There are so many amazing Christmas events happening across Northeast Ohio this year Choose from Christmas parades, festivals, tree lighting ceremonies and more. Enjoy this special time as you create memories with your family and friends!
In addition to the unique Christmas events listed below, you may also be interested in going to see Christmas Lights, having breakfast with Santa, or going on an epic Christmas getaway.
Find Christmas Events Happening: Nov 1 – 8 | Nov 9-15 | Nov 16 – 22 | Nov 23 – 29 | Nov 30-Dec 1-6 | Dec 7 – 13 | Dec 14 – 20 | Dec 21-27 | Dec 28 – 30
Christmas Events November 1 – 8, 2026
FREE Christmas on the Canal {Find Out More}
Where: Main St., Bolivar, OH 44612
When: Saturday, November 4, 2026
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays beginning November 5, 2026 + Holiday Sundays
FREE The Gingerbread House Exhibit {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum and Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH, 44622
When: Saturdays, November 5 & 12, 2026
Undercover Charm’s Christmas Open House {Find Out More}
Where: Undercover Charm, 14531 N. Cheshire, Burton, OH 44021
When: November 6-8, 2026
FREE Santa’s Arrival Parade & Santa’s Wonderland Opening {Find Out More}
Where: Cabela’s, 35685 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Rec the Halls Holiday Boutique {Find Out More}
Where: Fairview Park Recreation Center, 21225 Lorain Rd., Cleveland, OH 44126
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Christmas in Killarney Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Double Bogey’s @ Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Winter Craft Market {Find Out More}
Where: Conneaut Arts Center, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut, OH 44030
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
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FREE The Great Christmas Launch Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: TBA for 2026
Holiday Market & Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Rd., Austintown, OH 44515
When: TBA for 2026
Christmas Events November 9 – 15, 2026
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, through December 2026 + Holiday Sundays
FREE The Gingerbread House Exhibit {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum and Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH, 44622
When: Saturday, November 12, 2026
FREE Santa Parade & 50th Anniversary Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: Friday, November 13, 2026
53rd Annual Christkindl Markt {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
When: November 13-14, 2026
FREE Santa’s Arrival {Find Out More}
Where: Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
FREE Whoville Holiday Adventure {Find Out More}
Where: Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village Mall Cir. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
FREE Akron Children’s Hospital’s 43rd Annual Holiday Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
When: November 14-22, 2026
33rd Annual Warther’s Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum & Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH 44622
When:
– Saturday, November 14, 2026 [REGISTER]
– Sunday, November 22, 2026 [REGISTER]
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 14-December 31, 2026
Fun Day at the Butler {Find Out More}
Where: The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
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FREE Dover Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Dover, OH
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Santa’s Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512
When: TBA for 2026
Christmas Events November 16 – 22, 2026
FREE Akron Children’s Hospital’s 43rd Annual Holiday Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Through November 22, 2026
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, through December 2026 + Holiday Sundays
Painesville Holiday Shop & Stroll {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville, OH 44060
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026
FREE Holiday Light Up in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718 (Parking is available in the Stadium Park Parking Lot located on Fulton Road.)
