My SD Moms 
Your kids can celebrate bringing in the new year without missing their bedtime. Check out this list of kid friendly new years even events.
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The Grape Drop, Temecula
Watch the Temecula grape drop at Town Square Park. The grapes drop from City Hall’s clock tower at 9 p.m. and midnight. Also enjoy ice skating, music and all sorts of fun events.
Dec. 31
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Cost: Free
41000 Main St.
Temecula, Ca
951-694-6444
Living Coast Discovery Center
Wildlife encounters, a hot chocolate bar and even a craft room. You can watch the ball drop at midnight (Eastern Time, of course) so your little your little ones can get to sleep on time. Get your tickets quick, this event sells out fast.
Dec. 31
7-9 p.m.
Price: $25/person; children under 2 free
Living Coast Discovery Center
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.
Chula Vista, Ca
“Noon” Year’s at Pretend City
Scream happy New Year as this ball drops four times during the day! Wow..that’s a lot of New Years Eve. this only goes until 5pm so you are sure to get the kiddos to bed on time.
Dec. 31
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $12.50/person
Pretend City
29 Hubble
Irvine, Ca
949-428-3900
Pajama Jam at The New Children’s Museum
Oh boy…games, dancing, music and crafts. Ring in the New Year with a cheer and bursting balloon drop. This is going to be a New Years Blast!
Dec. 30
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: members, $25/adult, $15/child; non-members, $35/adult, $25/child
200 West Island Ave.
San Diego, Ca
619-233-8792
Corvette’s Diner NYE Party
No fun like a 1950’s themed dinner! The party starts early to end with a bang at the Big Apple ball drop at 9 p.m.
Dec. 31
Corvette Diner
2965 Historic Decatur Dr.
San Diego, Ca
619-542-1476
John’s Incredible Pizza New Year’s Party
It’s a New Year party with a video game filled arcades and (of course) pizza! Don’t miss this fun filled Kid Friendly New Years Eve Event.
Dec. 31
Check website for details
3010 Plaza Bonita Rd.
National City, Ca
619-472-5555
Jungle Bells, San Diego Zoo
Out with the old, in with the new at Jungle Bells Zoo. From a lit up winter animal forest, reindeer games, and jazzy carols, it’s a wonderful way to ring in the new year.
Dec. 31
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: Zoo Admission
2920 Zoo Dr.
San Diego, Ca
New Year’s Eve Ice Skating by the Sea
Skate into 2018 at the grand Hotel del Coronado. We’ll have lights, decorations and music to make the new years special.
Dec. 31
11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $30/person
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, Ca
