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50+ Best Christmas Events in Northeast Ohio Your Family Will LOVE!

Last Updated: 11/5/2026

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!

Float at the City of Akron Christmas parade
Float at the City of Akron Christmas parade

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. 

3rd Annual Brunch with Santa at 159 Events on Main!

Gather your family and friends for a festive morning with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

The tradition continues! Mr. and Mrs. Claus return to share even more magic, joy, and festive cheer! Join us for a holiday experience filled with photo ops by our historic vault, delicious sweet and savory brunch stations, cozy cocoa and coffee bars, festive kids’ activities, keepsakes, and cherished memories with loved ones.

We encourage you to book early and reserve a table for the whole family! You won’t want to miss this magical event!

When: Sunday, December 6; 9:30am – 11am or 11:30am – 1pm
​Where: 159 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
​Cost: $40 adult tickets, $25 children’s tickets, and $250 tables for up to eight guests.

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Find Christmas Events Happening: Nov 1 – 8 | Nov 9-15 | Nov 16 – 22 | Nov 23 – 29 | Nov 30-Dec 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


Christmas Events November 9 – 15, 2026

Festival of Trees at Cleveland Playhouse Ohio
Festival of Trees at Cleveland Playhouse

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 Santa’s Arrival Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

FREE Whoville Holiday Adventure {Find Out More}
Where: Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village St. 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


Christmas Events November 16 – 22, 2026

Christmas at Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield Ohio
Christmas at Kingwood Center Gardens

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

Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When: November 18-December 30, 2026

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 Willard’s 39th Annual Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Willard, OH 44890
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 FrostBright Twinsburg Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: City of Twinsburg City Hall – 10075 Ravenna Road Twinsburg, OH 44087
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026

FREE Christmas Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: The Village of Wellington Town Hall, 115 Willard Memorial Sq., Wellington, OH 44090
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026

FREE Crocker Park Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026

FREE Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
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]

Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration  {Find Out More}
Where: City Commons, corner of Pearl and Royalton Roads, Strongsville, OH 44136
When: Sunday, November 22, 2026

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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FREE Illuminate the Circle Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Wade Oval Park, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: TBA 2026
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: TBA for 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

Blitzen's Holiday Pop-Up in Hudson Ohio
Blitzen’s Holiday Pop-Up in Hudson

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

Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When: Through December 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

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 City of Solon Winterfest {Find Out More}
Where: Solon Center for the Arts, 6315 Som Center 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 Downtown Conneaut Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Conneaut, OH
When: Friday, November 27, 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: 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 Burton Country Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Square, OH 44021
When: November 27-28, 2026
– Tree Lighting & Light Parade: Friday, November 27, 2026
– Burton Christmas Express Train Rides: November 27-28, 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 Kent Festival of Lights {Find Out More}
Where: 154 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
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 Pictures with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Saturdays, November 28 and December 5 & 19, 2026

Tropical Holiday Kids Classes {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: [REGISTER]
– Nature Ornaments: Saturdays, November 28 & December 19, 2026
– Tropical Paper Wreaths: Saturdays, December 5 & 19, 2026
– Making a Yeti Friend: December 21 & 29, 2026
– Holiday Cookie Decorating: December 22, 26 & 27, 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 Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks {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

FREE City of Eastlake Christmas Market & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Eastlake City Hall, 35150 OH-283, Eastlake, OH 44095
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026

FREE City of Fairview Park Winterfest {Find Out More}
Where: Bain Park Cabin (Fairview Park), 21077 N. Park Dr., Cleveland, OH 44126
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026

FREE Olmsted Township Holiday Tree Lighting {Find Out More • Flyer}
Where: 26900 Cook Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
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:

FREE City of Bedford Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Bedford Commons, Bedford, OH 44146
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 Parma Heights Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Greenbriar Commons, Parma Heights, OH 44130
When: TBA 2026


Christmas Events November 30 – December 6, 2026

Puritas Nursery HUGE Christmas Train Display Cleveland Ohio
Puritas Nursery HUGE Christmas Train Display

3rd Annual Brunch with Santa at 159 Events on Main!

Gather your family and friends for a festive morning with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

The tradition continues! Mr. and Mrs. Claus return to share even more magic, joy, and festive cheer! Join us for a holiday experience filled with photo ops by our historic vault, delicious sweet and savory brunch stations, cozy cocoa and coffee bars, festive kids’ activities, keepsakes, and cherished memories with loved ones.

