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December 21, 2025 - December 28, 2025

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Dec 21 Sunday 10 events
Dec 22 Monday 5 events
Dec 23 Tuesday 5 events
Dec 24 Wednesday 3 events
Dec 25 Thursday 5 events
Dec 26 Friday 7 events
Dec 27 Saturday 7 events
December 21

Wild Lights

December 21

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 21

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 21

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 21

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 21

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 21

Annie

December 21

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 21

Winter Solstice Celebration

December 21

Celebrate the longest night of the year with music, crafts, and a candlelit route through the forest.

December 22

Wild Lights

December 22

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 22

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 22

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 22

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 22

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 22

Nature’s A-Glow

December 22

The beautiful botanical garden turns it into a winter wonderland.
December 22

Homeschool Connections

December 22

Whether you are looking to share tips, or seeking social opportunities for your students, this group offers a welcoming space for parents and children alike 10:30 a.m.

December 23

Wild Lights

December 23

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 23

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 23

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 23

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 23

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 23

Nature’s A-Glow

December 23

The beautiful botanical garden turns it into a winter wonderland.
December 23

Young Visionaries

December 23

Teens can step into the new year with clarity and purpose by creating a vision board.

December 24

Wild Lights

December 24

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 24

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 24

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 24

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 24

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.

December 25

Wild Lights

December 25

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 25

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 25

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 25

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 25

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 25

Delight Nights

December 25

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
December 25

Family Fun Storytime

December 25

Stories, rhymes and songs.

December 26 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Featured Event of the Week

Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet

December 26 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Enjoy dazzling winter décor inside the Manor House, whimsical displays throughout the estate, glowing gardens, and festive fun in every corner. 
December 26

Wild Lights

December 26

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 26

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 26

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 26

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 26

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 26

Storytime with Josh

December 26

Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.

December 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Featured Event of the Week

Together in Tradition: A Kwanzaa Celebration

December 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

In partnership with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, join the Cleveland Public Library for a Kwanzaa celebration on December 27. This immersive cultural experience will promote unity, empowerment, and creativity through soulful music, captivating dancing, engaging storytelling, and community engagement for all ages.
December 27

Wild Lights

December 27

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 27

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 27

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 27

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 27

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 27

Event of the Week: Backyard Basketball Night with the Cleveland MELONHEADS

December 27

The Cleveland Charge will transform into the iconic Backyard Sports team, the Melonheads for one night only to face off against the Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday, December 27 at 7 p.m.

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