Do you have the desire to do something exciting and different this year on New Year’s Eve besides sitting on your couch and banging on your pots and pans at the stroke of midnight? Well, check out the list below for the hottest New Year’s Eve Events the Inland Empire has to offer. There’s something for everyone here!

Forget the crystal ball drop in New York City; come to Old Town Temecula for a Grape drop! This family friendly New Year’s Eve will be full of live entertainment and fun. An east coast countdown and west coast countdown will take place in Old Town Square.

New Year’s Eve Snow Summit guests will be treated to a torchlight parade starting at 7:00pm which will twist down Miracle Mile run. This will be a spectacular sight to see as one hundred skiers and snowboarders carry torches and create a beautiful scene. A New Year’s Eve party will follow.

Don’t “ring in” the New Year-spend it laughing your butt off by the comedic wit of Jo Koy! Jo Koy, who is infamous for his infectious personality and witty jokes, will be at the Ontario Improv giving two special performances on New Year’s Eve. Jo Koy will be doing two shows on New Year’s Eve-an “East Coast” at 7pm and a “West Coast” at 10pm. Ticket prices start at $50 to see the show; packages with free flowing champagne and dinner are available as well. Check the website for details.

Pechanga is definitely the place to be to bring in 2012 in style. Not only does Pechanga offer an amazing party at their Masquerade Gala, a live music extravaganza Vietnamese concert in the comedy club, they also have Classic Rock in the Cabaret Lounge, The club: Silk will be dancing the night away while the countdown to midnight at the round bar, they even have a DJ spinning dance music in Kelsey’s that has two levels and two dance floors. Check website for prices and details.

New York City comes to Temecula to ring in the New Year! Spend your evening amongst luxurious accommodations and gourmet food while dancing the night away to live entertainment. You can choose from two New York themed Gala’s to attend, either in the Vineyard Rose restaurant or in The Grand Ballroom. Prices start at $195 per person. Eat, Drink and be Merry and don’t worry about driving home-special rates are available for an overnight hotel stay.