While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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December 2025
The North Pole Adventure
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole.
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights.
Find out more »Black Nativity
Joyous retelling of the traditional new testament account of the nativity story, using gospel music, dramatic dance and more.
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Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life. Enjoy a colorful adventure and discover what’s wild in Ohio. Also, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and more. Shop for nature-themed gifts and enjoy hot chocolate in Snowshoe Lodge. Enjoy an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m., animal chats at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and meet-the-keeper chats in the Wildlife Yard at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Snowshoe…
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 »Pre-K Explorers Drop-In
Once a month, children can enjoy new, seasonal, themes full of outdoor exploration and play. This is a drop-off program for children ages 3.5-5. 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Find out more »Family Fun Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs. 10:30-11 a.m.
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 »Country Lights Drive-Thru
Enjoy the festivities from the warmth of your own vehicles. 6-8:30 p.m.
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