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December 7, 2025 - December 14, 2025

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Dec 7 Sunday 30 events
Dec 8 Monday 15 events
Dec 9 Tuesday 15 events
Dec 10 Wednesday 17 events
Dec 11 Thursday 16 events
Dec 12 Friday 17 events
Dec 13 Saturday 22 events
December 7

Wild Lights

December 7

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 7

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 7

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 7

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 7

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 7

Santa’s Wild Workshop in the Woods

December 7

Santa's Workshop is a fun holiday treat for kids ages 2 to 12.
December 7

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 7

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

December 8

Sprouts & Shoots

December 8

Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
December 8

Wild Lights

December 8

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 8

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 8

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 8

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 8

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 8

Annie

December 8

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

December 9

Wild Lights

December 9

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 9

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 9

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 9

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 9

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 9

Annie

December 9

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 9

Toddler Studio

December 9

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


December 10

Wild Lights

December 10

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 10

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 10

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 10

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 10

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 10

Annie

December 10

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 10

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

December 10

A magical Dr.

December 11

Wild Lights

December 11

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 11

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 11

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 11

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 11

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 11

Annie

December 11

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 11

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

December 11

A magical Dr.

December 12

Wild Lights

December 12

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 12

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 12

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 12

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 12

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 12

Annie

December 12

 A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell. 
December 12

Storytime with Josh

December 12

Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.

December 13

Wild Lights

December 13

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 13

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 13

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 13

Art Discovery Studio

December 13

Children ages 6-10 will explore their creativity and gain an understanding of various visual art media and techniques.
December 13

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 13

A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 13

Annie

December 13

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

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