Things To Do For New Year’s and Noon Year’s in the South Bay (2025)
Looking for festive ways to celebrate New Year’s (or Noon Year’s if you’re wanting something more family-friendly) around the South Bay? Whether you’re counting down to midnight or celebrating early with a Noon Year’s Eve party, there are plenty of exciting events and activities to make the last day of 2025 unforgettable. From lively daytime celebrations featuring balloon drops and confetti to dazzling fireworks shows and themed evening festivities, we’ve rounded up the best New Year’s and Noon Year’s Eve events for December 31, 2025.
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Things To Do For New Year’s or Noon Years Eve in the South Bay
Happy Noon Year! New Year’s Eve Celebration at Manhattan Beach Library
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Kick off the New Year with a fun-filled celebration! Join us for crafts, activities, and an exciting countdown to noon. Perfect for children ages 4–10, accompanied by a caregiver. Don’t miss this festive way to welcome the new year a little early!
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Location: Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
PCH Explorers Kids Club: Noon Year Celebration
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Kids can enjoy a festive New Year’s celebration with arts and crafts, story time and songs with the Kids Club at 2nd&PCH.
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Location: 2nd&PCH, Long Beach, 90803
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration Dig It Torrance
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Ring in the New Year early with a family-friendly celebration! Enjoy music, snacks, and creative fun as kids make their own New Year’s party hats and enjoy playtime. Don’t miss the countdown to NOON (12:00 PM), followed by a festive toast with milk and cookies!
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Location: Del Amo Fashion Center
Family-Friendly NYE at Dave & Buster’s in Torrance
4:00 – 7:00PM
Start your New Year’s Eve celebration early with an unforgettable, kid-friendly party at Dave & Buster’s! Enjoy an afternoon packed with delicious food, unlimited video game play, and fun activities for the whole family—all wrapped up in time to get home before midnight!
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Location: Del Amo Fashion Center
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Shoreline Village
7:00PM – Midnight
Kick off 2026 with a night to remember at Shoreline Village in Long Beach! This free event features live music, a DJ, a photo booth, and one of Southern California’s best fireworks shows at midnight near the Queen Mary.
Event Highlights:
- 7:00 PM–11:00 PM: DJ Select Vibez (2nd stage near the arcade)
- 9:00 PM–12:00 AM: Self-serve photo booth (near Louisiana Charlie’s)
- 8:30 PM–12:30 AM: Total Recall live band (center stage at the Boardwalk Stage)
- 12:00 AM: Fireworks show
Location: Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
Champagne & Stars: 1920s NYE Bash at the Portofino Hotel
9:00PM – 2:00AM
Take a trip back to the Roaring ‘20s this New Year’s Eve at BALEENkitchen for Champagne & Stars a sparkling night of bubbly, beats, and breathtaking views. 21 and over.
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Location: 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
NYE at Terranea
6:30PM – 1:30AM
Whether you’re looking for a delicious family dinner or glitzy adults-only bash, the Terranea resort has you covered. Take culinary journey the whole family will enjoy at the Grand Tour: NYE Family Dinner in the Marineland Ballroom or party the night away at Gatsby’s Golden Gala where the glamour of the roaring 20s comes alive (21+). They also have something just for the youngest in your party with a Kids Club New Year’s Eve Party made just for kids (from 6:30pm – 12am) so they can have some fun of their own while mom and dad celebrate with the adults.
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Location: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Things To Do For New Year’s or Noon Years Eve in Los Angeles
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Glow Party
7:00PM – Midnight
Ring in 2026 with spectacular fireworks displays at 8:59 p.m. and 11:59 p.m., visible from Fisherman’s Village, Burton Chace Park, waterfront restaurants, and other nearby spots along the South Jetty. Before and between the shows, enjoy the free, family-friendly Glow Party at Burton Chace Park from 7 p.m. to midnight.
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Location: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanoa Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Celebrate the New Year early with a fun-filled day for the whole family at Discovery Cube Los Angeles! The popular Noon Year’s Eve event features exciting activities, apple cider toasts, and a spectacular balloon drop—perfect for all ages.
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Location: 11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2026 N.Y.E.L.A.
8:00PM – 1:00AM
Join thousands of Angelenos for the biggest free New Year’s Eve celebration on the West Coast! Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with live music, family-friendly activities, and an unforgettable countdown show in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.
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Location: Grand Park, 210 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood
8:00AM – 2:00AM
Join the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in Hollywood at Universal Studios Hollywood on December 31, 2024! Party until 2:00 AM and make this New Year’s celebration unforgettable.
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Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Things To Do For New Year’s or Noon Years Eve in Orange County, San Diego, Southern Califiornia
New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort
Speaking of theme parks, you can’t beat an evening of Disney to ring in 2025! Whether you visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure, you’ll be treated to special events, tasty treats of all kinds, and all the usual Mouse House magic. Book a hotel and keep the fun going for New Year’s Day.
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Location: Disneyland Resort, 1313 Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92802
Temecula New Year’s Eve Grape Drop
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Temecula-style at the Grape Drop in Old Town Civic Center! This family-friendly event is packed with fun activities, live entertainment, and a unique countdown to 2026 featuring a Temecula-themed drone light show and the iconic Grape Drop. The festive event features a fun zone for kids with games and a giant slide, outdoor ice skating, live music and dancing.
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Location: 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590
Pretend City Children’s Museum: New Year’s Eve Around the World
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Countdown to 2026 a little early with a festive Noon Year’s Eve celebration! Join for a fun-filled event that invites guests to celebrate New Year’s around the world as other countries ring in the new year. Each new countdown across various time zones marks the occasion with festive music, dancing, and a burst of colorful confetti to welcome the New Year!
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Location: 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
LEGOLAND: Kids’ New Year’s Eve
All Day
On New Year’s Eve, LEGOLAND California hosts a kid-friendly event with a LEGO ball drop, party hats, and fireworks. Everything is finished in plenty of time for the kids to get home in time for bed.
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Location: One Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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