Celebrate the end of 2023 with these family-friendly NYE events and be home by midnight! We’ve rounded up the best New Year’s Eve events and activities in L.A. and beyond that the whole family can enjoy.
Noon Year’s Eve
Just because you ring in the New Year at noon, instead of midnight, doesn’t mean you have to forgo all the festivities. Discovery Cube in Sylmar is hosting a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring a mega balloon drop at the strike of noon and 3 p.m., apple cider and ginger ale toasts and live DJ. $5-$22. discoverycube.org
Southern California Children’s Museum in Pasadena is also hosting a new year countdown that doesn’t mess with bedtime. Ring in 2024 with open play, confetti drop at noon, a dance party and more fun surprises. $16. socalkids.org
Ring in the New Year at Cayton Children’s Museum for a day filled with exciting activities for the whole family. From crafting noisemakers and party hats to lively parades, confetti countdowns and bubbly celebrations, the museum’s schedule is packed with festive fun. $15. caytonmuseum.org
Immersive, construction-themed play space Dig It in Torrance is hosting their own Noon Year party, featuring a countdown and toast with milk and cookies. $13-$28 digittorrance.com
Skate into the new year
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort’s inaugural Fire & Ice Festival features one of the OC’s most scenic ice rinks. The 4,000+ square foot waterfront rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 for everyone ages 3 and up to enjoy. Stay for the 33rd annual Lighting of the Bay, which has its final showing on New Year’s Eve. $20-$25. newportdunes.com
Lace up your skates for the Ice Fantasy Skating Rink in Downtown Torrance. The state-of-the-art synthetic ice rink offers smooth, safe and authentic skating experience for all. Families can also enjoy music, hot chocolate, cookies and other treats. $14-$16. discovertorrance.com
Pershing Square’s annual Holiday Ice Rink is open for all-ages and all experiences of skaters. The DTLA rink features a magical winter wonderland in the heart of the city. $20. holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
Ring in the New Year with a family-friendly East Coast countdown celebration at Ice at Santa Monica, presented by Netflix. Bring the family to Downtown Santa Monica from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for food, drinks, countdown and skating under the stars. $20. iceatsantamonica.com
Laugh off 2023
Every 3rd Saturday The Crow at Bergamot Station Arts Center hosts “Pully My Finger,” a super silly and high energy for all ages. On Dec. 31 the Santa Monica comedy club will host a special Pull My Finger New Year’s Eve Edition so you can get the kids to bed early and still celebrate. Stroller parking available. $25. crowcomedy.com
Join Santa Monica Playhouse for their 54th Annual New Year’s Eve Musical Revue, a family-friendly evening of entertainment. Guests will enjoy champagne and sparkling juice and sweet and savory treats during this audience-favorite night of singing, dancing, humor and more. $24-$49.50. santamonicaplayhouse.com
Light up the night
WinterFest OC hosts an all-ages NYE celebration from 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., featuring two spectacular countdowns and dazzling fireworks displays. Also included with admission is snow play, ice tubing, North Pole Journey guided tour, tree lighting show and more winter-themed fun. $50 and up. winterfestoc.com
Join your fellow Angelinos at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2024. The family-friendly event features two music stages, art installations, food trucks, family activities by PlayLA and a midnight countdown show spectacle. FREE. grandparkla.org
