While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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November 2025
Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Enjoy food trucks, live performances, a trackless train, S'mores roasting, a Santa meet & greet, and more. 4:30-7 p.m.
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast, a winter wagon ride and witness a holiday-themed equine presentation. 9 or 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »December 2025
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Santa will arrive in his horse drawn carriage and local choirs will sing holiday favorites at this free event. 6-6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Celebration of Kwanzaa
Explore the elements of Kwanzaa and make a craft. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Christmas Photo Shop
Let John’s Country Nursery provide the perfect background for your Christmas pictures.
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Zoothing Wild Lights
Available for guests with different abilities to enjoy Wild Lights without a large crowd, loud music and flashing lights. There are only a limited number of tickets are available for Zoothing Wild Lights and Tickets are separate from general admission Wild Lights. 5-9 p.m. Prices Akron Zoo Member Adult: $13 - $20 Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-14): Free Non-Member Adult: $17 - $24 Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $13 - $20 Infant (Under 2): Free
Find out more »Santa Claus and Furry Paws
Crafts, activities, photos, stuffed animal hospital and watch animals open gifts from Santa. 6-8 p.m.
Find out more »The Nutcracker
Performances are approximately one hour without intermission and are a delightful dose of holiday magic for families and audiences of all ages. Sensory friendly performances will be available at 9:30 & 11 a.m.
Find out more »Santa Claus and Furry Paws
Crafts, activities, photos, stuffed animal hospital and watch animals open gifts from Santa. 6-8 p.m.
Find out more »Light Up Lakewood
The most joyous of Lakewood traditions is returning to Downtown Lakewood for the 16th annual celebration. This is a free, family-friendly event on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood. It features a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, a beer garden, holiday train, live music, ice carvings, hot chocolate, food trucks, children’s games and more. Stroll downtown Lakewood and visit local shops and restaurants while enjoying the sights and sounds of one of Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday celebrations. 4-8 p.m.
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