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026
FREE Holly Pine Lane {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: November 19-22, 2026
FREE Painesville’s Spirit of the Season & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville Square, Painesville, OH
When: Friday, November 20, 2026
FREE Wooster’s Window Wonderland & Christmas Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Wooster, OH 44691
When: Friday, November 20, 2026
FREE Candlelight Walk {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Friday, November 20, 2026
FREE Christmas Open House @ John’s Country {Find Out More}
Where: John’s Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
When: November 20-22, 2026
FREE Medina Candlelight Walk with Tree Lighting, Parade & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Medina Historic District, 5 Public Sq., Medina, OH 44256
When: November 20-22, 2026
– Tree & Community Lighting: Friday, November 20, 2026
– Parade & Fireworks: Saturday, November 21, 2026
– Santa Photos & Holiday Activities: Sunday, November 22, 2026
FREE Massillon Holiday Parade & Holly Days Light Up {Find Out More}
Where: Duncan Plaza, 99 James Duncan Plz., Massillon, OH 44646
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026
FREE Christmas Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Tbe Village of Wellington Town Hall, 115 Willard Memorial Sq., Wellington, OH 44090
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026
FREE Candy Land Wild about Winter {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: November 21, 2026-January 3, 2027 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
Tropical Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Tuesday-Sunday (+ select special nights & holidays), November 21, 2026-January 3, 2027 [REGISTER]
33rd Annual Warther’s Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum & Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH 44622
When: Sunday, November 22, 2026 [REGISTER]
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sundays, November 22 & 29 and December 6 & 13, 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Maple Heights City Hall, 5353 Lee Rd., Maple Heights, OH 44137
When: Sunday, November 22, 2026
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Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When:
– Drive-Through Dates: TBA for 2026 [REGISTER]
– Walk-Through Dates: TBA for 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Willard’s 38th Annual Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Willard, OH 44890
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Illuminate the Circle Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Wade Oval Park, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Crocker Park Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Frostbite Twinsburg Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Parade of Lights begins at Twinsburg Waterpark (10260 Ravenna Rd.), traveling down Tiger Trail and arriving at Twinsburg City Hall (10075 Ravenna Rd.) to illuminate City Hall with holiday cheer, and the Festival will then open
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Christmas at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
When:
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 21, 2026
– Santa’s Sleigh: TBA 2026
– 50-ft Tree Nightly Light Show: TBA 2026
– Crocker Park’s Play Zone: TBA 2026
– Walk-Through Ornament: TBA 2026
– Holiday Street Lights: TBA 2026
– Snowflake Garden: TBA 2026
– Holiday Express Train: TBA 2026
FREE FrostBright Twinsburg Parade of Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Beginning at Twinsburg Waterpark, 10260 Ravenna Rd., traveling down Tiger Trail, and arriving at Twinsburg City Hall, 10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
When: TBA 2026
Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: City Commons, 18825 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
When: TBA 2026
FREE New Philadelphia’s Christmas Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: On the Square in Downtown New Philadelphia, OH 44663
When: TBA 2026
Christmas Events November 23 – 29, 2026
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, through December 2026 + Holiday Sundays
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
FREE Candy Land Wild About Winter {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: Through January 3, 2027 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
Tropical Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Tuesday-Sunday (+ select special nights & holidays), through January 3, 2027 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights {Find Out More}
Where:
– Walking Trail: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
– Drive-Through: Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
When: November 27-December 23, 2026
Additional Holiday Lights Activities at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center:
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 3, 10, & 17, 2026
– Santa Shop Simple Craft + Gift Wrapping/Shopping Assistance: November 27-28 and December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19, 2026
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, November 29 and December 6, 13, & 20, 2026
FREE City of Solon Winter Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Activities will be located outdoors at both Solon Center for the Arts (6315 SOM Ctr. Rd., Solon, OH 44139) and Solon City Hall (34200 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, OH 44139)
When: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
FREE Akron Holiday Parade {Find Out More}
Where: The parade will begin at 6 pm and will march down Main Street, from Exchange to Bowery
When: Friday, November 27, 2026
FREE Hudson’s Lighting of the Greens {Find Out More}
Where: Clocktower and Gazebo Greens, E. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Friday, November 27, 2026
FREE Winterblast Opening Day: Santa Parade & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 212 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Friday, November 27, 2026
– Winterblast: Select days, November 27, 2026-February 15, 2027
– Archie the Talking Snowman: Select days, November 27-December 31, 2026
– Visit with Santa: Wednesdays, December 2-23, 2026
FREE City of Akron Illuminated Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 (The Lock 3 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks take place immediately following the parade.)
