New Year's Eve can be about the raves and club nights for some - but for others, it's spending time with the ones you love, dancing and laughing, maybe enjoying some bubbles and a buffet...

There are loads of brilliant family events - and more classy affairs - going on all across Wolverhampton and the Black Country, from discos and karaoke nights to gigs and finger-food feasts. 

Here is a roundup of some of the events going on in and around the Black Country on Tuesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve. 

Wolverhampton

Family New Year's Eve party - Dangerous Sheep events

Where: Perton Civic Centre, Church Rd, Perton, Wolverhampton WV6 7PD 

When: Doors Open 7.30pm /  DJ 8pm / Buffet 9pm 

Guests to Perton Civic Centre on New Year's Eve can expect a party DJ playing hits from the 60s until now, a bar, buffet and dedicated kids room full of crafts, games and a karaoke machine.

Entry is only permitted with an advance ticket, the venue is not offering a 'pay on the door' system. Tickets cost £15 per adult, £7.50 per child aged 5-17, and free for under-fives.

Tickets can be bought at dangeroussheep.com.

Park Hall Hotel Family Party

Where: Park Dr, Wolverhampton WV4 5AJ

When: 6.30pm - 1.30am

If you're looking for a glamorous start to the new year, Park Hall Hotel is hosting a 'dress to impress' family New Year's Eve party with plenty of food, drinks and dancing.

Tickets cost £55 each, or £30 for under-14s. Call 01902 349510 ext. 2 to book. 

Sandwell

The Bear Tavern - The Ceilidh band upstairs, with free DJ night downstairs

Where: The Bear, 498-500 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BX

When: The Ceilidh Band - 8pm

A special New Year's Eve performance by the lively and traditional Ceilidh Band. A ticketed family event is being held in the upstairs function room of The Bear Tavern, with proceeds going to the Warley Woods Community Trust. 

Downstairs is a free DJ night inviting people of all ages until 9pm, and over-18s past 9pm. 

More information can be found at warleywoods.org.uk.

The Gospel Oak - Family Party, limited tickets

Where: 1 Bilston Road, Tipton, DY4 0BT 

When: 7pm

Toast to the New Year at The Gospel Oak in Tipton. On New Year’s Eve, families are invited to celebrate a Night at the Movies - dress up as your favourite film character and enjoy the celebrations. 

Visit the site to buy tickets. 

New Year's Eve Family Party - Limited availability 

Where: Hill Top, West Bromwich

When: 6pm onwards

A family New Year's extravaganza will be taking place in Hill Top, where there will be a welcome drink, kids' animations and entertainment, a buffet dinner, live saxophone and DJ music, and champagne at midnight.  

Tickets are £55 per adult, £11 per child. For tickets, contact Justyna Kodala on 07549 817139

Dudley

Pedmore Cricket Club - Family Party

Where: Pedmore Cricket Club, Stourbridge, DY9 0SR  

When: 7pm til late

For just £5 each, pop along to the PCC New Year's Eve party and enjoy music, dancing and a tasty pulled pork bap included in the ticket price - or a marghartia pizza for the little ones. 

Book your tickets at ticketsource.co.uk or call 01562 883648.

Shotgun Marmalade - Katie Fitzgerald's Comedy Club

Where: Katie Fitzgerald, 187 Enville St, Stourbridge DY8 3TB 

When: 5pm 

Katie Fitzgerald's is hosting another New Year's Eve Party with a pirate theme. So get your eyepatches and drinking boots on and grab your ticket for the best party on the seven seas.

Line-up: Shotgun Marmalade, FMI Clatters, Matt Johnson & the Reprobates, Sam Draisey, Brian Stone & the Masters Of None, Broken Wires, Jess Silk Trio

Entry is for ages 14+ and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets cost £16.50 including the booking fee and can be bought at wegottickets.com. 

Village Hotel Family Party

Where: Village Hotel, Dudley, DY1 4TB 

When: 8.30pm - late

The Village Hotel is hosting a family-friendly party with a buffet spread and interactive DJ. 

Tickets are available as a family bundle for £108, or £40 per adult, £20 per child, and free entry for under-twos. 

For more information and to send an enquiry, visit christmasvenues.com.

Walsall

Walsall Cricket Club

Where: Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BE

When: 6pm

Walsall Cricket Club will be hosting a very special black tie New Year's Eve event with drinks and cheese and biscuits. 

Tickets cost £10 with all proceeds going towards new nets at the club. 

More information and tickets can be found at facebook.com, or contact the club on 01922 622094.

Plough and Harrow Aldridge

Where: 770 Chester Road, Walsall 

When: 7pm - late

The Plough and Harrow is offering a sparkling celebration to bring in the New Year, which includes a three-course meal and bottle of Moet champagne for two for £85. 

There will also be live entertainment throughout the evening. 

Bookings can be made at ploughandharrowaldridge.co.uk.

New Ivy House

Where: 62 Stafford Road, Walsall, WS6 6AZ

When: 9pm - late

The pub is inviting all to its New Year's Eve party which will feature live music and a buffet included in the ticket price. 

Tickets cost £10 and can be bought on the website. 

Bloxwich Memorial Club

Where: 5 Harrison Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3HP

When:  7.30pm - 1am

Bloxwich Memorial Club is inviting all for an evening of celebration and entertainment from local singer songwriter Izzye, as well as Jay's Disco.

Tickets cost £10 and can be bought at the club. 

For more details, call 01922 405757.

Staffordshire 

Drayton Manor Pirates and Princesses

Where: Drayton Manor Resort, Staffordshire, B73 3TW

When: 6pm

For the little princesses and pirates, there will be activities and games, action dances, balloon modelling and face painting, all concluded with a magic show to end the night.

Drinks are served at 6pm with dinner served at 6.30pm. 

For more information or to book, visit draytonmanor.co.uk/hotel/festive-events/princess-and-pirates.