Free fun things to do on New Year’s Eve in Southern California

It’s certainly no secret that it costs a fortune to go out on New Year’s Eve. Restaurants and clubs know that it’s one night they can expect to charge big prices. But what if you don’t want to spend a fortune? But you still want to have a good time?

Well, here are our suggestions for things you can do that won’t break the bank — both during the day and at night. (But if the event is outdoors, you’d better make sure it’s not canceled, since at this writing, rain was forecast.)

Anaheim: So sorry.