New Year’s Eve is a time to ring in one final celebration to bid adieu to the current year and welcome in the next one.Whether your celebration will be with loved ones or on a solo excursion, there are plenty of ways to give a farewell to 2025 and say hello to 2026.Below is a roundup of New Year’s Eve events in Northern California. Know of any other events? Send us information to web@kcra.com.Noon Year’s Eve celebrations Events at the Sacramento History Museum and Sacramento Children’s Museum will celebrate the holiday at noon. The Sacramento History Museum’s free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes craft stations, gold panning, face painting and story time. Admission for those 6 and up costs $5. The Sacramento Children Museum’s event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and has hourly bubble stomps. Admission is $5 for non-members. Countdown on the CobblestonesOld Sacramento, one of the city’s most-frequented tourist attractions, will offer live music, interactive activities, a light show and pyrotechnics in this free, family-friendly event.”The event is rain or shine, so please come down, just bring your raincoats with you,” said Chelsea Evans, Old Sacramento Waterfront District Manager. “We have tenting some of the stage, so we will have live music the whole day. We have activity zones kind of right where we’re standing here and along Front Street as well.”The event runs from 5-10 p.m. at 1002 2nd Street. More information here.For those who prefer to stay warm and dry, several bars and restaurants in Old Sacramento, such as the Firehouse Restaurant and Delta King, are hosting New Year’s Eve events with promises of food, music, and fun.”This year, we’ve planned a midnight at the masquerade theme, and we’ll be offering dinner in our pilot house restaurant,” said Rachel Birnschein from Delta King. “We also have a Murder Mystery dinner theater that we’ll be doing.”Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party at the Rink!From 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., ice skaters can hit the rink at the Historic Folsom Ice Rink. The event features a dance and skate with a DJ at noon, figure skating shows at 6 and 8 p.m. The rink will also host a ball drop party at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Find ticket information here.Torchlight Parade at Palisades TahoeStarting at 5 p.m. at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort will be a torchlight parade down the slopes by the Exhibition lift. Torchlights will be handed out at the top of the lift. Also in the event lineup are disco tubing, fireworks and an East Coast balloon drop. More information here.Heavenly HolidaysChristmas lights are adorned all over South Lake Tahoe as the peak of a month-long celebration takes place from 4-10 p.m. Live music includes Grammy-nominated artist Eric Paslay with Jared James Nichols, Mark Mackay, CJ Solar and Bahena. “At 9 o’clock, we always celebrate East Coast New Year’s for the littles, but we shoot a giant firework show, which is amazing if you’ve never seen it. It’s truly spectacular right underneath the gondola, right underneath the base of the mountain,” said Dreu Murin from Heavenly.Attendees can also expect fireworks, a gondola drop, and a Ferris wheel at night for this family-friendly event. The concert and fireworks show are free. More information here.Kings Card Club New Year’s Eve Patio PartyThe Kings Card Club at 6111 West Lane in Stockton is hosting a patio party from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. into the new year for this 21-and-over event. Included with your ticket is menu and bar service, a complimentary photo booth and plenty of music before a midnight champagne toast. Reservations are strongly recommended. Ticket information here.New Year’s Eve at Dave & Buster’s in ModestoCelebrations begin at 4 p.m. at the location on 3401 Dale Road 108. From 4-7 p.m., there will be unlimited video game play and a buffet that includes mini pretzel dogs and churros.After 7 p.m., the event is only available for those ages 21 and older, with more gaming and alcoholic drinks even after midnight. Ticket information here.Drake’s The Barn presents Studio 26: A NYE CelebrationA popular outdoor West Sacramento restaurant is hosting its own celebration, featuring local DJs, drinks and food. General admission entrance is at 9 p.m., but VIP can enter at 8 p.m. and have access to a private bar and an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. This event is only for those ages 21 and up. Ticket information here.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
New Year’s Eve is a time to ring in one final celebration to bid adieu to the current year and welcome in the next one.
Whether your celebration will be with loved ones or on a solo excursion, there are plenty of ways to give a farewell to 2025 and say hello to 2026.
Below is a roundup of New Year’s Eve events in Northern California. Know of any other events? Send us information to web@kcra.com.
Noon Year’s Eve celebrations
Events at the Sacramento History Museum and Sacramento Children’s Museum will celebrate the holiday at noon.
The Sacramento History Museum’s free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes craft stations, gold panning, face painting and story time. Admission for those 6 and up costs $5.
The Sacramento Children Museum’s event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and has hourly bubble stomps. Admission is $5 for non-members.
Countdown on the Cobblestones
Old Sacramento, one of the city’s most-frequented tourist attractions, will offer live music, interactive activities, a light show and pyrotechnics in this free, family-friendly event.
“The event is rain or shine, so please come down, just bring your raincoats with you,” said Chelsea Evans, Old Sacramento Waterfront District Manager. “We have tenting some of the stage, so we will have live music the whole day. We have activity zones kind of right where we’re standing here and along Front Street as well.”
The event runs from 5-10 p.m. at 1002 2nd Street. More information here.
For those who prefer to stay warm and dry, several bars and restaurants in Old Sacramento, such as the Firehouse Restaurant and Delta King, are hosting New Year’s Eve events with promises of food, music, and fun.
“This year, we’ve planned a midnight at the masquerade theme, and we’ll be offering dinner in our pilot house restaurant,” said Rachel Birnschein from Delta King. “We also have a Murder Mystery dinner theater that we’ll be doing.”
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party at the Rink!
From 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., ice skaters can hit the rink at the Historic Folsom Ice Rink. The event features a dance and skate with a DJ at noon, figure skating shows at 6 and 8 p.m.
The rink will also host a ball drop party at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Find ticket information here.
Torchlight Parade at Palisades Tahoe
Starting at 5 p.m. at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort will be a torchlight parade down the slopes by the Exhibition lift. Torchlights will be handed out at the top of the lift. Also in the event lineup are disco tubing, fireworks and an East Coast balloon drop. More information here.
Heavenly Holidays
Christmas lights are adorned all over South Lake Tahoe as the peak of a month-long celebration takes place from 4-10 p.m. Live music includes Grammy-nominated artist Eric Paslay with Jared James Nichols, Mark Mackay, CJ Solar and Bahena.
“At 9 o’clock, we always celebrate East Coast New Year’s for the littles, but we shoot a giant firework show, which is amazing if you’ve never seen it. It’s truly spectacular right underneath the gondola, right underneath the base of the mountain,” said Dreu Murin from Heavenly.
Attendees can also expect fireworks, a gondola drop, and a Ferris wheel at night for this family-friendly event. The concert and fireworks show are free. More information here.
Kings Card Club New Year’s Eve Patio Party
The Kings Card Club at 6111 West Lane in Stockton is hosting a patio party from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. into the new year for this 21-and-over event. Included with your ticket is menu and bar service, a complimentary photo booth and plenty of music before a midnight champagne toast. Reservations are strongly recommended. Ticket information here.
New Year’s Eve at Dave & Buster’s in Modesto
Celebrations begin at 4 p.m. at the location on 3401 Dale Road 108. From 4-7 p.m., there will be unlimited video game play and a buffet that includes mini pretzel dogs and churros.
After 7 p.m., the event is only available for those ages 21 and older, with more gaming and alcoholic drinks even after midnight. Ticket information here.
Drake’s The Barn presents Studio 26: A NYE Celebration
A popular outdoor West Sacramento restaurant is hosting its own celebration, featuring local DJs, drinks and food. General admission entrance is at 9 p.m., but VIP can enter at 8 p.m. and have access to a private bar and an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. This event is only for those ages 21 and up. Ticket information here.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel