Best Orange County Events in January 2016

It's the first month of the new year, and we want to make sure it's a good one! We've mapped out the best events going on in Orange County, all you need to do is get there! Need a ride? Call 714-999-9999 to reserve a taxi, or hail one of our cabs down on the go! 

New Years Events in Orange County  

Please note that we will not be accepting any advanced reservations on New Years Eve night or early morning on New Years Day due to the busy holiday demand. However our cabs will still be providing taxi services during those times!   

Giant New Year's Eve "Speed Meet" Dance Party 

December 31, 2015 - 6:00pm to 1:00am
Harbor Blvd; South Anaheim, CA
Bring in the New Year with hundreds of singles as you meet new friends during popular games and activities! Enjoy music provided by a large DJ and dance in an extravagant ballroom. (Couples also welcome).

First Night in Fullerton

December 31, 2015- 7:00pm to 12 midnight
Downtown Fullertown
This FREE event is alcohol-free, family friendly, and a perfect place to ring in the new year! There will be live entertainment and activities going on all night until the ball drops!
 

For Kids! Annual Noon-Year's Confetti Countdown

December 31, 2015 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Pretend City Children's Museum; Irvine CA                                                                                       Pretend City Children’s Museum offers a perfect opportunity for parents to celebrate this holiday with their little ones! Enjoy the museum exhibits along with the festive New Years celebrations including a countdown that your kids will actually be awake for! 

New Years Eve Dinner & Dance at Orange County Mining Co.

December 31, 2015 - 8:00pm to 1:00am   
Orange County Mining Co; Orange, CA
This event has it all! Buffett dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and of course- a midnight toast! 
Now accepting reservations, call for more information! 
(714) 997-7411

Discovery Cube Presents: NoonYears Eve

December 30-31, 2015
Discovery Cube; Santa Ana, CA
Ring in 2016 with a countdown, hats, streamers, and a ginger ale toast. Come ready to party and be dressed as your favorite super hero!

January Events in Orange County 

Annual Surf City Splash & Pancake Breakfast 

January 1, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
405 Pacific Coast Hwy; Huntington Beach, CA
It’s the first day of the year…start it off right! See how brave you are and challenge yourself to take a dip into the Pacific Ocean… WITHOUT a wetsuit! Also, enjoy a pancake breakfast on the beach!

Newport Beach Whale Watching

January 1 - April 30, 2016
Newport Landing Whale Watching
309 Palm Street Suite A
Newport Beach, CA
They’re back! Each year, tens of thousands of gray whales migrate along the Newport Beach coastline during the winter months! Don’t miss your opportunity to see these amazing mammals!  

Fiesta Association Hairiest Man Contest​

January 2, 2016 - 2:00pm
Swallows Inn; San Juan Capistrano, CA
It just might be the craziest contest you’ve ever seen… and this is how it works! Contestants wanting to enter must go to Swallows Inn on January 2nd clean shaven and get their picture taken. After that, you have 8 weeks to grow some facial hair! Contestants will be judged on their beards and/or mustaches at the Fiesta Grande on March 19th. For more information, call 949-493-1976, and remember to call Yellow Cab for your San Juan Capistrano taxi.

Orange County Market Place

January 2nd- March 3rd; Saturdays 7:00am to 9:00am
88 Fair Drive; Costa Mesa, CA
Every Saturday in January the most unique swap meet will be held in our very own Orange County! Come on down and enjoy an afternoon of food and fun! 

Winter Fest

open until January 3, 2016 - 11:00am daily
88 Fair Drive; Costa Mesa, CA
There will be games and rides, reindeer to feed, an iceskating rink, and drum roll please… The World’s largest ornament available to walk through! Come on out, and bring the entire family, because there is no other place in Orange County quite decked out for the season as Winter Fest!

James Bond Exhibit 

open until March 8, 2016
Madame Tussauds Hollywood; Hollywood CA
Your mission, should you chose to accept ti, is to check this exhibition out! It is sure not to disappoint and will bring out the James Bond lover in everyone!

Snow Day 

End of January, 2016
Brea Dam Park; Fullerton, CA
You read that right- there will be a SNOW DAY in Fullerton! Snow will be provided for snowball fights, sledding, and of course- snowman building! Put your coats and mittens on and come on down to this winter wonderland! Space is limited to 900 persons, and early registration is recommended.