The countdown is on -- have you made your New Year's Eve plans yet? If not - join us downtown and ring in the new year right!

This year, Civic Square is the place to ring in the new year! Kitchener City Hall (200 King St. W.) is hosting a free evening of Blues music from 8:00pm-Midnight.

There will also be fun for children and families between 4pm-6pm!

• Arts and crafts inside City Hall
• Free hot chocolate
• Children's performer from 5pm-6pm
• Kiddie countdown at 6pm
• Free ice-skating on Civic Square 
• Free Face Painting
• And other special performances!