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December 2025
Winter S.T.E.A.M Drop-In
Try your hand at various table-top activities including crafts, simple machines and building projects. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
Enjoy a cozy evening of exploration and entertainment within museum walls. Join flashlight tours of Perkins Wildlife Center and discover with the Museum’s animal ambassadors in the dark. Plan a winter date night or bring friends and family. Enjoy a 7pm screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas in Murch Auditorium. Flashlight tours of Perkins Wildlife Center at 5:30 and 6 p.m. Drinks will be available at a cash bar in the Visitor Hall Food and beverages can be purchased in the…
Find out more »Holiday Cardmaking for Ages 6-9
Join us for a cardmaking workshop! Kids will craft wintery cards just in time for the holiday season. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Find out more »Winter Solstice Celebration at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Celebrate the longest night of the year as you take a lantern-lit night hike through the winter woods. Meet some of their animal ambassadors and learn how they adapt to the changing seasons.
Find out more »Live at BAYarts: Christmas Show with Yuletide Carol Kings
BAYarts is excited to welcome the Yuletide Carol Kings to our stage for a special holiday show on Friday, December 19 in our Sullivan Family Auditorium. Made up of local musicians from Kingfish, Crazy Chester, and Sidecar, Yuletide Carol Kings features a holiday-themed song list. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Find out more »Holiday Movie: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
Bring the whole family to the beautiful and historic Canton Palace Theatre and get in the festive spirit. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Yuletide Village
Discover sparkling lights, enjoy festive shows, savor cozy treats, and find unique gifts in the Yuletide Market. Fridays 5–9 p.m., and Saturdays 3-9 p.m.
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights.
Find out more »National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Bring the whole family to the beautiful and historic Canton Palace Theatre and get in the festive spirit. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Super Science Saturday: Winter Wonderland
Learn about all the wonders of this great season. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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