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December 2025
Event of the Week: Backyard Basketball Night with the Cleveland MELONHEADS
The Cleveland Charge will transform into the iconic Backyard Sports team, the Melonheads for one night only to face off against the Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday, December 27 at 7 p.m.
Find out more »Children’s Saturday Studio
Young artists will engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills. Ages 5-10. 10-11:30 a.m.
Find out more »Together in Tradition: A Kwanzaa Celebration
In partnership with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, join the Cleveland Public Library for a Kwanzaa celebration on December 27. This immersive cultural experience will promote unity, empowerment, and creativity through soulful music, captivating dancing, engaging storytelling, and community engagement for all ages.
Find out more »Campfire Open House
Toast marshmallows over a fire and enjoy some delicious s’mores. Try feeding the chickadees and walk the trail for a self-guided game of Eye Spy. Afterward, stop inside the nature center for a hot chocolate bar, warm up and create a simple winter craft. Depending on the weather, snowshoes may be available for loan. 12-3 p.m.
Find out more »Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute…
Find out more »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 »Kwanzaa Celebration
Celebrate this uniquely African-American holiday by coming together as a community to reflect and honor our shared history. 4 p.m.
Find out more »Teddy Bear Hospital
Children up to age 11 are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a gentle “checkup” with nursing students. 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Find out more »Make Believe Midnight at the Akron Children’s Museum
Ring in the New Year with a family-friendly celebration at the Akron Children’s Museum. Featuring a colorful balloon drop, tasty treats, dance party, hands-on STEM fun and more!
Find out more »Noon Years Eve Party
Enjoy a dance party, crafts, and games to ring in the new year. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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