If you are looking for Family-friendly New Year's Eve events for kids and families 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. 

New Year's Eve Fun at Indoor Play Centers

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 count down 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: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 9:30am-2pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Ste. 27, Stow, OH 44221
Cost: $25 per child, $15 per adult

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, family karaoke, party favors, glow items, balloon drop, and a sparking toast. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 10am-2pm
Where: 13700 York Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
Cost: $5 per adult, $10 per child

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, noise makers, a sparkling juice toast as the ball drops, and more! Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm
Where: 900 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Cost: $10 per adult, $15 per child

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: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 12pm-2pm
Where: 1135 W. Maple St., Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: $10 per child, $10 per adult

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First Night Events Across Northeast Ohio

First Night Akron
First Night Akron is a family-friendly celebration of the arts with more than 40 music, dance, theater, art and interactive experiences geared for all ages! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 6pm-midnight
Where: Downtown Akron, OH
Cost: Admission buttons: $10 per person, and FREE for children under age 10

First Night Youngstown
Ice skating, face painting, caricatures, Hugs the clown, magic show, Planetarium show, fireworks, and more. Fireworks take place at 9pm and again at midnight. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 4pm-midnight
Where: Downtown Youngstown, OH
Cost: Admission buttons: $10 per adult, $5 per senior/military/students ages 13-25 (with ID), and FREE for children ages 12 and under

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

FREE New Year's Eve Extravaganza at Maple Valley Branch Library
Make crafts, get a snack and sparkling cider, and get ready to ring in 2018! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, December 29, 2017; 12pm-6pm
Where: 1187 Copley Rd., Akron, OH 44320
Cost: FREE

FREE Countdown to Noon Year's Eve at Kenmore Branch Library
It's a celebration that you won't sleep through! Crafts, balloons, songs, and dancing will make this a Noon Year's Eve to remember. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 30, 2017; 11am
Where: 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
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, concluding with a balloon drop at noon! No registration required. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 30, 2017; 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: 208 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

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

Join Merwin's Wharf for their annual Kids New Year's Eve Brunch. This family-friendly celebration includes an all-you-can-eat kid-friendly buffet, face-painting, a balloon artist, and magic show. Finish things with a countdown and balloon drop to ring in the New Year. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm & 3pm-5pm
Where: Washington Reservation, 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland, OH
Cost: $18

New Year's Eve Hikes

FREE New Years Eve Stroll with Cleveland Metroparks
Enjoy hiking along the scenic Rocky River in celebration of the coming new year. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 12pm-2:30pm
Where: Mastick Woods Golf Course at Rocky River Reservation, 19900 Puritas Rd., Cleveland, OH 44135
Cost: FREE

FREE New Year's Eve Bird Walk at Summit County Metroparks
Join Naturalist Becca Zak to send off 2017 with a relaxing walk to look for winter birds, and then enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, while supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield, OH 44312
Cost: FREE

Zoo Noon Year's Eve at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Kick off the New Year with a dance party, roaming characters, and a special countdown at the stroke of noon. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 10am-1pm
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: All activities are included free with Zoo admission

FREE Summit County Metroparks New Year's Celebration

Enjoy a morning filled with fun for the entire family! Crafts, activities and refreshments will help us ring in the New Year at noon! Take a hike while you are here, and then warm up by the campfire. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 10am-1pm
Where: Visitors Center at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE

Kid-friendly New Year's Celebration at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Ring in (or roar in) the New Year at the Museum with special giant dinosaur egg drops and see what special surprise awaits inside! Special extended Sunday morning hours and hands-on activities throughout the Museum promise to make this a day at the Museum not soon to be forgotten and frequently called to mind. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 10am-3pm
Where: 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: Included with general admission and FREE for members; Planetarium Show: $5/ticket additional

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

This is great for the kids that came never make it until midnight to watch the ball drop. Includes free apple juice toast, balloon drop at noon, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; 11am
Where: 2191 Millennium Blvd., Cortland, OH 44410
Cost: Regular menu prices apply

Family New Year's Eve Celebration at Roseland Lanes

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Roseland Lanes. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017; Open Bowling: 11am-5:30pm, Parties: 6:30pm-8pm 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 (6:30pm-8pm): $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)

 

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Happy New Year!