Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025—with the entire family!
We’ve rounded up the Top 5 Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in San Diego County to help you celebrate in style and together!
It’s no secret San Diego is known for its epic New Year’s parties, but there’s no shortage of fun for families, too! Think balloon drops, great food, music, and activities the kids will be raving about all year long.
Not sure where to kick off the celebration? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with these five must-visit spots that’ll make your New Year’s Eve absolutely unforgettable! Let’s dive in!
San Diego Moms’ Glow BIG Noon Year Celebration
Get ready to GLOW BIG at San Diego Moms’ Glow BIG Noon Year Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM! They’re taking the New Year’s fun to a new level with 6+ balloon drops and a countdown at NOON!
What’s waiting for you? A packed day of family-friendly fun with live entertainment, games, bounce houses, thousands in giveaways, creative crafts, tasty dessert bites, and nonstop dancing with TWO live DJs!
Date: December 31, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: AleSmith Brewing, 9990 AleSmith Court
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Dave & Busters – Family Friendly NYE Event
Ring in 2025 early at Dave & Buster’s with the ultimate family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy a delicious buffet packed with favorites like flatbreads, mini pretzel dogs, boneless wings, burgers, churros, and more, unlimited soft drinks, a $20 Power Card with unlimited video game play, and access to an exclusive party space. The fun doesn’t stop there—celebrate with a video ball drop, ginger ale toast, NYE hats, noisemakers, and extras like face painting, balloon artists, coloring stations, and musical chairs to keep everyone entertained. With all the fun kicking off at 4 PM and wrapping by 7 PM, it’s the perfect way to celebrate, have a blast, and still get the kids to bed on time!
Date: December 31, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Dave & Buster’s San Diego, 2931 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego
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Kids’ New Year’s Eve at Legoland
“Midnight” comes early for families at LEGOLAND California Resort, celebrating the New Year together without missing their bedtimes. LEGOLAND California creates fun for the entire family at San Diego’s largest Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party! Celebrate with live music, entertainment, and a special New Year’s countdown tailored for children at 6:45 PM. This event is included with admission on December 31, 2024.
Date: December 31, 2024 – ALL DAY
Location: LEGOLAND California Resort, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad
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Rockin’ 2025 New Year’s Eve Party at Corvette Diner
Enjoy a family-friendly evening with a DJ spinning tunes, balloon artists, and a countdown to the Big Apple’s ball drop at 9:00 PM, followed by a balloon drop and toast.
Date: December 31, 2024
Location: 2965 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego
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New Year’s Eve Grape Drop
Ring in the new year Temecula style with the signature Grape Drop! Celebrate 2025 with an East Coast countdown at 9:00pm, featuring Temecula’s first-ever drone show! Event will also include live performances by Bad Chemistry and Groove Squad, food vendors, and kid’s activities. Free Fun Zone for kids open from 6-10pm: Inflatable Obstacle Course, Giant Slide, Glitter Artist, Caricaturist. The Drone Show begins around 8:50pm (can be viewed from Civic Center Quad) and a Countdown & Grape Drop: 9:00pm (Located in Main St “Y”).
Date: December 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Civic Center, 41000 Main St. Temecula, CA 92590
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