Updated for 2024
Depending on the age of the children in your family, you may not be able to wait for midnight to celebrate the New Year. And in Southern California, that’s no problem. There are lots of Things to do on New Year’s Eve with Kids in Los Angeles!
There are lots of fun ideas for families to celebrate, because New Year’s Eve with Kids is very special and New Year’s Eve in LA is super fun!
New Year’s Eve Events for Families in Los Angeles 2024
Noon Year’s Eve
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342
Families are invited to celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Cube Los Angeles. The popular event features “heroic adventures, apple cider toasts, your favorite science exhibits, live music, and mega balloon drops at NOON and 3pm.” Tickets are available online. ($8 for members and $26 for non-members: $17 general admission + $9 non-member ticket price.)
(Discovery Cube Los Angeles is an advertising partner.)
Ring in the New Year – East Coast Countdown Celebration
Ice at Santa Monica
1324 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Ice at Santa Monica invites families to its special New Year’s Eve event, Ring in the New Year – East Coast Countdown Celebration, happening on Tuesday, December 31st from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This “heartwarming and unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration” is perfect for families and kiddos of all ages. “Experience ice skating under the stars and the excitement of a countdown to midnight (East Coast time).” Tickets are available online.
New Year’s Eve Party
Fairfax Branch Library
161 S. Gardner St., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Fairfax Branch Library is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on December 31st at 3:00 pm. The fun includes a “family-friendly dance party to ring in the New Year!”
Kids’ New Year’s Eve
LEGOLAND California Resort
One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
If you’re looking to get out of town for New Year’s, then LEGOLAND might be the place for your family. Celebrate New Year’s the LEGOLAND way, where “midnight” comes early so no one misses their bedtime. The festivities include live music, a special countdown, and “an early fireworks display illuminating the sky and welcoming in 2025.” Tickets are available online.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2025
200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2025, taking place from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am, is the “Biggest Free New Year’s Eve Celebration on the West Coast.” This is a family-friendly event featuring more than thirty food trucks as well as a “phenomenal roster of global music artists and performers and a superstar lineup of DJ’s and some of LA’s hottest up-and-coming artists on not one, but two stages.” And, when the clock strikes midnight, families will view an “incredible countdown light show to 2025 displayed on City Hall.” Details are available online.
Annual New Year’s Eve Musical Revue
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Santa Monica Playhouse invites you and your family to celebrate the New Year with a fun production, food, and merriment. “From finger-snapping 40s jazz to foot-stompin’ country rock, Jewish patter songs to romantic ballads, this show has it all! Add champagne, sparkling apple juice, hats, tiaras, noisemakers, streamers and surprises and you have a not-to-be-missed New Year’s Eve celebration.” On New Year’s Eve there will be two shows — one at 7:00 pm (perfect if you’re attending with younger children) and a later show at 10:30 pm which also includes a midnight meet-and-greet with the cast. All ticket prices include champagne and/or sparkling non-alcoholic cider, and “sweet nibbles” which are available 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets are available online. (7:00 pm: $49.50 for adults; $39.50 for children 12 younger; $44.50 for students teachers, seniors, and military. 10:30 pm show: $59.50 for adults; $49.50 for children 12 and younger; $54.50 for students teachers, seniors, and military.)
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Glow Party
Multiple locations including:
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Celebrate the New Year with fireworks in Marina del Rey. There will be two ten-minute fireworks shows so if midnight is past your family’s bedtime, you can still enjoy the show. One show happens at 8:59 pm as you watch the east coast countdown, and the second countdown happens at 11:59 pm for the west coast countdown. (Note – The fireworks shows can be viewed from almost anywhere in Marina del Rey, including the waterfront restaurants.)
In addition, the family-friendly Glow Party is happening at Burton Chace Park from 7:00 pm to Midnight. The fun includes face painting, a photo booth, on-site food trucks, a DJ, and more. Free admission.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Echo Park Branch Library
1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Echo Park Branch Library invites families to its New Year’s Eve Celebration happening from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A variety of activities are planned. All ages are welcome to attend the celebration.
New Year’s Eve Grape Drop
Old Town Civic Center
41000 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590
If New Year’s Eve means heading out of town, then celebrate in Temecula with their annual New Year’s Eve Grape Drop. The free, family-friendly fun is available from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and includes live music, face painters, and carnival games. And from 10:00 pm to 12:30 am, you can participate in a New Year’s Eve ice skating session. (No reservations; it’s first-come, first-served.) A Temecula-themed drone light show takes place at 8:50 pm, and the Grape Drop takes place at 9:00 pm which coincides with the East Coast countdown to the new year. Details are available online.
Noon Year’s Eve
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
Your family can celebrate the New Year at Pretend City Children’s Museum on Tuesday, December 31st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Museum will be counting down to the “Noon Year” with a confetti countdown, fun photo ops, and a glow dance party. Space is limited. Families are encouraged to book your tickets online to make sure you don’t miss out.
Family New Year’s Eve
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Families are invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Los Angeles Zoo. The celebration includes express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, a buffet dinner, dancing, live broadcast of the Times Square Ball Drop, a New Year toast with sparkling wine or apple cider at 9:00 pm, and more. This is an all-ages event. Tickets are available online. ($95 for adults, $79 for children ages 2-17).
EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Spend Tuesday, December 31st enjoying Universal Studios Hollywood’s “heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions, and then keep the thrills going into the night.” The evening celebration includes “multiple party areas featuring music, dancing, photo ops and a midnight countdown celebration with fireworks.” (Note – on New Year’s Eve you celebrate with extended hours until 2:00 am.) Tickets and details are available online.
