Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Twinkle Tail Turkey
Create a sparkly turkey craft at Mentor High School.
Akron Children's Hospital Tree Festival
Long-running holiday festival at Akron Zoo with festive lights, tree shopping, and family activities.
Christkindl Markt
Historic European holiday market with crafts, shopping, and festive cheer at Canton Cultural Center.
Santa Parade & 50th Anniversary Celebration
Santa Parade celebrating Great Northern Mall's 50th anniversary with holiday magic and festivities.
Holiday Mart Show
Holiday shopping expo with unique gifts; kids 10 & under free.
Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival
The 45th annual Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival at John S. Knight Center.
Wild Lights
Stroll through glowing holiday lights at the Akron Zoo through late December.
Photos With Santa
Professional holiday photos with Santa at Avon Aquatic Facility.
Winter Village Market
Festive woodland holiday market with local artisans, holiday shopping, and seasonal cheer.
Wild Winter Lights
1.5 million holiday lights, festive characters, and treats at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Cleveland Christmas Connection
Holiday shopping, SantaLand, Santa photos, and family entertainment at I-X Center.
2026 Medina Candlelight Walk
Three-day Medina holiday celebration with parade, tree lighting, fireworks, and Santa visits.
2026 Cleveland Christmas Connection
Holiday celebration and shopping event at Cleveland's I-X Center.
Tropical Holiday at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Tropical-themed holiday displays, lights, and island activities at Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Candy Land Wild about Winter
Free Candy Land board game comes to life with crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities.
Crocker Park Tree Lighting Ceremony
Annual holiday tree lighting with live entertainment, Santa, and family activities at Crocker Park.
Crocker Park Tree Lighting
Gather for holiday cheer as Crocker Park lights up its festive community tree.
Museum Family Day: The Science of You
Family-friendly museum day celebrating human evolution and survival through interactive discovery.
Delight Nights
Holiday celebration at Akron Children's Museum with music and activities.
Larchmere Holiday Stroll
Holiday shopping and strolling event along the Larchmere commercial district.
Holiday Parade
39th annual illuminated parade kicks off the 2026 holiday season with community groups and bands.
Holiday Ice & Lights Festival
Skate and stroll through glowing winter lights at Lake Metroparks' holiday festival.
Akron Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration
Akron's beloved holiday parade marches down Main St., followed by a festive tree lighting.
Lighting of the Greens
Holiday lighting ceremony in Chagrin Falls' Triangle Park.
Illuminated Holiday Parade
The 39th annual holiday parade in downtown Akron with illuminated floats, marching bands, and community groups.
Photos with Santa
Holiday photos with Santa at Happy Tails Thrift Shop—bring family and pets!
WinterLand Kickoff
Free holiday celebration kicking off Cleveland's WinterLand season at Public Square.
WinterLand
Cleveland's official holiday kickoff with seasonal fun at Public Square.
Christmas Tours
Holiday tours through historic buildings at Zoar Village.
WinterLand
Winter holiday celebration with festive activities and entertainment at Public Square.
Victorian Christmas Community Event
Victorian Christmas open house at historic Grey Lodge with come-and-go holiday cheer.
Breakfast with Santa
Family breakfast with Santa at Farmpark in Kirtland—a classic holiday tradition.
Jingle Bell POPS!
High-energy holiday concert celebrating Christmas classics with orchestral pop arrangements.
Jingle Bell Pops!
Holiday pops concert at Playhouse Square's historic KeyBank State Theatre in Cleveland.
45th Annual E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Browse 106 local artisans at Akron's beloved holiday arts & crafts show, Dec 5–7.
Tree Lighting
Community tree lighting ceremony in Avon—a festive holiday gathering for families.
Gaetano's Holiday Jazz Extravaganza
Free holiday jazz concert at Treelawn Social Club—festive music for the whole family.
NPB’s "The Nutcracker"
NPB's classic holiday ballet production at Lorain Palace Theater.
46th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Nearly 50-year Akron tradition: 106 local artists and craftspeople showcase handmade art and gifts.
Country Lights Drive-Thru
Drive-through holiday lights at Farmpark—festive family fun without leaving your car.
North Union Farmers Market Holiday Market at Van Aken District
North Union Farmers Market brings holiday shopping to Van Aken Market Hall with seasonal goods.
A Magical Motown Christmas
Enjoy Motown holiday magic at Goodyear Theater in Akron.
