If you are looking for family-friendly New Year's Eve events across Northeast Ohio, this list is for you! There are many fun options taking place where you can celebrate New Year's Eve with kids. Enjoy!

As usual, if you know of any events not listed, please submit the details here and I’ll get them added.

FREE Holiday at Cleveland Metroparks

Hike along the canal and the Cuyahoga River to see what animals are out on this December afternoon. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 29, 2018; 2:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, CanalWay Center, 4524 E. 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125
Cost: FREE

Kids New Year's Eve Brunch at Merwin's Warf

Ring in 2019 with the kiddos at Merwin's Warf's annual Kid's New Year's event. Event includes a kid-friendly buffet, balloon animals, face-painting, and a New Year's countdown ballon-drop. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 9am-5pm
Where: Washington Reservation, 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland, OH
Cost: $18 per adult, $10 per child (ages 4-12), FREE for children ages 3 and younger

FREE New Year's Celebration at Summit County Metroparks

Enjoy a morning filled with fun for the entire family! Crafts, activities, and a toast at noon will help you ring in the New Year! Take a hike while you are here, and then warm up by the campfire. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 10am-1pm
Where: F.S. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE

Zoo Noon Year's Eve at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Bring your little party animals to celebrate with our animals as we ring in the new year at noon with a ball drop! Enjoy music, dancing, crafts, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 10am-1pm
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: All activities are included with Zoo admission. VIP experience also available.

Jumpin' Family Noon Year's Eve Event at the Jump Yard

Ring in the New Year with The Jump Yard at a family-friendly Noon Year's Eve event that includes inflatable fun, live DJ, arcade, family karaoke, party favors, a countdown to noon on the big screen, and a sparkling juice toast. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 10am-2pm
Where: 13700 York Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
Cost: $10 per child, $5 per adult (Get tickets here.)

New Year's at Noon Celebration at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Can't stay up until midnight? Celebrate early at this family-friendly event. Roar in the new year with special giant dinosaur egg drops and see what surprises await inside! Hands-on activities and crafts scattered throughout the Museum promise to make this a day at the Museum not soon to be forgotten. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 10am-3pm
Where: 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: Included with general admission and FREE for members.

FREE New Year's Eve Fun at Akron-Summit County Public Library

FREE Noon Year's Eve at Firestone Park Branch Library
Join in this family-friendly party to ring in 2019 at noon! There will be games, crafts, snacks, and a countdown to ring in the new year. Bring your little ones to celebrate the new year early! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 10:30am-12:15pm
Where: 1486 Aster Ave., Akron, OH 44301
Cost: FREE

FREE Noon Year's Eve at the Main Library
Ring in the new year with stories, crafts, a snack, and of course, a countdown to noon! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 11am-12pm
Where: 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
Cost: FREE

Noon Year's Eve Party at Massillon Public Library

Children in 6th grade and under and their families are invited to a celebration counting down to the New Year without staying up late! Enjoy stories, crafts, music, and dancing followed by a balloon drop at noon!
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When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: 208 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

Kids “Noon” Year's Eve at Quaker Steak & Lube Warren/Cortland

Celebrate 2019 with a ball drop, apple juice toast, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 30, 2018; 11am
Where: 2191 Millennium Blvd., Cortland, OH 44410
Cost: Regular menu prices apply.

Family New Year's Eve Family Party at Roseland Lanes

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Roseland Lanes. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; Open Bowling: 11am-5:30pm, Parties: 6pm-8:30pm or 9pm-1am
Where: 26383 Broadway Ave., Oakwood Village, Bedford, OH 44146
Cost: Open Bowling: $10 per person (included 2 hours of bowling and shoes); Cosmic Bowl (6pm-8:30pm): $90 per lane (includes up to 6 people, 2 hours of bowling, shoe rentals, party favors, door prizes, and 1 pitcher of soda per lane); New Years Eve Party (9pm-1am): $120 per lane (includes up to 6 people, 4 hours of bowling, shoe rental, party favors, games, contests, door prizes, dancing, and a midnight sparkling toast)

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Pump It Up of Hartville
Bring the family to this New Year's Eve event at Pump It Up of Hartville New Year's Eve, which includes a countdown, balloon drop, New Year's Eve toast with sparkling cider, noisemakers, and bouncing! Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 12pm-2pm
Where: 1135 W. Maple St., Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: $10 per person

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First Night Events Across Northeast Ohio

First Night Youngstown 2019
Hands-on activities, face painting, cookie decorating, The Harry Potter Experience, Cirque du Papier, Hugs the clown, magic show, Planetarium show, and much more. A ball drop and fireworks show takes place at 8:45pm and 9:15pm. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, December 31, 2018; 4pm-12:30pm
Where: Youngstown, OH 44503
Cost: Admission buttons: $10 per adult, $5 per senior/military/students ages 13-college with ID, and FREE for children ages 12 and under

First Night Akron
After 22 years of hosting downtown Akron's signature New Year's Eve celebration, Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is announcing the retirement of First Night Akron. {Find Out More}

More Fun to Come…

Noon Year's Eve & 3rd Birthday Party at Café O'Play
This is once again a treat for families ushering in the New Year (with a more reasonable bedtime!) A host of fun events planned, including a New Years Eve craft, a visit from everyone's favorite web-slinger Spider-Man, a countdown and Balloon Drop, bubble wrap stomp, buffet lunch, birthday cake, and music by local singer/songwriter ZACH! Throughout the day kids can add cards, crafts, notes, and other items to the Cafe O'Play Time Capsule. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: TBA; 9:30am-2pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Ste. 27, Stow, OH 44221
Cost: TBA

New Year's Eve Parties at Romp n Stomp Inflatables and Fun Center
Kids will enjoy 2 hours of playtime, a New Year's Eve Craft, FREE family picture, hats, noisemakers, a sparkling juice toast as the ball drops, and more! Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: 900 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Cost: TBA

 

As usual, if you know of any events that aren't listed, please submit the details here. Thanks!

Happy New Year!