Going out for New Year's Eve? If you're in Stark or Summit Counties, you'll have your choice of several fun events, including a noontime one at the zoo that's perfect for kids and some that are taking place at comedy clubs. Our real estate agents suggest counting down to the New Year in style at one of these local events.

• Zoo Year's Eve - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. December 31, 2024 - Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
  Home to over 1,000 animals, the Akron Zoo is a popular destination on any day, but you'll have an extra reason to take the kids to Zoo Year's Eve. The zoo's special program—included with general admission and free for members—gives your kids an early celebration in a fun setting. They'll be able to enjoy a noon ball drop and celebrate with crafts, music, fun activities, an otter training wall, and more.
  
  
• New Year's Eve Special: Terry McNeely & Mike Merk Show - 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024- 12 a.m. January 1, 2025 - Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
  Laugh your way into 2025 with New Year's Eve Special: Terry McNelly & Mike Merk Show, with your choice of two shows at the Funny Stop Comedy Club, located near Cuyahoga Falls homes for sale. Each show comes with a champagne toast, and you can attend only the show or combine your ticket with a dinner for the earlier show and a midnight buffet for the later one.
  
  
• The Great New Year's Eve 5K Race - 4 p.m. December 31 - Stowe-Munroe Falls High School, 3227 E. Graham Road, Stow, OH 44224
  Start the year in a healthy way by lacing up your running shoes for The Great New Year's Eve 5K Race, which takes you through Stow neighborhoods and close to Munroe Falls homes for sale. If you're one of the first 300 registered runners, you'll receive a custom backpack. You'll also be doing a good deed by running since proceeds from the race benefit Bulldog Backpacks, the school's program to combat weekend hunger.
  
  
• New Year's Eve Party with Greg Kritikos - Krackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W, Massillon, OH 44647
  Buy tickets for the New Year's Eve Party with Greg Kritikos to laugh along with the comedian, who's been compared to Jackie Gleason. He was born in Greece and raised in Queens and brings energy and creativity to his shows and many projects. If you'd like to go, the club, which you'll find near Massillon homes for sale, encourages you to buy your tickets early since the show may sell out. Tickets are general admission, and a limited number of VIP/front-row seats are also available.
  
  
• New Year's Eve at Gervasi Vineyard - various times on December 31 - 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, OH 44721
  New Year's Eve at Gervasi Vineyard, located close to Canton homes for sale, includes your choice of several different venues where you can celebrate. The Crush House is serving a four-course prix fixe menu along with a glass of champagne. If you'd prefer to hear some music, choose The Still House, which has live music from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and tunes from DJ Eric Baiko from 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. For an earlier evening The Bistro has live music from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

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