California Events
Thursday, December 31, 2026
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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, 2025, 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.
ALTADENA: Christmas Tree Lane 2026-2027 Season. The free to see event is produced by volunteer citizens carrying the 105-year tradition.
ANAHEIM: Disneyland Festival of Holidays. Christmas Fantasy Parade is back along with Haunted Mansion's Nightmare Before Christmas, and It's a Small World holiday transformation. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA. $Tickets, disneyland.com
ATWATER: Old Town Atwater Ice Skating Center returns for its 2026-2027 Season, promising affordable holiday fun.
AVALON: New Year's Eve Celebration at Casino Ballroom. Produced by Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce, Reservations a must $225 person, catalinachamber.com
BAKERSFIELD: CALM Zoo Holiday Lights 2026-2027 Season, 5:30 p.m. Stroll through millions of lights in holiday-themed lands featuring over 200 displays. $, calmholidaylights.org
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Alpine Zoo Wild Lights 5-9 p.m. Wed-Sun. New event shines one million holiday lights on the treasured zoo where injured wildlife is cared for. $20, bigbearzoo.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
BRIDGEPORT: Bridgeport Winter Ice Rink late November-March. Free admission (bring your own skates) and enjoy! Location: US 395 and Hwy 182, Bridgeport, CA. Free, monocounty.org
BROOKS: Cache Creek Casino Resort NYE December 31, 2025. Location: 14455 Highway 16, Brooks, CA. cachecreek.com | casinos
BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm Christmas. 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. $, sixflags.com/knotts
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 Regency Ball December 31, 2025. Live entertainment on multiple stages throughout the Casino Floor, plus more. Location: 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA. morongocasinoresort.com | casinos
CATHEDRAL CITY: NYE at Agua Caliente Casino December 31, 2025. Dance the night away with a party band, The New Originals, and DJ Ebony, then watch the sky come alive at midnight with a dazzling drone show sponsored by City of Cathedral City. Location: 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA. aguacalientecasinos.com/ casino/ new-years-eve-2026/
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 in City Plaza. $12-15, chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink
COARSEGOLD: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, 12-10 p.m. at Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino. Seasonal outdoor ice skating, all ages. $, chukchansigold.com
COARSEGOLD: Fire & Ice Unite at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino December 31, 2025, 8 p.m. Dazzling performers, a fiery DJ, signature cocktails, and cool ice toasts come together with party favors and frosty elegance for a truly unforgettable night.. Location: 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold, CA. chukchansigold.com | casinos
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda is open New Year's Eve - December 31, 2025, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at the Veranda, shoptheveranda.com
CORNING: Rolling Hills Casino New Year's Eve Comedy in Carlino's presents Joe Machi December 31, 2025, 9 p.m. Actor and comedian Joe Machi is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! At 10:30 p.m. it's Latin Night with Rocio y Su Sonora Wednesday, December 31 10:30PM New Year’s Eve Latin Night Location: 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA. $50 approx., rollinghillscasino.com| casinos
CORONADO: Skating by the Sea 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
COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC is open New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Snow, ice tubing, ice skating, rides, fire pits and more. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $, winterfestoc.com
ENCINITAS: Lightscape , 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. $, sdbg.org
ESCONDIDO: New Year's Eve Roller Skate Party on Maple Street, south of Grand Avenue across from Maple Street Plaza. Temporary rink made of sport court tiles, right in the middle of the street. Bring your own skates or rent a pair on-site. downtownescondido.com
ESCONDIDO: Wild Holidays at San Diego Safari Park. Festive decorations, incredible light displays and holiday entertainment await. Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA. $, sdzsafaripark.org
FOLSOM: Folsom Ice Rink November 8, 2025-January 19, 2026 in Historic Downtown Folsom. Come have fun at the circular, 7,000-square-foot rink with REAL ice. Enjoy fire pits, Santa's Cottage and more! $, historicfolsom.org/ice-rink
