We’re inching closer to saying farewell to 2025 and saying hello to 2026! Here’s a look at some of the events planned across the Bay Area to ring in the new year! SAN FRANCISCO Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the San Francisco waterfrontJan. 1, 12 a.m. – Fireworks begin at midnight and la st approximately 15 minutes. Best places to view include the Ferry Building and along the promenade.More details Speakeasy San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2026 CruisePier 40, San FranciscoDec. 31, 9:15 p.m.More details Under the Fireworks CruisePier 3, San Francisco Spirit, San FranciscoDec. 31, 8:45 p.m.More details 2026 San Francisco New Year’s Eve Party: Gatsby’s YachtSan Francisco Belle, San FranciscoDec. 31, 9 p.m.More details MOANY San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2025The Regency Center, San FranciscoDec. 31, 9 p.m.More details International Ball: San Francisco’s New Year’s Eve PartyW Hotel, San FranciscoDec. 31, 9 p.m.More details The Midway SF Presents: Fresh Start 2025Pier 80 Warehouse, San FranciscoJan. 1, 2 p.m.More details San Francisco’s Black White Masquerade BallThe Media Room, San FranciscoDec. 31, 8 p.m.More details Comedy CountdownCobb’s Comedy Club, San FranciscoDec. 31, 7:30 p.m.More details Monroe New Years Eve 2026 Comedy CountdownMonroe, San FranciscoDec. 31, 9 p.m.More details SOUTH BAY New Year’s Eve Celebration – family-friendlyGilroy Gardens, GilroyDec. 31, 4 p.m.More details Noon Year’s Eve – family-friendlyChildren’s Discovery Museum, San JoseDec. 31, starts at 9:30 a.m. and ball drops at 12 p.m.More details New Year’s Eve Extravaganza XIIDowntown Marriott Hotel, San JoseDec. 31, 8 p.m.More details 2026 New Year Bash – Bollywood Hip-HopMarriot Residence Inn, Santa ClaraDec. 31, 8 p.m.More details EAST BAY 25th Anniversary New Year Balloon Drop – family-friendlyChabot Space Science Center, Oakland Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.More details 2025 Grand Finale – family-friendlyThe Lawrence Hall of Science, BerkeleyDec. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.More details New Year Eve’s Big Band Gala 2025USS Hornet Museum, AlamedaDec. 31, 7 p.m.More details Berkeley New Year’s Eve Signature Dinner CruiseBerkeley Marina, BerkeleyDec. 31, 7:45 p.m.More details NORTH BAY Midnight In Paris Legacy, Vista Dome and Gourmet ExpressNapa Valley Wine Train, NapaDec. 31, 9:45 a.m.More details Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa RosaDec. 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.More details New Year’s Eve: Dinner – Comedy – Live MusicBarrel Proof Lounge, Santa RosaDec. 31, 7 p.m.More details PENINSULA Noon Year’s Eve – family friendlyHiller Aviation Museum, San CarlosDec. 31, 10 a.m.More details Nueva Era NYEMaya Nightclub, Redwood CityDec. 31, 9 p.m.More details International Masquerade New Years EveCrowne Plaza Foster City, San MateoDec. 31, 8 p.m.More details Holidays Dec 23 San Francisco Bay Area Holiday Hot Spots! Catalina Island Dec 22 Sail to Avalon and welcome 2026 on an island (complete with balloon drop) ...read more read less