There are many ways to ring in the new year in Akron, Ohio. Below are a variety of options to from which to choose. Also, many favorite restaurants and bars have specials or events on New Year's Eve.
First Night Akron
(Courtesy of the Akron CVB)
This is the downtown Akron's 13th annual celebration of family fun in an alcohol free environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor entertainment for the whole family with more than 70 artists and performing groups. This is the biggest event in Akron with many downtown businesses and attractions participating. Cost: $10 adults, Kids 10 and under free with adult.
AMF Riviera Lanes New Year's Eve Party
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Join the party at AMF with all night bowling, full menu of appetizers, party favors, door prizes, and a champagne toast at midnight. Cost: $25.
AMF Riviera Lanes
20 S. Miller Rd.
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Phone: 330-836-7985
AMF Riviera Lanes
20 S. Miller Rd.
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Phone: 330-836-7985
Canaan Free Will Baptist Church Songs of Celebration
Join the Songs of Celebration with the gospel music of the Copenhavers at 7pm. Cost: Free.Canaan Free Will Baptist Church
12723 Cleveland Rd.
Creston, OH 44217
Phone: 330-425-6482
Carousel Dinner Theatre New Year's Eve Celebration
(courtesy of the Akron CVB)
The celebration begins at 5pm. The following activities are included: Champagne reception in lobby, dinner service, live show, live band on stage with dancing, countdown to midnight, party favors, and a breakfast buffet. Price is $98 per person.
Carousel Dinner Theatre
1275 E Waterloo Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44306
Phone: 1-800-362-4100
Carousel Dinner Theatre
1275 E Waterloo Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44306
Phone: 1-800-362-4100
Eastern Rd Church of God Gospel Sing
Enjoy the gospel music of Bryan Langley at the Eastern Rd Church of God Gospel Sing, starting at 8pm. Cost: FreeEastern Rd Church of God
2600 Eastern Rd.
Rittman, OH 44270
Phone: 330-927-0448
Laser Quest New Year's Eve EVE
(courtesy of Laser Quest)
Get a head start on your New Year's Celebration by starting a night early at Laser Quest. On December 30th from midnight to 6am, enjoy unlimited laser quest games, there will be specialty games, light refreshments, and great music all night long. Generally, this event brings in the teens and 20-year-old crowd. Cost: $30 in Advance.
Laser Quest
80 Brookmont Drive
Montrose, OH 44333
Phone: 330-666-6966
Laser Quest
80 Brookmont Drive
Montrose, OH 44333
Phone: 330-666-6966
Life is a Cabaret
Experience New York, New Orleans, Paris, & Las Vegas all in one night at the McKinley Grand Hotel's New Year's Eve Package. The package includes an exciting Cabaret show, open bar, dinner, midnight toast, overnight accommodations, parking, and breakfast. Cost is $250 per couple.McKinley Grand Hotel
320 Market Ave South
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: 877-454-5008
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church New Years Eve Singing Jubilee
Ring in the new year with gospel music starting at 6pm by Squire Parsons, Sonsters Quartet, Singing Weavers, and Gloryway Quartet. Cost: FreePleasant Hill Baptist Church
2615 Prairie College SW. (I-77 exit 101)
Canton, OH 44706
Phone: 330-648-2829 or 330-484-3397
Radisson Inn New Year's Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year in style at the Radisson Inn. Packages include a grand buffet, cash bar until 9pm, open bar from 9pm until 1am, DJ and dancing, midnight Champagne toast with hors d'oeuvres and party favors, overnight accommodations, breakfast, and late checkout. Cost is $275 for a room with a king or two queen beds or $325 for a Jacuzzi roomRadisson Inn Akron
20 W. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330 384-1500
Real Life New Year's Eve Event: Moonlight Metropolis
The Real Life Singles' group for 30's at The Chapel are hosting this New Year's Eve event at the Tadmore Shrine Temple. This semi-formal event starts at 630pm with a dinner and entertainment. Cost is $15.Tadmore Shrine Temple
3000 Krebs Dr.
Akron, OH
Contact: julie.davis@the-chapel.org