FRESNO: Downtown Fresno Ice Skating Rink December 5, 2025-January 9, 2026 returns to Mariposa Plaza Winter Village with twinkling streets lined with food vendors and artisans. $20, skate rental included
FULLERTON: First Night Celebration December 31, 2025, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Throw on your party hat for the biggest celebration of the year in Downtown Fullerton Plaza! Fireworks - Live music - Food vendors - Kids Lane. Location: 125 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA. Free, cityoffullerton.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 at Civic Park, Downtown Hanford. Make it a date with family and friends for fun holiday ice skating. $, hanfordwinterwonderland.com
HIGHLAND: Yaamava Casino Resort Celebrates New Year's Eve December 31, 2025 with concerts featuring Baby Bash | Salt-N-Pepa and Spinderella $80-162.70 | Technocratic. Location: 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland, CA. yaamava.com | casinos
HOLLYWOOD: Yamashiro Hollywood New Years 2026, December 31, 2025, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 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. Location: 1999 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles; $107.48, yamashironye.com
INDIO: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino NYE Free Live Music December 31, 2025. LIT: DJ Nano + DJ Slim Dee starting at 7 p.m.; Ring in the New Year with Shades of Blue 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; | TWELVE: DJ Manny 7:30 p.m.; Steel Rod & Friends 9:30 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Free party favors for casino guests while supplies last. Location: 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA. Free admission, fantasyspringsresort.com | casinos
IRVINE: Dream Glow Lights Festival , Wednesday-Sunday at Wild Rivers Waterpark. West Coast debut of the newest lights spectacular for the holidays! Location: 10000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA. $37-53, dreamglowfestival.com
IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink next to the Giant Wheel. Skating! Location: 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA. $24-27 general admission, irvinespectrumcenter.com
JACKSON: Jackson Rancheria Casino New Year's Eve December 31, 2025, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance into the New Year with The Latin Magic Band, returning for another year to play a free show on the casino floor. Location: 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA. jacksoncasino.com | casinos
KIRKWOOD: Fireworks & Torchlight Parade December 31, 2025, 5 p.m. at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Location: 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr., Kirkwood, California. kirkwood.com
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE: Enchanted Forest of Light 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. $27-45, descansogardens.org
LAKE ELSINORE: Electric Light Festival Drive-Thru , 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Lake Elsinore Outlet Mall. Over a million lights in fun, fantasy scenes and shapes. Drive through or ride the train. $15-up, electriclightfestival.com
LONG BEACH: Aquarium of the Pacific New Year's Eve Night Dive Party (pictured above) December 31, 2025, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. FranklinWall 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. Celebrity Magician- Johnny Wu. Photo Booth and more. $89.95, aquariumofpacific.org
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles New Years edition of the epic Los Angeles Ballers VIP Party Pass. Enjoy General Admission entry into multiple NYE parties with hours of premium open bar. Go to one, go to all! Feel free to party hop all night. Tickets $107.48, December 31, 2025, 9 p.m. West Hollywood, CA; is.gd/allaccessnyepass
CLOSED: LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Lights, Animals Aglow closed December 24-25 and December 31, 2025. Location: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, $29-35, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink . Sharpen your blades and skills or just go to chill with themed events and great music. $, holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Kings Holiday Ice at LA Live , 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $27 general admission, lalive.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Kings Holiday Ice 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. $, lalive.com/ la-kings-holiday-ice-la-live
MAMMOTH LAKES: New Year's Eve Family Fun & Fireworks in The Village Plaza December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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
