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December 2026
Matilda The Musical Jr.
Experience the magical story of Matilda and her schoolmates as they learn to change their stories. Fairmount Center for the Arts Youth Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr., following a young girl with extraordinary powers who stands up to her cruel parents and an even crueler headmistress. Performances Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Berkshire Schools K-12 in Burton. Visit fairmountcenter.org for details and tickets.
Find out more »Wild Lights
Dazzling displays, festive treats, warm beverages and holiday activities light up the Akron Zoo this season, with Santa and Wild Lights "Wow!" moments throughout the park. Wild Lights runs 5–9 p.m. on select nights: Nov. 20–21, Nov. 27–28, Dec. 4–5, Dec. 11–13, Dec. 18–23 and Dec. 26–27. The event is closed on all other dates, including Dec. 24–25.Tickets are $20–$27 for adults and $16–$23 for children. Akron Zoo members pay $16–$23 for adults, and member children are free. Dates can…
Find out more »A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
Shop handcrafted gifts, enjoy authentic German food and Glühwein, and take in holiday entertainment at this outdoor German-style Christmas market with 50+ vendors. Visit St. Nikolaus and make holiday memories with the whole family.Hours are Fri., Dec. 4, 5–9 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 5, noon–9 p.m.; and Sun., Dec. 6, noon–5 p.m. Tickets are required for ages 13 and older: presale tickets are $9 plus taxes and fees, and tickets at the door are $12. Children 12 and under are free.…
Find out more »Country Lights Drive-Thru
Enjoy the festivities from the warmth of your own vehicles. Wind through Farmpark's roadways for an evening of holiday lights and displays, rain, snow or shine.The drive-thru runs Dec. 4–6, Dec. 11–13 and Dec. 26–27, with timed entry at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m. each evening. Advance tickets are required and are sold online only. Admission is $27.50 per carload, with a maximum of three carload tickets per household or membership. The event may sell out quickly.…
Find out more »How to Dance in Ohio
Based on the documentary, this heartfelt musical follows a group of teens with autism as they prepare for a dance while navigating friendships, family, first love and independence. Beck Center's regional premiere runs Dec. 4–Jan. 3 in the Senney Theater. Added performances include 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12 and Jan. 2; 7:30 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Dec. 10 and 17; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. shows on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 27.The show is listed as…
Find out more »Bright Star
This moving tale explores love, loss, and the redemptive power of hope. French Creek Theatre's musical features a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It is set in the American South in the 1920s and 1940s.Performances are Dec. 4–6 and Dec. 11–13 in Ewing Hall at French Creek Theatre. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. The theatre recommends the show for adults and children 13 and…
Find out more »A Night of Holiday One Acts
A Night of Holiday One Acts features two comedies, “Santa Claus Might Not Be Coming to Town” and “Suzie Scrooge,” performed by the Stow Players' youth cast of actors ages 8–17. In the first, a fed-up elf and her misfit friends track down Santa after he quits the North Pole. In the second, Scrooge's niece Suzie is visited by a parade of bizarre spirits one year after his famous transformation.Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12,…
Find out more »Storytime with Josh!
Storytime with Josh! A Cleveland-born zoologist will share stories about amazing animals, wild places and the science behind it all. Each Friday at 10:30 a.m., host Josh Avsec brings a children's book to life and ties it to real Museum artifacts, natural wonders or science topics.Storytime is free with general admission and is a good fit for curious kids and their grown-ups. Ask at the Welcome Desk for that week's storytime location in the galleries. There is no storytime on…
Find out more »Christmas in Zoar
Experience Historic Zoar Village in all its Christmas splendor! Listen to live, festive music as you learn about early American and German holiday traditions. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides through the town, a Saturday church service and tree lighting, and visits from Kristkind, the German Belsnickel, and Santa. Self-guided tours and Christmas tours of the village will be available. Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? Find a variety of unique and handmade gifts with extended shopping opportunities…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast, a winter wagon ride and witness a holiday-themed equine presentation. Families start with breakfast and a visit from Santa in the Farmpark café, then visit Santa on his sleigh before a wagon ride that stops at the arena for the horse show. Breakfast is scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, pancakes, coffee, juice and milk. Morning times are 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays: Nov. 28–29, Dec. 5–6, Dec. 12–13 and Dec. 19–20.This event is sold out.…
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