First Night Chatham New Year Eve 2015-2016

First Night Chatham is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the Arts, with entertainment and activities for children and adults all day from noon until the midnight fireworks celebrated on New Years eve Thursday December 31st.

New Events this year

Another Tequila Sunrise – Eagles Tribute Band
Another Tequila Sunrise is America’s Most Authentic Eagles Tribute band. 60’s & 70’s rock – great sounds, great vibes – lots of memories of the times.

The Cape Cod Sax Quartet
The Cape Cod Sax Quartet is composed of Cape Cod’s most well-known saxophonists: Berke McKelvey, Bruce Abbott, Maurice Soque, Ryder Corey, and Nicholas Suchecki, merging seasoned professionals with rising talents. A sax quartet consists of the four main saxophones: soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, and bari sax. The group has performed with many Cape-based artists including the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, and the Cape Cod Jazz Quintet, and have also played with internationally renowned artists such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and the Artie Shaw Orchestra.

Family Fun Center
A new center for family fun all afternoon! The Community Center Gym will host great family activities including:
Rock’n’Roll Racing is a mini-Nascar racetrack.Race your friends and others as you drive the car from the side of the track with a steering wheel and throttle.
Community Center Gym at 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Have a sweet time playing a life size version of the Candy Land game. Be the first to the castle as you pass through the Peppermint Forest, meet Queen Frostine and her ice cream sea, and try to avoid The Villain of Candy Land, Lord Licorice.
Community Center Gym at 1:00 to 6:00 PM

Button prices

Adult Button (ages 12 or older)
$ 20

Child Button (ages 3-11)
$ 5

Children 2 and under are Free
No button needed
General Button Information

Buttons are required for most First Night Chatham performances and activities. There are also plenty ofbutton-fr ee activities, which are well marked on the website and in the program. Most indoor venues require a button. Most outdoor activities do not require a button, with the most important exception being the horse-drawn wagon ride (which does require a button).

Check out the schedule