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December 2026
Country Lights Drive-Thru
Enjoy the festivities from the warmth of your own vehicles. Wind through Farmpark's roadways for an evening of holiday lights and displays, rain, snow or shine.The drive-thru runs Dec. 4–6, Dec. 11–13 and Dec. 26–27, with timed entry at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m. each evening. Advance tickets are required and are sold online only. Admission is $27.50 per carload, with a maximum of three carload tickets per household or membership. The event may sell out quickly.…
Find out more »Bright Star
This moving tale explores love, loss, and the redemptive power of hope. French Creek Theatre's musical features a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It is set in the American South in the 1920s and 1940s.Performances are Dec. 4–6 and Dec. 11–13 in Ewing Hall at French Creek Theatre. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. The theatre recommends the show for adults and children 13 and…
Find out more »A Night of Holiday One Acts
A Night of Holiday One Acts features two comedies, “Santa Claus Might Not Be Coming to Town” and “Suzie Scrooge,” performed by the Stow Players' youth cast of actors ages 8–17. In the first, a fed-up elf and her misfit friends track down Santa after he quits the North Pole. In the second, Scrooge's niece Suzie is visited by a parade of bizarre spirits one year after his famous transformation.Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12,…
Find out more »Christmas in Zoar
Experience Historic Zoar Village in all its Christmas splendor! Listen to live, festive music as you learn about early American and German holiday traditions. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides through the town, a Saturday church service and tree lighting, and visits from Kristkind, the German Belsnickel, and Santa. Self-guided tours and Christmas tours of the village will be available. Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? Find a variety of unique and handmade gifts with extended shopping opportunities…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast, a winter wagon ride and witness a holiday-themed equine presentation. Families start with breakfast and a visit from Santa in the Farmpark café, then visit Santa on his sleigh before a wagon ride that stops at the arena for the horse show. Breakfast is scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, pancakes, coffee, juice and milk. Morning times are 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays: Nov. 28–29, Dec. 5–6, Dec. 12–13 and Dec. 19–20.This event is sold out.…
Find out more »Ballet Theatre of Ohio’s Nutcracker
This classic has become a treasured holiday tradition for families of all ages. Ballet Theatre of Ohio brings its Nutcracker to the Akron Civic Theatre for the 34th year, with dazzling dancers, stunning costumes and Tchaikovsky's score.There are six performances over two weekends. Shows are Saturday, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Families can also visit…
Find out more »Santa in the Cabin
Cozy visits with Santa in the Cabin and family portraits by the elves. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by firetruck at 9 a.m. and greet families until 3 p.m. in the restored Rotary Club of Hudson Scout Cabin, where portraits are encouraged in front of the glowing fireplace.Free tickets are required. To avoid long lines, only 20 families per hour can visit, and each family gets an assigned time. Just 120 tickets will be given out, first come, first served,…
Find out more »Light Up Lakewood
Celebrate the holidays with a festive afternoon of community activities and seasonal entertainment. Presented by LakewoodAlive and sponsored by First Federal Lakewood, this free celebration fills Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood, between Arthur and Marlowe Avenues, with live entertainment, local shopping and family activities. LakewoodAlive's event page lists a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, holiday train, ice carvings, children's games and food trucks as typical highlights.The event runs 4–8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, rain or shine, so dress for the weather.…
Find out more »Caring Santa
Children with special needs and their families can enjoy a sensory-friendly visit with Santa before the mall opens. Santa is located at the Dillard’s North Court. Photos will be available for purchase. Reservations are required for this private event. Visit simon.com to reserve your spot.
Find out more »Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes
Enjoy a festive family breakfast and hands-on holiday activities at the museum. Start in the Holiday Hotcake Hall with a hotcake buffet, toppings bar, coffee and drinks, then head into the museum for make-and-take holiday crafts, face painting, hands-on STEM activities and a meet-and-greet with Santa and friends. Timed-entry sessions: doors open at 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and noon; the museum closes at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12, with a $2 discount for members. Tickets are limited and may sell…
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