BB Riverboats New Year’s Eve Kids Cruise
December 31, 10:30 a.m. boarding, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Families can ring in the new year during the New Year’s Eve Kids Cruise. There will be party favors, a DJ, a tasty lunch buffet and even awesome character appearances. Kids will love the excitement of celebrating NOON years on this super cool cruise.
$45 adults, $36 children ages 4 – 12
bbriverboats.com | 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky | 859-292-2452
Cincinnati Bearcats Vs. Alabama NYE Cotton Bowl Game
Get decked out in your cotton UC shirts… snack on some cotton candy… and cheer on the Cincinnati Bearcats as they face Alabama for the Cotton Bowl. The game will air at 3:30 p.m.
Cincinnati Cyclones NYE Game
December 31, 5 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. puck drop
End your 2021 in a family friendly setting with the Cyclones! After the game ends, enjoy an indoor fireworks show to celebrate 2022.
$21 day of preferred tickets, $31 day of front row tickets (buy in advance to save $2 per ticket)
cycloneshockey.com | 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Oh | 513-463-1941
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: Happy Zoo Year
December 31, 5 – 9 p.m.
Bring your party animals to the zoo for a family-friendly, GLOWING Zoo Year celebration! DJ Kay from Q102 will be playing music from 5 – 8:15 p.mThere will be a dance floor, glow-games, giveaways and a kid-friendly early countdown at 8 p.m.
Included with daily admission or membership
cincinnatizoo.org | 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati | 513-281-4700
Fountain Square- Cincinnati Bell’s New Year’s Eve Blast, presented by La Marca Fireworks
December 31, 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Looking to spend time together before the clock strikes midnight? Enjoy $10 ice skating, a dazzling lightshow, photo booth, glow vendors, music and more down at Fountain Square! Ring in the New Year with a firework show at midnight.
myfountainsquare.com | 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati | 513-621-4400
Kings Island- New Year’s Eve at WinterFest
December 31, 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
A celebration for the whole family! Celebrate the ups and downs of 2021 with exhilarating rides until 10 p.m. Zoom into 2022 with a giant balloon drop, music, fireworks and tons of fun.
Included with WinterFest admission or annual pass
visitkingsisland.com | 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, Oh |513-754-5700
New Year’s Eve at Music Hall: Shaken, not Stirred
December 31, 8 p.m.
The countdown stops at 007. Join John Morris for a riveting evening of iconic themes and famous music from the longest-running franchise in movie history!
tickets starting at $25
cincinnatisymphony.org | 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati | 513-381-3300
New Year’s Eve at Urban Air
December 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Families can take their New Year’s Eve to the next level with Ultimate Attraction access, jump socks, party favors, a selfie zone and balloon drop!
$29.99 per person
urbanaircincinnati.com | 3321 Alamo Avenue, Cincinnati | 513-322-3130
New Year’s Eve at Newport on the Levee
- Rotolo | Package deal on lanes, $300 for 6 people. Includes 6 drink tickets & a bottle of champagne. 8PM to 1AM on NYE. Open to the public for walk ins.
- Cerberus Den | Board game party, $5 per person. NYE 6PM to 2AM
- The J. Salandino Brand| $75 all jerseys in stock – NYE and New Year’s Day
- Native | 2 for $50 mix & match hats/tees – NYE and New Year’s Day
- Brothers Bar & Grill | Champagne toast at midnight, DJ
newportonthelevee.com | 1 Levee Way, Newport, Ky | 859-291-0550
LIBRARY FUN!
New Year’s Eve Dress Rehearsal
December 30, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m
The countdown is on! Practice ringing in the New Year at the library.
cincinnatilibrary.org | Cheviot Branch, 3711 Robb Ave., Cincinnati | 513-369-6015
Countdown to Fun
December 31, 11 a.m./11:45 a.m./12:30 p.m.
Celebrate the New Year (a little bit early) with stories, a countdown and dance party. Keep the celebration going at home with a take-home craft and activity kit!
bcpl.org | BCPL Main Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Florence | 859-342-2665
Nearly New Year’s Activities
December 30, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve is almost here! Drop by the library for a variety of activities to get the family ready, including balloon twisting with Looney Ballooney!
cincinnatilibrary.org | Miami Branch, 8 North Miami Avenue, Cleves, Oh | 513-369-6050
STEAM Lab: New Year’s Eve Noise Makers
December 30, 4 – 5 p.m.
Celebrate the new year by constructing your own noise makers.
cincinnatilibrary.org | West End Brand, 805 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati | 513-369-6026
Noon Year’s Eve Party for Toddlers
December 31, 11 – 12 p.m.
The youngest library friends can ring in the new year with this fun NOON Year’s party!
cincinnatilibrary.org | Madisonville Branch, 4830 Whetsel Avenue, Cincinnati | 513-369-6029