Just because you can’t get a babysitter, doesn’t mean you can’t count down to the New Year! Bring the whole family to these kid-friendly NYE events in L.A. featuring balloon drops and confetti drops at noon, apple cider toasts and daytime dance parties.
Early Countdown Party
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Dec. 28 | View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library
Join the LA County Library for a pre-New-Year’s-Eve celebration in the library! They will have dancing, Bubblemania, and then a countdown and toast in the “new year” with non-alcoholic beverages provided by the Friends of the View Park Library. For ages 8 and up.
This program is appropriate for ages 8 and up, but everyone is invited to participate.
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
3 p.m., Dec. 28 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts
2:30 p.m., Dec. 29 | Walt Disney Concert Hall
With timeless music, dazzling costumes, breathtaking dance, stunning floral designs, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration that will enchant and delight audiences of all ages, with European singers, dancers, and full orchestra.
Freshly updated each year with a new cast and musical program, the exuberant music of Johann Strauss and his counterparts will spring to life in a joyful spectacle. The Maestro, an expert in Viennese music, will lead the orchestra and the audience on a journey through the Golden Age of Vienna with wit, charm, and more than a few jokes along the way.
Energetic, lighthearted, and full of romance, the music of Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert goes down like a smooth glass of champagne. Ring in 2025 with this celebration of music, beauty, and human connection.
Noon Year’s Eve
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Dec. 31 | Discovery Cube Los Angeles
This December 31, take the entire family to Discovery Cube Los Angeles for the popular Noon Year’s Eve event! The SUPER event features heroic adventures, apple cider toasts, your favorite science exhibits, live music, and mega balloon drops at NOON and 3 p.m. Other event features include access to your favorite science exhibits, make your very own Sparkler fireworks to help ring in the New Year, a dance floor with live music DJ, and more.
Noon Year’s Eve
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Dec. 31 | Southern California Children’s Museum
Join Southern California Children’s Museum for a new year countdown that doesn’t mess with bedtime. Ring in 2025 with open play, a special puppet show from Franklin Haynes Marionettes, confetti drop at 12 p.m., a dance party and more fun surprises!
Noon Year’s Eve at Castle & Crown
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Dec. 31 | Castle & Crown
Enjoy face painting, treats, crafting and a balloon drop at 12 p.m.
PCH Explorer Kids Club: Noon Year’s Celebration
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Dec. 31 | 2nd & PCH
Ring in the new year at noon! Perfect for all the little ones who may not be able stay up until midnight. This Kids Club event will be filled with celebration, games, and giveaways to the RSVP’d guests.
Pinstripes Noon Year’s Eve Party
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dec. 31 | Pinstripes Topanga
Ring in the new year with Pinstripes! Bring the family and celebrate before nap time with kid-friendly activities, music and festive fun!
Noon Year’s Eve
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Dec. 31 | Pretend City Children’s Museum
5…4…3..2…1… HAPPY NOON YEAR! Join Pretend City for their annual Noon’s Year’s Celebration in the middle of the day! They will celebrate the new year at different times throughout the day as the sun travels across the different time zones.
Sloomoo Institute’s Noon Years
12 p.m., Dec. 31 – Jan. 1, 2025 | Sloomoo Institute LA
To start the new year off right, Sloomoo Institute – a sensory experience with its flagship location in Los Angeles – is hosting a family-friendly spin of its own on the countdown.
On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 at 11:59 a.m. you can walk on over 350 gallons of slime at Lake Sloomoo to watch the slime drop. Dozens of gallons of glittery slime will be headed straight for Lake Sloomoo to celebrate the New Year.
New Year’s Party
2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Dec. 31 | San Gabriel Library
Join the LA County Library to learn about New Year traditions from around the world. Read a book, play games, make New Year’s resolutions, decorate a party hat, and have fun together. For ages 5 – 12 with caregiver.
Winter Fest OC New Year’s Eve Celebration
4 p.m., Dec. 31 | OC Fair & Event Center
Ring in the new year with a dazzling firework display and celebration among Yowie the Yeti and friends. End the night (and year!) on a high note by dancing to the tunes of fan-favorite hits and singalong songs from the Taylor Nation Tribute Band.
