Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve: Ringing in 2012 in and Around Canton

Champagne toasts, a glittery dress, Chinese take-out, First Night. is quickly approaching. As we bid farewell to 2011, and usher in 2012, where will you be watching the ball drop? Do you plan to stay local and wine and dine in Canton, attend a house party with friends, order in Chinese and drink your sparkling wine at home, or venture out to celebrate?

Below are a few options for ringing in the New Year. Have a fun, safe and healthy New Year, Canton!

1. For the kid-friendly crew, the Bring the little ones out for some NYE fun. Admission is $10.

2. For the grown ups, head over to the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton to usher in 2012. Starting at 7:00 p.m., enjoy a night of Irish music, dancing, buffet dinner and champagne at the

3. Music lovers, enjoy a night out in Hingham at 8:00 p.m. with

4. Enjoy some fireworks this New Year's Eve. Head over to Westwood High School at 7:00 p.m. for the annual

5. Up for a little celebratory bowling? Try Enjoy a four-course, pre-fixe meal and a champagne toast. Tickets are $45.

6. starting at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Nosh on appetizers, watch the ball drop, enjoy a champagne toast at midnight, enter the raffles and enjoy a free drink with your ticket.

7. The Annual First Night Boston kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on NYE in downtown Boston and runs through midnight. Enjoy family-friendly activities, arts, music and more. Click here for the full schedule.

8. Need a little post-celebration recovery? Head over the the Halfway Cafe in Canton on Sunday, January 1 for

9. Or, get the gang together for some Sunday sports and wings. Starting at noon on January 1, feast on

10. Start the New Year off on a healthy note. The