We’re inching closer to saying farewell to 2025 and saying hello to 2026! Here’s a look at some of the events planned across the Bay Area to ring in the new year!
SAN FRANCISCO
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the San Francisco waterfront
Jan. 1, 12 a.m. – Fireworks begin at midnight and last approximately 15 minutes. Best places to view include the Ferry Building and along the promenade.
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Pier 40, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9:15 p.m.
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Pier 3, San Francisco Spirit, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 8:45 p.m.
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San Francisco Belle, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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The Regency Center, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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W Hotel, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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Pier 80 Warehouse, San Francisco
Jan. 1, 2 p.m.
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The Media Room, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.
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Monroe, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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SOUTH BAY
- New Year’s Eve Celebration – family-friendly
Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy
Dec. 31, 4 p.m.
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Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose
Dec. 31, starts at 9:30 a.m. and ball drops at 12 p.m.
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Downtown Marriott Hotel, San Jose
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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Marriot Residence Inn, Santa Clara
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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EAST BAY
- 25th Anniversary New Year Balloon Drop – family-friendly
Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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USS Hornet Museum, Alameda
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
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Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
Dec. 31, 7:45 p.m.
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NORTH BAY
- Midnight In Paris Legacy, Vista Dome and Gourmet Express
Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa
Dec. 31, 9:45 a.m.
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Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
Dec. 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Barrel Proof Lounge, Santa Rosa
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
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PENINSULA
- Noon Year’s Eve – family friendly
Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
Dec. 31, 10 a.m.
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Maya Nightclub, Redwood City
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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Crowne Plaza Foster City, San Mateo
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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