Akron Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Akron and surrounding areas
Akron celebrates the Christmas season with Holiday lights illuminating Lock 3 Park and Stan Hywet Hall for Christmas 2025, presenting many things to do for families. Events like Akron Zoo's Wild Lights, Lock 3 Park Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating, and Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens bring seasonal activities, festive markets, and holiday performances to the city. Explore the Merriman Valley and downtown Akron for Christmas markets, light displays, and cozy gatherings that spotlight local vendors and entertainment.
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Christmas Lights
24 eventsDowntown Cleveland winter festival with ice skating and holiday pop-up bars
Christmas Markets
23 eventsGlobal holiday traditions with immersive, multi-sensory experiences.
Christmas Shows
17 eventsMagical Christmas wonderland circus with global artists.
Christmas Parties
5 events1940s big band music and WWII reenactors
Other Christmas Activities
30 eventsCozy heated igloo rentals and vintage animated holiday displays
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WinterLand CLE
(Cleveland)
Downtown Cleveland winter festival with ice skating and holiday pop-up bars
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Lock 3 Park Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating
Cozy heated igloo rentals and vintage animated holiday displays
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Akron Zoo's Wild Lights
Over one million lights at the Akron Zoo
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Cleveland Winterfest
(Cleveland)
Cleveland's official holiday season kickoff with European market inspiration.
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Wooster Winterland
(Cleveland)
Community-partnered winter holiday celebration
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Christmas Around The World
(Avon)
Global holiday traditions with immersive, multi-sensory experiences.
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The biggest annual events include the Akron Zoo's Wild Lights, Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and various holiday markets and parades throughout the city.
Akron is known for its vibrant neighborhood light displays, the Barberton Christmas Walk, and community-driven holiday markets that bring neighbors together.
Neighborhoods like Ellet, Highland Square, and the area around Frashure Drive are popular for their festive residential light displays.
Holiday markets and local makers can be found at community centers, churches, downtown events, and special pop-up markets during the season.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending outdoor holiday markets, and enjoying seasonal events at local parks and community centers.
Families enjoy the Akron Zoo's Wild Lights, holiday markets with crafts and treats, and seasonal events like Santa visits and tree lightings.