New Years Eve Events for Kids

If you are looking for Family-friendly New Years 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 Years 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.

First Night Events across Northeast Ohio

First Night Akron
Live entertainment, children’s make-and-take crafts, balloon twisting, face painting, live-action Star Wars show, Rexie the T-rex, Magical Theatre Company, laser light show and fireworks, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 6pm-midnight
Where: Akron, OH
Cost: Admission buttons: $10 per person, and FREE for children under age 10

First Night Canfield
Princesses, bounce houses, face painting, jugglers, comedians, magicians, live entertainment, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31​, 2015; 6pm-11pm (Family entertainment from 6pm-9:30pm)
Where: Canfield, OH
Cost: Admission buttons: $10 per adult

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: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 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

New Year’s Eve Fun at Indoor Play Centers

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Pump It Up of Hartville
We’ll have a countdown, balloon drop, New Year’s Eve toast with sparkling cider, noisemakers & bouncing! Register now, space is limited. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 12pm-2pm
Where: 1135 W. Maple St., Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: $10 per child/adult
Contact: (330) 877-7867

Jumpin’ Family Noon Year’s Eve Event at the Jump Yard
Ring in the New Year with The Jump Yard at our family friendly Noon Year’s Eve event! Includes inflatable fun, live DJ, family karaoke, party favors, glow items, balloon drop, and sparking toast! Photo Opp: Special guest appearances from the Snow Queen and the Patriotic Hero. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10am-2pm
Where: 13700 York Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
Cost: $5 per adult, $10 per child
Contact: (440) 237-8100

8th Annual New Years Bash at Romp n Stomp New Years Eve at Noon
Kids will enjoy plenty of playtime, New Years Eve craft, FREE family picture, hats, noise makers, sparkling grape juice toast as the ball drops, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10am-12:30pm or 1pm-3:30pm
Where: 900 Medina Rd., Medina OH, 44256
Cost: 10am-12:30pm: $15 per person (pizza party included), 1pm-3:30pm: $15 per person (appetizers and snacks included)
Contact: (234) 248-4405

Romp n Stomp New Years Eve Bash
Kids will enjoy plenty of playtime, New Years Eve craft, FREE family picture, hats, noise makers, sparkling grape juice toast as the ball drops, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 5:30pm-8pm
Where: 900 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Cost: $25 per person (sit-down dinner included)
Contact: (234) 248-4405

Noon Year’s Eve Party at Sky Zone Boston Heights
Jump in the New Year with family and friends at Sky Zone Boston Heights! We will have a countdown to Noon with party favors, raffles and food which will be all included with your jump pass. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; Open 10am-6pm (Countdown at Noon)
Where: 6217 Chittenden Road, Boston Heights OH 44236
Cost: Cost varies based on length of jump time purchased

Noon Years Eve Celebration at Café O’Play
The Noon Years Eve event includes story time, Noon Year’s Eve Countdown and balloon drop followed by the sound of “fireworks,” lunch, and a New Year’s Eve craft. This is a pre-registered event only. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 11am-3pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Ste. 27, Stow, OH 44221
Cost: $15 per child/adult pair; $5 additional adult (includes a lunch buffet of a make-your-own Kid Tin bar, salad & sandwich bar for adults, and infused waters.)
Contact: (330) 928-7517

Noon Years Eve Party at The Jump Palace
Enjoy all the fun at The Jump Palace with a Ball Drop at Noon, followed by Jungle Bob (noon) and The Great Brad Magician (2pm) {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10am-4pm
Where: 9254 Market Square Dr Streetsboro, Ohio
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

New Year’s Eve at Noon at The Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Help us usher out the old Children’s Museum of Cleveland in characteristic kid-friendly style. This is the final New Year’s at Noon celebration in the current facility. Drop in and say “Good Bye” and “Happy New Year!” play with noisemakers & party hats and win prizes throughout this fun filled, DJ-led dance party. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10am-2pm
Where: 10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: All New Year’s activities included with paid admission or membership.
Contact: (216) 791-7114

