Where are you spending New Year's Eve? If you're looking for ideas, Patch is here to help. Read on for what's happening and where.

FAMILY FRIENDLY PICKS

Midnight at 3 p.m.

• Where: The New Rink
• When: 1-7 p.m.
• Pricing: $7. Skate rental is extra.
• Why Go: The New Rink is holding a "Midnight at 3 p.m." open skate party, that's fun for the whole family, but planned especially for the children, who can do an early countdown at 3 p.m. There'll be a balloon drop, party favors and more. 

Fun at Dave & Buster's

• Where: Dave and Buster's
• When: 5-8 p.m.
• Pricing: $30. Reservations and advance payment required. Call 586-930-1515 to sign up.
• Why Go: Dave & Buster's is throwing a family New Year's Eve party, with a buffet, games and magic. 

THE BAR SCENE and BEYOND

Cass Bar After Dark

• Where: Cass Bar & Grill
• When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
  
• Pricing: No cover
  
• Why Go: Cass Bar & Grill is holding a New Year's Eve bash, with drink specials for the ladies from 9-10 p.m., music, pizza buffet from midnight-1 a.m., champagne toast, and more. Dress to impress. Open to anyone 21 and older.

Empire's Epic Party

• Where: Empire Lounge
• When: 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
• Pricing: $40
• Why Go: Empire is holding a mega New Year's Eve party, with deejays, party favors, dancing, balloon drop at midnight, live feed of the balloon drop in Times Square, champagne, late-night buffet and more.

New Year's at Ciccarelli's

• Where: Ciccarelli’s Sports Bar Theater
• When: 7 p.m.-4 a.m.
• Pricing: $25
• Why Go: Ciccarelli's is holding a New Year's Eve bash with champagne toast, pizza, deejay, dancing, plus the Times Square ball drop airing live on the big-screen TVs.

Sherwood New Year's Party

• Where: Sherwood Brewing Company
• When: 7 p.m.
• Pricing: Dinner package is $50. Appetizers and champagne toast only costs $15. Opt for a safe ride home between midnight and 2 a.m. for $10.
• Why Go: Sherwood Brewing Company is throwing a party to welcome 2012, with appetizers, dinner, party favors, midnight toast, a 9 p.m. show by Grape Jam, and a private release of Black Tie Hop Stout. 

Fun at Freddy's

• Where: Freddy's, 40000 Garfield, Clinton Township
• When: 7 p.m. 
• Pricing: $25
• Why Go: The George Brothers Band is performing its mix of classic rock at Freddy's, plus there will be a champagne toast and appetizers at midnight.

Hamlin Happenings

• Where: Hamlin Pub
• When: 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Pricing: $189 per pair for party and hotel, or $135 for party sans hotel
• Why Go: Hamlin is having a New Year's party package tied to both its Van Dyke and Hayes locations. Guests can opt for hotel, five-course dinner for two, open bar, champagne toast, party favors, live entertainment, and transportation to and from the inn.

Late Skate

• Where: The New Rink
• When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Pricing: $15. Rollerblade rental is extra.
• Why Go: Ring in 2012 in motion, with a package at the New Rink that includes skate rental, pizza, pop, party favors, midnight balloon drop, games and prizes. All ages are welcome.

Tin Fish Fun

• Where: Tin Fish, 17470 Hall, at Partridge Creek
• When: 9 p.m.
• Pricing: No cover
• Why Go: Enjoy New Year's Eve at Tin Fish, with Planet of Fun and Sparky performing live, a midnight balloon drop, champagne toast, drink specials and snack buffet after midnight.

THE BANQUET HALL SCENE

Crank's Gala

• Where: Crank's
• When: 7 p.m.
• Pricing: $125 per couple, $70 per person. Call for tickets, 586-247-3800.
• Why Go: Hors d'oeuvres will be served at 7 p.m., buffet dinner at 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy premium beverages, a midnight champagne toast, a midnight slider bar, dancing, party favors, door prizes, giveaways, dessert trays, an espresso and cappuccino bar, and much more.

Mirage Celebration

• Where: The Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township
  
• When: 7:30 p.m.
  
• Pricing: $75 per person. For 21 and older only. Call 586-228-2222 to make reservations.
• Why Go: The Mirage is holding a New Year's Eve party, with premium bar, gourmet strolling dinner, live music by "Twin Towers," sounds by Solid Gold DJ, party favors, midnight toast, late-night appetizers, a live video feed of the Times Square ball drop and more.
  

Party at the Palazzo

• Where: The Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center
• When: 7:30 p.m.
• Pricing: $100. Call 586-731-2100 for reservations.
• Why Go: Palazzo Grande is hosting a New Year's gala, with appetizers and cocktails starting at 7:30 p.m., dinner at 8:30 p.m., video deejay, a show by One Man Out, premium bar, dancing, party favors, midnight toast, afterglow gourmet pizza and more.