Families dance in a long train during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Nyeli, Chance and Noah, left to right, take a photo together at a selfie station during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Guests dance to the “Chicken Dance” during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families dance in a long train during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families dance moments before the scheduled early balloon drop during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Iris Forbess eats popcorn next to her brother, Da'Ron Nobles, in front of a giant lighted 2026 display during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families dance in a long train during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families dance moments before the scheduled early balloon drop during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Jordan Wolfe watches as Nyeli, Chance and Noah, left to right, take a photo at a selfie station during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Children participate in an early balloon drop during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Children participate in an early balloon drop during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Children play a Nerf battle during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Children play in a bounce house during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Iris Forbess jumps for a photo in front of a giant lighted 2026 display during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Children play a Nerf battle during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
Families enjoy games and activities during the inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Fest at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The indoor festival featured ice skating, hands-on activities, music, vendors and two countdowns.
- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
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- Anthony Wahl/ Special to the 69
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