On Tuesday, December 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., the Southwick 250 Committee invites the public to come and enjoy the many First Night activities offered, including s’mores, crafts, a kid’s parade, the Southwick High School Chorus, a small fireworks display and much more. The winners of the “Light Up Southwick” contest will also be announced at First Night along with an acknowledgement of the Sponsors. The festivities will be held at the Woodland School and the Woodland Recreation Center.

Families with children under 13 will enjoy a movie, crafts, face painting and hula hooping at the Woodland School. Parents are requested to remain with their children to enjoy the activities with them. For those 13 and older, there is a game corner, henna body art, a selfie station, dance music and more at the Southwick Recreation Center. There will be more activities outside, as well as food trucks with hot food available for purchase.

Before December 30, The Committee is asking people to drop off clean 2 liter bottles at the Southwick Town Hall or the Southwick library for use in crafts. For a more detailed listing of timing and events, go to www.Southwick 250.org.