Calendar for Dec. 31

THURSDAY

Croissants from Scratch

Learn how to make croissants from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sur la Table, Corona del Mar Plaza, 832 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Tickets are $33.96. For more information, call (800) 243-0852 or visit surlatable.com.

A Rat Pack New Year’s Eve

Boathouse Collective, 1640 Pomona Ave., Costa Mesa, will present live entertainment, dinner, Champagne toast and a late night taco bar from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $25 to $95. For more information, call (949) 646-3176 or visit boathousecollective.com.

Noon Year’s Confetti Countdown

Kids can celebrate the new year at Pretend City with story time, colorful art projects and a dance party. A countdown with streamers, confetti and noise makers will happen at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. The museum, at 29 Hubble, Irvine, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the cost is $12.50. For more information, call (949) 428-3900 or visit pretendcity.org.

A Midnight to Remember

Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, will host a Champagne toast, dancing, handcrafted cocktails and a late-night menu from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, call (888) 230-4452 or visit hotelirvine.com.

Around the World on Eight Plates

AnQi, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, will take guests around the world with dishes like roasted duck, Maine lobster, foie gras and more from eight culinary destinations. Festivities will include live music, dancing, a balloon drop and Champagne toast at midnight. The cost is $225 per person for a prix-fixe menu. For reservations, call (714) 557-5679.