You may also be interested in: Indoor Play Centers across Northeast Ohio

Kids New Year’s Eve Party at Merwin’s Warf

Fun kid-friendly beverages, build-your-own mac & cheese station, tot bar, fried/grilled chicken tenders, fresh vegetables with dip, Quesadillas, pretzel-wrapped hot dogs, and s’mores out by the fireplace! Face painting and balloon twisting (1pm-2pm), magic show (2:30pm), face painting and balloon twisting (– 3pm-4pm), Magic Show (4:30pm), face painting and balloon twisting (5pm-6pm). Make a reservation by calling (216) 664-5696. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 1pm-7pm
Where: Washington Reservation, 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland, OH
Cost: $15 per adult, $10 per child age 12 and under
Contact: (216) 664-5696

Chagrin Falls’ Popcorn “Ball”

New Year’s Eve celebration before the Popcorn Drop. The fun begins at 9:30pm in Chagrin Falls Township Hall with light appetizers, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Children are welcome. Followed by the Popcorn Drop at the Triangle at midnight. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 9:30pm-12pm
Where: Chagrin Falls Township, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Cost: $25 per person (children are FREE if accompanied by a paying adult)
Contact: (440) 247-6607

Zoo Noon Year’s Eve at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Bring your pint-sized party animals to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and let them dance until the break of noon! Kids of all ages can celebrate 2016’s arrival during daylight hours at the ninth annual Noon Year’s Eve party at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The Noon Year’s Eve festivities include kid-friendly activities the whole family can enjoy. Watch a crew of charismatic critters in a special Noon Year’s Eve Wild Animal Show. Make New Year’s ReZOOlutions and an eco-friendly craft. Other activities include music, dancing an ice-carving demonstration and more. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10am-1pm
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: Noon Year’s Eve activities are FREE with Zoo admission.
Contact: (216) 661-6500

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, then warm up by the campfire. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10am-1pm
Where: Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE
Contact: (330) 865-8065

New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration with Geauga Parks!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fun for all ages and a “toast” at 12:00 (noon)! Snacks and beverages provided. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015 11am-noon
Where: The Rookery – 10110 Cedar Road Munson, OH 44026
Cost: FREE

New Years Eve at Noon at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Join the fun in Kirtland Hall of Prehistoric Life to make noisemakers, party hats, and a take-home craft. At noon, watch a dinosaur egg drop and discover what’s inside. Spend the rest of your day exploring the Museum and see a special Planetarium show for an extra fee. Registration required. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10am-1pm
Where: 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: $0-$14
Contact: (216) 231-4600

New Year’s Eve Carnival at North Royalton Family YMCA

Fun for the entire family including: Bounce houses, Balloonist, Face Painter, Characterist, DJ, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Carnival Games and Free food and drinks. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 1pm-4pm
Where: 11409 State Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133
Cost: Family Plan (up to 5 children): $75; Individual Plan: $20

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 balloon drop, apple juice toast, noise makers, and fun! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 12pm
Where: 2191 Millennium Blvd., Cortland, OH 44410
Contact: (330) 372-9464

New Year’s Butterfly Release Party at Cleveland Botanical Garden

Celebrate the new year as only the Garden can – with a new year comes new life! Families join in this afternoon New Year’s party with sparkling grape juice, music, dancing, and a butterfly pollination craft. Then, during part of an exclusive new year’s butterfly release, let your child make their own new year’s wish as they release an individual butterfly into the Costa Rica biome of the Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse. Registration Required. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 1pm-2:30pm
Where: 11030 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: $0-$20
Contact: (216) 721-1600

FREE New Year’s Eve Fun at local Libraries

Noon Years Eve Party at Massillon Public Library
A family-friendly celebration for children in 6th grade and under and their families to count down to the New Year without staying up late. Enjoy stories, crafts, music, and dancing, concluding with a balloon drop at noon. Special refreshments will be provided to toast in the New Year. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 10:30am-12pm
Where: 208 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE
Contact: (330) 832-5037

FREE Countdown to Noon Year’s Eve with Cleveland Public Library
Multiple branches are hosting noon years eve parties. Registration may be required. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015; 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: East 131st Street Branch Library, 3830 East 131st St., Cleveland, OH 44120 & Hough Branch Library, 1566 Crawford Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: FREE
Contact: East 131st Street: (216) 623-6978 & Hough: (216) 623-6997

As usual, if you know of any events that aren’t listed, please leave a comment below or send me an email and I’ll add it to the list. Thanks!

Happy New Year!