As 2024 winds down, Shores & Islands Ohio offers an array of New Year's Eve parties and celebrations, perfect for ringing in the new year with excitement. From lively waterfront festivities to intimate gatherings in charming lakeside towns, the region delivers a mix of fun, food, and unforgettable experiences for all ages. Whether you’re looking to celebrate all day with the family or dance the night away, Shores & Islands Ohio provides many opportunities for a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration. With so many events to select from, you’re sure to welcome 2025 with a smile!
Noon Year's Eve
10 am-1 pm
Reservations and zoo admission required
The Toledo Zoo, Toledo
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!
New Year's at Noon
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Free
Sandusky Library, Sandusky
Enjoy counting down to the New Year at a kid friendly time! They will have snacks, crafts, and a countdown in the Children's Department!
First Night Sandusky's New Year's Eve Celebration
2 pm-12 am
Free
Jackson Street Pier and Schade-Mylander Plaza, Sandusky
It's an exciting New Year's Eve Celebration in Downtown Sandusky! Get ready to ring in 2025 with a bang in the heart of downtown Sandusky! They've got an unforgettable New Year's event planned for you and your loved ones, filled with live music, DJs, and activities for all ages. It's going to be a night to remember!
Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect:
🎵 Live Bands: Get your groove on with amazing live performances by local bands, bringing you a mix of genres to keep you dancing all night long!
🎧 Top-notch DJs: Talented DJs will be spinning the latest tracks, creating an electric atmosphere that'll have you moving to the beat.
🎨 Activities for All Ages (4-9 pm): It's a family-friendly event! They will have a range of activities for kids and adults alike.
🍔 Delicious Food: Satisfy your taste buds with a variety of mouthwatering food options from various food vendors.
🥂 Midnight Countdown: As the clock strikes midnight, join friends, family and the community alike for an epic countdown and a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the night sky!
🎟️ Admission: Free! That's right, this incredible New Year's celebration is open to everyone!
New Year's Eve Walleye Madness @ Midnight
4 pm- 12:30 am
Free
Downtown Port Clinton
What else do you do in the Walley Capital of the World on New Year's Eve? You drop a giant fish! Make plans for the 2025 New Year’s Eve Walleye Drop in downtown Port Clinton. It’s going to be “One Big Party!” Festivities on Madison St. in downtown Port Clinton from 6 pm-Midnight; keep an “eye” out for entertainment schedule. Kids party in the afternoon at the Knights of Columbus Hall with the Minnow Drop plus crafts, music, food, prizes, and more! Walleye Drop “Bar Swim” – a bus bar hop with stops along the lakeshore! Countdown to 2025 as Wylie Walleye descends followed by fireworks over the water!
New Year's Eve Grand Buffet
5-9 pm
Adults (Ages 11 yrs and older ): $77.99 Child (Ages 3-10 yrs): $22.99 Child (Ages 2 yrs & Under): Free
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Sandusky
Ring in the New Year at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions! Join for a fabulous New Year's Eve Buffet, where you will enjoy all of your favorite holiday dishes. Plus, don't miss the dessert station featuring a wide array of sweet treats, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Dinner includes soft drinks, juices, coffee, and tea. A full bar is available with beer, wine, and craft cocktails for purchase.
Sawmill's Toast of the North Coast New Year's Eve Bash
8 pm-1 am
$80/person
Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts, Huron
Celebrate the arrival of the new year in enchanting Sawmill fashion at our Toast of the North Coast New Year's Eve Bash! Experience a unique blend of North Pole magic and coastal charm as you indulge in exquisite cuisine, handcrafted drinks, and dance to the electrifying tunes of “Not Fast Enuff,” the North Coast’s top party band. Reservations required and additional fee per person. Ticket packages and event admission will be available soon.
New Years Eve Event 2025!
8 pm-1 am
Free
Downtown Fremont
NYE in the FRE: The City of Fremont's New Years Eve Event! Music! Food! Fun! 2 Stages of entertainment featuring Pop’s Garage from 8-10 pm and 56Daze from 10 pm-1 am at the Fremont Community Amphitheater and Science Dad from 8-9:30 pm and Whiskey Gypsy from 10-11:45 pm at the Front Street Stage by Moonshine Nightclub. FIREWORKS at MIDNIGHT
New Year's Eve Donut Drop
11 pm
Free
Lakeside Pavilion, Lakeside Chautauqua, Marblehead
Watch as a giant inflatable donut drops from the Pavilion to ring in 2025. Enjoy music, donuts and a blessing for the new year. Free Patio Donuts and hot chocolate will also be served. In case of inclement weather, the fun will move to Wesley Lodge, and the donut will be dropped from the second-floor balcony of Wo-Ho-Mis Lodge.
