Violet Fever
Ultra Violet Fever's musical style is a mix of Americana folk and blues music. Hear Angie and Shaun Blomberg harmonize and mix in their diverse instrumental talents for a set you won’t want to miss!
10-12 PM GhostCat
6:30 PM Stimulate Entertainment
7:30-9:30: Ultra Violet Fever
Indie-Alternative-Rock band GhostCat recently performed at Saturday in the Park and ArtSplash. They’ll perform a high-energy show to transport us into 2026.