Last updated: November 11, 2024
You've discovered the ultimate holiday guide for North Royalton! Let us lead you to the best festive activities and events. From North Royalton natives to wandering adventurers, our guide ensures a holiday season to cherish.
One highlight this season is the **Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo**, where enchanting light displays and festive decorations bring the zoo to life after dark. Another event, the **North Pole Express**, offers a whimsical train ride that immerses families in the magic of Christmas storytelling. And definitely don't forget the **I-X Center Christmas Connection**, which features a vibrant marketplace full of local crafts and holiday treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Spectacular lighting display with community tree and square lighting.
Historic Downtown Medina Candlelight Walk features over 1,500 luminaries, 5,000 votive candles, and 15,000 Christmas lights. The event includes holiday markets, a tree lighting ceremony, and various entertainment activities throughout the historic district.
Where: Medina | More Info: Historic Downtown Medina Candlelight Walk
Live music and festive lights with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Join us at Chardon Square for a festive evening of colorful lights, live music by Chardon High School's Free Harmony, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy apple cider and cookies generously donated by Sages Apples and Chardon Healthcare Center.
Where: Chardon | More Info: Christmas Lighting on the Square
Holiday celebration with synchronized light and sound shows.
Wild Winter Lights at the 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 the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Community-driven holiday decoration contest.
The Seasonal Storefronts Contest in downtown Wadsworth showcases the community's holiday spirit by decorating storefronts with festive decorations, creating a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere.
Where: Wadsworth | More Info: Main Street Wadsworth: Seasonal Storefronts Contest
Unique shopping experience with local vendors and special holiday activities.
The I-X Center Christmas Connection is a premier holiday shopping event featuring over 550 exhibitors offering unique holiday decor, apparel, toys, and treats. The event includes an Early Bird Shopping hour, a Merry Christmas, Beautiful feature area, and SantaLand for kids.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: I-X Center Christmas Connection
Unique handmade crafts and local vendors.
The North Royalton High School PTA Holiday Craft Show features a variety of handmade crafts, local vendors, and community activities. Proceeds benefit North Royalton High School students.
Where: North Royalton | More Info: North Royalton HS PTA Holiday Craft Show
Interactive Santa experience with various holiday activities.
The 2nd Annual Magical Medina Christmas Expo is a vibrant holiday event featuring 150 vendors, Breakfast with Santa, THE game streaming, TV raffle, and 50/50. It's a premier shopping expo with local businesses and the first weekend of the drive-thru lights.
Where: Medina | More Info: Magical Medina Christmas Expo
Family-friendly comic book convention with legendary creators and cosplay contests.
The Akron Comicon is a celebration of mainstream and independent comics, featuring legendary creators, cosplay contests, and family-friendly activities. It supports comic book creators through the Hero Initiative and offers exhibitor spaces for comic shops and independent dealers.
Where: Cuyahoga Falls | More Info: Akron Comicon
A traditional meal that fosters community bonding and heartfelt gratitude.
A heartwarming celebration featuring a traditional feast with family and friends. Attendees can indulge in seasonal dishes and share what they are thankful for while enjoying an atmosphere of warmth and community spirit. Various activities may include storytelling and games that bring people together around the holiday's spirit of gratitude.
Where: Bath | More Info: Thanksgiving Dinner
Horse and carriage rides during a downtown shopping event.
The Candlelight Walk in downtown Wadsworth features local shopping and dining, horse and carriage rides, and a revitalizing downtown experience through preservation-based economic development.
Where: Wadsworth | More Info: Main Street Wadsworth: Candlelight Walk
Step back in time to see how historic families prepared for Christmas.
Explore the historic homes of the Cook, Boughton, and Hitchcock families as they prepare for Christmas. Visit the families on our Christmas tour and experience traditional holiday decorations and activities.
Where: Burton | More Info: Back in Time Christmas
Lantern-lit tour of historic homes.
Join a charming, lantern-lit walking tour of Hale Farm Village, where residents of a 19th-century village welcome you into their homes, delightfully decorated for the season. Experience holiday sights and sounds as celebrated in the 19th century Western Reserve. Enjoy sweet treats and holiday shopping at the village gatehouse.
Where: Bath | More Info: Holiday Lantern Tours
