California Events
Sunday, December 31, 2023
ALAMEDA: Christmas Tree Lane, December 2-31, 2023, an annual favorite holiday tradition for 85 years, is a community gift to the public. Free to see and experience.
ALPINE: FIRE & ICE New Years Eve 2024 at Viejas Casino & Resort! Experience heart-pounding live entertainment, signature cocktails, epic photo ops, fireworks, a midnight ball drop, and a whole lot more! $31 approx., viejas.com | casinos
ANAHEIM: Jurassic Quest December 28, 2023-January 1, 2024 at Anaheim Convention Center. Jurassic Quest guests walk through the Cretaceous period, the Jurassic Period and The Triassic period and experience what it was like to be among over 80 true to life size dinosaurs created in collaboration with paleontologists. The event includes dinosaur-themed rides for kids, dino activities and crafts, shopping, bounce houses, fossil digs, baby dinos and more! Location: 800 W. Katella, Anaheim, CA. $22-36, jurassicquest.com
ANAHEIM: Holidays at Disneyland Resort November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024 with special New Year's Eve hours 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Disneyland features Christmas Fantasy Parade, Holiday Magic fireworks, Christmas decor at It's a Small World and Haunted Mansion, plus Viva Navidad celebration of Latin culture at California Adventure theme park.
ARCADIA: Lightscape November 17, 2023-January 2, 2024 at Los Angeles County Arboretum. Reimagined this year with all new experiences, the magical holiday event includes professional lighting and musical scoring throughout the gardens. $33-39 + $20 parking, arboretum.org
ATWATER: Razzari Ice Skating Center November 17, 2023-January 8, 2024 in Old Town Atwater. Seasonal ice skating rink offers affordable holiday fun.
ALTADENA: Christmas Tree Lane. For more than 100 years, Altadena's Deodar trees have been lit for public enjoyment at a 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
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
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood on Ice November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 celebrates its 7th season in Contra Costa County.
BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm New Year's Eve, 9 a.m. - January 1, 2023, 1 a.m. Get tickets 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA $, knotts.com Knott's New Year's Eve Celebration is included with regular daytime admission. Knott's Berry Farm New Year Eve Celebration includes a midnight fireworks display.
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 Gala in Full Color December 31, 2023. Dress to the nines and head out to Morongo for a red carpet affair. Live entertainment on multiple stages throughout the casino featuring Pulp Vixen on the Casino Floor, All the Vibes on Sideline Stage, DJ Kid J and The New Vibe. Free party favors. 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
CHICO: Ice Rink in the Plaza November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024. Join the affordable holiday ice skating attraction, a joint effort with the City of Chico, and surrounded by 425 great businesses.
CORNING: Rolling Hills Casino New Year's Eve Celebration on December 31, 2023 starts at 6 p.m. throughout the casino. Event Center: Hill Street Band 9pm; Carlino's: Latin Night with DJ Hector 10pm; Center Bar: Dance Party with Jigga Julee 10pm. Free, age 21+ Location: 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA rollinghillscasino.com | casinos
CORONADO: Skating by the Sea November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 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 3, 2023-February 14, 2024 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda, a newly reimagined mixed-use retail center with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.
COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC November 24, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Snow, ice tubing, ice skating, rides, North Pole, fire pits and more. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $35-110, winterfestoc.com
ENCINITAS: Lightscape November 17, 2023-January 1, 2024, 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. $29-35, sdbg.org
FRESNO: Timeless Toys, Christmas at Kearney Mansion Museum Nov.24-Dec.31, 2023, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays $10, valleyhistory.org
FRESNO: Hmong New Year's Festival December 28-31, 2023, hmongcultural.org
FORT BRAGG - WILLITS: Skunk Train Christmas Train November 25-December 31, 2023. Christmas Tree Train - World's Largest Christmas Tree out of Willits. Enjoy seasonal treats and decor on a journey through the redwoods to Mr. Skunk's Giant Christmas Tree, a decorated redwood along the line - the workshop of Santa Mr. Skunk. From $59.95 skunktrain.com | trains
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, November 24-December 30, 2023.
HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Skating November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Civic Park, Downtown Hanford. Make it a date with the family and friends for fun holiday ice skating. $, hanfordwinterwonderland.com
HIGHLAND: San Manuel Casino Resort Morris Day & The Time concert December 31, 2023. The legendary, pimpadelic funkmaster, Morris Day rings in the New Year. $65-250 approx. sanmanuel.com | casinos
INDIO: Coachella Valley Magic of Lights Drive Thru November 17-December 31, 2023, 5:30 p.m. at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $, magicoflights.com
INDIO: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino New Year's Eve Free admission. LIT: Doors Open at 7pm DJ Nano, DJ OZ and Bootie Quake; TWELVE: Doors Open at 5pm Moonchild and Steel Rod. Free party favors for casino guests while supplies last (fantasyspringsresort.com)| casinos
IRVINE: Pretend City Annual Noon Year's Confetti Countdown Party, Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Noise makers, party hats and a host of activities such as four different countdowns: Dhaka, Bangladesh -members countdown | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Athens, Greece | London, England $, pretendcity.org
IRVINE: Skating Under the Stars November 3, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Irvine Spectrum Ice Rink in the Giant (Ferris) Wheel Court features themed nights with DJs spinning tunes surrounded by restaurants and shopping.
JACKSON: Jackson Rancheria Casino New Year's Eve December 31, 2023 with Latin Magic Band 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance into the New Year jacksoncasino.com) | casinos
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE: Enchanted Forest of Light November 19, 2023-January 7, 2024 features an after-dark, mile-long walkthrough of holiday lights in Descanso Gardens, a unique Southern California botanic garden of historical significance.
LONG BEACH: Aquarium of the Pacific New Year's Eve Night Dive Party, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tunes of Loud as Funk playing live in the Great Hall, DJs spinning in the galleries, a silent disco, and karaoke- all leading up to the confetti countdown at midnight! Drinks sold at the cash bar and tasty bites on sale in Cafe Scuba. $95, aquariumofpacific.org
LONG BEACH: New Year's Eve Family
Fireworks Show Cruise 7:45-10 p.m.
approx. on Harbor Breeze Cruises.
Location: 100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2,
Long Beach, CA. $65, 2seewhales.com
LONG BEACH: New Year's Eve 21+ Cruise
8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. approx. on Harbor
Breeze Cruises. Includes a champagne
toast at midnight. Location: 100
Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach, CA.
$90, 2seewhales.com
LOS ANGELES: Santa's Secret, Speakeasy November 24-December 31, 2023 at The Beverly Center, 8th Floor 8500 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA. $50-75, vossevents.com/ santas-secret
LOS ANGELES: Prohibition NYE 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Union Station in DTLA. The Roaring Twenties theme, CHROMEO headlining DJ Set, live jazz ensemble Lyndsay & the All-Nighters, burlesque troupe Concrete Entertainment, a premium open bar for all guests, and 60-foot ball drop from the Art Deco ceilings of Union Station. $215 or VIP packages $3,000, found.ee/prohibitionnye
LOS ANGELES: Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square November 16, 2023-January 7, 2024 Willy Bietak Productions is back at Pershing Square for ice entertainment during the holidays.
LOS ANGELES: Orpheum Theatre's Dita Von Teese New Year's Eve Gala show, 9 p.m. See Teese make a splash in this annual event. Location: Orpheum Theatre, 842 South Broadway, Los Angeles. $50-up, laorpheum.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Lights, Animals Aglow November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at LA Zoo. Special holiday display seen only at night. Location: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, $, lazoo.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: New Year's Eve Family Fun & Fireworks in The Village Plaza 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 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
MARINA DEL REY: Moonlight New Year's Eve Cruise on the Entertainer Yacht featuring DJs, premium open bar, 4-course dinner buffet, two giant indoor areas to mingle plus sky deck with spectacular views of Marina Del Rey harbor and Fireworks vipnightlife.com
MONROVIA: Noon Year's Eve December 31, 2023, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle. All ages welcome. Special noon time celebration. Free, monroviaoldtown.org
MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay November 24-December 31, 2023 at Custom House Plaza. $, iceskatingbythebay.com
MONTEREY: First Night Downtown Monterey Light Up the Night, 3 p.m.-12 a.m. All ages New Year's fun event, Music and Dancing on the street with International costumed dancers,multiple venues with 60+ Performances, Interactive Art Stations, Twilight Procession Countdown-to-Midnight Finale Performance! $25-32, firstnightmonterey.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Fire and Ice, seasonal outdoor ice skating rink & bonfires overlooking Newport Bay November 24, 2023-January 1, 2024 at Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive. $, NewportDunes.com
NEWPORT BEACH: NYE Yacht Party 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Multi-Level Newport Harbor Yacht Cruise with Premium Open Bar, Food Stations and Passed Appetizers, DJ and Dancing plus Party Favors & NYE Countdown. Location: Endless Dreams Yacht, 2431 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, CA. $231.57, annualyachtparties.com
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show November 25, 2023-January 21, 2024 at El Portal Theatre. Includes four Eric Carle stories presented with a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets. Location: 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA. Dates: Fridays and Sundays 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. $30-up, hungrycaterpillarshow.com
OAKLAND: Oakland Zoo Glowfari, Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival November 10, 2023-January 28, 2024, 5-9 p.m. $26 adults, advanced ticket purchase is required: oaklandzoo.org
OAKLAND: Temple Hill Days of Christmas November 24-December 31, 2023. Spectacular concerts, theatrical, nativity and creche presentations, plus nightly holiday lights.
OLYMPIC VALLEY: World's Largest New Years Eve Torchlight Parade at Squaw Valley, 5 p.m.
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink November 24, 2023-March 2024 at Everline Resort at Squaw Creek. destinationhotels.com
ONTARIO: Christmas on Euclid Nativity November 25, 2023-January 2, 2024. Twelve historic nativity scenes are on display during the holidays on Euclid Avenue.
OROVILLE: Feather Falls Casino Free New Year's Eve with Kings of Queen; Golden Feather: DJ UNek Country music; Harlan Country-Acoustic; Bow & Arrow: DJ Mark Morris & DJ Trazz | casinos
PALA MESA: Pala Casino New Year's Eve Weekend $10K Dance Contest 9:30-11:30 p.m. in Events Center includes Ball Drop, Party Favors | casinos
PALM SPRINGS: Spa Resort Casino Outdoor Block Party & Fireworks GLITZ & GLAM. Dress to the nines and let nostalgia take over as you saunter to Haute Chile and DJ Erineil under the stars to a Midnight Fireworks Extravaganza. $40-125. | casinos
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, November 9-December 31, 2023. The limited engagement, multisensory immersive experience that holds a special connection to the stars above, brings special meaning to the holidays. $ tickets, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PARADISE: Paradise on Ice November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Terry Ashe Park and Recreation Center is open for seasonal ice skating among towering trees of the Sierra Nevada foothills, $, paradiseprpd.com
PALO ALTO: Christmas Tree Lane December 9-31, 2023, christmastreelane.org
POMONA: Imaginarium at Fairplex November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024. Over 5 million lights in colorful displays, life-size Chinese lanterns, 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: Agua Caliente NYE concert with KC and The Sunshine Band concert + Zowie Bowie at STUDIO '24 | casinos
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA: The Blind Pig New Year's Eve with Hollywood-esque live music and fabulous specials, such as the annual NYE Lobster Thermidor. Those who stay until midnight will ring in 2024 *Studio 54 style* with complimentary champagne toast! Location: 31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Reservation: (949) 888-0072 | theblindpigoc.com
REDDING: Garden of Lights November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 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, $20-25, reddinggardenoflights.org
REDDING: Win River Casino New Year's Eve Bash 2024 Saddle up, y'all! It's time to ring in the New Year with a Country Western theme bash with local favorite Lance Michael Cornwell. General Admission $65 plus fees, winrivercasino.com | casinos
RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights November 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024. The National Historic Landmark dazzles with millions of holiday lights. Some say it is one of the best Christmas displays in the U.S. Free, missioninn.com
SACRAMENTO: Downtown Holiday Ice November 8, 2023-January 15, 2024 is an annual, seasonal ice rink combining a vibrant, urban scene with old-fashioned fun.
SACRAMENTO: Imaginarium November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Cal Expo. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $21-27, imaginarium360.com
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld Christmas Celebration November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 is all fun with rides, sea life, Santa, reindeer and a sizzling musical show with America's Got Talent star Bryan Cheatham. SeaWorld is open Christmas Day & New Year's Day
SAN DIEGO: NYE Yacht Party 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Multi-Level Newport Harbor Yacht Cruise with Premium Open Bar, Food Stations and Passed Appetizers, DJ and Dancing plus Party Favors & NYE Countdown. Location: Adventure Hornblower Yacht, 970 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA. $210.97, annualyachtparties.com
SAN DIEGO: Jungle Bells Aurora at San Diego Zoo December 9, 2023-January 1, 2024 includes an incredible light show, reindeer games, brass band music, jugglers and acrobats, and forest pathway through holiday decor and lighted trees to visit polar bears, arctic foxes and reindeer. $65, sandiegozoo.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Safari Park Wild Holidays November 24-December 31, 2023 includes the same, great wild animal park experience with magical holiday lights, Santa and musicians playing holiday tunes at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, $, sdzsafaripark.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Japanese Bell Ringing Ceremony on December 31. A 2100-lb., sixteenth-century Japanese bronze bell from a temple in Japan is struck 108 times with a log for 108 mortal desires (bonno) of passions and delusions humans need to be rid of from the previous year so they can begin the New year right. Asian Art Museum San Francisco, TICKETS: asianart.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Fairmont San Francisco Gingerbread House
SAN JACINTO: Soboba Casino FOCUS3D NYE - A Couple Of Men On A Television Screen $42, soboba.com | casinos
SAN JOSE: Holiday Lights Drive Thru November 29, 2023-January 1, 2024, 5-11 p.m. at 635 Phelan Ave. $ per car, christmasinthepark.com
SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park holiday attraction with music, lights and entertainment November 24, 2023-January 1, 2024.
SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice is a seasonal holiday rink offering skating sessions, skate rentals and holiday festivities November 17, 2023-January 15, 2024.
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Nature Nights November 17-December 31, 2023, 5-8 p.m., at San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. Location: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 $27 general admission sold online, slobg.org
SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 10, 2023-January 28, 2024 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox, snakes, birds, bugs and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $26.64 approx., curiodyssey.org
SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024 at City Center Bishop Ranch $21 approx., citycenterbishopranch.com
SANTA ANA: Santa Ana Winter Village Ice Rink December 2-31, 2023 at Orange County Civic Center Plaza of the Flags, $, santa-ana.org
SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 15, 2023-January 14, 2024 features vibrant, lighted lantern displays of elephants and other zoo animals at Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niños Drive. $, sbzoo.org
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Holiday Ice Rink through December 31, 2023 inside the theme park near the Carousel.
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America WinterFest November 24-December 31, 2023. More than 60 rides and holiday attractions, sending letters to the North Pole, checking out Santa's workshop and baking cookies in Mrs. Claus' kitchen. Location: 237 W to Great America Parkway. Ice skating available, too. $ tickets
SANTA MONICA: ICE November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
SAUSALITO: Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour December 8-31, 2023 features nearly 20 unique displays in a walking tour. Free to see, sausalito.org/gingerbread-house-tour
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: A Rockin New Year's Eve 2024 FREE Celebration 5 p.m. at the Shops at Heavenly Village featuring Kristen Brown Band from The Voice, and Decades Band. Fireworks and Gondola Ball Drop at 9 p.m. theshopsatheavenly.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-March 31, 2024
TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink November 18, 2023-Janaury 7, 2024 at Peltzer Farm & Winery. From the folks who know how to entertain comes their winter festival featuring an 8,400 square-foot outdoor ice rink, part of a winery and farm enterprise. Awesome!
TEMECULA: New Year's Eve Gatsby Party at Europa Village Location: Europa Village Wineries & Resort, 41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA 92591, europavillage.com
TEMECULA: Pechanga Casino & Resort New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball in Grand Ballroom, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. features DJ Michaelangell mixing EDM and chart-topping hits. Plus, take in a full light show production. $75 | casinos
TEMECULA: New Year's Eve Grape Drop - in front of City Hall, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. New Year's Eve Grape Drop includes live music, vendors, and kid's activities. Ring in the new year Temecula style with the infamous Grape Drop! Celebrate 2024 twice with an East Coast (9pm) and West Coast (midnight) countdown. Location: 41000 Main St. Free, Temeculaca.gov
TWAIN HARTE: Long Barn Lodge Seasonal Ice Skating Rink November 17, 2023-Mid March 2024 in Long Barn, Tuolumne County, CA.
UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice seasonal holiday ice rink features daily ice skating sessions December 2, 2023-January 14, 2024.
UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood Grinchmas. Meet the Grinch and see the bent Christmas tree. November 24, 2023-January 1, 2024 at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA. $, UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood New Year's Eve Party until 2 am: "Electric New Year", EDM, Pop - Rock - Hip-Hop, Fireworks light up the night sky, specialty cocktails, beer, wine, and champagne available for purchase. Must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to purchase or consume alcohol. $154-309, UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
VALENCIA: Holiday in the Park November 23-December 31, 2023 at Six Flags Magic Mountain features famous thrill rides, two million lights, stilt walkers, light shows, choreography, concerts, fire pits for s'mores and more!
VALLEY CENTER: Valley View Casino & Hotel New Year's Eve p.m. features The Platinum Vibe Band with Disco, Classic Rock, 80s, today’s hits, and everything in between. valleyviewcasino.com | casinos
VISALIA: Christmas on the Farm Ice Skating Rink November 25, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Vossler Farms. Food concessions, HoHoHoliday Hayrides, Candy Express Train Ride and Ice Skating on the farm makes for old-fashioned fun. $, vosslerfarms.com
WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice December 15, 2023-January 15, 2024. This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA
WILLITS: Christmas Tree Train November 24-December 31, 2023. Take the historic Skunk Train (referring to the smell of diesel fuel, not skunks,) to see the "Largest Living Christmas Tree" decorated with lights among redwood forests containing the world's tallest trees. $, skunktrain.com
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