Non-skating parent chaperones are free. 8 p.m. Discounts for scouts, military and families.
New Year’s Eve safe skate: Entry fee is $15 before Dec. Expect to hear hits like “You Dropped A Bomb on Me,” “Early In the Morning” and “Burn Rubber on Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me).” 8 p.m., Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Gap X-The Band concert: Get down and funky with R&B group Gap X-The Band, which features six of the original members of The Gap Band. Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Vibe: DJ Icy Ice (no relation to Vanilla) will spin tunes while revelers dance and sip on a variety of drink specials. In addition to cocktail specials, The Calphonics will perform throughout evening.
The Drum Room: Enjoy stellar views of the desert from the 26th floor of the casino’s swanky Drum Room, which opened in January. Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa: The casino has multiple parties. Looking for a New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in 2018 in the Inland region? We put together a list of where to party - big or small - on New Year’s Eve in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.