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November 30, 2025 - December 7, 2025

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Dec 2 Tuesday 16 events
Dec 3 Wednesday 16 events
Dec 4 Thursday 19 events
Dec 5 Friday 30 events
Dec 6 Saturday 32 events
November 30

Wild Lights

November 30

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
November 30

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

November 30

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
November 30

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

November 30

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
November 30

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

November 30

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
November 30

Christmas Photo Shop

November 30

Let John’s Country Nursery provide the perfect background for your Christmas pictures. 

December 1

Sprouts & Shoots

December 1

Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
December 1

Wild Lights

December 1

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 1

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 1

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 1

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 1

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 1

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 1

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

December 2

Wild Lights

December 2

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 2

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 2

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 2

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 2

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 2

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 2

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 2

Toddler Studio

December 2

Join instructor Haylee Wagner for art-making experiences designed to help develop self-expression, problem-solving, and social skills in young children.


December 3

Wild Lights

December 3

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 3

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 3

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 3

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 3

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 3

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 3

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 3

Christmas Photo Shop

December 3

Let John’s Country Nursery provide the perfect background for your Christmas pictures. 

December 4

Wild Lights

December 4

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 4

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 4

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 4

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 4

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 4

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 4

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 4

Zoothing Wild Lights

December 4

Available for guests with different abilities to enjoy Wild Lights without a large crowd, loud music and flashing lights.

December 5

Featured Event of the Week

Event of the Week: Bluey Night with the Cleveland Charge

December 5

Come meet Bluey at Public Hall on Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m. as the Cleveland Charge take on the Noblesville Boom. Get your tickets for a special Meet & Greet, featuring crafts, activities, and a photo with Bluey.
December 5

Wild Lights

December 5

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 5

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 5

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 5

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 5

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 5

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 5

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

December 6

Wild Lights

December 6

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 6

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 6

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 6

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 6

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 6

Light Up Lakewood

December 6

The most joyous of Lakewood traditions is returning to Downtown Lakewood for the 16th annual celebration.
December 6

Santa on the Green

December 6

Santa on the Green is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hudson.

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