Fountain Square serves as one of Cincinnati’s top New Year’s Eve spots. Bring your friends and family and celebrate alongside thousands of Cincinnatians. The ice rink opens at 9 a.m. with $6 admission and $4 skate rentals. There will also be plenty of food vendors, a dance competition and a fireworks show once the clock hits midnight. The event is hosted by Mix 94.9’s Jay Cruz and features a full-service bar.
8 p.m. Thursday. Free admission. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com .