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December 2025
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.
Find out more »Happy ‘Noon’ Year Party
Celebrate with music, games, dancing, snacks and a balloon drop. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Find out more »Noon Year’s Eve Skate
Mock countdown, balloon drop, characters and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration
There will even be a "toast" at noon and pizza and beverages provided.11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Celebration
Buffet dinner, open bar, balloon drop and more. 6:30 p.m.
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