North Akron's Ultimate Holiday Event Guide 2025

 Northeast Ohio Holiday Family Fun Guide 2025–2026 

Your ultimate holiday bucket list is here!

From twinkling lights to Santa visits, cozy indoor events to festive outdoor adventures, this guide covers everything happening across Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Stow, Munroe Falls, Macedonia, Aurora, Streetsboro, Twinsburg, Kent, Tallmadge, Peninsula, and North Akron. 

Perfect for families ready to soak up all the magic this season!  

Cuyahoga Falls

 Winterfest & Downtown Tree Lighting

• Where: 2085 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
• When: Sat, Nov 29, 2025 
• Price: Free
• Inside/Outside: Outdoors
• Fun Factor: Fireworks, live music, massive tree lighting, Santa, ice skating, and carriage rides.

 Ice Skating at Riverfront Rink

• Where: 2085 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
• When: Opening day: November 29, 2025 from 12pm to 8pm. Regular hours Fridays 3-8pm and Sat-Sun 12pm-8pm. Skate rentals will end at 7:45pm or 15 minutes before closing time.
• Price: Skate rental fees apply ($5) FREE admission
• Inside/Outside: Outdoors
• Fun Factor: Open skating, themed nights, and hot chocolate bar.

 Cookies & Cocoa Downtown Cuyahoga Falls

• Where: Check-in at The Workz, 2220 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
• When: Sunday, November 30, 2025 11am-4pm
• Price: $30 ticket – includes cookie box, cocoa samples, and shopping passport
• Inside/Outside: Indoors & outdoors
• Fun Factor: Enjoy cookies from local businesses, hot cocoa, ornament decorating, fun activities for kids, and enter a holiday giveaway . Visit participating businesses including Butcher & Sprout, Clean Eatz, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, Leo’s Italian Social, Mr. Fun’s, REVERIE, and more!

 Santa at The Workz

• Where: The Workz, 2220 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
• When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:00am
• Price: $23.18
• Inside/Outside: Indoors
• Fun Factor: Cookie decorating station, build-your-own hot cocoa bar, ornament crafting, holiday scavenger hunt, letter writing to Santa, holiday dress-up, reindeer food making, coloring contests, Grinch-themed games, and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus  BONUS: 30-minute game gift card for a future visit! Space is limited, so grab your spot!

 48th Annual Woodridge Arts and Crafts Show

• Where: Woodridge High School, 4440 Quick Rd, Woodridge, OH
• When: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Price: $3 admission, 18 & under free
• Inside/Outside: Indoors
• Fun Factor: Explore 100+ local artisans and small businesses with jewelry, crafts, artwork, baked goods, décor, home goods, beauty items, and more! Santa is available 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for free photos . Woodridge bands & Rhapsody Choir perform 9 a.m. – noon . Rowdy Beans Coffee Roasters serves coffee all day . @GagaforGoats onsite 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for fun photos  (donations benefit After Prom Committee). Concessions available to support After Prom Committee. Don’t miss this festive family favorite!

Christmas Crafternoon

• Where: 330 E Bath rd, cuyahoga falls 
• When: December 13th, 10am-12pm
• Price: free 
• Fun factor: Kids ages Pre-K through 5th grade and their parents/guardians are welcome to come to make free Christmas crafts, eat cookies and hot cocoa and to hear Santa read the real story of Christmas and take a photo with him!

 Letters to Santa 

• Bring the kids to drop off their letter to Santa. Just be sure to include a return address so Santa can write back. 
• Where: 1902 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls
• When:•Monday & Thursday 9am-6pm •Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm

Hudson

 Holiday Walk

• Where: First & Main Green- First St, Hudson, OH
• When: December 7th 12pm-4pm
• Price: Free
• Inside/Outside: Outdoors
• Fun Factor: Enjoy a hot cocoa, listen to carolers, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a carriage ride, and support local military families. The event will also include make-and-take crafts and letters to Santa. Donations of unwrapped toys are encouraged but not required.

 Santa’s Mailbox 

• Where: 139 N main St, Hudson 
• When: November 26th- December 19th 
• Price: Free
• Fun Factor: Santa’s mailbox will magically arrive on the Clocktower Green on Wednesday, November 26, and receive letters until Friday, December 19. Letters to Santa must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to ensure a timely reply.

Holiday Tree Sales

• Where: Rotary Club of Hudson Scout Cabin 
• When: Troop #333 will be selling Frasier Fir, Colorado Spruce and Concolor Pine trees each weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas beginning November 22 until December 14 or while supplies last- times vary! 

