CELEBRATING NEW YEAR’S EVE IN NORTHERN OHIO
It’s almost time for the ball to drop. Where will you be? Below we have listed some of Northern Ohio’s favorite New Years Eve events.
NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS FOR THE FAMILY
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Noon Year’s Eve at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 10 AM to 1PM
Address: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH
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Fun for the whole family, Noon Year’s Eve features music, dancing, crafts, an ice carving demo, ‘ReZOOlutions’ and a special Professor Wylde’s Live Animal Show featuring a crew of critters. All activities are included free with Zoo admission; guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid any traffic delays.
New Year’s at Noon at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 10AM to 3PM
Place: 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.4600 or 800.317.9155
www.cmnh.org
Join us in Kirtland Hall of Prehistoric Life from 10am to 3pm to make noisemakers, party hats and a take-home craft. At noon, watch a dinosaur egg drop and find out what’s inside. Spend the rest of the day exploring our galleries, Our Global Kitchen, and visiting the animals in Perkins Wildlife Center & Woods Garden. See a special New Year’s-themed planetarium show for an additional fee.
“Noon” Year’s Eve Cruise
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 11AM – 2PM
Place: Nautica Queen Cruise Dining Ship
1153 Main Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
www.nauticaqueen.com
Family friendly Noon Year’s Eve party. Champagne toast (ginger ale for the kiddies!), countdown at noon , party favors, DJ, and lunch.
ERIE COUNTY
Hotel Kilbourne Presents Inaugural New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration
Date: December 31, 2016
Admission: FREE
Time: 11:59PM -1AM
Address: Hotel Kilbourne, 223 W Water St. Sandusky, OH 44870
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Hotel Kilbourne presents the inaugural New Year’s Eve celebration in historic downtown Sandusky. The fireworks display will begin at 11:59 p.m. and will be launched from Jackson St. Pier, making Hotel Kilbourne the perfect vantage point for the celebration.
LUCAS COUNTY
Noon Year’s Eve at The Toledo Zoo
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 11 AM to 1PM
Address: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo OH 43614
419.385.4040
www.toledozoo.org
Ring in the new year at the stroke of…NOON! Kids and families start the New Year a little early by building party hats and noise makers, choosing a reZOOlution and gathering for the big countdown at noon. Don’t miss the fun!
MEDINA COUNTY
First Night Medina
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 6PM – midnight
Place: Medina Public Square Historic District
Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Admission: Students 18 and younger FREE! Adult Admission buttons $10 available in advance at Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information visit Main Street Medina Facebook event page.
OTTAWA COUNTY
New Year’s Eve Walleye Drop
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 3PM – 12:30AM
Place: Downtown Port Clinton
walleyedrop.com
Each year, thousands have braved the cold and gathered for hours, in waiting for the “Madness at Midnight” Walleye Drop. Port Clinton is known as the “Walleye Capital of the World,” so it only makes sense to drop a 20-foot, 600-pound fiberglass walleye from the sky at the stroke of Midnight on New Year’s Eve. This annual event includes vendors, kids’ activities including the ever-popular touch-a-truck, live entertainment, and more.
MAHONING COUNTY
First Night Youngstown
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM – midnight
Place: Downtown Youngstown
Central Square, Youngstown, OH 44503
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Join in this family-friendly evening to ring in 2017 at a variety of venues in the downtown Youngstown area. For more information call 330-744-9966 or visit their website for the latest news and schedule information.
SUMMIT COUNTY
First Night Akron
Date: December 31, 2016
Times: 6PM to midnight
Place: Various locations Downtown Akron, Ohio.
Admission: Buttons $10 each. Children under 10 are free when accompanied by a button wearing adult.
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This family-friendly celebration in Downtown Akron features the region’s best in music, dance, theater, interactive and visual arts. Many exciting changes and new features are in store for the 21st annual event.
MORE NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS
ASHLAND COUNTY
NEW YEAR’S AT MOHICAN STATE PARK LODGE
Date: Saturday – December 31, 2016
Place: 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842
For more information call 800-282-7275 or visit www.MohicanStateParkLodge.com
Ring in the new year in style at a rustic lodge resort nestled in Mohican Forest, overlooking the scenic Pleasant Hill Lake. Choose from a 1 or 2 night package that may include a welcome gift, New Year’s Eve Dinner for two and New Year’s Day Brunch. Also includes admission to the New Year’s Eve Party in the Ballroom. New Year’s Day bowl games shown on the Lodge’s big screen TV in the upper lobby. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, lounge, arcade games, and the great outdoor scenery.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
21st Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration with The Cleveland Pops Orchestra
Date: December 31, 2016
Time: 9:00PM
Place: Severeance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
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“Melinda Doolittle’s powerful voice and engaging presence will bring the house down… Whenever she takes the stage, you can bet the show is about to go to the next level.” Hailed by critics nationwide, Ms. Doolittle is called one of the most exciting and talented young vocal artists in America. She emerged into national recognition after being one of the winners in season six of American Idol. Melinda quickly became the sweetheart of the popular television show, capturing the hearts of all with her stunning powerhouse vocals and her personal charm.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
Big Band New Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31, 8:00pm
Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E State Rt 14, Columbiana, 330-482-5050
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Ole’ Blue Eyes! Welcome in the new year with a five-course, five-star dinner, dancing to the swinging Dave Banks 12-piece orchestra and your favorite Sinatra songs sung live by Michael Sonata, one of the country’s most sought- after Frank Sinatra tribute artists.
OTTAWA COUNTY
New Year’s Eve 1940’s WWII era Big Band Hangar Dance at the Liberty Aviation Museum
Saturday, December 31st, 2016
Doors open: 8pm
Big Band starts at: 9:15pm – Event ends at 12:30am on New Year’s Day.
Location: Liberty Aviation Museum (main hangar)
3515 East State Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
www.libertyaviationmuseum.org
STARK COUNTY
New Years Eve at Gervasi Vineyards
Address: 1700 55th St., NE, Canton, OH
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The Bistro is taking reservations with seating from 4-8:30pm, be sure to call 330.497.1000 option 2 after 2pm to check availability. Enjoy live music featuring Stan Miller from 6-10pm.
The Crush House will be open from 11am to 1am with live DJ entertainment from 8:30pm to 12:30am to help ring in the New Year!
