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Looking for New Year's Eve plans? Here's a list of metro Detroit events

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(WXYZ) — If you haven't solidified plans to bring in the new year, you're not out of luck. There are several events happening across metro Detroit to help you ring in the new year.

Here are some events compiled by the Oakland County Moms website.

The Rusty Bucket is holding events at their Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Hills, and 2 Northville locations. You can find more information and make reservations on their website.

Novi is hosting a New Year's Eve party at paradise park. You can find more information online.

Below are family-friendly events happening on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve Kids Countdown
DTE Beacon Park
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/new-years-eve-kids-countdown/

Noon Year’s Eve at the Detroit Historical Museum

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Address: Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave.
Cost: Free; parking fees apply
Phone: 313-833-1805

The whole family is invited to the museum for this annual event, which features crafts, hot cocoa, cookies and a kid’s New Year’s countdown to noon.
Noon Year’s Eve at Legoland

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Address: 4240 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
Cost: Prices vary
Phone: 248-409-6001

Enjoy the 4D LEgo Cinema, balloon drop, creative workshop and more.
Noon Year’s Eve at the Clarkston Independence Public Library

Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Address: 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
Cost: Free
Phone: 248-625-2212

Count down to the new year mid-day instead of mid-night. This event is free but registration is required.
New Year’s Eve Movie Matinee at the Detroit Institute of Art

Time: 2 p.m.
Address: 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
Cost: Free; Parking fees apply
Phone: 313-833-3237

Watch the Looney Tunes classic cartoons for free with your kids at the DIA
NYE Kids Countdown at Beacon Park in Detroit

Time: 4 p.m.Tuesday-1 a.m. Wednesday
Address: Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit
Cost: Free
Phone: 313-566-8250

This kid-friendly event features a ball drop, kids’ zone, and live entertainment to celebrate the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Party at the Kirksey Recreation Center

Time: 4-7 p.m.
Address: Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard Road, Livonia
Cost: $7.50/members, $10/residents, $13/non-residents; advance registration required.
Phone: 734-466-2900

Enjoy a rock climbing wall and swimming, face painting, dodge ball and a giant inflatable structure. There’s also food, music and a surprise entertainer. Space is limited, be sure to grab your tickets ASAP.
New Year’s Eve Family Night Out at the Troy Community Center

Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Address: Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road
Cost: $5/residents, $7/non-residents
Phone: 248-524-3300

Find basketball and swimming; plus pizza, pop an inflatable bounce castle and more fun to ring in the New Year.
DJ Skate Night at Arctic Coliseum Arena in Chelsea

Time: 6-8:50 p.m.
Address: Arctic Coliseum Arena, 501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea
Cost: $8/person (includes skate rental)
Phone: 734-433-4444

Get your New Year party started and ice skate to some beats spun by a live DJ.
Party for a Pupose at Legacy 925 in Oxford

Time: 6 p.m. Tuesday-1:30 a.m. Wednesday
Address: Legacy 925, 925 N. Lapeer Road, Oxford
Cost: $75/adults, $35/kids

Ring in the New Year and help support House of Providence at this event, which features music, bowling, laser tag and more. Family packs available.
Rockin’ NYE in Downtown Wyandotte

Time: 6 p.m. Tuesday-1 a.m. Wednesday
Address: Downtown Wyandotte (ball drop near the clock tower on Biddle Avenue at Maple)
Cost: Free

Come by for a family-friendly night of live music, games, activities in a heated tent and a ball drop at the clock tower on Biddle Avenue at Maple. There will be one drop at 9 p.m. for families and another a midnight.
Detroit Circus at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton

Time: 7 p.m.
Address: The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton
Cost: $22
Phone: 734-394-5300, ext. 3

Ring in the New Year with this circus performance that features contortion and acrobatic acts, fire eating and dancing, and tons of other circus sideshow acts.
New Year’s Eve All-You-Can-Play Laser Tag at Zap Zone

Time: 10 p.m. Tuesday-2 a.m. Wednesday
Address: Zap Zone Ann Arbor (4177 Carpenter Road, 734-930-6670), Zap Zone Canton (41953 Ford Road, 734-844-7746), Zap Zone Waterford (1490 N. Oakland Blvd., 248-706-7777), Zap Zone Sterling Heights (43680 Van Dyke Ave., 586-323-0030), Zap Zone Farmington (31506 Grand River Ave., 248-471-6777), Zap Zone Taylor (9751 Telegraph Road, 313-299-9690)
Cost: $35; pre-register and pay

Ring in the New Year with unlimited laser tag and glo-golf. There are bumper cars running at select times and locations, too. Check ahead for age information.