MONROVIA: Noon Year's Eve on Myrtle Avenue 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle. All ages welcome. Come back for New Year's Eve on Myrtle Avenue 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Free, monroviaca.gov
MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay at Custom House Plaza. $21.10 includes skate rental, iceskatingbythebay.com
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! $30-35, firstnightmonterey.org
MORENO VALLEY: Electric Light Festival Drive-thru , 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Moreno Valley Mall. Over a million dazzling lights! Location: 22631 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, CA. $, electriclightfestival.com
MT. SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 15, 2025-February 22, 2026 in Shastice Park is an ice skater's dream at 85 feet wide and 200 feet long. $15 sessions, skate rental included, msrec.org
NAPA: Meritage Ice Skating Rink is open to public. $21.42 sessions, meritageresort.com
OAKLAND: Temple Hill Days of Christmas. 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, 4:30-9 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
OAKLEY: Oakley on Ice is open December 31, 2025, 10 a.m. with special New Year's Eve hours across from Oakley City Hall with parking at Main Street & Norcoss Lane. $, oakleyonice.com
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 28, 2025-March 28, 2026, 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, 2025! Ring in the New Year with Decades! Rock, funk, and pop as Decades band takes the stage. Seating starts at 9:45 p.m. Location: 3 Alverda Dr., Oroville, CA. featherfallscasino.com | casino
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Surf Club New Year's Eve Party at Afterglow 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. Dinner Seating. Great music, elevated dining, and an unforgettable desert countdown. $75-150, palmspringssurfclub.com
PALM SPRINGS: Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino Outdoor Frozen Oasis Block Party & Fireworks Extravaganza December 31, 2025, 8 p.m. Ben Mallare 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. $50-150, aguacalientecasinos.com | casinos
PALO ALTO: Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink open December 31, 2025 with 5 p.m. closing time for New Year's Eve. It features public skating sessions, lessons and more. $20 session, $6 skate rental, winterlodge.com
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures in 9 themed areas. $30-65, astralumina.com
PETALUMA: Luma Ice 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
RANCHO MIRAGE: KC and The Sunshine Band concert + Sister Sledge December 31, 2025, 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. $75-120 approx., hotwatercasino.com | casinos 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA
REDDING: Garden of Lights December 31, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at McConnell Arboretum special New Year's Eve party with band, Black Vinyl 45. Over one million animated lights are on display. $, reddinggardenoflights.org
REDDING: Win River Casino New Year's Eve Black & White Ball December 31, 2025, 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ring in the New Year with style, laughter with comedian Erik Griffin, and live music with The Fresh Makers. $65 + fees or $300 VIP. Location: 2100 Redding Rancheria Rd., Redding, CA. winriver.com | casinos
RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights. 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, 2025 at Graton Resort Casino. DJ 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: Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink at the Square on 7th & K Street. A tradition for over 30 years, the affordable holiday attraction only charges $15, skate rental included! godowntownsac.com
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego New Year's Eve Celebration starting at 5 p.m. with a DJ at the Sky Tower area until park close. Bring your family to experience a special New Year's countdown and a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. Location: 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA. $Tickets, seaworld.com
SAN DIEGO: Rady Children's Ice Rink is open December 31, 2025 at Liberty Station with special holiday hours for New Year's Eve: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Have fun while skating fees support cancer program for kids. $25 includes skate rentals, rchicerink.org
SAN DIEGO: Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo 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. $ ticket, approx. sandiegozoo.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink. Themed days and special events add to the fun. $22 session includes skate rental.
