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December 2026
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 »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 »Respite Weekends
Respite Weekends offer camp-outs for children with disabilities. They run on three weekends this season: Nov. 6–8, Nov. 20–22 and Dec. 11–13. Campers ages 6–17 join traditional and seasonal camp activities at Akron Area YMCA Rotary Camp. It's a good way for campers to see old friends, make new ones and try a short overnight stay.Check-in is Friday from 6–7 p.m. at the Rennick and Dee Andreoli Recreation and Resource Center. Check-in is not accepted before 6 p.m., and camp…
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 »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 »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.…
Find out more »Pajama Dance Party With Santa!
Family Friendly Event Highlights: 🎅 Meet & Mingle with Santa Enjoy your own special visit with Santa and share your Christmas wish list. 🐐 NEW THIS YEAR! Meet Poppy the Goat & Strudel the Bunny Spend time with Poppy and Strudel from Gaga for Goats during a special visit from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. North Pole on Wheels: Experience the magic of the North Pole with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®’s transformed holiday truck, bringing festive activities and cheer…
Find out more »Holiday PJ Party
Casual and relaxed Kids Only event for families impacted by cancer to enjoy a family-friendly movie. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Kids only... so grown-ups, use this time to holiday prep, shop, or eat.
Find out more »EVENT OF THE WEEK – Holiday Hangout at Legacy Village
Celebrate the season with us at The Holiday Hangout, a festive afternoon of fun for the whole family! Join us in the former RH space next to Ethan Allen for festive crafts, holiday photos and sweet treats. Santa will be there, along with some of your favorite costumed characters, so bring your camera and your best holiday smiles. Whatever you celebrate, this is a chance to come together and enjoy the magic of the season. Bundle up the kids, invite…
Find out more »Baby and Me Story Time
Enjoy a fun, interactive session with songs, rhymes, puppets and musical instruments. This weekly Monday story time is for babies from birth to 24 months with a caregiver. It meets from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Activity Room at Wadsworth Public Library.A playgroup follows the story time at 10:30 a.m. Registration was not required for this program on the library's most recent program page. Visit wadsworthlibrary.com for details.
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