Whether you are looking to just get out of the house for a couple hours with the kiddos on Dec. 31st, or are looking for fun local Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve festivities, here is a list of awesome Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events going on in Toledo & surrounding area.

Noon Year’s Eve at the Toledo Zoo

Location: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43614

Phone: 419-385-4040

Website: https://www.toledozoo.org/events/noon-years-eve

Admission/Cost: https://connect.toledozoo.org/lbc

Date/Time: December 31st, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tues, Dec. 31
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ring in the NEW YEAR at the stroke of NOON!

Gather in the Main Plaza to enjoy crafts, an ice carving demo and an apple juice toast as you watch the ball rise at noon! Make your 2025 Re-ZOO-lutions and don’t miss your favorite animals enjoying their holiday enrichment treats!

For a full rundown of activities, https://www.toledozoo.org/events/noon-years-eve

Walleye Drop

Location: N Madison St, Port Clinton, OH 43452

Phone: 419-635-7470

Website: Event Details

Admission: FREE

Date/Time: Dec. 31st, 3pm-midnight

Event starts at 3pm with Touch a Truck, and entertainment on downtown Madison Street. There will be food vendors, ice sculpting, face painting, entertainment, and so much more!

2024 Family New Year’s Eve Event at Dave & Buster’s!!

Location: Dave and Buster’s Toledo, 5001 Monroe Street, Dave and Buster’s S50, Toledo, OH, 43623, US

Phone: 419.481.9807

Website: https://www.prekindle.com/event/34167-ring-in-the-new-year-early-at-dandb-toledo

Admission: TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED link above

Date/Time: Dec. 31^st 4pm

There’s only one way to end the year & start another — with FUN. New Year’s Eve at Dave & Buster’s is the place to be, with unforgettable entertainment, incredible bites worthy of being the last meal of the year, and OH — did we mention Unlimited Video Game Play ALL night long. Plus enjoy an all-ages ginger ale toast accompanied by a special video countdown.

Grab tickets for the whole fam and come through for a New Year’s Eve celebration that’s as fun as can be (and will have you home before midnight, we promise!)

Each Ticket Includes:

Banquet with: Signature Flatbreads, Mini Pretzel Dogs w/ Ketchup, Boneless Wings w/ Ranch, Garlic Butter Pretzel Sticks w/ Marinara, Bar Burgers, House Salad w/ dressing, French Fries, & Churros
Unlimited Soft Drinks
$20 Power Card + Unlimited Video Game Play
Access to Exclusive Party Space
Video Ball Drop
Ginger Ale Toast
NYE Hats & Noisemakers
Taxes & 20% suggested gratuity on food and beverages are included in the listed price

The event starts at 4:00 PM & ends at 7:00 PM.

Noon Year’s Eve and we will be rocking at the Northwood Community Center from 11am-12:30pm

Location: 3700 Main Street, Northwood, OH, United States, Ohio 43619

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1104651694651895

Date/Time: Dec. 31st 11am-12:30pm

New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration at Imagination Station

Location: 1 Discovery Way Toledo, Ohio 43604

Phone: 419-244-2674

Website: https://www.imaginationstationtoledo.org/visit/events/event/new-years-eve-eve

Admission: FREE with Admission

Date/Time: Dec. 30^th 10am-5pm

Are you ready for the BIGGEST, MOST SPECTACULAR New Year’s Eve celebration EVER?!

Let’s celebrate together in epic fashion. Join Toledo’s Science Center as we welcome 2025 by dropping 24,000 bouncy balls throughout the building on New Year’s Eve EVE – Saturday, December 30 at 2:24 pm.

Build. Create. Celebrate.

Spend your day at the science center! From 10am-5pm on Saturday, December 30, all exhibits and attractions will be open.

Hop on the High Wire Cycle and defy gravity.

Explore the science center and the traveling exhibit, Ultimate Dinosaurs

Catch a 3D flick in the KeyBank Discovery Theater.

DON’T FORGET to try all of the following activities to help ring in the New Year:

Design your own noisemaker
Decorate foam 2025 glasses
Make your own chain reaction

Rink in the New Year at Ohio Skate!!

Location: Opportunity Dr. Toledo, OH 43612

Phone: 419.476.2808

Website: http://toledo.ohioskate.com/specials

Admission: $5

Date/Time: Dec. 31^st Party 2pm-6pm

2-6pm New Year’s Eve Party!!! Admission is only $5. Door prizes and a chance to win a Year Free Skating Pass to Ohio Skate Toledo

Noon Year’s Eve at FUNIGANS Family Center!!!

Location: 5340 Centennial Rd, Sylvania, OH, United States

Phone: (419) 517-1750

Website: https://www.funagins.com/

Admission: $12.99

Date/Time: Dec. 31^st, 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm

It’s the time of year again! You asked and we listened! We will have not 1 but 2 HUGE NYE EVENTS!!!

Tickets are available online now for $12.99 Be sure to buy early as these events SELL OUT EVERY YEAR!!

Please note: Tickets are good for only the selected event, not both events. A very limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets are available here!

Additional fun spots around town to take the kiddos on New Year’s Eve….(have kiddos burn off all that excess energy so that Mom & Dad can an enjoyable New Year’s ;))

Sylvania Playland- http://www.sylvaniaplayland.com/

Skyzone https://www.skyzone.com/toledo/hours-and-calendar

Phoenix Theater https://www.phoenixmovies.net/theatres/mall-of-monroe/002

Know of an awesome New Year’s Eve Bash that didn’t make the list? Please share!