If you’re planning to celebrate New Year’s when the clock strikes 12:00 PM, instead of 12:00 AM, you’re in the right place. Here’s a list of New Year’s celebrations for families happening around the area that will still let you get your kids snuggled into bed well before the clock strikes midnight.
Did we miss one? Add it to our community calendar and select the category “New Year’s Celebrations” for it to appear on the list below!
Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Events Guide. Many attractions listed continue into the New Year!
Visit Mid-Peninsula Moms Blog for more New Year’s events happening on the Peninsula.
Events
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Walk with a Naturalist
San José Museum of Art 110 S Market Street, San JoseJoin Shelby Hendricks, group tour and family programs manager, for an observation-based exploration of works currently on view through the lenses of art and science. These cross-disciplinary tours invite visitors […]
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KCAT SUMMER MEDIA CAMP
Los Gatos High School CampusKCAT Summer Media Camps (June 8–Aug 4, 2026) in Los Gatos offer 2-week sessions combining TV and movie production for a hands-on media experience. Campers create a live TV show […]
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Read In Ten Fall Cohort Begins: Ten Minutes a Day of Early Reading
onlineRead In Ten is an eight week reading program for parents of kids ages 3 to 5, whether your child is in preschool and heading toward kindergarten, already in TK, […]
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
San Francisco Playhouse 450 Post St, San Francisco, CABy Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer Directed by Susi Damilano The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is back, and this time they’re taking on Peter Pan. It’s their most […]
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Dinos Rule! at SF Zoo
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens 1 Zoo Rd, San Francisco, United StatesA prehistoric adventure awaits when San Francisco Zoo and Gardens unleashes its colossal, new outdoor exhibition, Dinos Rule! this summer. This limited-time, family-friendly, immersive experience, will run from July 1 […]
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Birthday Party on the Napa Valley Museum Yountville Patio
Experience the Magic of Disney with a vibrant, fun, can't- miss birthday celebration at Napa Valley Museum Yountville including admission to our current exhibition Mary Blair Mid-Century Magic.
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What Should I Take? Making Informed Choices About Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicine
Approximately 1 in 5 adults uses a plant-based herbal supplement, and 1 in 2 uses a vitamin or mineral product. Many people do not tell their health care providers about […]
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LASERS! at The Tech: Stranger Things
The Tech Interactive 201 S Market St, San Jose, United StatesLASERS! at The Tech: Stranger Things Fans cannot get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of […]
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LASERS! at The Tech: Halloween Spooktacular
The Tech Interactive 201 S Market St, San Jose, United StatesLASERS! at The Tech: Halloween Spooktacular Ready for a Halloween experience that glows in the dark? LASERS! at The Tech: Halloween transforms The Tech Interactive’s IMAX® Dome Theater into a […]
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Prenatal Yoga
The Abundance Collective 376 40th St, OaklandFor expecting parents at any stage of pregnancy, this class weaves together mindful movement, breath awareness, and gentle strengthening to build stability, ease discomforts of pregnancy, and cultivate calm and […]
$10 – $25
