New Year’s Events in Orange County

New Year’s Events in Orange County
Fireworks explode over The Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on May 4, 2005. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
12/30/2022
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12/30/2022

Disneyland Park New Year’s Celebration

Ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, and much more. Disneyland will once more be hosting a night of New Year’s celebrations featuring their iconic holographic castle show and glittery fireworks. For those unable to make it into the park, the display can also be viewed free from the park’s Downtown Disney District.
Downtown Disney District 1580 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim. For more information.

‘Run In The New Year’ Huntington Beach Marathons

The Run In The New Year 5K, 10K, and half marathon are set for New Year’s Eve. Bring the family for a morning of fun to start off the New Year festivities while engaging with the community and fellow athletes and participants.
Bolsa Chica State Beach 17851 E Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach. Saturday, December 31 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets $45 to $75.

Newport Beach New Year’s Eve Yacht Party

Celebrate the New Year in style on a scenic yacht sailing through Newport Harbor. Festivities include a live DJ, dancing, a taco bar dinner, party favors, and much more. Event is for guests 21 and up. According to organizers, this event has sold out for 19 consecutive years. Guests are urged to reserve tickets early.
The Royal Princess Yacht 2901 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. Saturday, Dec. 31 starting at 9 p.m. Tickets $189.

New Year’s Eve Family Carnival

Bring the family for a day of New Year’s Eve fun! Featuring live performances, a bounce house, inflatable slide, and more.
Irvine Hangar 24 Orange County 17877 Von Karman Ave. Unit 110, Irvine. Saturday, Dec. 31, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free. For more information.

Newport Library’s Family Party

Ring in the New Year with your little ones at Newport Library’s Noon Year’s Eve party complete with games, crafts, and a fun countdown 12 hours early.
Newport Beach Public Library 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Saturday, Dec. 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free. For more information.

‘Giant Puck Drop’ New Year’s Eve Celebration

Join the Anaheim Ducks and Dave & Buster’s in Orange for a first New Year’s Eve “Giant Puck Drop,” a family-friendly celebration bringing Ducks fans and Dave and Buster’s guests together for an afternoon filled with raffle prizes, a meet-and-greet with the Duck’s mascot “Wild Wing,” mouth-watering food, arcade games including an air hockey tournament, and more for the whole family to enjoy.
Dave and Buster’s Orange at 20 City Blvd. West, Orange. Saturday, Dec. 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets from $5 to $55.

Countdown to 2023 in Anaheim

Join what organizers are calling the “liveliest party in town” this New Year’s Eve at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. This free event features countless raffles, a countdown to midnight, tasty treats for sale and music for all ages.
STC Gardenwalk 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim. Saturday, Dec. 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Free. For more information.

‘Gatsby’s House’ New Year’s Eve Party

Dress up in your best roaring 20’s attire for Pasea Hotel’s ‘Great Gatsby’-themed New Year’s Eve party. Guests 21 and up can enjoy an unlimited open bar with specialty cocktails and drinks of their choice, scenic ocean views, live music and DJs, and much more.
Pasea Hotel at 21080 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach. Saturday, Dec. 31 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Tickets $135.