SAN FRANCISCO: New Year's Eve at Oasis SF, Baloney, the Final Load December 31, 2025, 7 p.m. Last show - Oasis is going out of business after 10 glorious years. Location: 298 11th Street. $40-up, sfoasis.com
SAN JACINTO: Royal New Year’s Eve Queen's Countdown Celebration in the Event Center at Soboba Casino Resort December 31, 2025, 9 p.m. Royal New Year’s Eve Celebration in the Event Center. Enjoy two drink vouchers included with your ticket and toast to New Year’s Eve at Soboba Casino Resort. Location: Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Rd., San Jacinto, CA. $105-up, saboba.com
SAN JOSE: Noon Year's Eve Celebration December 31, 2025, 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, cdm.org
SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park, 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: Blinky's Holiday Lights Drive Thru, 5 p.m. at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. More than one mile of magical scenes and displays synced to favorite holiday tunes. $25-31, approx., christmasinthepark.com
SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice in the iconic Circle of Palms Plaza on Market Street. $, sjdowntownice.com
SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey 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 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! $, onicerinks.com
SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink at City Center Bishop Ranch. Many special events include Elsa, Santa Claus, Barbie and Kristi's skating clinic. $26, citycenterbishopranch.com
SANTA MONICA: ICE 2026-2027 Season at 5th & Arizona. 8,000 square feet of skating ice, including a kids zone for little ones. $22 admission & skate rental, iceatsantamonica.com
SAUSALITO: Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour December 8-31, 2025 features nearly 20 unique displays in a walking tour. Free to see, sausalito.org/gingerbread-house-tour
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2025-March 31, 2026, subject to change. Ice Skating at the outdoor rink at The Shops at Heavenly Village features central location near shopping, dining and skiing.
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. $195 approx., zephyrcove.com
STATELINE: New Year's Eve Celebration at Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino Heavenly Village Party on the Plaza returns on the Saltgrass Patio with heated patio seating, live DJ, and the only midnight fireworks show on the lake. Seating begins at 9 p.m. Location: 50 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV. $125-up, visitlaketahoe.com
STATELINE, NV: Caesar's Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve December 31, 2025. Enjoy a live DJ, Dueling Pianos and Arty the Party. Choose one or all parties. Location: 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV. caesars.com/lake-tahoe | casinos
TEMECULA: Pechanga Casino & Resort NYE. There are parties throughout the casino featuring music, drinks Grand Ballroom, Kelsey’s, and Kelsey’s Loft 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. All-Access Pass grants you unlimited access to Pechanga's exclusive parties all night long. Location: 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA. Tickets: $150!pechanga.com | casinos
TEMECULA: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Jimmy Buffet Live, NYE in Paradise December 31, 2025, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. New Years Eve Bash !8-piece band featuring live steel pans, congas, and a few surprises. Keep the party going with beer, wine, and specialty cocktails available for purchase! Location: 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA. $95 age 21+ only, southcoastwinery.com
TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink at Peltzer Farm & Winery. Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA. $23.05 for 75 minute skate session, rental skates included, peltzerfarms.com
TEMECULA: Wilson Creek Winery New Year's Eve Mobster's Ball December 31, 2025, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 4-course dinner expertly paired with award-winning wines, all while enjoying live music from Band. Cost $220! Location: 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA. Cost $250, WilsonCreekWinery.com
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
TUOLUMNE: Black Oak Casino New Year's Eve December 31, 2025, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cover Me Badd band in the Willow Creek Lounge! Location: 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne, CA. Reserved Table $188.58, blackoakcasino.com | casinos
TWAIN HARTE / LONG BARN: The Long Barn Lodge Ice Skating November 2025 mid-March 2026. 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 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, 2025 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. $, tickets universalstudioshollywood.com
VALENCIA: Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park, 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 WinterFest , 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. Skate 90 minutes for $20, ice skate rental included or $20 Ice Slide. Location: Civic Park, Walnut Creek, CA. walnutcreekonice.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD: NYE 2026 December 31, 2025, 9 p.m. 5-hour premium open bar, complimentary champagne flute and non-stop celebration. Location: 9039 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA. $70+up, keyslosangelesnye.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD: Poppy New Year's Eve Party December 31, 2025, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 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 2026. Location: 755 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA. $, eventbrite
WEST HOLLYWOOD: 1 Hotel West Hollywood New Year's Eve Party West Hollywood December 31, 2025, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Harriet's Rooftop sky-high lounge at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood with its panoramic view is the star of the show. Location: 8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood; Tickets start at $33.85, eventbrite.com
WOODSIDE: Filoli Holiday Lights , 4-9 p.m. Georgian revival-style mansion's 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens are transformed into a radiant wonderland of light and color at the historic 654-acre estate (seen in Falcon Crest). $49-55, filoli.org
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