Orange County is ringing in the New Year in laidback OC style with theme park fireworks at Disneyland/Knott’s Berry Farm, lively parties at clubs and rooftop bars in Anaheim/Costa Mesa, family fun at Winter Fest OC or First Night Fullerton, and memorable dinners in a cozy igloo. OC offers everything from high-energy nights to cozy, memorable experiences across various venues and cities.
As a bonus, we’ve tacked on a few events that are still going on, some even through the new year!
We wish everyone a Happy New Year and we look forward to connecting with you in 2026!
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY
ANAHEIM
- NYE at Disneyland Resort, 9:30 AM-MIDNIGHT
- Anaheim Ducks – Y2K NYE – Game Boy Band T-Shirt Giveaway, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
- The FIFTH: Rooftop NYE Celebration – “Kiss Me at Midnight: Prom Edition,” 8:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Finding Emo – NYE Party at the Foundation Room, House of Blues, 9:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Danzig Sings Elvis, House of Blues, 9:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
BUENA PARK
- NYE at Knott’s, 6:30 PM-MIDNIGHT
COSTA MESA
- NYE 1984 Prom Night at Tiki Bar, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
HUNTINGTON BEACH
- Denim & Diamonds w/ Chanel West Coast & Redneck Rodeo, Paséa Hotel, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Welcome to the Funhouse, The Bungalow, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Party at Brightwaters Wine Bar & Restaurant, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Rock Lobster Ball – NYE Party at Old World Biergarten, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
FULLERTON
- First Night in Fullerton, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
LA HABRA
- New Year’s Noon – The Children’s Museum, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
ORANGE
- A Wicked NYE at OC Mining Co, 7:30 PM-MIDNIGHT
- NYE Singles Party 2026, 7:30 PM-MIDNIGHT
SANTA ANA
- Summer Salt – NYE at The Observatory, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Y2K NYE – The Ultimate 2000s Throwback Party at Stages, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- NYE @ Chrysalis – Vintage & Grower Champagne Dinner at Darkroom, 7:30 PM-10:30 PM
- 2026 NYE Party at The Yost Theater, 10:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
IRVINE
- NYE Around the World at Pretend City Children’s Museum, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Hive & Honey Rooftop NYE 2026, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Steve Byrne – NYE Comedy Show at Irvine Improv, 7:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
LAGUNA BEACH
- NYE Oceanfront Dinner at Splashes, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- NYE Tasting Menu at The Loft – Montage, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- Yearly Departed: A NYE with Rita Rudner – Laguna Playhouse, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
- Paintbox NYE Confetti Countdown (kids ages 5–12) – Montage, 8:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
LAGUNA NIGUEL
- NYE Dinner at RAYA – The Ritz-Carlton, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
NEWPORT BEACH
- NYE Dinner at VIEW Restaurant & Lounge – VEA, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- NYE 2026 by SET – Pendry, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- A New York NYE – The Tony Guerrero Quintet ft. Lia Booth, 7:30 PM-MIDNIGHT
- NYE at Lido House, 8:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- NYE Yacht Party – Endless Dreams Yacht Newport Beach, 9:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
- NYE Celebration Party at Balboa Bay Resort, 9:00 PM-MIDNIGHT
NEWPORT COAST
- NYE Dinner at Pelican Grill – The Resort at Pelican Hill, 5:00 PM-8:30 PM
BONUS: HOLIDAY EVENTS STILL GOING ON!
- Poolside Igloos – Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, Nov 7 to Jan 11
- 15th Annual Holiday Surfboard Auction at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Nov 11 to Dec 31
- Glide into the Holidays – Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Nov 11 to Jan 6
- Happy Harbor Days 2025 – Dana Point Harbor, Nov 12 to Jan 3
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – Anaheim, Nov 14 to Jan 7
- Dream Glow Festival – Wild Rivers Waterpark, Irvine, Nov 14 to Dec 30
- Pier Summit Ski Lodge – 80’s Themed Pop-Up Bar, Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort,
Nov 15 to Jan 3 - Oak & Ember Holiday Speakeasy – Paséa Hotel & Spa Huntington Beach, Nov 15 to Jan 15
- Christmas Market OC – European Holiday Village at Old World Huntington Beach, Nov 16 to Dec 28
- Knott’s Merry Farm – Buena Park, Nov 21 to Jan 4
- Winter Fest OC 2025 – Costa Mesa, Nov 21 to Jan 5
- Nights of Coastal Lights – Newport Beach Fashion Island, Nov 21 to Dec 28
- Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge – Garden Grove, Nov 24 to Jan 6
- 34th Annual Lighting of the Bay – Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Nov 28 to Jan 1
- Hikari: Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms – Irvine, Nov 28 to Dec 28
- The Christmas Bar – Pop-Up Experience at Cruisers, Huntington Beach, Nov 29 to Jan 1
- Christmas Pop-Up Bar at Helmsman Ale House – Newport Beach, Nov 29 to Dec 31
- Christian Louboutin Holiday Splendor & Afternoon Tea at Montage Laguna Beach, Nov 29 to Dec 29
- The Grinchmas House – Anaheim, Nov 29 to Dec 28
- Cozy Igloos at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Dec 1 to Dec 31
- A Christmas Carol – 45th Anniversary Production, South Coast Repertory, Dec 5 to Dec 28
- A Snow White Christmas – Laguna Playhouse, Dec 6 to Dec 28
- Tête de Cuvée & Cult Champagne Tasting – Hi-Time Wine Cellars, Costa Mesa, Dec 27
- Fireside Private Igloos – NYE at Winter Fest OC, Costa Mesa, Dec 31 to Jan 1