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
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Crocker Park will welcome back the 50-foot Christmas tree with its annual tree-lighting ceremony. 6 p.m.
Find out more »Wild Winter Lights
Featuring over 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas including Enchanted Forest and Santa’s Workshop.
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Christmas Lighting of the Square
Enjoy colorful lights, live music from Chardon High School’s Free Harmony and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Chamber of Commerce will be handing out apple cider and cookies from Sage’s Apples and Chardon Healthcare Center. 6:30-8 p.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 »Christmas Photo Shop
Let John’s Country Nursery provide the perfect background for your Christmas pictures.
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 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 Fly In
Watch Santa fly into Akron-Canton.
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights.
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