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December 2025
Delight Nights
Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits. Through 12/31.
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Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute…
Find out more »Holiday Ice & Lights Festival
Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne. Also, check out some of northeast Ohio’s best ice carvers in action. There will be plenty of photo opportunities. Each evening, enjoy a wagon ride through the Farmpark’s classic light displays. Visit the Well Bred Shed and the arena where Farmpark staff and volunteers have created a holiday-themed equine show. Santa and his elves will set up his tremendous North Pole Train Display in the Exhibit Hall. Visit to…
Find out more »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 »Family Fun Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs. 10:30-11 a.m.
Find out more »Country Lights Drive-Thru
Enjoy the festivities from the warmth of your own vehicles. 6-8:30 p.m.
Find out more »Wiggle, Giggle and Shake
Have fun clapping, marching and moving to music. Ages 2-6. 10 a.m.
Find out more »Storytime with Josh
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience. Josh is a Cleveland-born zoologist and will share stories about amazing animals, wild places, and the science behind it all. Nothing makes him happier than sharing the magic of science with others. This story time will occur every Friday in the Corning Gallery. Dive into a fun, engaging children’s book and read about Museum artifacts, natural wonders, and other science topics. This series is free with…
Find out more »Event of the Week: Lake Metroparks Farmpark Country Lights Drive-thru
Seasonal splendor and festive fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark with the return of the Country Lights Drive-thru! Families can enjoy a sparkling winter wonderland from the comfort of their own vehicles, taking in the magic of the season without stepping outside or facing the chilly weather.
Find out more »Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet
Enjoy dazzling winter décor inside the Manor House, whimsical displays throughout the estate, glowing gardens, and festive fun in every corner.
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