Holiday Wreath Making
Create a festive wreath at LP/Nature Center in Twinsburg.
A Christmas Carol - Akron
Beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol staged at Knight Stage in Akron.
Holiday Lantern Tour at Hale Farm & Village
Lantern-lit walking tour through a historic farm celebrating 31 years of holiday magic.
2026 Akron Arts & Crafts Market
Shop 70+ handmade and boutique vendors at Akron's festive holiday arts & crafts market.
Tree Lighting
Avon Parks & Rec's holiday tree lighting—a family-friendly seasonal tradition.
Christmas in Zoar
Historic village celebrates Christmas with caroling, lights & festive cheer.
Caring Santa
Sensory-friendlyFree sensory-friendly Santa experience designed for children with special needs at Summit Mall.
Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes
Hands-on holiday crafts and pancake breakfast at Akron Children's Museum.
Zoothing Wild Lights
Holiday-lit zoo with extended evening hours and special activities at Akron Zoo.
Evergreen Arrangements
Craft festive evergreen arrangements at LP/Nature Center, Twinsburg.
Holiday Bells — Singers’ Club of Cleveland
Holiday-themed choral performance by the Singers' Club of Cleveland.
We Three Kings - The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation - Akron
Irish dance Christmas spectacular with vibrant performances and seasonal storytelling.
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze - Akron
Dazzling acrobatic circus spectacular at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron.
Santa Circus
Magical winter holiday circus show at Akron Civic Theatre.
2026 Solon Hometown Holiday Market
Solon's holiday market features crafts, gifts, and seasonal shopping.
Les Délices: Concertos for Christmas in Cleveland Heights
Les Délices performs Concertos for Christmas at Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights.
Holiday PJ Party
Free holiday pajama party at The Gathering Place—families come in PJs for festive fun.
EVENT OF THE WEEK – Holiday Hangout at Legacy Village
Holiday Hangout at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst—seasonal festive fun for families.
Pajama Dance Party With Santa!
Dance party with Santa in pajamas at Ballroom at Our Lady of the Cedars.
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Trolley Car
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Trolley Car in Cleveland—hands-on building fun for young makers.
Holiday Family Adventure
Festive holiday fun at the Akron Zoo with family activities and seasonal cheer.
ETC - School of Musical Arts: Holiday Choir Concert
Holiday choir concert at the historic Akron Civic Theatre featuring young musicians.
Cleveland Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Cleveland Ballet's stunning holiday production of The Nutcracker at Connor Palace.
Metro Parks Ensemble Holiday Concert
Holiday concert by Metro Parks Ensemble.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's festive Christmas story comes to life at Akron Civic Theatre.
DEK the Halls with DEK of Hearts
Holiday country concert with DEK of Hearts bringing festive music to families.
Christmas Vendor Bingo
Holiday-themed bingo and vendor shopping event.
Messiah — Apollo’s Fire
Apollo's Fire performs Handel's Messiah at Trinity Cathedral.
Holiday Movie: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
Family holiday movie screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at Canton Palace Theatre.
The Light of Kinara: In the Spirit of Kwanzaa
Family celebration of Kwanzaa traditions and the spirit of Kinara at Cleveland Public Theatre.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Sensory-friendlyMulti-sensory candlelit concert of Christmas classics in an awe-inspiring historic church setting.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelit holiday concert featuring Christmas carols performed by strings at a historic church.
Noelle’s 4th Annual Toy Giveaway
Free holiday toy giveaway celebrating families and kids in the community.
Winter Solstice Stroll
Winter solstice nature walk at LP Nature Center.
Akron Pops Orchestra: Holiday Show
Festive holiday concert by the Akron Pops Orchestra at the historic Akron Civic Theatre.
Just Another Christmas
A festive holiday musical at the Knight Stage in Akron.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 30th-anniversary holiday rock-opera spectacular comes to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Jolly for Holly
Holiday nature program at GYH Pioneer Area.
The Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival
Medieval-inspired holiday festival with festive traditions at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland.
Make Believe Midnight 2026
New Year's Eve family party at Akron Children's Museum—late-night fun with extended hours and interactive play.
More events outside the Cleveland area
2 events farther afield.
Gratitude Leaves
Make gratitude leaf crafts at Canal Fulton Public Library.
A Clay Walker Family Christmas
Country singer Clay Walker performs a family-friendly Christmas show at Packard Music Hall.