Frosty 5 and the Mistletoe Mile

• Where: Downtown Hudson, OH
• When: December 24, 2025, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM•Race Start Time • Mistletoe Mile – 8 a.m. • Frosty 5 – 8:30 a.m.
• Price: Registration Fee through 12/13: 5k $35, 1-mile $15
• More information here: https://www.westernreserveracing.com/races/frosty/

Carols, Candlelight, & Community Service

• Where: Gazebo Green, 27 E. Main St Hudson, OH
• When: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7pm-8pm
• Price: Free
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
• Fun Factor: Christmas story and carols, including the singing of “Silent Night” by candlelight, at the Hudson gazebo (27 E. Main Street, Hudson). Please dress for the weather and bring a chair if you wish. In the case of heavy rain or extreme cold, the service will be moved indoors to the church sanctuary at 47 Aurora Street.

Stow

 Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting Event

• Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH
  When: December 6th, 5:30-8:30pm, 5:55pm tree lighting 
• Price: Free
• Inside/Outside: Outdoors
• Fun Factor: Event Schedule & Highlights: 
  • Food Trucks – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    • Food Truck Lineup: Dr. Hibachi: Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Funny Cakes: Funnel Cakes & Fried Oreos, Nothing Bundt Cakes: Mini Bundt Cakes, DonutNV: Hot Mini Donuts, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Coffee, Travelin' Tom's: Specialty Coffees, The Slop Truck: BBQ, Top Dawg: Gourmet Hot Dog
  • Glow Market (by Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce) – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Live Reindeer – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Bookmobile (by Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library) – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Visits with Cindy Lou Who, the Christmas Grump, Olaf, Snow Queen, Spirit Ice Queen & Stilt Walkers – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Welcome & Official Lighting Ceremony (Mayor Pribonic) – 5:55 PM
  • Santa’s Arrival on a Firetruck– 6:00 PM
  • Activities Throughout the Evening
  • Music - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Acapella group Premium Blend
  • Meet Santa – 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM (Line closes at 8:15 PM)
  • Train Rides – 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM (Line closes at 8:15 PM)
  • Santa’s Workshop (Sponsored by The Home Depot) – 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM (Line closes at 8:15 PM)


Munroe Falls

Annual Tree Lighting and Sparkle in the Park Kickoff Event

• Where: 43 Munroe Falls Ave
• When: December 6th, 6:30-8:30pm
• Price: Free
• Inside/Outside: Outdoors 
• Fun Factor: Tree Lighting in front of City Hall Sparkle in the Park in Guise Park

Macedonia

 Winter Fest Festival of Lights 

• Where: Longwood Park, Macedonia 
• When: December 5th, 5:30pm-8pm
• Price: Free
• Fun Factor: Tree lighting, Fireworks, Treats, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Light Displays, and more! 

ELF SCHOOL

• Where:Longwood YMCA • 8761 Shepard Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056
• When:Saturday, December 6th at the Longwood YMCA for one of our two sessions: 10–11:30 AM or 12–1:30 PM
• Price: $5, registration required 
• Fun factor: Come learn what it takes to be one of Santa’s elves! Enjoy pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, holiday games, reindeer food, and so much more!

Aurora

 Holiday Tree Lighting Festival

• Where: Bicentennial Park, 115 E. Pioneer Trail 
• When: November 29th, 4:30pm-7pm (tree lighting to take place at 5pm)
• Price: free
• Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor 
• Fun factor: Come & Enjoy:•Food Trucks•Live performances from:•Aurora High School Choir•Aurora School of Music•Cleveland Bollywood•Elevation Dance Studio•Free activities:•Trackless train•S'mores roasting•Santa meet & greet•Live ice carving•Scavenger hunt•And more!

Holiday Lights Tour

• Throw on your coziest PJs, grab a warm cup of cocoa, and take a festive drive to enjoy the magical holiday displays by Aurora's residents and businesses!•The tour map will be available beginning Friday, December 12th online and in printed form at the Aurora Parks & Rec office (129 W. Pioneer Trail, open M-F from 8am-4:30pm).

 Letters to Santa

• Want to receive a letter from Santa this holiday season? Drop off your letter to Santa and include your name and address. No stamp needed.•Available November 29 - December 18, 2025 at the North Pole Mail Box in the Aurora Memorial Library parking lot (near gazebo) Address: 115 E. Pioneer Trail

 Breakfast with Santa 

• Where: The Bertram Inn, 600 N. Aurora Rd
• When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
• Price: (Aurora Residents Only): •Ticket includes buffet style breakfast (open seating), meet & greet with Santa, a holiday-themed craft and small plush toy for kids•Adults: $30•Children 3 & up: $17•Children 2 & under: Free •Professional Photo with Santa: $10 (This add-on option is for a professional photo during your visit with Santa) Receive the digital image via email after the event. Tickets purchased here: https://aurora.activityreg.com/selectActivity

Streetsboro

Holiday Lighting

• Where: Town Square & Streetsboro Fire Department, 9184 State Route 43
• When: December 4th, 6:15PM 
• Price: Free 
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
• Fun Factor: This City of Streetsboro holiday tradition welcomes Santa Claus for the holiday Lighting of the Square, as he and Mayor Broska countdown the kick off of the holiday season. After, join Santa at the fire station for hot chocolate, cookies and pictures, & enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus.

