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Celebrate at Watch Night
Thursday, December 31, 2026 | 7 p.m. – Midnight
W. Broad St., between N. Maple Ave. & S. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Watch Night returns to downtown Falls Church with an expanded celebration, offering additional activities, live music, entertainment, and special features throughout the evening. This annual tradition welcomes friends, neighbors, families, and visitors to gather and count down to the star drop at midnight.
Choose Your Kind of Fun
With West Broad Street closed to traffic between North Maple Avenue and South Washington Street, attendees can visit outdoor tents, gather by fire pits, and stop by local restaurants. Enjoy food, meet friends, and experience the lively downtown atmosphere as midnight approaches.
Watch live bands, dance to a DJ, and enjoy entertainment throughout the evening. Families will find activities for children, including bounce houses and gaming trucks. Light-up features add to the festive atmosphere, and warming stations provide a place to rest before continuing the festivities.
Sip Your Way Through The Little City
Little City Sips is back with a NYE edition!
Stop by participating Falls Church restaurants, purchase a featured drink, and take it with you as you stroll through the designated Little City Sips area. We’ll share the participating restaurants, featured drinks, and Sips map as December gets closer. Guests must be 21+ to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Watch the How to Sip in The Little City video to learn more.
Be There for the Star Drop
As midnight approaches, join the community on Broad Street for Watch Night’s signature moment. Count down the final seconds of 2026 and watch the historic star drop. Welcome the new year together in The Little City.
Sponsor the Watch Night
We’re looking for local businesses and organizations to help make Falls Church Watch Night unforgettable. Sponsorship opportunities let you support the event, connect with the community, and be part of a festive day in downtown Falls Church. View the sponsorship page for available opportunities, and please reach out to Kim Stobo with any questions.
Plan Your Visit to the City of Falls Church
When: Thursday, December 31 | 7 p.m. – Midnight
Where: Downtown Falls Church
Where: Downtown Falls Church
Admission: Free
Getting here: It couldn’t be easier, with Metro, local bus, and Capital Bikeshare stations so close by. If you’re local, walk from your home through nearby neighborhoods.
Free shuttle: A free shuttle will connect East Falls Church Metro, the Watch Night Celebration, and other stops within the City of Falls Church.
Parking: You’ll find plenty of free public parking in the City of Falls Church right by the event. Find on-street parking or a spot in the City Hall parking lot.
Parking: You’ll find plenty of free public parking in the City of Falls Church right by the event. Find on-street parking or a spot in the City Hall parking lot.
- An even easier option is to park at any of the free public parking garages, including George Mason Square Garage, Broad & Washington Garage, and the Kaiser Permanente Garage.
- For additional parking information, visit the Parking in the City page of this website and view the City’s Public Parking Map.
Check back for more information about the entertainment lineup, participating restaurants, and other event activities.