New Year’s Eve at Disneyland
1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
Many families believe the best place to ring in the New Year is at the “Happiest Place on Earth.” Celebrate New Year’s Eve with “festive fireworks, uplifting music and much more. It’s a perfect way to celebrate new beginnings of any kind!” Details and tickets are available online.
Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration
Old Town Music Hall
140 Richmond St., El Segundo, CA
Old Town Music Hall is hosting its Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31st beginning at 9:00 pm. The special event is hosted by renowned theatre organist/pianist Mark Herman. “The evening will feature music on the Mighty Wurlitzer and the Bösendorfer grand piano, along with short films of the 1920s, including a rarely seen silent Stan Laurel comedy spoof, The Soilers. Complimentary desserts served during intermission.” Tickets are available online.
New Year’s Eve at Noon
Pennypickle’s Workshop – Temecula Children’s Museum
42081 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590
“Celebrate the New Year Pennypickle-style… at noon instead of midnight!” The Professor’s very special party takes places from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The event is quite popular and is expected to sell out, so don’t delay in reserving your spots. Pre-register by calling 951-308-6376. $12 per person, ages 2 and up. (Note – the museum will only be open during the hours of this event and will close at 12:30 pm.)
Noon Year’s Eve
The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (MOXI)
125 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
If you’re looking to get out of town, head up to Santa Barbara on New Year’s Eve. MOXI is hosting its Noon Year’s Eve event on Tuesday, December 31st. Families will enjoy a museum-wide celebration, special New Year-themed activities, and “a lively countdown to 2025 with games, noisemakers, and a rooftop dance party.” Tickets are available online.
Pull My Finger – NYE Celebration
The Crow – Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA
Pull My Finger – NYE Celebration is happening on Tuesday, December 31st at 5:00 pm. (Doors open at 4:30 pm.) If you love the sound of your children’s laughter, then this is the place for you. “It’s our mission over here at The Crow to make your kids laugh! And maybe even jump up on our stage to make YOU laugh!” Described as a “super silly and high energy show,” Pull My Finger is an all-ages event. Tickets are available online.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Southern California Children’s Museum
459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
Southern California Children’s Museum is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31st from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. The fun includes “open play, a special puppet show from Franklin Haynes Marionettes, confetti drop at 12:00PM, a dance party and more fun surprises!” Tickets are available online. ($16 per person, children under 1 are free)
New Year’s Eve at Knott’s
Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
Families will enjoy a festive New Year’s Eve experience at Knott’s Merry Farm. You’ll enjoy extended hours, live entertainment (including a family-friendly comedian, live bands, swing dancing, and more), as well as a dazzling “Midnight Fireworks Spectacular.” Details and ticket information are available online.
New Year’s Party
San Gabriel Library
500 S. Del Mar Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776
Learn about New Year traditions from around the world at San Gabriel Library’s New Year’s Party happening on Tuesday, December 31st from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. “Read a book, play games, make New Year’s resolutions, decorate a party hat, and have fun together.” Recommended for children ages 5-12. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
First Night in Fullerton: Fullerton’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Downtown Fullerton Plaza
The city of Fullerton is celebrating the New Year with its annual “First Night Fullerton” event. This family-friendly celebration begins at 7:00 pm and features carnival rides, face painting, carnival games, live entertainment, and a fireworks show at midnight. More details, including information about pre-sale ticket pricing, are available online.
Rockin’ Rockfish Noon Year’s Eve – Virtual Event
If you’re looking for something fun to do at home, families can virtually celebrate with the Seattle Aquarium’s annual Rockin’ Rockfish Noon Year’s Eve. The event will be available for families to watch from the comfort of their home. Enjoy music, dancing, and learning about some of the Aquarium’s animals. The festivities are happening on the 31st and begin at 11:30 am. Check the website for details.
Celebrate NYE at D & B
Dave & Buster’s
Multiple Locations including
9301 Tampa Ave. Suite 212, Northridge, CA 91324
Dave & Buster’s is hosting a family-friendly, early New Year’s Eve Celebration starting at 4:00 pm. Enjoy unlimited video game play, a “chef-curated banquet featuring our best bites—from mini pretzel dogs to churros,” a ginger ale toast to celebrate the “video ball drop,” and you get home before midnight. This is an all-ages event. Limited capacity. Tickets are required and are available online. (Children under 2 don’t need a ticket.)
Noon Year’s Eve
Library Park
321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA
The City of Monrovia invites families to its Noon Year’s Eve event on Tuesday, December 31st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. All ages are welcome at this fun, free, family-friendly celebration.
New Year’s Eve On the Lanes
Bowlero
Multiple Locations including
8731 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, CA 90045
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Lanes at Bowlero. “Enjoy private lanes and non-stop fun, complete with food, drinks, and sparkling champagne toasts.” Bowlero is offering several different New Year’s packages, which makes it really easy for families to pick the time that works best for their celebration. For instance, the Daytime Bash Premium Package is available from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm or 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and includes 6 entrées, 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, unlimited soft drinks, and champagne/sparkling cider toast. Or if you prefer you can select the Sunset Bash Package or the Ball Drop Package (both available as Basic Packages or Premium Packages), which means families have a lot of options. Details and reservation information are available online.
New Year’s Eve Family Funfest
Thousand Oaks Inn
75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Thousand Oaks Inn is hosting its New Year’s Eve Family Funfest on December 31st from 6:00 pm to Midnight. The family-friendly event features a buffet dinner, games, a photobooth, magician (from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm), music, and more. This is an all-ages event. Tickets are available online.
Happy Noon Year! New Year’s Eve Celebration
Manhattan Beach Library
1320 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Manhattan Beach Library is hosting its “Happy Noon Year! New Year’s Eve Celebration” on December 31st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Celebrate with fun activities, crafts, and a count down to noon! Recommended for children ages 4-10.
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