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Whether your ideal New Year’s Eve celebration is a family-friendly affair that doesn’t interfere with your plans to be asleep after the ball drops in New York City, a multicourse meal with bubbly or a rousing party where you can dance the night away, the Peninsula has you covered. Ring in 2025 with a Noon Year’s Eve party, a comedy show, a sound bath and more. Here’s what’s happening around the region:
Family-friendly
Noon Year’s Eve in Menlo Park
The Menlo Park Library hosts a party for families, with a puppet show by Puppet Art Theater, ice cream cups, and balloons. The event concludes with a countdown to noon.
11 a.m.-noon at the Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Free. menlopark.gov
Rinconada Library Noon Year’s Eve
Palo Alto’s Rinconda Library hosts a celebration for young families who want to ring in 2025 before midnight. The event features dancing and music, light refreshments, craft tables and a countdown to noon, complete with a bubble “drop.” Party clothes encouraged.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Free; registration encouraged. paloalto.bibliocommons.com.
Foster City Library Noon Year’s Eve
Join a special storytime party with songs, dancing, crafts and more. Paddington Bear will join the countdown to the new year.
11 a.m.-noon at the Foster City Library, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Free. tinyurl.com/fostercitylibrary.
Belmont Library Noon Year’s Eve
The Pigeon will join the Belmont Library’s storytime party with songs, stories, crafts and a countdown to noon.
11 a.m.-noon at the Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Free. tinyurl.com/belmontlibrarynoonyearseve.
Brisbane Library Noon Year’s Eve
Count down to noon with Taco Dragon, songs, stories and crafts.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Brisbane Library, 163 Visitacion Ave., Brisbane. Free. tinyurl.com/brisbanelibrary.
Portola Valley Library Noon Year’s Eve
Count down to noon with Clifford the Big Red Dog, songs, stories and crafts.
11 a.m.-noon at the Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Free. tinyurl.com/portolavalleylibrary.
San Pedro Valley County Park Noon Year’s Eve
Bring a blanket, seating and sun protection for this outdoor storytime party with special guest Penelope Rex. Event may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or poor air quality.
10:30-11:30 a.m. at San Pedro Valley County Park, 600 Oddstad Blvd., Pacifica. Free. Capacity limits may apply. tinyurl.com/sanpedrovalleycountypark.
Noon Year’s Storytime at East Palo Alto Library
The East Palo Alto Library hosts a morning of songs, stories and craft activities leading up to a countdown at noon, with special guest Pete the Cat.
11 a.m.–noon at 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto. smcl.bibliocommons.com.
Noon Year’s Eve at Hiller Aviation Museum
A morning of entertainment, featuring dancing with Lori & RJ and performances by 9-year-old YouTuber Bella, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, the Puppet Company lead up to a balloon drop at noon, followed by more entertainment with Germar the Magician and Westlake School for the Performing Arts. Tickets will only be sold in advance and are expected to sell out.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. $15.76.$24.20 (free for children under 3). tinyurl.com/HillerNoonYearsEve.
Music, dancing and comedy
The California Honeydrops
The Oakland-based retro-soul band plays in the new year at The Guild Theatre. The show is featured as part of the Doing Good at The Guild Series and will raise funds for Conscious Alliance, a nonprofit hunger relief organization.
8 p.m. at The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. $133.26-$3945.55. guildtheatre.com.
The Sun Kings
Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings present their annual New Year’s Eve party, with party favors and midnight toast.
9 p.m. at Club Fox, 2223 Broadway St., Redwood City, $75 per person. clubfoxrwc.com.
International Masquerade
Five different international-themed rooms feature five live bands and 10 DJs playing music from salsa and bachata to reggaeton, Top 40, pop and more, with musical guests that include Sonora Dinamita, Julio Bravo y su Orquesta, Drive the Band, DJ Bachatero and others. The party also offers dancers and live carnival performances with Amor Do Samba entertainment, plus drummers and a balloon drop at midnight.
8 p.m. at San Mateo Crowne Plaza, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. $65.87 general admission/$374.25-$391.33 packages. tinyurl.com/MasqueradeCrownePlaza
New Year’s Eve Contra Dance
Palo Alto Contra Dance hosts an evening of contra dancing (similar to line dancing) with Susan Petrick calling to live music by fiddler Corwin Zekley and pianist Grace Fellows. Toast at midnight.
