Just Born Quality Confections is continuing its annual Peep Chick Drop, but now fans can join in on the festivities virtually.

Each year, Just Born drops a 4.9-foot tall, 400-lb. yellow Peeps Chick, similar to the crystal ball in New York City’s Times Square. The Bethlehem, Pa-based company also hosts two-days of activities to ring in the New Year.

In partnership with the SteelStacks venue, Just Born has scheduled two days of virtual activities for its 12th celebration, including:

Dec. 30 – 10 a.m. EST: 

  • Hear what’s in store for the day with Courtney Angle and the Peeps Chick of Just Born Quality Confections
  • Get to know the animals with Arianna Kohler of Wildlands Conservancy and the Peeps Chick
  • See how Peeps are made with Caitlin Servian of Just Born Quality Confections
  • Learn how to make Peeps paint with Elena Ostock of ArtsQuest 
  • Create a PEEPtastic glitter water bottle with Kim and Lauren Resh of Mikayla’s Voice
  • Jam out with music by Brady Rymer
  • Hear what’s in for the next day and practice the New Year’s countdown with Courtney 
  • Angle and the Peeps Chick of Just Born Quality Confections

Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. EST: 

  • Hear what’s in store for the day with Courtney Angle and the Peeps Chick of Just Born Quality Confections
  • Get cooking some Peeps Duncan Hines Brownie Batter Donuts with Chef Shawn of Levy Restaurants at ArtsQuest and the Peeps Chick
  • See how Peeps are made with Caitlin Servian of Just Born Quality Confections
  • See if Peeps float or sink with Meg Dowd and Courtney Angle of Just Born Quality Confections
  • Make Peeps playdough with Nicole Longenecker of ImagiNation
  • Jam out with by Brady Rymer
  • Wrap up the day with Courtney Angle and the Peeps Chick of Just Born Quality Confections

Dec. 31 –  4:30–5:30 p.m. EST – Virtual pre-show, Peeps Chick Drop and firework show

Just Born is also hosting an online scavenger hunt with nine partner organizations. Participants can visit each website and search for the scavenger hunt logo. Once participants have found them all, they can be considered for a “Peeptastic” prize.