First Night Flathead at the Kalispell Center Mall
Youth Activities 2:00 pm-5:00 pm – Free Admission!
FREE Hat Decorating



3:00 pm to 4:00 pm:
Hat Decorating while supplies last at the JCPenney Court with hats and decorations provided by the Kalispell Center Mall. You can bring your own hat to decorate if you wish!
"Fancy Face Design" Face Painting
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Red Lion Convention Center Lobby
Fancy Face Design presents a unique and exciting style. Captivated by the high quality paints and inspired by the technique, Kathleen Francis brought back the magic of Disneyland face painting to her native Valley. Make your night unforgettable!
Choose a delightful design or book a face painting party at
756-9454.
Make Your Own Hemp Friendship Bracelet
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
JCPenney Court
Bracelet making to be instructed by Danielle ZuZero of “Young Minded Creations.” Materials donated by Creative Arts & Beads of Kalispell.
The Original Egg Game™
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm:
Red Lion Convention Center Lobby
Created in 1987 by Erich Jonas, The Original Egg Game is a great way to bring your family together at the Holiday. With no winner or loser, players work to keep fossilized limestone eggs spinning with a round board. Learn how to keep as many eggs spinning as there are players!
Hooping Into The New Year
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm:
Red Lion Convention Center Lobby
In the past few years, hoola hooping has taken on a new dimension. A fun and fanciful form of dance and exercise that anyone of any age can enjoy. We will have lots of extra hoops and look forward to teaching you some basics and cool tricks as well.
Pony Rides by Little Bitty Ranch
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm:
Red Lion Convention Center Entrance Canopy
Free Pony Rides by Little Bitty Ranch Volunteer Bethany Emper and Fjiord pony Phoebe.
www.LittleBittyRanch.com
First Night Commencement Parade




4:00 pm to 4:30 pm:
Gathering at 3:45 pm in the Red Lion Conv. Center Lobby, the First Night Commencement Parade, with Hat Decorators, parents and shoppers who want to join in, is conducted around the Mall by Glacier High School Drum Major McKenzie McQuirk, Montana Highlanders Carol Thompkins, Scott & Chris Roskam, “Curious George” from Montana PBS and “Billy Bowman,” the Glacier National Park Fund Mascot.
Countdown To Midnight!
11:45 pm
Red Lion Hotel Convention Center Lobby
Mayor Tammi Fisher presiding, with Montana Highlanders on “Auld Lang Syne” and the celebration continues with La Nota Blues & Jazz Quartet.
Red Lion Hotel December 31st Special!
With your First Night 2012 Admission Button
$69 plus tax Room Rate for 2. Kids under 17 FREE!
Includes the "Roaring Start" Breakfast Buffet with Made-to-Order Omelets!
20 N Main - (406) 751-5050
Booking reference: First Night Rate
FIRST NIGHT FLATHEAD
"Split the Pot" Raffle Drawing
Take a Chance and Support First Night! Winner to be drawn at Midnight by Kalispell Mayor Tammi Fisher at the “Countdown to Midnight” at The Red Lion Hotel Convention Center Lobby. One Winner Takes Half of the Cash Pot!
$1 per Ticket ~ 6 Tickets for $5 ~ 12 Tickets for $10
Bring your address labels with you to complete 12 or 24 raffle tickets stubs in no time flat!
Raffle Ticket Outlets:
Red Lion Hotel Conv. Center Lobby - 2pm to 5pm
All Performance Venues - Dec. 31st - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Attendance is not required to win.
2012 Admission Buttons

First Night® Flathead 2012
ADMISSION BUTTONS
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$12.00 in Advance
On Sale Friday, 20 December 2011
Advanced Button Sales Outlets
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$15.00 at the Door
At all performance venues
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Children under 6 are FREE
when accompanied by an
Adult with an FNF button

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