Join us on December 31st from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the 25 Years of Celebrating Family & Friends New Year's Eve Event. This beloved tradition brings our community together to ring in the New Year and celebrate the City's 25th birthday.
New Year's Eve 25 Years of Celebrating Family & Friends Anniversary and Birthday Celebration
Tuesday, December 31st
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Civic Plaza/Bell Tower Regional Community Center
22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita
Highlights Include:
- Free Admission, Games, Crafts, and Inflatable Rides
- Live performances by local artists featuring Blind Melody, The 5150’s rock band
- Slot Car Racing and build a Lego Dragster to race
- Caricature Artists, Face Painting and Balloonist
- Delicious food from Tacos n Co and sweet treats from Screamin' Ice Cream (available for purchase)
- A variety of inflatables, a train ride for younger guests, and magical snowfall throughout the evening!
Children's Art Contest – Celebrate 25 Years!
In honor of the City’s 25th Birthday, we’re excited to host a Children's Art Contest open to local students from K-12th grade. Please submit your best artwork by December 18th for a chance to have it displayed during the event and win prizes!
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each grade category. Special prizes for 1st place.
2024 Art Contest Flyer/Entry Form
The mission of this annual event is to provide a safe, fun-filled evening that brings our community together to celebrate Rancho Santa Margarita's 25th Birthday of incorporation while inspiring hope and unity as we welcome the New Year. Let’s ring in 2025—together!


