First Night, on which all the others are based, was founded in Boston in 1976:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Night

I don't see anything provider / hobbyist related in this year's listing: http://www.firstnight.org/  Although you could use your imagination at some events ...

Maybe you can come up with something for next year's program.  Just remember: No Alcohol!

Maybe TER will become a sponsor of First Night 2013!

Happy New Year!