New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year, and it can also be the most expensive, since tickets to many events can cost a pretty penny.

But you don’t have to go broke before the year even starts because here are 10 free or inexpensive ways to celebrate the new year Dec. 31.

First Night Fullerton

Live music, carnival rides and a fireworks show are on the roster for the city’s 7 p.m.-midnight celebration. It’s free to attend but tickets are required for things like carnival rides, games and other activities. They start at $1 each, with carnival rides costing four to 10 tickets and games up to five tickets. Bands will include The Dreamboats, performing ’50s and ’60s hits, and Tania y su Nueva Era, playing lively Latin music.

Where: Downtown Fullerton Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Ave.

Cost: Free

Information: cityoffullerton.com

Grand Park NYE

Thousands of people are expected to party at downtown Los Angeles’ largest celebration, in Grand Park. The 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. party will encompass several city blocks with music on two stages, around 30 food trucks and a 3D light show projected onto City Hall at midnight.

Where: 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Information: grandparkla.org/nyela

Marina del Rey’s NYE fireworks and glow party

The occasion will include glow sticks, of course, as well as DJs, food trucks, 9 p.m. and midnight countdowns and a 10-minute fireworks show.

Where: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey

Cost: Free

Information: lacounty.gov

New Year’s Eve party at Broken Shaker

You can dance the night away to house music with a Champagne toast at the Freehand hotel’s rooftop bar included. The music lineup includes DJ Akumen, Andy Oro and No Pressure. The party starts at 8 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. Yes, it’s free to get in. And no, you don’t have to be on the nice list either — just bring your dance moves and money for drinks and food.

Where: The Freehand, 416 W. Eighth St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Information: brokenshaker.com/happenings-los-angeles/

New Year’s Eve skate party

You can roll into the new year at Fountain Valley Skating. Sessions are 6 to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. The party will include DJs spinning music, a countdown and of course, lots of skating.

Where: Fountain Valley Skating, 9105 Recreation Circle

Cost: $20 admission

Information: fvsc.com

Noon Year's Eve Party

This is for the young ones as the restaurant and bowling alley celebrates New Year’s with an 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. party. For $10 per ticket, kids will get to see a balloon drop and get party favors and kid’s meals, plus mocktails to make it all more legit.

Where: Pinstripes, Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park

Cost: $10

Information: eventbrite.com/e/pinstripes

NYE Torchlight Parade

More than 200 skiers and snowboarders will light up a snowy mountain near Big Bear on New Year’s Eve when they make their way downhill with torches during the annual Torchlight Parade. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a DJ spinning tunes followed by a performance from Woodland Hills rockers Bad Suns. The skiers and snowboarders will make their way down starting at 9 p.m.

Where: Snow Summit, 880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake

Cost: Free

Information: bigbearmountainresort.com

Redlands NYE Orange Drop

Once again the orange will drop at 9 p.m. and not midnight this year so more families can attend. Those who do attend will be able to check out a kids activity zone, hear music, see confetti cannons and sample dishes from food vendors.

Where: Citrus Avenue between Sixth and Eighth streets, Redlands

Cost: Free

Information: redlandschamber.org/orangedrop

Temecula Grape Drop

The grape drops at 9 p.m. as the event unfolds from 6-10 p.m. and will include the city’s first-ever drone show, live music, food and kids activities. The drone show happens at 8:50 p.m.

Where: 41000 Main St., Temecula

Cost: Free

Information: temeculaca.gov/1425/Holiday-Fun

Y2K New Year’s Eve Bash

Party like it’s 1999 again with a free throwback party at Angel City Brewery from 4 p.m.-2 a.m.. This one if for the 21-and-over crowd and will include DJs spinning hits from the era, plus retro photos. People are encouraged to come dressed in their best ’90s gear — velour tracksuits are highly encouraged.

Where: Angel City Brewery, 216 Alameda St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Information: angelcitybrewery.com/event/no-cover-new-years-y2k-edition