Looking for kid-friendly New Year's Eve events in our area? We've got your list of Dec. 31 family-friendly events happening in and around, along with New Year's Day fun too!
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Local Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Events:
Do you know of a family-friendly New Year's Eve or New Year's Day in and around Upland/Claremont/La Verne that isn't listed here? Please submit your event HERE, and we will add it to our list!
🎳NYE Bowling Family Package (Bowlero)
Location: Upland
Price: Packages start at $17.99 per person - Space is limited -Advance reservations online
Depending on the package you select Bowlero's NYE Family Package includes 2/4 Hours of Unlimited Bowling (Shoes Included), Unlimited Soft Drinks, Champagne/Sparkling Cider Toast, and Food Selections from Bowlero's Menu. (Add on's available)
Location: Ontario
Price: Packages for up to 6 guests $250.00 per lane - Space is limited -Advance reservations
Big Al’s is your perfect destination to ring in the new year in a BIG way! Bring in your family and/or friends and roll into 2025 on your reserved lane. NYE package includes unlimited galaxy bowling, $10 Arcade play (per guest), 1,000 Arcade tickets, glow-in-the-dark party favors, make-your-own shirt station, champagne/cider toast, balloon drop at midnight, and MORE! 9:00pm - 12:30am
🎉NYC New Year's Eve Bash at Johns Incredible Pizza
Location: Montclair
Price: Packages start at $34.99 per person - Space is limited -Advance tickets online
Ring In the New Year with an NYC Bash at Johns's Incredible Pizza! - Food, Rides, Games, Fun! Endless Buffet - Unlimted Rides - Fun World Credits (Arcade) - Disco Ball Necklace
🥂Noon-Year's Confetti Countdown! at Pretend City
Location: Irvine
Price: $19.95 per person - Advance tickets required
Join Pretend City at their annual New Year’s Celebration in the middle of the day! There will be a confetti countdown at to celebrate the new year as it turns noon!
🎉EARLY New Years' Eve Party @ Dave & Busters (ALL ages -4:00pm)
Location: Ontario
Price: $41.93 per person - Food included - Advance tickets required
There’s only one way to end the year & start another — with FUN. New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster’s is the place to be, with unforgettable entertainment, incredible bites worthy of being the last meal of the year, and OH — did we mention Unlimited Video Game Play ALL night long. Plus enjoy an all-ages ginger ale toast accompanied by a special video Ball Drop.
🎉New Years Celebration @ Dave & Busters
Location: Ontario
Price: Starts at $77.49 per person - Advance tickets required
Bottles popping! People cheering! Power Cards tapping! New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster’s is more than just a good time — it’s the ultimate way to kick off a year of FUN! Grab tickets for your whole crew and stop by for an exclusive New Year’s event at D&B — a jam-packed night of unlimited video gameplay, top-tier entertainment & yes, lots & lots of toasts! Cheers!
🦏Family New Year's Eve at LA Zoo
Location: Los Angeles
Price: Adults $95 (18+) and Children (2–17) $79
Includes express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, buffet dinner with dessert, dancing, live broadcast of the Times Square ball drop, and a New Year toast with sparkling wine or apple cider. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
🎆Noon Year's Eve At Discovery Cube LA
Location: Sylmar
Price: Tickets are $8 for Members and $26 for Non-Members
This December 31st, take the entire family to Discovery Cube Los Angeles for the popular Noon Year’s Eve event! Event Features Sip and toast apple cider and ginger ale, access to your favorite science exhibits, a mega balloon drop at NOON and 3:00 pm; guests will be able to make their very own Superhero Shaker to help ring in the New Year. A dance area with live music DJ, and much more fun!
For New Years Eve Winterfest will host the Taylor Nation Tribute Band And Fireworks! Ring in the New Year with music, fun, and winter magic! Join us on New Year’s Eve at the OC Fair & Event Center for an epic performance by Taylor Nation Tribute Band— the ultimate homage to Taylor Swift. But that’s not all—Winter Fest OC is packed with family-friendly fun and festive activities to make your celebration unforgettable! Enjoy: 🎆 Firework Countdown: At 9PM and Midnight (12AM).
☃️ Snow Play: Build snowmen, make snow angels, and embrace the winter wonderland. ❄️ Ice Tubing: Race down exhilarating ice slides for a thrilling experience. ⛸️ Ice Skating: Glide across the ice under twinkling lights with friends and family. 🎡 Carnival Rides: Classic rides and attractions for all ages to enjoy.
✨ Winter Thrills: Festive decorations, holiday treats, and more surprises!
