First Night Springfield – Springfield High School Thursday, Dec. 31 1-4pm Springfield High School Washington and Parker streets 753-3519 Free

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Springfield High School brims with the laughter and togetherness of families on New Year’s Eve afternoon where First Night Springfield offers activities and entertainment for kids. The popular DePriest Puppets perform from 1:30-2pm, and hands-on activities include a harmonica workshop with the charismatic Mark Russillo. Also, Chris Camp cracks his whip, Troy Roark surprises with magic, Mark Gifford provides organ antics for kids, John T. Crisp, Jr. sculptures in clay and the Springfield Youth Performance Group takes the floor.