Zoo Year’s Eve at the Akron Zoo : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31 at Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave. Kids of all ages can join the zoo for activities, crafts, music and a noon ball drop. Included with general admission. akronzoo.org .
Castaway “Noon-Year’s Eve” : 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31 at Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay, 2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky. Children get a chance to create party hats, use noisemakers and count down to 2025 in their own special way. castawaybay.com .
Noon Year’s Eve! Motown & More by Nitebridge : 11:59 a.m. Dec. 31 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com .
Noon Year’s Eve Yacht Rock Brunch with Still Standing : 11:59 a.m. Dec. 31 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. musicboxcle.com .
Dance in the New Year with The Swizzle Stick Band : 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $65-$85. jillysmusicroom.com .
New Year’s Eve with My Friend Jack & DJ Johnny : 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Slovene Party Center, 70 14th St. NW, Barberton. Dancing, music and fun. $50. eventbrite.com .