Top New Year's Eve Events -Los Angeles, CA

To mark the end of the year and to celebrate the blessing of making it to the next, Los Angeles is hosting various events that the whole family and even the kids will enjoy.

New Year's eve, is a time honored event where people indulge in parties, drinks, and fireworks, however, when kids are involved safety is also important.

Check out the following safe, fun, family events taking place December 31, 2008, in Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas.

Praise 2009 New Year's eve Celebration

Where:

Knotts Berry Farm

8039 Beach Blvd,

Buena Park, CA 90620

What:

Fireworks, rides, Christian music artist present Rallys for Christ, also performing comedian Thor Ramsey.

Artists include T-Bone, Kutless, Todd Agnew, Addision Road, Devo, and more.

Price: $39.99 with coupon, $51.99 on the day of the event. ( special ticket event not included in price of admission) (714) 220-5211.

Tickets available online. www.knotts.com/special_events/09praise.htm

Hours:

7pm- 1am

Grinchmas Celebration

Where:

Universal Studios Hollywood

100 Universal City Plaza

North Hollywood, CA 91608

What:

The last day to celebrate the holiday season with Dr. Seuss characters.

Kids will get the chance to take pictures with Mr. Grinch, watch a lighting ceremony, play with real snow!

Price:

$67, general $57, kids (SoCal residents get $18 off) Able to buy tickets online w/ discount.

Hours:

9am-8pm.

www.universalstudioshollywood.com/

City Walk celebration

Where:

Universal Studios Hollywood

100 Universal City Plaza

North Hollywood, CA 91608

What:

Two stages for live entertainment, featured band "Fast Times", DJ's, global countdown with confetti cannons, and fireworks.

Price:

Free

Hours:

9:00pm-12:30 am.

www.citywalkhollywood.com/

Reindeer Romp

Where:

Los Angeles Zoo

5333 Zoo Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90027

What:

See real reindeers, kids make their own antlers, photo op with Santa, arts and crafts.

Price:

kids free with paid adult admission $12. Free parking.

Hours:

10am - 5pm.

www.lazoo.org/

LA Kings Downtown on Ice

Where:

Pershing Square Park

532 S. Olive St.

Los Angeles, CA 90013

What:

Outdoor ice-skating in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles., holiday decorations, live musical performances, and food.

Price:

$6 per skating session, $2 skate rental (discounts available at mta.net)

Hours:

10am - 10pm (buy tickets early - sessions last 1 hour) Free parking available.

www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/doi.html

Ice at Santa Monica

Where:

The Promenade

1324 5^th St. and Arizona Ave.

Santa Monica, CA

What:

Skip the beach, Outdoor skating in Santa Monica. Near shopping and other entertainment.

Price:

$10 includes skate rental. (Get free Starbucks drink with proof of admission bracelet)

Hours:

10am - 10 pm

www.downtownsm.com/

It's a Stevie Wonderful Life

Where:

Falcon Theatre

4252 Riverside Drive

Burbank, CA 91506

What:

musical directed by Matt Walker - a mix of the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" with songs by singer Stevie Wonder.

Price:

$27.50-40.00 (limited seats still available) (818) 955-8101.

Hours:

4pm and 7pm shows

www.falcontheatre.com/

New Year's Eve with Pink Martini

Where:

Hollywood Bowl

Walt Disney Concert Hall

111 South Grand Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

What:

Cosmopolitan music of Pink Martini, at the LA's best outdoor venue.

Price:

Price:

$65-195

Hour:

10:30pm

www.hollywoodbowl.com/index.cfm