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December 2025

Zoothing Wild Lights

December 4
Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave
Akron, OH 44307 United States
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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

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The Nutcracker

December 5
Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, 44107
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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. 

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Anne of Green Gables: The Musical – Sensory Friendly & Sign Interpreted Performance

December 6
The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Avenue
Willoughby, 44094 United States
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2 p.m. 

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Sensory Santa

December 7
Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd.
North Olmsted,
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Visit Santa with the music off and guest traffic limited. 8:30-10:30 a.m.

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Try It: Adaptive Kayaking

December 7
Seven Hills Community Recreation Center Pool, 7777 Summit View Dr.
Seven Hills, OH United States
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Designed for guests 8+ with disabilities to try kayaking in the pool. Adaptive equipment, kayaks, paddles, and flotation devices provided. 9-11:30 a.m. 

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Sensory Friendly Time at the Children’s Museum Cleveland

December 21
Children’s Museum Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH United States
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A special program for families with children with sensory processing disorders and other special needs. 8-9 a.m. 

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