Festivities include tours of the city, live music, dance parties, face-painting, caricatures, fireworks and more starting on Saturday, December 31st, 2022 from 2pm – midnight, January 1, 2023. Ring in the new year with a day full of fun activities for everyone in the family at First Night Hartford 2023. Connecticut is hopping with lots of events on New Year’s Eve and we want you to find the most fun events you can attend so you can ring in the new year.ĭecember 31st, 2022 starting at 2:00 pm – 12:00 a.m.