Riverside County
You can ring in 2022 with an East Coast (9 p.m.) and West Coast (midnight) countdown at Temecula’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. There will be live music and activities such as hat-making, body art and carnival games. Temecula Civic Center Quad, 41000 Main St. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. All ages. temeculaca.gov
CLUB 80S BAR AND GRILL >> An ’80s DJ set with party favors, food and beverages. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 9022 Pulsar Court, Corona. $20. 21 or older only. 951-603-3512 or club80sbar.com
NEW YEARS EVE DARK WAVE/NEW WAVE NIGHT AT MTL >> Not all ’80s music has pep in its step. Sure, it’s a little gloomier, but that doesn’t mean it’s not danceable. You can sway into the night at MTL, where DJ Eser and HI-C will play dark wave, new wave, rock en Español and post-punk tunes. 9 p.m. 3630 University Ave, Riverside. Free before 9:30 p.m. and $10 after. 21 or older. mtlriverside.com
Just because you’re not on the East Coast doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy an ice rink in the winter. Guests can skate and take in a fireworks show in Old Town Temecula. 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 41902 Main St. All ages. $18-$25. temeculaca.gov
SALSA & BACHATA NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT LIENZO CHARRO MEXICAN GRILL >> If you’re looking to dance into the New Year, the restaurant will play bachata and salsa across two dance floors. The event will also offer a dinner buffet and party favors such as fedora hats, feathered tiaras, noise blowers and poppers. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 29000 Old Town Front St., Temecula. $40 for the dance party, $65 for the party and a dinner buffet. lienzocharrotemecula.com
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS >> Nothing beats the scenery of a European night, but not everyone can make the trip. Don’t worry, though — Europa Village Wineries, Resort & Spa has just the atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a welcome cocktail, buffet dinner and a glass of sparkling wine at midnight. 7:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. 41150 Via Europa, Temecula. Tickets start at $169. 21 or older. shop.europavillage.com