Ring in a Family-friendly New Year

The biggest party night of the year doesn't have to be about booze and hangovers. Check out these alternatives.

If a little G-rated revelry is more your style these days, but you still want to ring in 2011 with a bang, Patch has a few ideas. Unless noted, all take place Dec. 31. Ring in the Noon-Year For a family-friendly celebration, try spending New Year's Eve with Summit County MetroParks naturalists at the F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm.  Parents can warm themselves by a campfire while the kids roast marshmallows and take part in activities and crafts. The daytime event starts at 11 a.m. and culminates with a countdown to noon. Best of all it's free! Mini revelers and their folks meet at the Visitors Center. For more info call 330-865-8065. Blast away 2010 Another daytime event for the young or maybe just the young at heart. Laser Quest Akron   (…