Events This Week

December 14, 2025 - December 21, 2025

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Dec 14 Sunday 19 events
Dec 15 Monday 10 events
Dec 16 Tuesday 6 events
Dec 17 Wednesday 12 events
Dec 18 Thursday 11 events
Dec 19 Friday 16 events
Dec 20 Saturday 15 events
December 14

Wild Lights

December 14

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 14

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 14

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 14

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 14

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 14

Annie

December 14

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 14

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

December 14

A magical Dr.

December 15

Sprouts & Shoots

December 15

Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
December 15

Wild Lights

December 15

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 15

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 15

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 15

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 15

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 15

Annie

December 15

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 

December 16

Wild Lights

December 16

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 16

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 16

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 16

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 16

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 16

Annie

December 16

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 16

Toddler Studio

December 16

Join instructor Haylee Wagner for art-making experiences designed to help develop self-expression, problem-solving, and social skills in young children.


December 17

Wild Lights

December 17

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 17

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 17

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 17

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 17

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 17

Annie

December 17

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 17

A Dance/Movement Therapy Group for the Perinatal Journey

December 17

Supports women in any stage of the perinatal period.

December 18

Wild Lights

December 18

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 18

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 18

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 18

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 18

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 18

Annie

December 18

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 18

Delight Nights

December 18

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.

December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Featured Event of the Week

Winter Solstice Celebration at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center

December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate the longest night of the year as you take a lantern-lit night hike through the winter woods. Meet some of their animal ambassadors and learn how they adapt to the changing seasons.
December 19

Wild Lights

December 19

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 19

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 19

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 19

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 19

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 19

Annie

December 19

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 

December 20

Wild Lights

December 20

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 20

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 20

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 20

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 20

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 20

Annie

December 20

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 20

Holiday Movie: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

December 20

Bring the whole family to the beautiful and historic Canton Palace Theatre and get in the festive spirit.

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