We encourage you to book early and reserve a table for the whole family! You won’t want to miss this magical event!

When: Sunday, December 6; 9:30am – 11am or 11:30am – 1pm
​Where: 159 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
​Cost: $40 adult tickets, $25 children’s tickets, and $250 tables for up to eight guests.

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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

Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When: Through December 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

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 Light Up Downtown {Find Out More}
Where: Central Plaza & Downtown Canton, 100 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
When: Wednesday, December 2, 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

FREE Euclid Holiday Lighting Event {Find Out More}
Where: Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44123
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

FREE Dover Christmas Parade and Downtown Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Dover, OH
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Krampusnacht {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 [REGISTER]

FREE Barberton Winter Glow Holiday Event  {Find Out More}
Where: 500 W. Hopocan Ave., Barberton, OH 44203
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Light Up Sugarcreek {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Sugarcreek, OH
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Jack Frost Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Berea & Coe Lake Park, 85 South Rocky River Dr., Berea, OH 44017
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Center Complex, 3870 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Cleveland-Westlake Children’s Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Lee Burneson Middle School, 2260 Dover Center Rd.. Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Christmas at Central Park with Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH 44685
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Santa in the Cabin {Find Out More}
Where: Scout Cabin, 2 W Streetsboro St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 [REGISTER]

FREE Hudson Winter Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Light Up Lakewood {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Ashland Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Ashland Main Street, W. Main St., Ashland, OH 44805
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Krampusnacht with Ohio Krampus Society {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 [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 5, 2026

Christmas in Zoar {Find Out More}
Where: Zoar Village, 198 Main St., Zoar, OH 44697
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 [REGISTER]

FREE Dalton Holiday Festival Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Dalton, OH
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Old-Fashioned Williamsburg Christmas Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Mistletoe Market {Find Out More}
Where: Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Jack Frost Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Berea & Coe Lake Park, Berea, OH 44017
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

FREE Pictures with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Saturdays, December 5 & 19, 2026

Old-Fashioned Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Vermilion River Reservation (Mill Hollow side), 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
When: December 5-6, 2026

Holidays at Frostville {Find Out More}
Where: The Olmsted Historical Society, Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: December 5-6, 2026

FREE Boardman Park Community Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Lariccia Community Center at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: December 5-6, 2026

FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Saturdays, December 5 & 12, 2026 [REGISTER]

Santa in the Barn at Case-Barlow Farm {Find Out More}
Where: Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturdays, December 5 & 12, 2026

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

Hudson for the Holidays {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturdays, December 5-19, 2026 [REGISTER]

Tropical Holiday Kids Classes {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: [REGISTER]
– Tropical Paper Wreaths: Saturdays, December 5 & 19, 2026
– Nature Ornaments: Saturday, December 19, 2026
– Making a Yeti Friend: December 21 & 29, 2026
– Holiday Cookie Decorating: December 22, 26 & 27, 2026

FREE Memorial LightFest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 187 Ault St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 5, 2026 – January 1, 2027 [REGISTER]

FREE Frost & Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: 
– Winter Nights: Saturday-Sunday, December 5-27, 2026
– A Festive Holiday at the Gardens: Tuesday-Sunday, December 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026 [REGISTER]

Cookie Walk {Find Out More}
Where: 224 S. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
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 Hudson Holiday Walk {Find Out More}
Where: First & Main, First St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026

FREE Boardman Park Holiday Lights Drive-Thru {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: December 6, 2026-January 7, 2027

FREE An Evening in the Village & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hartville, OH
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes {Find Out More}
Where: Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026 [REGISTER]

Winterfest {Find Out More}
Where: Willoughby, OH
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Check back often! Events will be updated as they become available:

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 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: TBA for 2026 [REGISTER]

FREE Wellington Christmas Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090
When: TBA for 2026

FREE Christmas in Peninsula {Find Out More}
Where: Multiple Locations in Peninsula, OH 44264
When: TBA for 2026

FREE Elyria Festival of Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Ely Square Park, 400 Broad St., Elyria, OH 44035
When: TBA for 2026

FREE TuscParks Luminary Event {Find Out More}
Where: Norma Johnson Center, 3976 SR 39, Dover, OH 44622
When: TBA for 2026

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: TBA for 2026

FREE Painesville’s Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Veterans Park at Painesville Square, 56 S. Park Pl., Painesville, OH 44077
When: TBA for 2026

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: TBA for 2026


Christmas Events December 7 – 13, 2026

Tuba Christmas at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron
Tuba Christmas at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron

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

Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When: Through December 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

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

FREE Memorial LightFest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 187 Ault St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Through January 1, 2027 [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 Frost & Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: 
– Winter Nights: Saturday-Sunday, December 5-27, 2026
– A Festive Holiday at the Gardens: Tuesday-Sunday, December 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027

FREE Boardman Park Holiday Lights Drive-Thru {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: Through January 7, 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

Santa’s Blue Christmas Holiday Party {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
When: Thursday, December 10, 2026

FREE Pictures with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Saturday, December 19, 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

FREE Pictures with Santa at Adventure Harley-Davidson {Find Out More}
Where: 1465 OH-39, Dover, OH 44622
When: December 12, 2026

FREE Solon Hometown Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: Solon Community Center, 35098 Portz Pkwy., Solon, OH 44139
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026

FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 [REGISTER]

FREE Home for the Holidays {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square, 100 Short Ct. St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Winter Thunderland {Find Out More}
Where: Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Hudson for the Holidays {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturdays, December 12 & 19, 2026 [REGISTER]

Santa in the Barn at Case-Barlow Farm {Find Out More}
Where: Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026

FREE Christmas in the Valley Sing-a-Long {Find Out More}
Where: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran, 1377 Lester Rd., Valley City, OH 44280
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026

ODDMALL: Chrishanukwanzmadan {Find Out More}
Where: Best Western Plus, 15471 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
When: December 12-13, 2026

FREE Holiday Lights with Santa & The Grinch {Find Out More}
Where: 1465 OH-39, Dover, OH 44622
When: Saturdays, December 12, 19 & 26, 2026

Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026 [REGISTER]

Crafts With Mrs. Claus {Find Out More}
Where: Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Rd., Wellington, OH 44090
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026

FREE Christmas in the Valley Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Valley City, OH
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026

Check back often! Events will be updated as they become available:

FREE Christmas at Freer Home {Find Out More}
Where: 1260 Center St., Ashland, OH
When: TBA for 2026


Christmas Events December 14 – 20, 2026

Kringle's Inventionasium Cleveland Ohio

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

Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When: Through December 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

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

FREE Memorial LightFest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 187 Ault St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Through January 1, 2027 [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 Frost & Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: 
– Winter Nights: Saturday-Sunday, December 5-27, 2026
– A Festive Holiday at the Gardens: Tuesday-Sunday, December 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027

FREE Boardman Park Holiday Lights Drive-Thru {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: Through January 7, 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

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

Holiday String Art Ornaments {Find Out More}
Where: Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow, 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026

Hudson for the Holidays {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026 [REGISTER]

Ritz Kids Holiday Tea {Find Out More}
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: December 19-21, 2026 [REGISTER]

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]

Tropical Holiday Kids Classes {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: [REGISTER]
– Tropical Paper Wreaths: Saturday, December 19, 2026
– Nature Ornaments: Saturday, December 19, 2026
– Making a Yeti Friend: December 21 & 29, 2026
– Holiday Cookie Decorating: December 22, 26 & 27, 2026

FREE Santa Scavenger Hunt {Find Out More}
Where: French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054
When: Sunday, December 20, 2026

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: Sunday, December 20, 2026 [REGISTER]


Christmas Events December 21 – 27, 2026

Live Nativity
Outdoor live nativity

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

Wild Winter Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
When: Through December 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

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]

FREE Memorial LightFest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 187 Ault St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Through January 1, 2027 [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 Frost & Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: 
– Winter Nights: Saturday-Sunday, December 5-27, 2026
– A Festive Holiday at the Gardens: Tuesday-Sunday, December 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027

FREE Boardman Park Holiday Lights Drive-Thru {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: Through January 7, 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

Tropical Holiday Kids Classes {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: [REGISTER]
– Making a Yeti Friend: December 21 & 29, 2026
– Holiday Cookie Decorating: December 22, 26 & 27, 2026


Christmas Events December 28-30, 2026

Holiday exhibit at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
Holiday exhibit at the Cleveland Botanical Garden

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 Frost & Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: 
– Winter Nights: Saturday-Sunday, December 5-27, 2026
– A Festive Holiday at the Gardens: Tuesday-Sunday, December 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027

FREE Boardman Park Holiday Lights Drive-Thru {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: Through January 7, 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

Tropical Holiday Kids Classes {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: [REGISTER]
– Making a Yeti Friend: Tuesday, December 29, 2026


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