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Your Epic NYE 2019-2020 Party Guide

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By - posted 12/30/2019 No Comment

Got plans for New Year’s Eve yet?

There are many events and venues around the Bay area offering free or inexpensive New Year’s Eve events in the San Francisco Bay Area on December 31, 2019 and we’ve done our best to uncover and highlight the best ones for you.

We here at Funcheap wish you a great time tonight and hope you are able to keep your wallet in your pocket for most of the night.

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Friday, November 29

A Season of Winter Wonder at Chabot Space & Science Center (Nov. 29 – Jan. 5)
Friday, November 29 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Some events are free, some included with admission and some are paid tickets
| Chabot Space & Science Center
A Season of Winter Wonder at Chabot Space & Science Center (Nov. 29 - Jan. 5)
Chabot Space & Science Center has announced a joyful celebration of wonder, science, fun and coming together for all ages throughout the holiday season. From November 29, 2024 through January 5, 2025, visitors will enjoy all-new events and features like Sock Skating all season, two event-packed ...

Tuesday, December 31

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year’s Eve)
Tuesday, December 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*Tickets are $20 with skate rental included in the cost of admission
| Union Square Park
SF's Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year's Eve)

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. First (100) guests skate for free during the ...

2024 Macy’s Holiday Windows & Adorable Puppies & Kittens: Final Day | Union Square
Tuesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)
2024 Macy's Holiday Windows & Adorable Puppies & Kittens: Final Day | Union Square

Get ready for a heartwarming holiday tradition as adoptable rescue animals return to Macy’s 38th Holiday Windows, bringing joy and cheer to the festive displays. Macy’s, in partnership with the San Francisco SPCA, aims to inspire families to consider the joy of adopting a furry friend, reminding ...

New Year’s Eve Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”
Tuesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
New Year's Eve Ice Skating at San Jose's "Downtown Ice"

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that ...

New Year’s Eve at San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park”
Tuesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
New Year's Eve at San Jose's 2024 "Christmas in the Park"

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...