Whether you’re leaving the kids at home with a babysitter for a night out, or spending a family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” together, there are many great options for fun during the last days of 2023.
December 30
Happy Noon Year Party. Celebrate with music, games, dancing, snacks and a balloon drop. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., mentorpl.org
Noon Year’s Eve. Family-friendly party with games, crafts and snacks. 11 a.m.-Main Branch, 11:30 a.m.-Mogadore Branch and 11 a.m.-Portage Lakes Branch. akronlibrary.org
New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration. Toast at noon, activities and more. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd., Russell, geaugaparkdistrict.org
Tower City Center’s Noon Year’s Eve. Balloon drop, character meet and greets, dance parties, and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Skylight Park, 230 W. Huron, Cleveland, towercitycenter.com
Zoo Year’s Eve. Noon ball drop, crafts and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., akronzoo.org
Noon Year’s Eve Skate. Mock countdown, balloon drop, characters and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. United Skates of America, 30325 Palisades Pkwy., Wickliffe, unitedskates.com
Happy Noon Year! Celebrate early and countdown to noon. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PlayLoveLearn, 14383 Pearl Road, Strongsville, playlovelearnoh.com
Just for Parents
December 31
Disco Inferno’s New Years Party. Buffet dinner, open bar, balloon drop and more. 6:30 p.m. 532 W. Market St., Akron, thetangier.com
New Year’s Eve with Bronx Country. Dinner buffet, open bar and more. 9:30 p.m. Thirsty Cowboy, 2743 Medina Rd., Medina, thirstycowboys.com
Noon Year’s Eve Brunch with Nitebridge: Motown Favorites. Why stay up late? Ring in the new year early. 11:59 a.m. Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, musicboxcle.com
A Night on the Runways. A night of unforgettable glamor, excitement and entertainment. 8 p.m-1 a.m. The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, aviatorpubcleveland.com
New Year’s Eve BLU Social Gala. Come for the food, stay for the music and stay the night. 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. BLU-Tique Hotel, 47 E. Market St., Akron, blu-tique.com
Five Black Diamonds NYE 2024 Celebration. Featuring award winning Blues singer and guitarist. 11:30 p.m.-6 a.m. Hampton Inn, 23300 Oakwood Commons Dr., Mayfield Village, eventbrite.com
New Years Eve at the Tool Shed at Breitenbach Winery. Let’s kiss 2023 goodbye in style with an amazing party in a beautiful venue! 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 5773 Old Route 39, Dover, breitenbachwine.com
Royal Masquerade Ball. Unlock your imagination and embrace the allure of the unknown by adorning yourself with a mask. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Royal Docks Brewing Co., 5646 Wales Ave. NW, Canton, docks.beer
