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10 Fun Things To Do TODAY in L.A. for January 1, 2018

January 1, 2018 by We Like L.A. Staff

You know what’s handy?

Waking up in the morning, firing up your phone/computer and being able to scan a super quick (but curated) rundown of the best of what lies ahead for the day at hand in the city you live in. So here it is!

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Below a. May it lead you to adventure!

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Petty Cash Recovery Brunch, 2017. Photo by Brian Champlin / We Like L.A.


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1. [8 a.m. The 129th annual Rose Parade will take over Pasadena on New Year’s morning. See stunning flower-laden floats representing major cities and towns throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area in person or on television.

2. [10 a.m.] There’s free admission at The Autry on New Year’s Day. FREE

3. [11 a.m.] The 4th Annual Petty Cash Bartender’s Brunch will keep the party going with excellent provisions, music, new friends and a toast with Champagne every hour.

4. [10 a.m.] Get into the winter spirit when ICE at Santa Monica returns with a 8,000 square foot ice skating rink. Running November 1, 2017 through January 5, 2018.

5. [11 a.m.] The 4th Annual Petty Cash Bartender’s Brunch will keep the party going with excellent provisions, music, new friends and a toast with Champagne every hour.

6. [noonWinter Fest Returns to OC Fairgrounds (Dec. 21 to Jan. 7) will offer an all-new festival of lights, snow summit, winter bounce houses, outdoor ice skating, ice tubing, snowfall and the man of the season, Santa Claus. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar) 

7. [2 p.m.] The Do-Over is now The New-Over and they’re collaborating with adidas Originals to kick off 2018 with an open vodka bar from 2-3 p.m. and the big blue VOID x adidas Originals x The Do-Over Sound System to keep guests partying hard.

8. [4:30 p.m.]  CHILL Adventure Park returns to the Queen Mary in Long Beach from December 13 through January 7. Come experience ice bumper cars, ice skating, an Alpine Zip Line and more chill themed activities. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED 

9. [until 3 p.m.] The Greyhound in Highland Park will continue the celebration on New Year’s Day with a hangover party. Everyone who comes in gets their choice of a free Mimosa, Olympia Lager, or Greyhound Buffalo Bloody Mary until 3 p.m. They also have breakfast specials and the Football so enjoy!

10. [various] Discover the best in foreign-language cinema during the Golden Globe Nominees Series, a week of special screenings from January 1–6 at the Egyptian and Aero Theatres. In addition there will be free panel discussion with the filmmakers, at the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday.

DEAL OF THE DAY: $29 tix to Into the Woods at the Cupcake Theater (via Goldstar)

Want more ideas for upcoming things to do in L.A.? Check out our Los Angeles events calendar.

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