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Photos: New Year’s Eve Family Fun at HCA

by | Jan 1, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Wednesday hosted its annual New Year’s Eve Family Fun event, celebrating the changing of the calendar a few hours early so children could take part.

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A child waits for a balloon animal. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCA New Year's Eve Family Fun 12-31-25

Livia Dumont gets her face painted. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCA New Year's Eve Family Fun 12-31-25

Children walk under a limbo bar. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCA New Year's Eve Family Fun 12-31-25

Attendees take part in a hula hoop activity. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCA New Year's Eve Family Fun 12-31-25

Participants enjoy the evening. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Jack Lucey works on his dance moves. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCA New Year's Eve Family Fun 12-31-25

Children grab for balloons that were released after a countdown. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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