7:30 p.m.-midnight at First United Methodist Church-Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Admission is pay-what-you-can (recommended $25 general admission/$10 students). tinyurl.com/PAContraDance.
Rooster T. Feathers
Comic Mike E. Winfield, seen on shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Office,” “America’s Got Talent” and in two standup specials on Amazon Prime and YouTube, headlines New Year’s shows at Rooster T. Feathers. With Chad Opitz and Diana Hong.
7:30 and 10:30 p.m. 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. $40 for 7:30 p.m. show/$55 for 10:30 p.m. show. rooster-t-feathers.seatengine-sites.com.
Dance at Cubberley Ballroom
The Cubberley Ballroom in Palo Alto will hold a dance party open to all levels of dancers. No experience and no partner necessary. Countdown to midnight and toast the new year with sparkling cider and indoor fireworks.
Beginning and Intermediate lessons 8-9 p.m.; dancing 9 p.m.-midnight at 4050 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $20 per person. cubberleyballroom.com.
New Year’s Eve Sound Bath
Reflect on the experiences of 2024 and on what you want to create in 2025 in a guided ritual that uses the power of sound to release the past and focus on intentions for the future. Bring a yoga or camping mat, blanket and pillow, something to cover your eyes, bottle of water and a pen. Hosted by Lake Merritt Dance Organizers Foundation.
3-6 p.m. at 225 Tilton Ave., San Mateo. $40 per person. tinyurl.com/NYESoundbath
Pioneer Saloon
Eight-piece dance cover band Paperthin plays favorite tunes by a variety of artists, including Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Kool and the Gang, the B-52’s, Amy Winehouse and Taylor Swift.
8:30-11:55 p.m. at 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside. pioneersaloonmusic.com.
Salsa Party
Alberto’s hosts salsa and bachata lessons for all levels, dancing and a midnight balloon drop with Champagne toast and party favors.
Doors at 8 p.m.; lessons at 8:30 p.m. and dancing at 10 p.m. at 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View. Call 408-460 0448 for reservations. albertos.com.
Dinners and restaurant parties
Broadway Grill
The restaurant offers a five-course menu and Champagne and cocktails, plus live music with Dmitry Panich and Emma Z, followed by DJ dancing until 2 a.m.
8 p.m.-midnight 1400 Broadway, Burlingame. $290 per person. bwgrill.com.
Roger Bar at Ameswell
A 1920s-themed party features a three-course meal, 50% off cocktails, live music with Rafael Unplugged and street magic. Guests are encouraged to wear flapper dresses, tuxedos and other ’20s-inspired outfits. On New Year’s Day, Roger hosts a Hangover Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations available from 4 to 10 p.m. at Roger Bar and Restaurant, Ameswell Hotel, 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. $98 prix fixe menu. Reservations required. rogerbarandrestaurant.com.
Meyhouse Sunnyvale
A Mediterranean menu accompanies unlimited house beer, wine and raki, with entertainment from DJ Ark and YAZZ performing live acoustic Turkish hits. Bubbly toast at midnight. Kids are welcome, with a special menu available for them.
7 p.m.-midnight at 187 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. $250 adults/$100 kids (tax and tip not included). meyhouserestaurant.com.
Ethel’s Fancy
The four-course menu will include Alba white truffles, dry aged duck and more. Complimentary glass of bubbly included.
550 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Check website for available reservations and pricing. ethelsfancypa.com.
The Mountain House
The restaurant serves a four-course, prix-fixe menu, with two seatings. Champagne toast at midnight, party favors.
13808 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. Call 650-851-8541 for details. themountainhouse.com.
Ettan
Diners can enjoy cuisine and music highlighting the Indian state of Goa. The restaurant will also serve a holiday brunch on New Year’s Day.
518 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Reserve at ettanrestaurant.com or email ettanpaloalto@gmail.com.
Alhambra Irish House
The restaurant hosts a 1920s-themed party with a special menu and dancing, with live music by the Mississippi Slide Blues Band. Guests are encouraged to wear ’20s-inspired attire.
Dinner 7-10 p.m.; dancing 9 p.m.-midnight at 831 Main St., Redwood City. $81.88 (tips and drinks not included). tinyurl.com/AlhambraNYE.
Tipsy Putt
Reserve a table for an evening of unlimited mini golf and 1-2 Putt, unlimited drinks, plus music and a midnight toast with bubbly.
9 p.m.-midnight at 301 W. McKinley Ave., #150, Sunnyvale. Reservations from $238.80
tinyurl.com/TipsyPuttSVNewYears.
MacArthur Park
The restaurant serves a special New Year’s Eve dinner, followed by music and dancing. Guests have the option to purchase a dinner package or attend just the show afterward, with the band Tortilla Soup playing R&B favorites and old-school dance songs, plus DJ Ron Payne.
Dinner 6:30-8:30 p.m.; show begins at 8:30 p.m. at 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. Show and dinner $119.22 /show only $49.87. tinyurl.com/MacArthurParkNYE.
The Iron Gate
Ring in 2025 with dinner and dancing to DJ JoJo.
8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at 1360 El Camino Real, Belmont. No cover with dinner/$40 party only. tinyurl.com/5yznt5e2.
Teleferic Barcelona
The Spanish restaurant known for its tapas and paella will serve a special menu at its nearby locations in Palo Alto and Los Gatos, featuring devil egg nigiri, tuna tataki, Idiazabal cheese fritters, smoked New York steak paella and its CranMerry Paloma.
855 El Camino Real #130, Palo Alto; 50 University Ave. #B270, Los Gatos. Check website for available reservations and pricing. telefericbarcelona.com.
Sushi Roku
The Stanford Shopping Center sushi spot’s New Year’s Eve menu specials include an oyster shooter, lobster tempura with Champagne butter, A-5 wagyu tataki with hokkaido uni and Ossetra caviar, and Kagoshima A-5 ribeye with yuzu chimichurri. The izakaya feast menu includes nigiri, hanabi, baked crab hand rolls and more.
180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Check website for available reservations. Izakaya feast $150 per person, menu specials’ costs vary. sushiroku.com/locations/palo-alto.
Sekoya
|The California Avenue restaurant will highlight caviar and Italian winter truffles during its New Year’s Eve dinner, along with special dishes such as braised short ribs, black truffle risotto and halibut with caviar.
417 California Ave., Palo Alto. Check website for available reservations. Menu specials’ costs vary. tinyurl.com/sekoyanye.
BROMA
Michelin-starred chef Jarad Gallagher and executive chef Aubree Arndt will serve a 10-course tasting menu at their modern California and Spanish restaurant located inside The Shashi Hotel. Dishes include short rib, olive oil-poached black cod, canapes and more.
1625 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Check website for available reservations. $120/person with optional $80 beverage pairing. bromarestaurant.com.
Che Fico Parco Menlo
The Italian eatery will serve a three-course dinner with optional Alba white truffle pasta and Tsar Nicolai caviar supplements. Choose from salad or tonno crudo; Westholme Australian wagyu tenderloin or halibut; and sorbet or espresso chocolate cake.
1302 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Check website for available reservations. $195/person; optional caviar supplement $85, optional pasta supplement $45, optional shaved Alba white truffles $70. tinyurl.com/cheficodinner.
ROOH
The modern Indian restaurant will have a prix-fixe menu with two dinner seatings, followed by an evening of appetizers, drinks, a midnight toast and a DJ.
473 University Ave., Palo Alto. Check website for available reservations and pricing. roohrestaurants.com/pa-reservations.
Flea Street
The Menlo Park restaurant will serve a five-course dinner with early seatings between 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. The menu currently includes crab cakes, lobster bisque, ricotta gnocchi, duck leg confit and more, with optional add-ons including crispy pork belly, fresh truffles, Dungeness crab and caviar.
3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. Check website for available reservations. $160/person, not inclusive of beverages, tax and 23% service charge. Add-on costs vary. cooleatz.com/reservations.
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Dine on premium sushi, broiled Maine lobster, grilled A-5 wagyu and more in a multicourse omakase experience at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto.
180 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Check website for available reservations. $225/person. nobuhotels.com/palo-alto/dining/nobu-palo-alto.