🐟New Year's Eve At Aquarium Of The Pacific
Location: Long Beach
Price: $89.95 for general admission
Kick off the new year in the most unique way possible – under the sea! Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for an unforgettable evening full of music, magic, and marine life! Every corner offers something new: dance to the vibrant sounds of Lowdown playing live in the Great Hall, step up for Karaoke with a friend, and groove to DJs spinning throughout the entire Aquarium! Just when you think you’ve seen it all, prepare to be dazzled by the mind-bending magic of Johnny Wu in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater. And of course, they’ll all come together for the ultimate confetti countdown to 2025!
🎉NYE Fireworks on the Waterfront in Long Beach
Location: Downtown Long Beach at Shoreline Village
Time: Fireworks at 9 PM and Midnight
This year’s festivities continue DLBA’s annual tradition of bringing joy and vibrancy to the community. In addition to the fireworks, numerous bars and restaurants throughout downtown will host special events and celebrations. The 9 PM fireworks show is perfectly timed for families to enjoy a stunning display at the Waterfront, while the Midnight show promises to be a spectacular ushering in of 2025!
🎉Eve at Universal Studios
Location: Universal City
Included with Your Theme Park Ticket or Platinum Annual Pass.
Fill your day with heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions, and then keep the thrills going into the night. Have fun and celebrate with multiple party areas featuring music, dancing, photo ops, drinks available for purchase and a midnight countdown celebration with fireworks. Make it a New Year you’ll never forget!- December 31
🎇Knotts New Years Eve Celebration
Location: Buena Park
Park Hours extended until 1 am
The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm with special fireworks, live entertainment, and special extended hours for the one-night event. Guests have a chance to say goodbye to the final moments of 2024 at Knott’s as the park celebrates with memorable festivities including Merry Farm seasonal performances throughout the day on December 31st.
The enchanting Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration gives guests front row seats to the final event of the year as the park rings in 2025 with a park wide-party unlike any other and everyone is invited.
The New Year’s celebration features entertaining activities for the whole family including a family-friendly comedian, live bands, swing dancing and more. Guests are invited to count down the final moments of 2024 with festive music, party hats and noisemakers making this night extra special.
The spectacular firework celebration sets the skies above Knott’s ablaze at the stroke of midnight as colorful fireworks light the start of the New Year. The nighttime extravaganza offers a stress-free night perfect for family and friends to come together and create new memories by starting a new tradition by celebrating the New Year ’s Eve at Knott’s.
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Things to Do New Year's Day in and around Upland/Claremont/La Verne:
🚆 Travel to the Rose Parade via Metrolink for $10!
Looking for a stress-free way to enjoy the 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena? Metrolink is offering a $10 Holiday Pass on New Year’s Day, providing unlimited rides for the day. This is a perfect way for Upland and Claremont residents to travel affordably and conveniently while avoiding traffic and parking hassles.
Bullwinkle's Family Fun Center
While New Year is about fresh starts, a little nostalgia doesn't hurt either. Take the kids down to Bullwinkles Family Fun Center in Upland - they are now open after a fresh remodel for mini-golf, go-karts, food, bowling, axe throwing, bumper cars, laser tag and games!
Imaginarium - Holiday Magic
An Enchanting All-Ages Walk-Through Experience. Featuring: Millions of Lights, Storybook Characters & Fantastical Creatures, Eclectic Photo Boxes, Infinity Mirror Rooms, New Entertainment, Food and Beverages, including Holiday Snacks, Carnival Rides & Games and Ice Skating (additional fees required). Plus, new Immersive Activity Rooms including Laser Mazes, Glow in the Dark, Interactive Art, Bouncing Balls, and Ball Pit.
💡Lektrik - A Festival of Lights
An immersive light show experience featuring over 100 unique illuminated scenes. Designed around the spirit of Los Angeles, starting with a colorful beach-themed entrance that captures the essence of a California summer, you will be transported through artistic representations of lush jungles and mesmerizing underwater worlds, each brought to life with imaginative designs and vibrant colors. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities, acrobatic performers, artisan vendors, food, beverages and so much more!
Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair and Event Center into a winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with past Winter Fest OC favorites as well as all-new activities! Activities include; North Pole Journey, ice skating under the stars, Snow Play, 150 foot long ice tubing slide, carnival thrills, food and drinks, holiday market, photo ops., and so much more!
Do you know of a family-friendly New Year's Eve or New Year's Day in and around Upland/Claremont/La Verne that isn't listed here? Please submit your event HERE, and we will add it to our list!
