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December 2026
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3–5 can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that build early literacy and social skills. The program is designed to support reading readiness and the social and emotional skills kids need for kindergarten.Storytime meets Tuesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children's Room at the Cleveland Public Library's Sterling Branch, with sessions listed through Dec. 29. Visit cpl.org for details.
Find out more »Holiday Ice & Lights Festival
Bundle up for a festive outdoor celebration featuring holiday lights and seasonal activities at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Sit on Santa’s North Pole throne made of ice, watch ice carvers create holiday characters, take a tractor-drawn wagon ride through the light displays, and visit Santa in his sleigh. Also enjoy a holiday-themed horse show, the North Pole Train Display and cookie decorating at the North Pole Cookie Shop (small additional fee). Open 4–9 p.m. Nov. 27–29 and Dec. 18–23. Admission is…
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 »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 »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 as the Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Part of the Palace’s Holiday Movie Series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13; runtime 1 hour, 37 minutes. Admission is $10 per person. Visit cantonpalacetheatre.org for tickets.
Find out more »The Polar Express (Sensory Screening)
A sensory-friendly showing of the holiday classic on Canton's biggest screen. Theater lights stay on, the movie sound is lower than at a traditional showing, and the concession stand offers dietary-sensitive items.Doors open at 1 p.m. and the movie (rated PG, runtime 1 hour 40 minutes) starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 per person and includes hot chocolate and a Christmas bell. Visit cantonpalacetheatre.org for details.
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.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3–5 can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that build early literacy and social skills. The program is designed to support reading readiness and the social and emotional skills kids need for kindergarten.Storytime meets Tuesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children's Room at the Cleveland Public Library's Sterling Branch, with sessions listed through Dec. 29. Visit cpl.org for details.
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…
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