Party during the day or night with these family-friendly events for all ages.
12/29
Noon Year’s Eve Party. Little ones who can’t stay awake until midnight can have a chance to celebrate the New Year with music, dancing, a countdown until noon, sparkling grape juice, games and more. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lodi Library, 635 Wooster St., Lodi, 330-948-1885, mcdl.info
12/30
New Year’s Eve Eve. Families dance and count down to noon as they bring in the New Year. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, 330-296-2827, reedlibrary.org
12/31
New Year’s Celebration. Enjoy a morning filled with fun for the entire family. Crafts, activities and refreshments will help ring in the New Year at noon. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, 330-865-8065, summitmetroparks.org
New Year’s Eve at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Enjoy curator-led tours, gallery programs, stunning visuals in the atrium, late night desserts, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and other surprises. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-707-2483, clevelandart.org
First Night Akron. A family-friendly visual and performing arts celebration of the New Year taking place at a variety of indoor venues in downtown Akron. 6 p.m.-midnight. firstnightakron.org
New Year’s Eve Blast. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. sessions include pizza, playtime, craft, free family pictures, hats, noisemakers and sparkling juice as the ball drops. 5:30-8 p.m. session includes appetizers and dinner with magic show. Romp n Stomp Activity Center, 900 Medina Road, Medina, 234-248-4405, rompnstompcenter.net
New Year’s Eve Party. Buffet Menu for the whole family with live music to dance to. 5-10 p.m. Wagner’s of Westlake, 30855 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, 440-871-8800, wagnersofwestlake.com
