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November 2025
Historic Kirtland Nativity Exhibit
Celebrate the season every Sunday at the Historic Kirtland! Along with hundreds of nativities from around the world, families can enjoy live music performed by local artists, filling the exhibit with festive sounds. Children will love the hands-on activities, including Bethlehem dress-up costumes, playful puppet theaters, and fun photo ops to capture holiday memories. And to make the night even sweeter, guests can enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies while exploring the exhibit.
Find out more »December 2025
Itty Bitty Combo
Ballet and Tap class for ages 3-5 with an adult. 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Find out more »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 »Celebration of Kwanzaa
Explore the elements of Kwanzaa and make a craft. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Gingerbread Ornaments
Let's make something sweet for the Christmas tree. Come to the Shore Cultural Centre on December 3 at 7:00 pm to make your very own Gingerbread Ornament. This simple craft is fun to make, and it will smell amazing wherever you choose to hang it. For families.
Find out more »Christmas Photo Shop
Let John’s Country Nursery provide the perfect background for your Christmas pictures.
Find out more »Zoothing Wild Lights
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
Find out more »The Science of Superman
Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for a thrilling evening where science and superheroes collide. Shane Campbell-Staton, an evolutionary biologist and host of the PBS series Human Footprint, and Arien Darby, pop-culture enthusiast and Shane’s co-host on The Biology of Superheroes podcast, will explore how superhero abilities could be made a reality through science. Museum doors open at 6:30pm and the discussion will begin at 7 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase in Origins Café before the…
Find out more »THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends. Bilbo Baggins would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea, but when the Wizard Gandalf arrives at his door, this little Hobbit embarks on a magical adventure. Go with Bilbo on a heroic journey as he encounters fearsome goblins, stubborn dwarves, and the legendary dragon Smaug. J.R.R. Tolkien's charming classic is adapted with imaginative stagecraft, making for an epic adventure that is fun for the…
Find out more »Santa Claus and Furry Paws
Crafts, activities, photos, stuffed animal hospital and watch animals open gifts from Santa. 6-8 p.m.
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