Create your festive season itinerary with our guide for Canton. Discover all the top holiday events. Whether Canton is your backyard or a new adventure, our guide ensures you enjoy all the festive fun.
Popular Events: One highlight this holiday season is the Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, where dazzling displays illuminate the winter night. The FREE Winterland at Tower City offers families a magical experience filled with enchanting decorations and seasonal activities. And definitely don't forget the Holiday Music concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra, showcasing beautiful performances that capture the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Canton
- Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Cleveland)
- Holiday Music concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra (Cleveland)
- FREE Winterland at Tower City (Cleveland)
- Welcome Santa Parade (Akron)
- Kringle’s Inventionasium (Cleveland)
- FREE Medina Candlelight Walk (Medina)
- 50th Anniversary Christkindl Markt
- Memories of Christmas Past (Youngstown)
- FREE Crocker Park Tree Lighting & Sing-Along with Santa and Friends (Westlake)
- Santa’s Wonderland Experience (Brunswick)
See these and even more events listed below!
Canton Holiday Light Displays
FREE Holly Pine Lane Kick-Off
What to Expect:
Local favorite holiday lights created by Canton Parks and Recreation maintenance team.
Description:
Celebrate the lighting of Stadium Park with Santa, decorated Christmas trees, and a light display. Enjoy kids' activities, browse the shop, and warm up with cocoa.
Where: Canton | More Info: FREE Holly Pine Lane Kick-Off
FREE Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday light display and festive community celebration.
Description:
The FREE Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up is a vibrant community event featuring festive lights and decorations, live performances, and holiday cheer.
Where: Massillon | More Info: FREE Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up
Santa Shop
What to Expect:
Santa's tree lighting with festive activities.
Description:
Santa Shop features Santa arriving atop a firetruck to light a magnificent Christmas tree, surrounded by singing carolers, glistening ice sculptures, and holiday activities for all.
Where: LaGrange | More Info: Santa Shop
Iconic Holiday Display
What to Expect:
Seasonal display with interpretive hands-on activities.
Description:
The Iconic Holiday Display at Miller Nature Preserve features a seasonal display set within the Conservatory, showcasing recognizable American holiday traditions through interpretive hands-on activities and sensory-designed scenes inspired by pop culture and modernized classic Christmas traditions.
Where: Avon | More Info: Iconic Holiday Display
Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with synchronized light and sound displays.
Description:
Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo features over 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas, including Enchanted Forest and Santa's Workshop, with two dynamic musical light shows and various festive activities.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Welcome Santa Parade
What to Expect:
Illuminated floats and community participation.
Description:
The Welcome Santa Parade is an illuminated night parade featuring community groups, arts and cultural organizations, drum lines, and businesses with illuminated floats, vehicles, and costumes. The parade culminates with Santa lighting the City of Akron’s official tree and a fireworks display.
Where: Akron | More Info: Welcome Santa Parade
Canton Holiday Markets and Shopping
50th Anniversary Christkindl Markt
What to Expect:
Premier juried fine arts and crafts show with 70 artisans.
Description:
Christkindl Markt is a premier juried fine arts and crafts show celebrating 51 years of holiday tradition in Canton, Ohio. The event features 70 artisans showcasing jewelry, ceramics, photography, glass, metal, and more. Visitors can explore the Christkindl Sweet Shoppe, participate in raffles, and enjoy door prizes supported by local businesses.
Where: Canton | More Info: 50th Anniversary Christkindl Markt
4th Annual Rec the Halls Holiday Boutique
What to Expect:
Unique local shopping experience with talented artisans.
Description:
The 4th Annual Rec the Halls Holiday Boutique offers a variety of local crafters, vendors, and direct sales businesses selling unique gifts and seasonal items. The event is free to the public and features a range of talented artisans. Shoppers are encouraged to bring non-perishable items for donation to the Fairview Park Hunger Center.
Where: Fairview Park | More Info: 4th Annual Rec the Halls Holiday Boutique
Holiday Craft Bazaar & Vendor Show @ Crocker Park
What to Expect:
Unique local crafts and vendor showcase.
Description:
Explore a variety of local vendors and artisans showcasing handmade crafts and unique items at Crocker Park.
Where: Westlake | More Info: Holiday Craft Bazaar & Vendor Show @ Crocker Park
FREE Medina Candlelight Walk
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with local vendors and entertainment.
Description:
The FREE Medina Candlelight Walk is a festive holiday event featuring holiday markets, shopping, and entertainment in historic downtown Medina. Enjoy holiday lights, live music, and community activities.
Where: Medina | More Info: FREE Medina Candlelight Walk
FREE Back in Time Christmas
What to Expect:
Step back in time to see historic Christmas decor.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with a delightful Pancake Breakfast and create cherished memories with Santa. Explore five charming homes showcasing Christmas decor from years past, enjoy delicious snacks and lunch, and discover unique gifts and holiday decorations at the festive Craft Show.
Where: Burton | More Info: FREE Back in Time Christmas
Canton Holiday Shows and Entertainment
FREE Crocker Park Tree Lighting & Sing-Along with Santa and Friends
What to Expect:
Live performances and festive activities around a 50-foot Christmas tree.
Description:
Join Crocker Park for a festive holiday celebration featuring live performances, food trucks, and the lighting of a 50-foot Christmas tree. Enjoy activities like ice skating, visiting Santa's House, and exploring the Snowflake Garden.
Where: Westlake | More Info: FREE Crocker Park Tree Lighting & Sing-Along with Santa and Friends
Holiday Music concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra
What to Expect:
World-class holiday music performances with the Cleveland Orchestra.
Description:
The Cleveland Orchestra presents a series of holiday concerts featuring classical music, the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and various children's choruses. The events take place in the Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, offering a rich and festive musical experience.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Holiday Music concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra
Canton Other Holiday Activities
Kringle’s Inventionasium
What to Expect:
Interactive toy invention and STEM-accredited activities.
Description:
Explore Kringle's Inventionasium, where families can invent toys and learn the engineering design process through interactive activities.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Kringle’s Inventionasium
Memories of Christmas Past
What to Expect:
Vintage Christmas decorations in period rooms.
Description:
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society's Memories of Christmas Past exhibit at Arms Family Museum features seven period rooms decorated with vintage Christmas artifacts, showcasing the rich holiday traditions of the Mahoning Valley.
Where: Youngstown | More Info: Memories of Christmas Past
Santa’s Wonderland Experience
What to Expect:
Private Santa visit and family-friendly breakfast with holiday activities.
Description:
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Elves for a private visit, followed by a delicious hot breakfast amidst festive Christmas decorations and holiday backdrops. Children can help Santa load his sack and take home a gift, while enjoying a variety of breakfast options and family photo ops.
Where: Brunswick | More Info: Santa’s Wonderland Experience
FREE Winterland at Tower City
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with holiday characters and festive entertainment.
Description:
At WinterLand at Tower City, enjoy a variety of festive activities including holiday character meet-and-greets, a Christmas Wish List station, face painting, balloon twisters, prize wheels, and a craft station. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies while catching a holiday movie screening or singing along with roaming carolers.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: FREE Winterland at Tower City
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Akron (21 miles)
- Cuyahoga Falls (24 miles)
- Youngstown (43 miles)