It’s almost 2025, whether you’re ready for it, or not. Which begs the question, where will you be to ring in the first quarter-century of the 2000s? New Year’s Day is also a time to enjoy parades and football. How, and where, will you start the New Year?
New Year’s Eve
Jr’s Comedy Club
Hilton Garden Inn
27710 The Old Road,
Valencia, CA 91355
www.comedyinvalencia.com
JR’s Comedy Club will offer up two ways to ring in the New Year on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
For those looking for an early evening the East Coast New Year’s Eve Show at The Hilton Garden Inn with Larry Omaha will start at 7:15 p.m. with 5:30 seating for dinner.
For those looking for a time appropriate New Year’s Eve celebration the West Coast New Year’s Eve Show at The Hilton Garden Inn with Larry Omaha will start at 10:15 p.m. with 8:30 seating for dinner.
Full Dinner Show package includes:
Double Headliner Comedy Show with Darren Carter and Larry Omaha.
Complete dinner buffet.
Champagne toast.
Party favors, noisemakers and hats.
Doors open 90 minutes before the shows.
Ample free parking.
Omaha describes himself as a “indigenous humanistic Native American standup comedian” who has performed worldwide. His comedy special “Goin’ Native” appeared on Showtime, he has made an appearance on the Gabriel Iglesias Comedy Central show, “Stand-Up Revolution” and is credited with the voice of a character from the video game Mortal Kombat.
Carter is a stand-up comedian, actor and impressionist. He has performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Comics Unleashed,” “Premium Blend” on Comedy Central, and as a supporting character in the 2005 feature film “Be Cool” with John Travolta.
Full Dinner Show Package: $94.99 plus $7.50 service charge.
For tickets visit www.comedyinvalencia.com.
Maginns Irish Pub
24480 Main St. #140
Newhall, CA 91321
www.maginnspub.com
For those who really want an early, early night Maginns in Old Town Newhall will celebrate the ringing in of the Irish/British New Year at 4 p.m. Come raise a pint to celebrate, then go home. The pub will only be open until 6 p.m.
Le Chene French Cuisine
12625 Sierra Highway,
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Le Chene will offer two options for New Years Year’s Eve, dinner in the dining room or a special New Year’s Eve show, “Evening of Enchantment and Magic.”
New Year’s Eve 2024 in the Dining Room at Le Chene will be held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. A special limited menu will be served. Entrees priced at $58 each. Deserts and appetizers priced a la carte.
Make reservations at https://lechene.com/reservations/.
A Special New Year’s Eve Evening of Enchantment and Magic at Le Chene will include an unforgettable evening starring Sharpo (close-up performer at the World Famous Magic Castle) and Darren Charles and featuring special guest star professional magicians, James Lantiegne and Gregory Alexander.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. cocktails and registration, 7:30 p.m. dinner and show.
Priced at $170 per person, all inclusive ($25 for the show, $145 for dinner. Includes tax and tip). Event is prepaid in advance and payment is non-refundable.
Tables seat 10 guests; bring your friends.
Make reservations at https://lechene.com/events/.
New Year’s Day
First Day Hike
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time in nature with a First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. Park staff and volunteers will lead three hikes varying from a casual half-mile stroll to a strenuous five-mile hike up to the peak of Saddleback Butte. All ages welcome.
Saddleback Butte is a granite mountaintop that towers some 3,651 feet above the broad alluvial bottom land of the Antelope Valley on the western edge of the Mojave Desert. The state park surrounding Saddleback Butte was created in 1960 to protect the butte (one of many similar land features in the Antelope Valley) and examples of native Joshua Tree woodlands and other plants and animals that were once common throughout this high desert area.
Saddleback Butte State Park is 17 miles east of Lancaster. Check-in for the hikes to Saddleback Butte Peak and the Loop Hike Across the Park is in the campground at 17071 East Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93535.
The sign up for the Dowen Nature Trail Hike is at the park’s visitor center located at 17102 East Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93535.
Parking is available in the campground area and day use area near the visitor center. Day use parking fees apply.
The three hikes available are:
9 a.m. Hike to Saddleback Butte Peak
This strenuous 5-mile hike from the campground to Saddleback Butte Peak (3,651 feet) offers incredible views and incredible exercise.
10 a.m. Loop Hike Across the Park
This easy/moderate 3.5-mile loop hike across the park will take you into the special land of Creosote and Joshua Trees while offering long, sweeping vistas of local buttes.
11 a.m. Dowen Nature Trail
This easy 0.5-mile guided interpretive walk along the Dowen Nature Trail is great for all ages and ability levels.
Contact: (661) 946-6092 or [email protected]
For more information on Saddleback Butte State Park visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=618.
Floatfest 2025
Jan. 1– 3
East Sierra Madre Boulevard and East Washington Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
This 2-mile display features Rose Parade floats after their appearance on the parade route. The family-friendly, celebratory atmosphere also gives guests a chance to interact with the float exhibitors.
Wednesday, Jan 1, 1:30-5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan 2, 7-9 a.m. Reserved for seniors and disabled visitors.
Thursday, Jan 2, 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, Jan 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Check website for more information on cost, parking, shuttles and entrance restrictions.