When: Friday, November 27, 2026
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: Select days, November 27–December 30, 2026 [REGISTER]
– Visits with Santa through December 23, 2026
Little Women Christmas at Century Village {Find Out More}
Where: Geauga County Historical Society & Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
When: November 27-29, 2026 [REGISTER]
Missing Falls Brewery Holiday Bazaar {Find Out More}
Where: Midding Falls Brewery, 194 Jackson St., Akron, OH 44311
When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
FREE Christmas Lighting of the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square, 100 Short Ct. St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
FREE Cuyahoga Falls Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Falls City Hall, 2310 2nd St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Christmas at Kingwood {Find Out More}
Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906
When: Beginning November 28, 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE WinterLand Kick-Off {Find Out More}
Where: Public Square in Downtown Cleveland
When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
FREE Christmas at the Mill {Find Out More}
Where: Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511
When: November 28-29, 2026
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Monday-Saturday, November 28-January 3, 2026
FREE Shelby Christmas in the City with Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Shelby, OH 44875
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
TubaChristmas & Holiday Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
FREE Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: South Euclid City Hall, 1349 S. Green Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sundays, November 29 and December 6 & 13, 2026 [REGISTER]
Check back often! Events will be updated as they become available:
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: TBA for 2026
FREE City of Bedford Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Bedford Commons, Bedford, OH 44146
When: TBA 2026
FREE Country Hearth Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Square, OH 44021
When: TBA 2026
FREE Downtown Conneaut Christmas Parade: Merry Grinchmas! {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Conneaut, OH
When: TBA 2026
FREE Lighting of the Greens {Find Out More}
Where: Chagrin Falls Triangle Park Commercial Historic District, 11 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
When: TBA 2026
FREE Burton Christmas Express {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Square, OH 44021
When: TBA 2026
FREE Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Chamber Log Cabin, 14590 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
When: TBA 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Kris Kringle Mart {Find Out More}
Where: School Yard Studios, 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH 44021 (formerly Berkshire High School)
When: TBA 2026
FREE Kent Festival of Lights & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: 142 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
When: TBA 2026
FREE Winterland at Tower City {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: TBA 2026
FREE Candy Cane Trail {Find Out More; and here}
Where: Ashland County Park District’s Freer Field, 1301 Park St., Ashland, OH 44805
When: TBA 2026
FREE Barberton Christmas Walk {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Barberton, OH 44203
When: TBA 2026
FREE Lights on the Lake{Find Out More}
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
When: TBA 2026
– Santa Nights: TBA 2026
FREE Parma Heights Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Greenbriar Commons, Parma Heights, OH 44130
When: TBA 2026
FREE City of Fairview Park Winterfest & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Bain Park Cabin (Fairview Park), 21077 N. Park Dr., Cleveland, OH 44126
When: TBA 2026
FREE City of Eastlake Christkindl Markt {Find Out More}
Where: Eastlake City Hall, 35150 OH-283, Eastlake, OH 44095
When: TBA 2026
FREE Santa’s Trip Through the Township {Find Out More • Facebook}
Where: Click here for route
When: TBA 2026
Christmas Events November 30 – December 6, 2026
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, through December 2026 + Holiday Sundays
FREE Holiday Lights {Find Out More}
Where:
– Walking Trail: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
– Drive-Through: Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
When: Through December 23, 2026
Additional Holiday Lights Activities at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center:
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 3, 10, & 17, 2026
– Santa Shop Simple Craft + Gift Wrapping/Shopping Assistance: December 3-5, 10-12, & 17-19, 2026
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, December 6, 13, & 20, 2026
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: Select days through December 30, 2026 [REGISTER]
– Visits with Santa through December 23, 2026
Tropical Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Tuesday-Sunday (+ select special nights & holidays), through January 3, 2027 [REGISTER]
FREE Candy Land Wild About Winter {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: Through January 3, 2027 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Monday-Saturday, through January 3, 2027
FREE Winterblast {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 212 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Select days through February 15, 2027
– Archie the Talking Snowman: Select days through December 31, 2026
– Visit with Santa: Wednesdays, December 2-23, 2026
FREE A Very Merry First Friday {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Friday, December 4, 2026
FREE Miracle on Main Street {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Amherst, 255 Park Ave., Amherst, OH 44001
When: Friday, December 4, 2026
FREE Light Up Vermilion {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street, Vermilion, OH
When: Friday, December 4, 2026
FREE Mayfield Village Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Mayfield Village Parks & Recreation Department, 6622 Wilson Mills Rd., Mayfield, OH 44143
When: Friday, December 4, 2026
FREE Holiday Lighting Event {Find Out More}
Where: Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E 222nd St, Euclid, OH 44123
When: Friday, December 4, 2026
FREE Christmas Time in the City {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Mansfield, OH
When: Friday, December 4, 2026
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show {Find Out More}
Where: E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325
When: December 4-6, 2026
FREE Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Historic Painesville Square, 1 Liberty St., Painesville, OH 44077
When: Friday-Sunday, December 4-6 & 11-13, 2026
FREE Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville, OH
When: Friday-Sunday, December 4-13, 2026
