Welcome the New Year in Carlsbad 2025
Celebrate the end of 2025 in Carlsbad, where the night is full of parties, elevated dining, live music and family-friendly magic.
Raise a glass to 2026 at one of Carlsbad’s sparkling New Year’s Eve parties or wind down the year with a pre-fixe dinner to commemorate all the joys and accomplishments of the past year. Prefer to ring in the new year with the whole family? Carlsbad offers plenty of kid-friendly ways to welcome the new year together.
Dance the Night Away at a New Year’s Eve Party
A Sparkling Soirée at Park Hyatt Aviara
Ring in the new year with elegance at Park Hyatt’s Aviara New Year’s Eve party. You’ll be dazzled with live music, a full-service bar and nonstop entertainment that will keep the energy high throughout the evening. Guests will be treated to an exquisite four-course meal featuring seasonal bites like charred honey persimmon and delicious steak. During the meal, the Satin Dollz, a Rockette-style dance group, will provide entertainment and vintage charm. Then afterwards, prepare to groove! Indigo, Chicago’s premiere bands will be playing until midnight to keep you buzzing into the new year. As the clock strikes midnight, balloons will drop from the ceiling and welcome in 2026. This event is for ages 21 and over and requires tickets.
A Night to Celebrate at Cbar
Don your black and gold and get ready for a fun New Year’s Eve Party at Cbar, a coastal wine bar and bistro in Carlsbad Village. This intimate celebration will feature live music by The Swingin’ Johnsons, led by Grammy-winning guitarist Wayne Johnson, whose warm, soulful sound with carry you to midnight. Sip on one of their holiday cocktails, soak in the lively atmosphere and cheers to a wonderful 2026 with a champagne toast. Get your ticket for this celebration.
Night of a Showgirl: A NYE Party at Witch Creek Winery
Dance the night away and celebrate the new year at Witch Creek Winery for their New Year’s Eve Party & Revue! This year, Witch Creek Winery is partnering with Underground Project to bring you nine different dance performances and a DJ that will keep the party going till midnight. The evening will include tasty food and an incredible drink selection including mules, margaritas, beers, wines and more! Purchase your tickets in advance and if you’re hoping to secure a table for the event, be sure to check out their table packages.
New Year’s Eve Dining Experiences
Pre-Fixe Dinner at Seasons Restaurant
End 2025 with a culinary experience at Seasons Restaurant, where their three-course New Year’s Eve menu is sure to delight your taste buds. The menu boasts flavorful venison tartar, scallop and prawns, and a decadent strawberry rose panna cotta to conclude the meal. There are even options for diners that are gluten free and vegetarian!
New Year’s Eve on the Coast
Treat yourself to an elevated New Year’s Eve Meal at Chandler’s Oceanfront Dining. Their three-course prix-fixe dinner includes an array of festive options such as herb-roasted Cornish game hen and maple-glazed duck breast. You’ll find vegetarian options as well as premium upgrades like a caviar starter, to truly help you celebrate the new year in style. A children’s menu will also be offered. The evening will wrap up at 9 p.m., with a champagne toast following the East Coast ball drop. Reserve your table to enjoy the coastal elegance of Chandler’s.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Omni La Costa
Experience Omni La Costa in all its holiday splendor and indulge in a prime steak and fresh seafood at Bob’s Steak & Chop House. Enjoy a variety of festive dinner specials created exclusively for New Year’s Eve to help you mark the occasion. Make your reservation today!
Arcade fun at Dave & Busters
Start off your celebrations early at Dave & Buster’s Family Food and Play running from 4 to 7 p.m. Each ticket will get you a $20 power card for video games, party hats and favors as well as unlimited soft drinks. Between all the arcade action, guests can fuel up on delicious bites at the appetizer and dessert banquet. The event will finish up with a cheerful ginger ale toast.
Fireworks at LEGOLAND California Resort
Wrap up the year with a sparkling celebration at LEGOLAND’s fireworks and New Year’s Eve countdown. “Midnight” comes early for families at LEGOLAND California Resort, where families can participate in all sorts of festivities before an incredible fireworks display. The park remains open for its usual hours for nonstop fun, so you can check out the newly opened driving school, catch some thrills on coasters and enjoy live music throughout the day. The event is included with your daily ticket.
Ring in the Golden Year with Rumi at Kids & Coffee
All parents know K-Pop Demon Hunters has been the soundtrack of the year, so why not celebrate the new year with Rumi at Kids & Coffee? Join in for a dance party, sing along to your favorite songs and get some exclusive photos as well as time with Rumi herself. Kids will have fun exploring the incredible indoor play space during open play and have the opportunity to get their face painted. Themed snacks and treats will also be available for purchase at the café located inside. After an afternoon filled with laughter and play, the event will conclude with a kid-friendly “countdown” moment to kick-off the new year. Get your tickets for this memorable new year’s celebration before they sell out!
Children’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at Park Hyatt Aviara
Join Park Hyatt Aviara for a magical family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration that will let the little ones celebrate the new year a bit earlier so they can make it to bed. Prepare to be amazed while the live magic show keeps you on your toes! After some festive fun there will be a kid-friendly countdown to the East Coast ball drop, complete with a cascade of balloons. No reservation is necessary to participate.