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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December 2025
Christmas Photo Shop
Let John’s Country Nursery provide the perfect background for your Christmas pictures.
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Holiday Ice & Lights Festival
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. Each evening, enjoy a wagon ride through the Farmpark’s classic light displays. Visit the Well Bred Shed and the arena where Farmpark staff and volunteers have created a holiday-themed equine show. Santa and his elves will set up his tremendous North Pole Train Display in the Exhibit Hall. Visit to…
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights.
Find out more »Pre-K Explorers Drop-In
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.
Find out more »Country Lights Drive-Thru
Enjoy the festivities from the warmth of your own vehicles. 6-8:30 p.m.
Find out more »Santa on the Green
Cozy visits with Santa in the Cabin and family portraits by the elves. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Find out more »Santa on the Green
Santa on the Green is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hudson. It has been a tradition in Hudson for over 45 years. During last year's celebration, more than 350 children visited Santa assisted by numerous Rotarians. The event takes place on the Hudson Gazebo Green. Santa will arrive via fire engine at 9 a.m. The Gazebo is a great place for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Hudson’s Restaurant helps keep everyone warm with hot chocolate and candy canes.…
Find out more »Light Up Lakewood
Celebrates the season and the richness of Lakewood's vibrancy for the 16th annual celebration. This is a free, family-friendly event on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood featuring a 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 taking in the sights and sounds of one of Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday celebrations. 4-8 p.m.
Find out more »Santa Fly In
Watch Santa fly into Akron-Canton.
Find out more »Holiday Lights
5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday Through 12/21. Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Road (drive-through), and Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road (in person) in LaGrange. loraincountymetroparks.com
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