Community Corner
Kid-Friendly New Year's Events
Got kids? Don't worry–we found some family-friendly celebrations in San Diego, Carlsbad and Coronado.
Whether you can’t find a babysitter or just want to hang out with the whole family on New Year’s Eve, Patch has got you covered.
A night usually reserved for some adult fun (complete with adult beverages), New Year’s Eve can be a tough holiday to spend with the kids. Luckily, there are some options Saturday within San Diego that are family-friendly and may even free up some alone time for you and your significant other come midnight.
Here are four picks for kid-friendly events for the end of 2011. Click on the links for additional details and location information.
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Set a day before New Year’s Eve, this event gives kids a chance to have their own celebration and leave Saturday night open for adults.
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Music and dancing will be happening throughout the day, with performances by Pink Army, Rhythm Child, Clint Perry & the Boo Hoo Crew, Studio FX, San Diego Guild of Puppetry, and more. The kids-only party is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and is free with museum admission ($10).
Legoland is the ultimate kid-zone anyway, and come Dec. 31, kids can have some NYE fun of their own at the park made of bricks.
Legoland is cutting parents a break and having a special “brick-dropping” ceremony for the kiddos at “midnight” (which is really 6 p.m.) so the kids can get home early and to bed. There also will be fireworks, a concert and lots o’ legos.
Tickets cost $62-$72 and can be bought here. After the kids have their celebration at Legoland, the parents still have time to go out and have their own fun. .
The Sheraton is known for their annual family fun-filled New Year’s Eve bash.
The party starts at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 with fireworks from nearby Legoland. There will be a dinner buffet with both adult- and kid-friendly food and drinks. A '80s cover band will provide musical entertainment and there will be a kid-countdown at 9 p.m. (while they watch the ball drop on the East Coast) and an adult toast at midnight.
Tickets cost $55-$115. today to ensure a spot!
The kids and parents can both enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner.
Adults can enjoy live entertainment with a five-course prix fixe menu, with optional additional wine pairings for $95. Kids can settle down in the Kids Club anytime between 6 p.m.-1 a.m. for some fun and games, plus dinner. Kid pricing is $15 an hour or $80 for the night, including dinner.
Make your reservations for you and the kids by calling 619-424-4000 ext. 6300.
