Dennis the Train Man returned to First Night today to entertain youngsters with model trains in the McManus Room of the Westport Public Library. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer or WestportNow.com

Bob Bloom and his Drumming About You performance drew large First Night crowds to Westport to Westport Town Hall tonight. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Adults as well as youngsters joined in with Bob Bloom as he brought his Drumming About You participatory music act to Westport Town Hall tonight as part of First Night. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

A youngster learns her future from a palm reader at Westport Town Hall tonight as part of First Night festivities. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Some highlights of the early activities of First Night 2012 in Westport today. Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Carriage rides were a popular attraction for early First Night goers today outside the Westport Weston Family Y Mild weather in the 50s brought out more visitors than last year, according to organizers. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Two horse and carriage teams carried New Year’s Eve visitors through the streets of Westport today as part of First Night. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Classic cars drew stares from passersby on Westport’s Main Street today as First Night activities got under way. The cars are from Dragone Classic Cars of Westport.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

The last sunset of 2011 as seen today from Westport’s Sherwood Island State Park.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo