California Events
Sunday, December 31, 2024
Ring in the new year California style with fireworks (like the big show over San Francisco's Embarcadero or Kirkwood Ski Resort's Torchlight Parade & Fireworks). Take in top acts at some of California's casinos. Elevate your New Year's celebration with over 100 events and attractions listed here on SeeCalifornia.com!
ALAMEDA: Christmas Tree Lane, December 1-31, 2024, 5:30-10 p.m. every night rain or shine, an annual favorite holiday tradition for 85 years, is a community gift to the public. Free to see and experience.
ALPINE: Viejas Casino New Year's Eve in the Park December 31, 2024. Hottest, coolest New Year's bash with heart-pounding live entertainment, signature cocktails, epic photo ops, fireworks, a midnight ball drop, and a whole lot more! Location: Viejas Casino & Resort, 5000 Willows Rd., Alpine, CA. $31 approx., viejas.com | casinos
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 1, 2024-January 5, 2025, 3-10 p.m. daily at Viejas Casino & Resort. Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink. Location: 5003 Willows Road, Alpine, California $20-25 approx. for 90 minute session rental skates included, viejasoutletcenter.com/skating-rink/
ANAHEIM: Disneyland Festival of Holidays November 15, 2024-January 6, 2025. Christmas Fantasy Parade is back along with Haunted Mansion's Nightmare Before Christmas, It's a Small World Christmas-themed ride, festive costumes, towering Christmas trees for photos, great fan merchandise, gifts, and candy and sweets decorated like Mickey Mouse. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA. $Tickets, disneyland.com
ATWATER: Razzari Ice Skating Center November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025 in Old Town Atwater. Seasonal ice skating rink offers affordable holiday fun.
ALTADENA: Christmas Tree Lane December 7-31, 2024. For 104 years, Altadena's Deodar trees have been lit for public enjoyment at a magical place called Christmas Tree Lane.
AVALON: New Year's Eve Celebration at Casino Ballroom. Produced by Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce, Reservations a must $199 person, catalinachamber.com
BAKERSFIELD: CALM Zoo Holiday Lights November 30, 2024-January 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Stroll through millions of lights in holiday-themed lands featuring over 200 displays. $18, calmholidaylights.org
BIG BEAR LAKE: New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade, 7-10 p.m. annual ski slope torchlight parade features a New Year's Eve party at the base of the mountain. DJ, party free to all. bigbearmountainresort.com
BODEGA BAY: Holiday Cheer on the Coast. Passport offers savings for NYE Dining and Entertainment. Pick up your passport at Sonoma Coast Visitor Center, 913 Highway 1, Bodega Bay, CA. Free, visitbodegabayca.com
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood on Ice November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 across from City Hall on 2nd Street celebrates its 8th season in Contra Costa County. $17, brentwoodonice.com
BROOKS: Cache Creek Casino Resort NYE December 31, 2024. Live entertainment throughout the Casino includes 4 DJs. Location: 14455 Highway 16, Brooks, CA. cachecreek.com | casinos
BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm Christmas November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025. Enjoy Christmas Crafts Village, Snoopy's Night Before Christmas Ice Show, Santa's Christmas Cabin photos, Home for the Holidays musical production and seasonal foods, plus all the great rides in one awesome day & night. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA. $60-up, knotts.com
BURBANK: Noon Years Eve, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Stough Canyon Nature Center. Designed for ages 4-8 years, cost is $15 per child. Event includes arts & crafts, party games, snacks, and countdown celebration at Noon! Registration: burbankca.gov
CABAZON: Morongo Casino Resort New Year's Eve December 31, 2024 Live entertainment on multiple stages throughout the casino featuring Pulp Vixen on the Casino Floor, plus more. Free party favors. Location: 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA. morongocasinoresort.com | casinos
CALABASAS: Holiday Road USA Dec.3-31, 5-10 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch is a delightful walk through lights experience featuring holiday icons - Santa, candy canes, Christmas trees, reindeer & sleighs, gingerbread cookies and more. $, holidayroadusa.com
CARLSBAD: Legoland California New Year's Eve Early Party for Kids 6 p.m. Fireworks. Location: One Legoland Drive Carlsbad, CA $79-94, legoland.com/california
CHICO: Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza November 15, 2024-January 12, 2025 in City Plaza features events like Ugly Sweater, Barbie, Adult Skate and Silent Disco. $5-25, chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink
COARSEGOLD: New Years Eve at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino December 31, 2024, 8 p.m. Party favors, live entertainment, and Hollywood impersonators. Enjoy Shattered on the Promotional Stage at 9 p.m. and DJ D Soto in the Firehouse with a midnight balloon drop. Strike a pose with Showgirls and snap pics with Hollywood's elite. Location: 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA. chukchansigold.com | casinos
COMMERCE: The Commerce Casino & Hotel New Year's Bash December 31, 2024, 8 p.m. Ring in the New Year with DJ SHY + performances by The Bar -Kays ft. Larry Dodson, Original Lead Singer of the Barkays, Cameo, Durti-Ryce, Evelyn Champagne King and more! Hosted by Greg Mack and Aundrae Russell. Commerce Casino is the largest cardroom in the world. Location: The Commerce Casino & Hotel, 6131 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA. $28.52-up, commercehotella.com | casinos
CORNING: Rolling Hills Casino New Year's Eve Comedy in Carlino's presents Jamie Lissow! Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! Location: 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA. $50 approx., rollinghillscasino.com| casinos
CORONADO: Skating by the Sea November 21, 2024-January 5, 2025 at Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. is one of the most scenic seaside ice skating rinks in the U.S. Public invited. $, hoteldel.com
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 9, 2024-February 2025 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.
COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Snow, ice tubing, ice skating, rides, fire pits and more. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $35-110, winterfestoc.com
ENCINITAS: Lightscape November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025, 5-8:30 p.m. at San Diego Botanic Garden includes over one million lights in artistic installations along a one-mile, easily walkable garden path. $26-35, sdbg.org
FOLSOM: Historic District Ice Rink November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025, daily, in Downtown Folsom. Location: 200 Wool Street (behind Chamber of Commerce), Folsom, CA. $24.45 for 90 minute session, rental skates included! historicfolsom.org
FRESNO: Downtown Fresno Ice Rink December 10, 2024-January 12, 2025. It's back and it's family-friendly, in the heart of Fresno. Location: 1939 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA. $19.90 general admission for 90 minute session with skate rental included, downtownfresno.org
FRESNO: Hmong New Year's Festival December 28-31, 2024, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at Fresno Fairgrounds. $, fresnofair.com
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens: New Year's Eve Celebration includes special hours and a Fireworks Show, plus Ice Skating, Santa's Workshop, Lighting Displays and more. $, gilroygardens.org
HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Skating November 23, 2024- January 12, 2025 at Civic Park, Downtown Hanford. Make it a date with the family and friends for fun holiday ice skating. $, hanfordwinterwonderland.com
HIGHLAND: Yaamava Casino Resort Celebrates New Year's Eve December 31, 2024, 10 p.m. with concert featuring two bands, 112 & Blackstreet Grammy legends. Location: 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland, CA. $65-250 approx., yaamava.com | casinos
HOLLYWOOD: Yamashiro Hollywood New Years 2025 filled with music from a live DJ heating up the dance floor with Top 40, hip hop, and house tracks. The evening culminates in a DJ-led live countdown to midnight complete with complimentary champagne and party favors. Bring your friends, put on your best party attire, and prepare for a night of non-stop celebration. Tickets start at $99+up, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. 1999 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles; yamashironye.com
INDIO: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino NYE December 31, 2024. LIT: Doors Open at 7pm; TWELVE: Doors Open at 5pm with band, Steel Rod. Free party favors for casino guests while supplies last. Location: 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA. Free admission, fantasyspringsresort.com | casinos
IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink November 1, 2024-January 5, 2025 next to the Giant Wheel. Skating, shopping and dining all in one place! Location: 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA. $25, irvinespectrumcenter.com
JACKSON: Jackson Rancheria Casino New Year's Eve December 31, 2024, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance into the New Year with The Latin Magic Band who will be playing a free show on the casino floor. Location: 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA. jacksoncasino.com | casinos
KIRKWOOD: Fireworks & Torchlight Parade December 31, 2024, 5 p.m. at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Location: 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr., Kirkwood, California. kirkwood.com
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE: Enchanted Forest of Light November 17, 2024-January 5, 2025 features an after-dark, mile-long walkthrough of holiday lights in Descanso Gardens, a unique Southern California botanic garden that's magical during the day, and mesmerizing at night. $22, descansogardens.org
LONG BEACH: Aquarium of the Pacific New Year's Eve Night Dive Party, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Band plays in the Great Hall and DJs spin in the galleries. Drinks sold at the cash bar and tasty bites on sale in Cafe Scuba. Entertainment: Live Band- Lowdown; Celebrity Magician- Johnny Wu; DJs Between the Sheets, Jazzy Jangsoon, Trópico and Keven Karaoke. Photo Booth and more. $89.95, aquariumofpacific.org
LONG BEACH: The Queen Mary "Auld Lang Shine" New Year’s Eve with Fireworks Show December 31, 2024, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy Long Beach, CA 90802 TICKETS: General Admission: $155 (includes event access, fireworks, and champagne toast). VIP Admission: $275 (includes general admission benefits, premium firework viewing, early entry, dinner buffet, and access to Bow of the Ship Tokyo Port: Hip-hop DJ and high-energy dance floor), queenmary.com
- The Grand Salon: Latin Lounge featuring live music, dance lessons, salsa and tango performances.
- The Main Hall: Champagne Bar, the "Champagne Blush" show, and Royal Casino games.
- The Queen's Salon: Jazz paired with signature cocktails.
- The Royal Salon: Cleopatra’s Den & Pharaoh Bar, complete with themed decor and entertainment.
- The Verandah Deck: Top 40 dance hits spun by a DJ at Central Park’s Liberty Stage or enjoy high-energy dueling pianos in the Verandah Grill.
- London-Themed Observation Bar: 1930s-inspired live music and signature cocktails. Enhancements available for an additional fee include an Italian buffet with live gondolier serenades and entry to a hidden "Speakeasy" featuring a mixologist and live piano music.
- 15 minute Fireworks show at midnight over Long Beach harbor to a dynamic soundtrack
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles New Years Multi-Party Pass Don't settle for just another basic New Year's Eve party, grab a ticket to this year's edition of the epic Los Angeles Ballers VIP Party Pass. Enjoy General Admission entry into multiple NYE parties, such as Bootsy Bellows and Poppy Nightclub, with hours of premium open bar. Go to one, go to all! Feel free to party hop all night. Tickets $99, Dec. 31st, 9 p.m. West Hollywood, CA; is.gd/allaccessnyepass
LOS ANGELES: Orpheum Theatre's Dita Von Teese New Year's Eve Gala show, December 31, 2024, 9 p.m. See Teese make a splash in this annual event. In addition to her touring shows, each New Year's Eve, Dita (dita.net) produces an opulent gala show at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, selling out the palatial Golden Age vaudeville theatre to an audience that loves to dress to the nines in vintage style, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of glamour not to be missed! Location: Orpheum Theatre, 842 South Broadway, Los Angeles. $80-307, laorpheum.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Lights, Animals Aglow November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Los Angeles Zoo. Special holiday display seen only at night with lit lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, glowing rivers, and a magical Holiday Forest with majestic pine trees and the return of Santa himself. Location: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, $29-35, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 21, 2024-January 12, 2025. Sharpen your blades and skills or just go to chill with themed events and great music. $25, holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Kings Holiday Ice November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025. Located in the heart of LA's entertainment district (LA Kings, LA Lakers, concerts and shows at Crypto Arena,) there's an exciting, big city vibe to this urban complex where skating tickets are only sold on site. Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $25 general admission includes skate rental, lalive.com/ la-kings-holiday-ice-la-live
MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay November 22-December 31, 2024 at Custom House Plaza. $20 includes skate rental, iceskatingbythebay.com
MT. SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 16, 2024-February 23, 2025 in Shastice Park. Skating in an open-air rink the size of National Hockey League rinks (85 feet wide and 200 feet long) is an ice skater's dream. Affordable admission, too! Location: 800 Rockfellow Dr., Mt. Shasta, CA. $10 + $2 skate rental as needed, msrec.org/ice-rink
MAMMOTH LAKES: New Year's Eve Family Fun & Fireworks in The Village Plaza December 31, 2024, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ring in the New Year with family festivities and fun with free live music and a fireworks spectacular. For an elevated experience, enjoy exclusive access to the Village Gondola deck (tickets required) for prime firework viewing, plus plenty of treats and goodies. Location: 6201 Minaret Rd. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Free, mammothmountain.com
MARINA DEL REY: New Year's Eve Fireworks and Glow Party December 31, 2024, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Celebrate New Year's Eve with fun activities for the whole family at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. Free admission! beaches.lacounty.gov
MONTEREY: First Night Monterey, 3 p.m.-12 a.m. All ages New Year's fun event, 15+ venues featuring 60+ performances, All indoor and outdoor stages, Interactive Art Stations, The Twilight Procession, Countdown-to-Midnight Finale Performances! $28-31, firstnightmonterey.org
MONROVIA: Noon Year's Eve on Myrtle Avenue 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle. All ages welcome. Free, monroviaca.gov
NAPA: Merry Meritage Ice Skating Rink November 18, 2024-January 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily at Meritage Resort. Wine Country's only Winter Village is a holiday delight where add-on rental fire pits & igloos enhance your visit and adults can purchase wine & beer at rinkside tasting rooms. Location: 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA. $25, meritageresort.com
OAKLAND: Temple Hill Days of Christmas November 29-December 31, 2024. A beacon for spectacular holiday lights, Christmas concerts, theatrical performances, nativity and creche presentations on panoramic Temple Hill. Free, templehill.org
OAKLAND: Oakland Zoo Glowfari November 8, 2024-January 6, 2025, 5-9 p.m. The Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival features wading wildlife along Africa's Nile River, ancient Egyptian structures, dinosaurs, barnyard animals and Avian Odyssey train ride. Advanced ticket purchase required: $26-41 adult, oaklandzoo.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: World's Largest New Years Eve Torchlight Parade at Squaw Valley, 5 p.m. plus Fireworks Show.
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Everline Resort Winter Ice Skating Rink November 29, 2024-March 2025, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. With direct lift service to Palisades Tahoe, site of the historic 1960 Winter Olympics, Everline Resort's ice skating rink adds to the fun. The resort offers snowshoe rentals, as well, plus perks to locals. Location: Everline Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA. $30 includes skate rental and 60 minutes of ice skating, everlineresort.com
OROVILLE: Feather Falls Casino Free New Year's Eve Entertainment December 31, 2024! Party Favors, DJ Trazz & DJ Jules, 8p-1a; Prince Again tribute to Prince Concert at Brewery 9:30p-12a; Harlan Acoustic Concert at Golden Feather Lounge 9-12a; Prince Again starts at 10p. Location: 3 Alverda Dr., Oroville, CA. featherfallscasino.com | casinos
PALM SPRINGS: Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino Outdoor Block Party & Fireworks Extravaganza December 31, 2024, 8 p.m. Liquid Blue party band rocks under the stars and NYE countdown to a Midnight Fireworks Extravaganza. Space is limited. Buy your tickets now and Ring in the New Year at Agua CA. $40-125, aguacalientecasinos.com | casinos
PALO ALTO: Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink October 19, 2024-April 13, 2025, is a beloved, 65-year tradition bringing outdoor ice skating to an area that rarely sees snow. $25, winterlodge.com
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden November 9, 2024-January 31, 2025, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures. $35-65, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PERRIS: Southern California Railway Polar Express November 20-December 31, 2024. Family adventure on a magical train ride complete with dancing chefs, caroling, cookies and cocoa, re-creates the classic children's story. $84.25 general admission, socalrailway.org
PETALUMA: Luma Ice December 13, 2024-January 7, 2025, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Petaluma Fairgrounds. New ice rink attraction include REAL ice skating, themed days and great entertainment. Location: 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA. $20 includes skate rental, lumaice.com
POMONA: Imaginarium at Fairplex November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025. Over 5 million lights in colorful displays, holiday foods and Cirque performances stir the imagination in this all ages, limited engagement. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $28-up, imaginarium360.com/fairplex/
RANCHO MIRAGE: KC and The Sunshine Band concert + No Limits December 31, 2024, 8 p.m. at Agua Caliente Casino. Known for top-selling hits: Get Down Tonight, That's The Way I Like It, and Shake Your Booty. Location: 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA. $60-120 approx., hotwatercasino.com | casinos 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA
REDDING: Win River Casino Rings in the New Year in style as the Event Center transforms into a Mardi Gras celebration! Cover Me Badd band performs in concert at the Event Center. $65 + fees includes: Event entrance, one trip through the buffet, swag, and $10 in free slot play. Buffet dinner served 8-9:30 p.m. | casinoswinriver.com New Year's Eve Bash December 31, 2024 $67.60 - $302.60
REDDING: Garden of Lights November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 at McConnell Arboretum. Walk on the world-famous Sundial Bridge to the the Arboretum where over one million animated lights are on display select nights. $20-25, reddinggardenoflights.org
REDDING: Win River Casino New Year's Eve Bash December 31, 2024. Ring in the New Year in style as the Event Center transforms into a Mardi Gras celebration! Cover Me Badd band performs in concert at the Event Center. $65 + fees includes: Event entrance, one trip through the buffet, swag, and $10 in free slot play. Location: 2100 Redding Rancheria Rd., Redding, CA. winriver.com | casinos
RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights November 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025. The National Historic Landmark dazzles with millions of holiday lights in Christmas displays called one of the best in the U.S. Free, missioninn.com
ROHNERT PARK: Ring in the New Year December 31, 2024 at Graton Resort Casino. DJ Cal at B-Side Lounge with New Years Eve Party Favors & Midnight Champagne Toast Included. Location: 288 Golf Course Drive West, Rohnert Park, CA. $25 plus applicable fees, gratonresortcasino.com | casinos
SACRAMENTO: Imaginarium November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 at Cal Expo. Some exciting, new twists at the largest holiday light show in Northern California! Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $25-up, imaginarium360.com
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025, 10 a.m. daily, including Christmas and New Year's Day! . Rudolph's Christmas Town with the Red-Nosed Reindeer, music-activated Tunnel of Lights, The Christmas Shoppe, Donner & Blitzen's Laser Light Show and optional Christmas Nights at a low price! Location: 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA. $Tickets, seaworld.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 6, 2024-January 20, 2025. Themed days and special events add to the fun.
SAN FRANCISCO: Bill Graham Menorah Lighting December 25, 2024-January 1, 2025 at Union Square San Francisco, CA. billgrahammenorah.org
SAN JACINTO: Soboba Casino NYE, December 31, 2024, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. DJ Grant Fisher, Cirque Rave Party. $25, includes entry into Event Center, live entertainment and countdown celebration, Free Slot Play, Two Drink Tickets and bar access, Party Favors, chance to win a share of $5,000 in prizes, soboba.com | casinos
SANTA ANA: The Science of Gingerbread with award-winning gingerbread house creations on display and hands-on learning about how gingerbread is made at Discovery Cube.