Krampusnacht {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Santa in the Caboose {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum & Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH 44622
When: Saturdays, December 5 & 12, 2026
– Saturday, December 5, 2026 {Find Out More}
– Saturday, December 12, 2026 {Find Out More}
FREE Santa Visits Lehman’s {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Saturdays, December 5 & 12, 2026
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026 [REGISTER]
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sundays, December 6 & 13, 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Light Up Sugarcreek {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Sugarcreek, OH
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Check back often! Events will be updated as they become available:
FREE Light Up Downtown {Find Out More}
Where: Multiple Locations in Canton, OH 44702
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Candlelight Walk & Tree Lighting in Peninsula {Find Out More}
Where: Bronson Church & Green, 1712 Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Euclid Holiday Lighting Event {Find Out More}
Where: 291 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44123
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Cookies with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
When: TBA for 2026
Candlelight Holiday Tours @ Malabar Farm {Find Out More}
Where: Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843
When: December 5-7 & 12-14, 2025 [REGISTER]
Holidays at Frostville {Find Out More}
Where: The Olmsted Historical Society, Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Merry & Bright Holiday Bazaar {Find Out More}
Where: Barberton Parks & Recreation Dept., 500 W. Hopocan Ave., Barberton, OH 44203
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Wellington Christmas Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Christmas in Peninsula {Find Out More}
Where: Multiple Locations in Peninsula, OH 44264
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Jack Frost Festival of Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Berea, OH
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Light Up Sugarcreek {Find Out More}
Where: 100 N. Broadway St., Sugarcreek, OH 44681
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Cleveland-Westlake Children’s Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Market Square at Crocker Park, 239 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Christmas at Central Park with Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH 44685
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Santa in the Cabin {Find Out More}
Where: Gazebo Green, 27 E. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Light Up Lakewood {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Ashland Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Ashland Main Street, Ashland, OH, 44805 (see map here)
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Elyria Festival of Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Ely Square Park, 400 Broad St., Elyria, OH 44035
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Krampusnacht with Ohio Krampus Society {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas on the Canal Parade & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: City Square, S. Canal St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Christmas at Central Park {Find Out More}
Where: Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Christmas in Zoar {Find Out More}
Where: Zoar Village, 198 Main St., Zoar, OH 44697
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Old-Fashioned Williamsburg Christmas Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Dalton Holiday Festival Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Dalton, OH
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Dover Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: City of Dover, OH
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE TuscParks Luminary Event {Find Out More}
Where: Norma Johnson Center, 3976 SR 39, Dover, OH 44622
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE City of Ashland Tree Lighting, Parade & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Ashland, OH
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
FREE Rocky River Holiday Walk: Parade, Santa’s Arrival, & Santa’s Street Dance {Find Out More}
Where: Old Detroit Shopping Area, 19146 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Solon Hometown Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy., Solon, OH 44139
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
The Van Aken District Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District Market, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Saturdays, December 6 & 20, 2025
Old-Fashioned Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Vermilion River Reservation (Mill Hollow side), 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
Where: December 6-7, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When:
– Free Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony: Saturdays, December 6 & 13, 2025
– A Roscoe Christmas Tour: December 6, 13 & 20-26, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Painesville’s Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Veterans Park at Painesville Square, 56 S. Park Pl., Painesville, OH 44077
When: December 6-7 & 12-14, 2025
The Van Aken District Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District Market, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Saturdays, December 6 & 20, 2025
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 6, 2025-January 2, 2026
Old-Fashioned Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Vermilion River Reservation (Mill Hollow side), 51211 North Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
When: December 6-7, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Boardman Park Community Christmas Event {Find Out More}
Where: Lariccia Community Center at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
FREE Hudson Holiday Walk {Find Out More}
Where: First & Main, 107 Village Way, Hudson, OH 44236
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
FREE Light Up Clock Tower – Holiday Kick-Off Event {Find Out More}
Where: Coventry Clock Tower, 462 Portage Lakes Dr., Coventry Twp., OH 44319
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
FREE An Evening in the Village & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hartville, OH
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes {Find Out More}
Where: Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
Where: Sunday, December 7, 2025 [REGISTER]
Winterfest {Find Out More}
Where: Willoughby, OH
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
FREE Christmas Craft Fair {Find Out More}
Where: Acres of Fun, 3889 Friendsville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sundays, December 7 & 14, 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Nights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 7, 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28, 2025
