Celebrate the Holidays and New Year’s Eve at One of These 10 Events in California

Where did the year go? I swear we just celebrated Christmas and New Year's and, yet, here we are again! Are you ready for the holidays? How about ringing in 2025? Well, pop the champagne or screw the top off a bottle of Martinelli's sparkling cider and let's get the celebration going.

Oh, you're not sure where to celebrate this year? Don't worry, we have just a few amazingly fun suggestions for you. And believe me, going to one of these exceptional events will ensure you will have a happy holiday season and a New Year's Eve to remember!

Here are some of the best holiday events along with the best places to go for New Year's in sunny Southern California:

1. The Elf Bar: A Christmas Pop-Up Experience

Have you ever watched the movie "Elf" starring Will Ferrell? Well, it just so happens to be my favorite Christmas movie ever! How about yours? If you're a fan of "Elf," you may want to attend The Elf Bar experience at Pattern Bar located at 100 W. 9th Street in downtown Los Angeles. Buy an 80-minute tine slot for this experience and you'll have access to elf-themed food, drinks, games, and a selfie backdrop. And, of course, there will be hundreds upon hundreds of elf figurines and lights decorated the festive space, perfect for those Instagram-worthy photos we all love to post.

Purchase tickets for one of the best holiday events in Los Angeles from Fever.

2. Crawl 'Til The Ball Falls: Sunset Strip NYE Bar Crawl 2025

Have you ever participated in a bar crawl? They're pretty darn fun, and this one along the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood won't disappoint! This party begins at The Den on Sunset where you will register and be given a wrist band that will get you into each participating bar and club on the route along with drink specials, champagne toasts, and music. Purchase your tickets for this New Year's Eve Bar Crawl on Fever.

3. Yuletide Cinemaland at Heritage Square Museum

December will bring some of your favorite holiday movies to the great outdoors at Heritage Square Museum in the Montecito Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. A family-friendly event, your ticket will include seating at one of the two screening areas and a tour of the Victorian homes in the square. You'll also have access to a full bar and food for purchase and the Yuletide Market in addition to festivities like live piano sing-a-longs, letters to Santa, and holiday lights. So, what movies will be played and when? Here's the list:

• Friday, Dec. 13: Edward Scissorhands & Violent Night
• Saturday, Dec. 14: How the Grinch Stole Xmas & Polar Express
• Friday, Dec. 20: A Christmas Story & Christmas Vacation
• Saturday, Dec. 21: The Muppet Christmas Carol & Gremlins
• Sunday, Dec. 22: Home Alone
• Monday, Dec. 23: Elf

Spend time watching holiday classics under the stars at Heritage Square Museum this December!

4. Slay Belles Saloon: Holiday Cocktail Experience 🎄🍸

For one night and one night only, Slay Belles Saloon on Vine will host an epic Holiday Cocktail Experience for an unforgettable night. You can imbibe in festive holiday cocktails as you enjoy a burlesque show, live music, aerial acts, and more. Choose either the General Access or the VIP Access that includes two drinks and a discount on additional cocktails. This unique event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21, starting at 9 p.m. Purchase your tickets before this Christmas-themed event in Los Angeles sells out!

5. Santa's Secret Immersive Holiday Experience

A winding pathway will walk you through eight immersive Christmas-themed displays that ends at Santa's Speakeasy at this holiday event in L.A. In the speakeasy, you'll find Christmas cocktails, food, live music, art displays including living snow globes, ballet, burlesque, aerial acts, and other performances that create an incredibly unique and memorable experience this holiday season. Get your tickets ASAP as this event will be sold out before you know it!

6. Luminosa: A Festival of Lights

Have you ever been to Raging Waters for its water slides, sandy beach, and other fun attractions during the summer? Well, this year starts a new winter attraction at Raging Waters known as Luminosa: A Festival of Lights. With over 1 million LED lights, massive lanterns, lighted trails, and entertainment, this could very well become your new favorite holiday tradition. Go snag your Luminosa: A Festival of Lights tickets on Fever.

7. Crawl 'Til The Ball Falls: Santa Monica NYE Bar Crawl 2025

Just like its sister event on the Sunset Strip, you'll check into this Crawl 'Til The Ball Falls, this time at Britannia Pub located at 318 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica. You'll get a wristband that will get you into a number of clubs and bars for live music, drink specials, and fun between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. It's one of the best New Year's Eve parties in Los Angeles!

8. Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Spend time at South Coast Botanic Garden this holiday season at its 3rd annual Astra Lumina event. Walk along illuminated pathways after dark as the garden is transformed into a celestial world under the stars. Aside from twinkling lights, this event has enchanting music and magical projections as well.

For dates and tickets for Astra Lumina, check the Fever website.

9. Vicente Fernandez Mariachi Tribute and Holiday/Posadas Dinner Show

Dinner and a show? Yes, please! On Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub in Pasadena, you can enjoy a delicious two-course dinner alongside a live performance of music from south of the border. This holiday event is kid friendly, but best for those age 5 and older. There's only one scheduled date for this event, so purchase your tickets for this family-friendly holiday event in Pasadena soon!

10. New Year’s Eve Jazz Dinner Show & Party

Ring in 2025 in style with a prix fixe, three-course dinner followed by dancing the night away as a DJ spins lively tunes. There are two seating times available for dinner; the tables will be cleared by 9 p.m. for the rest of the night's festivities. However, you can pay for a separate bottle service if you'd like to keep a table for the night. This event also takes place at Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub and is one you won't soon forget!

For one of the best L.A. parties New Year's Eve, reserve your tickets on Fever.

Which of the above events are you most exited about? Will you attend one of the festive Christmas events or do you prefer getting tickets to one of the best places to go for New Year's? As someone who has lived for many years in Los Angeles, New Year's Eve, in particular, is one of the most exciting times of the year. So, raise a glass as you sing "Auld Lang Syne," make those resolutions, and perhaps grab a midnight kiss. Enjoy the holiday season, and cheers to a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025!