Northeast Ohio Parent

Delight Nights
2025-12-04 | Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main Street, Akron, 44308, United States
Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits. Through 12/31.

Delight Nights
2025-12-04 | Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main Street, Akron, 44308, United States
Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits. 5-8 p.m.

Christmas Photo Shop
2025-12-04 | John’s Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Rd., Middlefield, OH, United States
Let John’s Country Nursery provide the perfect background for your Christmas pictures.

Magic of Lights
2025-12-04 | Victory Park Ohio, 7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgreville
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights.

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-04 | Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, OH, United States
Open your heart to Charles Dickens’ classic tale of one man’s ultimate redemption.

Wild Lights
2025-12-04 | Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave, Akron, OH, 44307, United States
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. read more

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival
2025-12-04 | Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland
Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne. Also, check out some of northeast Ohio’s best ice carvers in action. There will be plenty of photo opportunities. read more

Deck the Hall
2025-12-04 | Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, United States
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings.

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”
2025-12-04 | Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main Street, Akron, OH, United States
The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year. This production has been voted Akron’s favorite holiday show for it’s dazzling dancers, stunning costumes, and breathtaking sets. Audience members of all ages will enjoy this performance. Be transported to a beautiful Victorian Christmas and swept away by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score into Clara’s magical dream. read more

Nature’s A-Glow
2025-12-04 | Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, 44601
The beautiful botanical garden turns it into a winter wonderland. Fridays-Sundays. 5-9 p.m.

A Christmas Story
2025-12-04 | Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. read more

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
2025-12-04 | Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life. Enjoy a colorful adventure and discover what’s wild in Ohio. Also, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and more. Shop for nature-themed gifts and enjoy hot chocolate in Snowshoe Lodge. read more

The North Pole Adventure
2025-12-04 | Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole.

Zoothing Wild Lights
2025-12-04 | Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave, Akron, OH, 44307, United States
Available for guests with different abilities to enjoy Wild Lights without a large crowd, loud music and flashing lights. read more

Black Nativity
2025-12-04 | Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Joyous retelling of the traditional new testament account of the nativity story, using gospel music, dramatic dance and more. read more

The Science of Superman
2025-12-04 | Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for a thrilling evening where science and superheroes collide. read more

Pre-K Explorers Drop-In
2025-12-04 | The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Boulevard, Shaker Heights
Once a month, children can enjoy new, seasonal, themes full of outdoor exploration and play. This is a drop-off program for children ages 3.5-5. 8:30-10:30 a.m. read more

Family Fun Storytime
2025-12-04 | Euclid Public Library, 631 East 222nd St, Euclid, 44123
Stories, rhymes and songs. 10:30-11 a.m.

THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 44118
From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends. Bilbo Baggins would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea, but when the Wizard Gandalf arrives at his door, this little Hobbit embarks on a magical adventure. Go with Bilbo on a heroic journey as he encounters fearsome goblins, stubborn dwarves, and the legendary dragon Smaug. J.R.R. Tolkien’s charming classic is adapted with imaginative stagecraft, making for an epic adventure that is fun for the whole family. read more