FREE Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: Tuesday,-Sunday, December 7-January 4, 2026
FREE Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: December 7-January 6, 2026 [REGISTER]
Christmas Events December 7 – 13, 2026
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, through December 2026 + Holiday Sundays
FREE Holiday Lights {Find Out More}
Where:
– Walking Trail: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
– Drive-Through: Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
When: Through December 23, 2026
Additional Holiday Lights Activities at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center:
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 9, 16, & 23, 2026
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 10 & 17, 2026
– Santa Shop Simple Craft + Gift Wrapping/Shopping Assistance: December 10-12 & 17-19, 2026
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, December 13 & 20, 2026
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: Select days through December 30, 2026 [REGISTER]
– Visits with Santa through December 23, 2026
Tropical Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Tuesday-Sunday (+ select special nights & holidays), through January 3, 2027 [REGISTER]
FREE Candy Land Wild About Winter {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: Through January 3, 2027 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Monday-Saturday, through January 3, 2027
FREE Winterblast {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 212 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Select days through February 15, 2027
– Archie the Talking Snowman: Select days through December 31, 2026
– Visit with Santa: Wednesdays, December 9-23, 2026
FREE Holiday Hayrides Through the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: December 10-11, 2026 [REGISTER]
$1 Movie: The Polar Express {Find Out More}
Where: Phoenix Theatres at Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: Friday, December 11, 2026
FREE Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Historic Painesville Square, 1 Liberty St., Painesville, OH 44077
When: Friday-Sunday, December 11-13, 2026
FREE Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville, OH
When: Friday-Sunday, December 11-13, 2026
FREE Pictures with Santa at Adventure Harley-Davidson {Find Out More}
Where: 1465 State Route 39 NW, Dover, OH 44622
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026
FREE Santa in the Caboose {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum & Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH 44622
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026
FREE Santa Visits Lehman’s {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026
FREE A Whoville Holiday
Every kid leaves with a new toy, a new pair of gloves, and a hat. {Find Out More}
Where: Richland Outreach Center, 240 W. Cook Rd., Mansfield, OH 44907
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026 [REGISTER]
Check back often! Events will be updated as they become available:
FREE Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Chamber Log Cabin, 14590 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
When: Every Saturday and Sunday through December 21, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights @ Carlisle Reservation {Find Out More]
Where:
– Walking Trail: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
– Drive-thru: Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
When: Until December 21, 2025 [Admission is FREE, but visitors are asked to bring a nonperishable food donation for Second Harvest Food Bank]
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, November 30 and Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 2025
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 11 & 18, 2025
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17, 2025
– Santa Shop: Thursday-Saturday, November 28-December 20, 2025
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, until December 28, 2025 + Holiday Sundays (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: December 4-23, 26-30, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 6, 2025-January 2, 2026
Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When:
– Drive-Through Dates: November 18-19, 25 and December 2-3, 8-9, 10 & 15-16, 2025 [REGISTER]
– Walk-Through Dates: November 20-23, 26, 28-30 and December 4-7, 11-14, 17-20, 21-23 & 26-30, 2025 [REGISTER]
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Until December 31, 2025
FREE Illuminate the Circle {Find Out More}
Where: Wade Oval Park, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Daily, until January 1, 2026
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Until January 3, 2026
FREE Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: Until January 4, 2026
FROST {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Until January 4, 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: Tuesday-Sunday, until January 4, 2026
FREE Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Until January 6, 2026
FREE Lights on the Lake{Find Out More}
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: Until January 7, 2026
– Santa Nights: November 29, & December 6-7, 12-13, 2025
FREE Holiday Hygge Craft & Cocoa {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avo, OH 44011
Where: Thursday, December 11, 2025 [REGISTER]
Holiday Hayrides {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: December 11-12, 2025 [REGISTER]
Holiday Hay Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: December 11-12, 2025
ODDMALL: Chrishanukwanzmadan {Find Out More}
Where: Best Western Plus, 15471 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
When: December 12-13, 2025
FREE Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Historic Painesville Square, 1 Liberty St., Painesville, OH 44077
When: Friday-Sunday, December 12-14, 2025
Candlelight Holiday Tours @ Malabar Farm {Find Out More}
Where: Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843
When: December 12-14, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas at Freer Home {Find Out More}
Where: 1260 Center St., Ashland, OH
When: December 12-14 & 19-21, 2025
Santa’s Winter Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: Lariccia Community Center at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Home for the Holidays {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square, 100 Short Ct. St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Santa’s Winter Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: Lariccia Community Center at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 [REGISTER]
Winter Thunderland {Find Out More}
Where: Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Hudson-Landsberg Christkindlmarkt {Find Out More}
Where: Clocktower Green, 139 N. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Santa’s Winter Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas in the Valley Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Valley City, OH
When: December 13-14, 2025
FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When:
– Free Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony: Saturdays, December 6 & 13, 2025
– A Roscoe Christmas Tour: December 6, 13 & 20-26, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Nights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28, 2025
FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Historic Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Saturdays, December 13 & 20, 2025
FREE Boardman Park Holiday Concert {Find Out More}
Where: St. James Meeting House, Youngstown, OH 44512
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025 [REGISTER]
Elf Toy Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Rd., Wellington, OH 44090
Where: Sunday, December 14, 2025 [REGISTER]
Christmas Events December 14 – 20, 2026
FREE Holiday Lights {Find Out More}
Where:
– Walking Trail: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
– Drive-Through: Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
When: Through December 23, 2026
Additional Holiday Lights Activities at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center:
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 16 & 23, 2026
– Santa Nights: Thursday, December 17, 2026
– Santa Shop Simple Craft + Gift Wrapping/Shopping Assistance: December 17-19, 2026
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sunday, December 20, 2026
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: Select days through December 30, 2026 [REGISTER]
– Visits with Santa through December 23, 2026
Tropical Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Tuesday-Sunday (+ select special nights & holidays), through January 3, 2027 [REGISTER]
FREE Candy Land Wild About Winter {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: Through January 3, 2027 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Monday-Saturday, through January 3, 2027
FREE Winterblast {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 212 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Select days through February 15, 2027
– Archie the Talking Snowman: Select days through December 31, 2026
– Visit with Santa: Wednesdays, December 16 & 23, 2026
FREE Holly Pine Lane {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: December 19-22, 2026 [REGISTER]
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, through December 2026 + Holiday Sundays
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
Check back often! Events will be updated as they become available:
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: December 4-23, 26-30, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 6, 2025-January 2, 2026
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Until January 3, 2026
FREE Christmas at Freer Home {Find Out More}
Where: 1260 Center St., Ashland, OH
When: December 19-21, 2025
FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Historic Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025
The Van Aken District Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District Market, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Christmas Tree String Art Class {Find Out More}
Where: Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow, 51211 North Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
Where: Saturday, December 20, 2025 [REGISTER]
Donte’s Gift Express {Find Out More}
Where: Skylight Park @ Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025
The Van Aken District Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District Market, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Welcome to Whoville at The Vineyards at Pine Lake {Find Out More}
Where: The Vineyards at Pine Lake, 14101 Market St., Columbiana, OH 44408
When: December 20-21, 2025 [REGISTER]
Ritz Kids Express Tea {Find Out More}
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: December 20-23, 2025 [REGISTER]
Roscoe Village Christmas Tour {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: December 20-26, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Nights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 20-21 & 27-28, 2025
FREE Santa Scavenger Hunt {Find Out More}
Where: French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054
Where: Sunday, December 21, 2025
FREE Santa Scavenger Hunt {Find Out More}
Where: French Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054
When: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Christmas Events December 21 – 27, 2026
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, through December 2026 + Holiday Sundays
FREE Holiday Lights {Find Out More}
Where:
– Walking Trail: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
– Drive-Through: Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
When: Through December 23, 2026
Additional Holiday Lights Activities at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center:
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: Select days through December 30, 2026 [REGISTER]
Tropical Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Tuesday-Sunday (+ select special nights & holidays), through January 3, 2027 [REGISTER]
FREE Candy Land Wild About Winter {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: Through January 3, 2027 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Monday-Saturday, through January 3, 2027
FREE Winterblast {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 212 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Select days through February 15, 2027
– Archie the Talking Snowman: Select days through December 31, 2026
– Visit with Santa: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Check back often! Events will be updated as they become available:
Roscoe Village Christmas Tour {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Until December 26, 2025 [REGISTER]
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: December 4-23, 26-30, 2025 [REGISTER]
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 6, 2025-January 2, 2026
FREE Candles, Carols, & Community {Find Out More}
Where: Gazebo Green, 27 E. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Events December 28-30, 2026
Step Into a White Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: Through December 31, 2026
Tropical Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Tuesday-Sunday (+ select special nights & holidays), through January 3, 2027 [REGISTER]
FREE Candy Land Wild About Winter {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: Through January 3, 2027 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
FREE Hartville’s Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Monday-Saturday, through January 3, 2027
FREE Winterblast {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 212 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Select days through February 15, 2027
– Archie the Talking Snowman: Select days through December 31, 2026
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