What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

1. 

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31

Why Go: Ring in the new year 12 hours early with a noon ball drop and special kid-friendly activities the whole family can enjoy including a wild animal show, music, dancing, an ice-carving demonstration, costumed characters and more.

Pricing: Regular zoo rates -- $11 for adults, $8 for children, free for members and any child younger than 2

2. 

Where/When: , 6 p.m., Dec. 31

Why Go: All three rinks will be open for this special evening skate. Enjoy the music, skating and prizes.

Pricing: $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for kids and another $2.50 for skate rental if you don't have your own.

3. 

Where/When: , 5 p.m., Dec. 31

Why Go: Celebrate the New Year at Skye with a Five Course Meal, Complimentary Bottle of Champagne, Chocolate Strawberries, live entertainment and all the other fun accoutrements to usher in 2012.

Pricing: $60 per person, $100 per couple

4. 

Where/When: LaMalfa Centre, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 31

Why Go: Bring in the New Year with entertainment, unlimited hors d’oeuvres, a sit-down dinner, LaMalfa’s deluxe pastry table, a hot breakfast buffet and premium liquor. Advance reservations required.

Pricing: $75

5. MENTOR MARSH HIKE

Where/When: Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve, 2 p.m., Jan. 1

Why Go: Celebrate the new year by exploring nature (and walking off some of the previous night's calories.)

Pricing: Free, though registration is required.