 Santa is Coming to Town

• Where: Streetsboro Community Center, 8970 Kirby Ln 
• When: December 13th 
  • GIFT DELIVERY TIMES:
    • Zone 3: Mid Morning•Delivery times cannot be predetermined. Route
    • Zone 4: Late Morning delivery can take 1.5 to 3 hours. Santa may be ahead•or behind schedule. DO NOT call the fire department
    • Zone 1: Early Afternoon•for updates.
    • Zone 2: Late Afternoon
• Price: Free 
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
  Gift Drop Off: Monday, November 17th-Friday, November 21st, 9:00am-4:00pm: Extended Drop Off Wednesday, November 19th 9:00am-6:30pm•Please see cityofstreetsboro.com for more details! 

Twinsburg

FrostBright Parade of Lights:  

• Where: beginning at Twinsburg Waterpark and concluding at City Hall for the tree 
• When: Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Price: Free 
• Fun Factor: Santa Claus is coming to Twinsburg’s Winter Wonderland, A Holiday Celebration! Kick off the holiday season and join us for this magical event open to all and proudly presented by the City of Twinsburg and Twinsburg Township

12th Annual Twinsburg Fire Department Santa Run

• Where: Twinsburg, OH
• When: December 14th 
• Santa and his elves will ride through town delivering gifts provided by parents and guardians.
• Event details:
 Open to Twinsburg and Twinsburg Township residents ages 11 and under
 • Limited stops—sign-ups begin Saturday, November 1 at noon using the online form COMING SOON!
 • Each family receives one 16"x18" gift bag for all presents
 • We encourage neighbors to partner for one shared stop*Sign-ups begin on Saturday, November 1 at noon and close on Saturday, November 8 or when the route is full. After registration closes, families will receive an email no later than Saturday, November 15 with details about gift drop-off and what to expect on event day.

Kent

 Winter Fest & Santa Firetruck Parade

• Where: Downtown Kent, 201 E Erie St, Kent, OH
• When: December 6th 2-7pm
• Price: Free
• Inside/Outside: Outdoors
• Fun Factor: Santa arrives on a firetruck, ice sculptures, holiday market.  Parade begins at 5pm. Tree lighting at 6pm! Make Your Own Ornaments at the Kent Library!  3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Ages 3 and up)

  Hometown Christmas

• Where: Brimfield town hall, 1333 Talmadge Rd Kent OH 44240
• When: November 30th, 5-7pm •Santa Meet and Greet: 5:00pm to 7:00pm •Tree Lighting: 6:00 pm
• Price: Free
• Inside/outside: indoors 
• Fun factor: Bring the whole family to a community holiday extravaganza! Meet Santa Claus and enjoy games, activities, and sweet treats from local community groups and businesses.

Small Business Saturday & Festival of Lights 

• Where: Downtown Kent
• When: November 29th, 11am-8pm- 
• Shop Local & Win Big! From 11am to 2pm, stop by Main Street Kent (154 N. Water St.) to pick up a free shopping tote- some with surprise gift cards inside! Enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa bar and photos with the Black Squirrel Elf. Don’t forget to grab your ‘Elf Hits Downtown Kent’ contest card and explore Kent’s unique shops and eateries.- Catch the Ohio State vs. Michigan game in a downtown Kent bar or restaurant!- Holiday Movie Magic! Bundle up for outdoor screenings of Elf and the 1966 animated Grinch on a loop from 4:30–8:30pm under the string lights on Erie Street (between the PARTA deck and Kent State Hotel). A bar and hot chocolate station will keep spirits warm!- Festival of Lights ~ 5–8:30pm at Hometown Bank Plaza! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by carriage at 5:30pm on Franklin Ave., joining the Mayor to light up downtown and officially usher in the season. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, children’s books, and letter-writing to Santa at the Gazebo (Main & Franklin). Carriage rides begin after Santa’s arrival, departing from The Loft.

Tallmadge

 Tree Lighting Ceremony

• Where: Tallmadge Circle, 100 West Ave, Tallmadge, OH
• When: November 30th, 4-6:30pm 
• Price: Free
• Fun Factor: The City of Tallmadge's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony returns to the Circle this year! Get in the holiday spirit with music from the Tallmadge High School Choir, performing on the steps of the Church starting at 4:30 pm. At 5 pm, the mayor will light the tree, followed by a special reading of "The Night Before Christmas" and a visit from Santa Claus inside the Church. Old Town Hall will be buzzing with activity! The Rotary Club will be serving hot cocoa and cookies, and you can enjoy a balloon twister and browse local crafts. Outside, there will be live reindeer and a special children's craft area. This event will take place rain or shine.