Early NYE Countdown & Firework Show with Taylor Nation Tribute Band at 9 p.m. followed by official NYE Countdown & Firework Show with Taylor Nation Tribute Band at midnight.
STC GardenWalk: Countdown to 2025
5 p.m., Dec. 31 | STC Gardenwalk
Countdown to 2025 at the Anaheim GardenWalk from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. This free New Year’s Eve celebration kicks promises an unforgettable evening with a vibrant dance party featuring live bands, DJs and captivating performances across multiple stages. Attendees can also explore a lively street fair filled with carnival attractions and diverse vendors, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages.
Pull My Finger – NYE Celebration
5 p.m., Dec. 31 | The Crow
Join female/mom/comic owned and operated The Crow for a special NYE edition of their family-friendly comedy show, “Pull My Finger.” This super silly and high energy show is fun for the whole family. All ages welcome. Stroller parking available.
“Pull My Finger” performs every 3rd Saturday at The Crow.
L.A. Zoo Lights: Family New Year’s Eve Celebration
6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Dec. 31 | Los Angeles Zoo
Ring in the New Year with the whole family on Dec. 31 with a special edition of L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow. This all-ages event includes express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights, a buffet dinner with dessert, dancing, and a live broadcast of the Times Square ball drop. Celebrate with a New Year toast featuring sparkling wine or apple cider at 9 p.m. Pacific Time.
New Year’s Eve Family Funfest
6 p.m., Dec. 31 | Thousand Oaks Inn
Join Thousand Oaks Inn for a fun-filled evening with games, music, food, and more! This event is perfect for children and the whole family to enjoy together. There will be a buffet style dinner, photobooth with props for you to take lots of pictures that you can receive digitally via email, magic show, music and more.
NYE Fireworks Show & Glow Party
7 p.m., Dec. 31 | Burton Chace Park
Watch the spectacular fireworks from Burton Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, or the many waterfront restaurants in Marina del Rey! Family-friendly Glow Party starts at 7 p.m. with DJ, live music, dancing, food trucks, face painting, photo booth and more.
Countdown and fireworks display will happen at 8:59 and 11:59 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – Magic at the Biltmore
7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Dec. 31 | The Biltmore Los Angeles
Join David Minkin, International Champion of Magic for an intimate evening of magical artistry, performed by one of the world’s premier close-up magicians. The show features breathtaking magic paired with captivating narrative. Watch as solid objects melt through one another, witness time travel, experience mind reading, and feel inspired by the personal stories that weave it all together. You are welcomed into a unique world of infinite possibilities. Champagne toast for guests 21 and over included in ticket price. Kids ages seven and older are permitted if accompanied by an adult.
Seating is limited in order to maintain an intimate experience. Smart casual or cocktail attire is requested. For guests only, The Biltmore’s parking fees are reduced to $25 self parking and $35 valet.
This is a “show only” event and does not include food or beverages. Food and drinks are available at the Gallery Bar inside the hotel or nearby restaurants.
The Annual One-Time Only New Year’s Eve Musical Revue
7 p.m., Dec. 31 | Santa Monica Playhouse
Champagne and sparkling juice and delightful sweets and savories accompany the 54th anniversary of this rousing, family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo in-person multi-media New Year’s event with live Playhouse artists and special guests streaming from around the globe joining in the singing, dancing, humor and other delights culled from 6 decades of audience favorite Santa Monica Playhouse productions.
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.
Under the Big Top: New Year’s Eve Family Dinner in the Marineland Ballroom
7:30 p.m., Dec. 31 | Terranea Resort
Families can enjoy performances by Dan Delgado and DJ Ricky Rocks, building excitement for the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve countdown. The expansive buffet creates a celebratory feast for all.
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2025
8 p.m., Dec. 31 | Gloria Molina Grand Park
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 with thousands of Angelenos at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2025. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular countdown show as we welcome 2025.
As the clock strikes midnight, a countdown light show to 2025 will be displayed on City Hall.
Ice at Santa Monica New Year’s Eve Celebration
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Dec. 31 | Ice at Santa Monica
Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration tailored for families and kids of all ages. Experience ice skating under the stars and the excitement of a countdown to midnight (East Coast time).