SANTA CLARA: Great America WinterFest November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025. Ice Skate in front of the iconic Carousel Columbia and marvel at spectacular live shows. More than 60 rides and holiday attractions. Location: 237 W to Great America Parkway. $ tickets
SANTA MONICA: Hanukkah in Santa Monica December 25, 2024-January 1, 2025 on the 1200 Block of Third Street Promenade. Menorah lightings at sundown invites community members to enjoy a festive celebration of lights. Each evening hosted by a different local congregation, honoring this long-standing tradition. Free, iceatsantamonica.com/events
SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica NYE Pub Crawl December 31, 2024, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Check-in at Jameson's Pub or Barney's Beanery. VIP entry to fantastic venues and drink specials as low as $4 draft. Location: 2702 Main St., Santa Monica, CA. $22.93, vipnightlife.com
SAN DIEGO: Jungle Bells Aurora at San Diego Zoo December 12, 2024-January 4, 2025 includes light shows, reindeer games, brass band music, jugglers & acrobats, and forest pathways through holiday, lighted trees to visit polar bears, arctic foxes and reindeer. $74 ticket, approx. sandiegozoo.org
SAN JOSE: Noon Year's Eve Celebration December 31, 2024, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with Ball Drop 12, 1 & 2 p.m. at Children's Discovery Museum. Countdown to noon with lots of confetti across time zones. Make a Party Hat, Family Photos and show featuring MC's Choo Choo Soul. Location: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA. $18
SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park November 29, 2024-January 1, 2025, 12-10 p.m. daily. The two-acre park features a holiday fantasy with over 40 musical and animated exhibits, glimmering lights and a 65-foot illuminated Christmas Tree. This free attraction for the child in all of us is a holiday tradition beloved by all. Location: Plaza De Cesar Chavez, 194 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. Free, christmasinthepark.com
SAN JOSE: Holiday Lights Drive Thru November 21, 2024-January 1, 2025, 5-11 p.m. in History Park San Jose. More than one mile of magical scenes and displays synced to favorite holiday tunes. $25-31, approx., christmasinthepark.com
SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice November 15, 2024-January 20, 2025 in Circle of Palms Plaza on Market Street. $21, sjdowntownice.com
SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 16, 2024-January 26, 2025 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $, curiodyssey.org
SAN MATEO: San Mateo on Ice November 15, 2024-January 12, 2025 in Central Park. Largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice to skate on in sunny San Mateo - nice! $21 approx., onicerinks.com
SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 8, 2024-January 5, 2025 at City Center Bishop Ranch. Many special events include Elsa, Santa Claus, Barbie and Kristi's skating clinic. $26, citycenterbishopranch.com
SANTA MONICA: ICE November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025 at 5th & Arizona. DJs spin tunes on Wed., Classical Music Sunday sessions. $22 includes skate rental for hour session, iceatsantamonica.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2024-March 31, 2025
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: New Year's Eve Heavenly Holidays 5-10 p.m. Live music on the Main Stage, a breathtaking fireworks display and the iconic Gondola Ball Drop at 9 PM. DJ Cash Master kicks off the evening; The Jackeyes rock trio; Dee Dee Simon Band soulful ballads, high-energy hits, and emotional storytelling. Midnight Ball Drop in New York City's Time Square, Heavenly's Gondola Ball Drop will cross above the crowd, and a fabulous fireworks show will light up the night. The party continues into the night at casino nightclubs. VisitLakeTahoe.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: New Year's Eve Celebration at Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino Heavenly Village with a midnight fireworks show, DJs, and a sprawling NYE celebration. Seating begins at 9:00 pm.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: The Loft Theatre evening begins with dining at Taste At The Loft, followed by critically acclaimed Magic Fusion show, starring award-winning magicians Chase and Kaileigh Hasty, with two special New Year's Eve performances. As the highlight of the night, The Loft's lounge transforms into a New Year's Eve party, where guests can dance into 2025 with an open bar from 9:30-11 p.m., a live DJ, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. The party goes 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Reservations frank@thelofttahoe.com inside thelofttahoe.com.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Zephyr Cove Celebrate New Year's Eve on the M.S. Dixie II MS Dixie II under the stars with the scenic views of Lake Tahoe starting at 6:30 p.m. Soak in the surrounding Emerald Bay, enjoy a three-course meal, live music with dancing, participate in the traditional (eastern-time) countdown, and commemorate the evening with a champagne toast. VisitLakeTahoe.com
STATELINE, NV: Harvey's Tahoe New Year's Eve celebration at PEEK December 31, 2024, 10 p.m.with Jen Jones. Location: 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV. caesars.com/harveys-tahoe | casinos
SAN FRANCISCO: New Year's Eve at Oasis SF, 9:30 p.m. Location: 298 11th Street. $55.28-up, sfoasis.com
SAUSALITO: Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour December 8-31, 2024 features nearly 20 unique displays in a walking tour. Free to see, sausalito.org/gingerbread-house-tour
TEMECULA: New Year's Eve Grape Drop - in front of City Hall, 6-10 p.m. Ring in the new year Temecula style with the Grape Drop! Celebrate 2025 with an East Coast (9pm) countdown featuring a new drone show and music by Bad Chemistry and Groove Squad. Food vendors, kids activities, free Fun Zone for kids, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Giant Slide, Glitter Artist, Caricaturist and 8:50p Drone Show visible from Civic Center Quad. Countdown & Grape Drop 9p in Main St "Y" Location: 41000 Main St. Free, Temeculaca.gov
TEMECULA: Pechanga Casino & Resort NYE. There are parties throughout the casino featuring music, drinks and even A New Year's Circus in Eagle's Nest! Location: 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA. $, pechanga.com | casinos
TEMECULA: Temecula on Ice New Year's Eve Skate December 31, 2024, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Town Square Park. The city-sponsored ice rink next to City Hall is a venue with a beautiful setting and access to dining and shopping you can easily walk to. Location: 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA. $30 skate rental included, temeculaca.gov
TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink, November 9, 2024-Janaury 20, 2025 at Peltzer Farm & Winery. 8,400 square-foot real ice rink, complimentary gliders, picnic benches, hot cocoa, snacks, local food truck eats, and a bar serving Peltzer Wine. Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA. $20 + $2 skate rental, peltzerfarms.com
TEMECULA: Casino Royale: A New Year's Eve Celebration at Europa Village Wineries & Resort December 31, 2024, 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Elegance, mystery, and thrill of a James Bond film with DJ, casino games, stunning photo backdrops and photobooth glam. Location: 41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA. $190, europavillage.com
TEMECULA: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa December 31, 2024, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. New Years Eve Bash! All tickets include: Sparkling Wine Upon Arrival, DJ, Dancing, Photo Booth, Dessert & Coffee Bar, Party Props, Midnight Balloon Drop. Location: 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA. $50-90 age 21+ only, southcoastwinery.com
TEMECULA: Wilson Creek Winery New Year's Eve Celebration December 31, 2024, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Two incredible experiences - pick one or enjoy both. Location: 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA. #1. East Coast Elegance Black Tie Affair in Winemaker’s Loft includes 4-course dinner expertly paired with award-winning wines, all while enjoying live music from the BenJ4 Band. Cost $220! #2. West Coast Party Vibes in the Ballroom inlcudes a glass of champagne, DJ, dessert and coffee bar, and 360 photobooth. Cost $100, WilsonCreekWinery.com
TUOLUMNE: Black Oak Casino New Year's Eve December 31, 2024, 9 p.m. Check out DJ Jordan mixing it up on the promotional stage, or get tickets to dance in the new year with Northfork band in the Willow Creek Lounge! Location: 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne, CA. Reserved Table $172.57, blackoakcasino.com | casinos
TWAIN HARTE / LONG BARN: The Long Barn Lodge Ice Skating November 22, 2024 - Mid-March 2025. Tucked in the Sierra Nevada mountains at around 5,000 feet elevation, Long Barn Lodge has the only ice skating rink in the area. Location: 25957 Long Barn Rd., Long Barn, CA facebook.com/ thelongbarnlodge $15, skate rental is $5. Closed Monday & Tuesday
UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice December 2, 2024-January 12, 2025 next to Alex R. Thomas Plaza on School Street. Seasonal holiday ice rink open daily for holiday fun! Location: 310 S. State St., Ukiah, CA. $12, cityofukiah.com/ukiahonice
UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood Eve December 31, 2024 is billed as the area's biggest New Year's Eve celebration. Includes theme park admission with special hours 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $154, tickets universalstudioshollywood.com
VALENCIA: Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park, November 28, 2024-January 5, 2025, 5 p.m. rocks each night with 2 million lights in 7 themed areas featuring dance, music & light shows, cocktail bars, holiday sweets, s'more fire pits & Santa Claus. Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA. $49-75, sixflags.com/magicmountain
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Holiday in the Park November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025, 12-7 p.m. most days. Special holiday guests, entertainment, foods, rides & attractions like Arctic Penguins. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA 94589 $35-39, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom
WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice November 22, 2024-January 12, 2025. Skate 90 minutes for $20, ice skate rental included or $20 Ice Slide. Location: Civic Park, Walnut Creek, CA. walnutcreekonice.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD: Crawl Til The Ball Falls: The Official Sunset Strip NYE Bar Crawl December 31, 2024, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Den on Sunset. Wristband gets you into any of the participating bars with no cover, plus gets you drink specials all night. Location: 8226 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046, $24.55 barcrawlerz.com or call (310) 273-8772 Ext. 5
WEST HOLLYWOOD: NYE 2025 with Rapper, record producer and actor Rich the Kid, 9 p.m. at Keys Nightclub. New Year's Eve performance alongside acclaimed DJ Fred Matters, 5-hour premium open bar, complimentary champagne flute and non-stop celebration. Location: 9039 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA. $30+up, keyslosangelesnye.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD: 1 Hotel West Hollywood New Year's Eve Party West Hollywood hasn't seen a sky-high lounge like Harriet's Rooftop at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood. Its panoramic view is the star of the show; and this New Year's Eve we take it to the next level with a live DJ spinning dynamic mashups. With the shimmering backdrop of the Los Angeles skyline as the backdrop, the city's glitterati will dance and mingle; helping themselves to a five-hour premium open bar. Pick up a VIP package for luxuries such as bottle service and reserved seating. From the extensive greenery that fills the penthouse to the shimmering string lights, Harriet's Rooftop is nothing less than majestic! Join us this NYE to countdown the clock to 2025 and set the New Year ablaze. Tickets start at $80+up, Dec. 31st, 9 p.m. 8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood; harrietsrooftopnye.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD: 2025 Bootsy Bellows NYE on the Sunset Strip with a 5hr premium open bar, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and a special live DJ spinning the hottest Top 40, Hip-Hop, House, and Mash-Up tracks to keep the party charged well into the new year. Tickets start at $30+up, Dec. 31st, 9 p.m. 9229 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood; bootsybellowsnye.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD: Poppy New Year's Eve Party 2025 five-hour premium open bar. Dance to a live DJ; and as midnight approaches, follow him into a crowd-wide countdown that ends with you and your friends raising complimentary glasses of champagne and toasting to 2025. Tickets start at $30+up, Dec. 31st, 9 p.m. 755 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood; poppynye.com
WOODSIDE: Holidays at Filoli November 16, 2024-January 12, 2025. Georgian revival-style mansion with 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens at an historic 654-acre estate (as seen in Falcon Crest show) is all decked out with 20 miles of Holiday lights, food delights, Santa visits and add-on experiences like firepit nights. $41-45, filoli.org
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