 Breakfast with Santa & the Grinch @ The Venue

• Where: 10 Tallmadge Circle, Tallmadge OH
• When: Sunday, December 7th & Sunday December 14th at 9:30am
• Fun Factor: Festive morning filled with pancakes, photo ops, cookie decorating, making reindeer food, letter writing station, Christmas movies and special guest appearances by Santa and the Grinch! Tickets required, purchase at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-the-grinch-tickets-1918827096499 

Peninsula

Candlelight Walk & Tree Lighting

• Where: Bronson Green
• When: December 4th, 6pm
• Price: Free

Community Christmas Bazaar

• Where: Boston Township Hall, 1775 MaIn St 
• When: December 6th, 10am-3pm
• Price: Free 
• Fun Factor: Local artists and crafters selling their creations! 

Christmas in the Village

• When: December 6th, 2pm-5pm 
  • Elf hunt: 12pm-3pm. Kids can hunt for hidden vintage elves throughout the village and receive a prize when completed! S’mores, hot cocoa, and maps can be picked up at Peninsula Antique Shop. 
  • Trail Mix Peninsula will have small take home crafts for children. 
  • Mother of Sorrows will have the holy family handbell choir from 2:30pm-3pm
  • Peninsula Village Antiques Candy Cane Sale 10a-5pm purchase 1 item for $25 or more and pull a candy cane to reveal your discount.

 Cuyahoga Valleys Scenic Railroad North Pole Adventure 

• Where: 6090 N Locust St Peninsula, OH
• When: November 14th-December 22nd, 5pm & 7:55pm•Price: varies by seat and date- found here: https://www.cvsr.org/excursions/north-pole-adventure/north-pole-adventure

North Akron

Akron Children’s 44th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival 

• The 44th Annual Holiday Tree Festival will be held Nov. 15-23 and kicks off with the Gala on Friday, Nov. 14.•Where: John S. Knight Center: 77 E Mill St, Akron OH  
• Price: Free
• When: •Saturday, Nov. 15: 10a-8 pm, Sunday, Nov. 16: 11a-6pm, Monday, Nov. 17: 11a-8pm, Tuesday, Nov. 18: 11a-8pm, Wednesday, Nov. 19: 11a-8pm, Thursday, Nov. 20: 11a-8pm, Friday, Nov. 21: 11a.-8 pm, Saturday, Nov. 22: 10a-8 pm, Sunday, Nov. 23: 11a-6pm

 6th Annual 720 Dec MKT Holiday Shopping Party

• Where: John S. Knight Center
• When: Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 10:30am-4pm
• Price: Tickets $5- kids under 12 free.
• Inside/Outside: Inside
• Fun Factor: Over 130 local makers, bakers, brewers, and growers, you’ll enjoy a unique shopping experience this holiday season. Soak in all of the festive, family-friendly, shopping fun at the 720 Village Shops, Santa’s Workshop, and Mrs. Claus’ gift boutique.

 Akron Arts & Crafts Market

• Where:John S. Knight Center, Akron
• When: December 6, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3pm
• Price: $3 entry, 12 & under free
• Fun factor: Over 50 handmade and boutique Vendors. Santa and giveaways throughout the day!

 Montrose Ford’s 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland

• Where: Montrose Ford – 3960 Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333
• When: December 6th, 11am- 2:30pm
• Price: Free
• Event Highlights:  Donuts with Santa at 11:00 AM (bring your wish lists)  Bouncy Houses for the kids Photo Booth for family fun Raffles & PrizesFree Food & Drinks

 Northeast Ohio Home Christmas Light Displays

Drive around and enjoy these sparkling homes with your family! Perfect for a cozy evening ride with cocoa.

• 1234 Winterberry Lane, Cuyahoga Falls
• 88 Snowcap Circle, Stow
• 4567 Evergreen Ridge, Hudson•922
• Merrywood Drive, Twinsburg
• 200 Hollybrook Way, Macedonia
• 501 Northwood Court, Kent
• 12 Aurora Meadows Dr, Aurora
• 777 Cedar Trail, Streetsboro
• 940 Oakridge Ave, Tallmadge
• 317 Holiday Hill Rd, North Akron
• 11397 Springdale Ave
• 100 Parks Dr, Medina
• 200 S Main St, Akron

 Whether you want indoor crafts, snowy walks, glowing houses, Santa selfies, or cozy train rides, Northeast Ohio has it all. Pack the kids, grab your cocoa, and make this holiday season unforgettable! This list is updating daily! Have an event you'd like added? Submit to our free online calendar HERE!