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2017 Christmas Activities and Events near Akron, OH

Holidays Events in December throughout Summit County 

Christmas songs fill the radio and every inch of every town is being decorated for the holiday season! Now is the time to celebrate, and you shouldn’t wait otherwise December will be over before you know it! Here at VanDevere Kia, we’ve found all kinds of great ways to enjoy the season all over Akron, Ohio and the greater area of Summit County!

Please check linked sites for directions, dates, and hours of event times. 

Castle Noel 

Come visit the nation’s largest, indoor, year-round Christmas entertainment complex! Find endless attractions from your favorite Christmas movies and tales! 

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 

Book a special holiday party in a first-class car! You’ll be serviced by a professional staff with food, drinks, and even a wood-burning stove in a spacious seating area! 

Deck the Hall 2017 

Take a tour of the Stan Hywet estate decorated with over 1 million lights! There will also be music, holiday treats, gifts, and a visit from Santa and Rudolph! 

FaLaLa Christmas Village 

Walk through the magical winter wonderland of the FaLaLa Village! Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and even enjoy the petting zoo of cuddly creatures! 

Gifts of Winter 

The Akron Children’s Museum is hosting a family-friendly holiday music event for kids! Featuring plenty of classic winter and holiday songs, every minute will warm your heart! 

Got Snow? 

Come to the Akron-Summit County Public Library for an arts and crafts day of making snowmen, reindeer, and other Christmas creations! 

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A Christmas tree decorated with handmade crafts

Holiday Choir Classic 

Beautiful voices sing bundles of classic holiday music. Presented by Akron Children’s Hospital and The Beacon of Light Foundation, enjoy a lovely evening from an angelic choir! 

Holiday Lantern Tours 

Take a charming and festive tour at Hale Farm and its surrounding village. Tours depart every 20 minutes and end with tasty treats around a warm fire! 

Home for the Holiday Tours 

The Victorian dress of the Perkins Stone Mansion is decorated to celebrate the Christmas season! Take a guided tour and end with a free gift! 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas 

The Illusion Factory presents the holiday classic of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Fun for the whole family, tickets are only $5 each! 

Jingle Bell Bash 

This party for the whole family includes hot cocoa, cookies, and drinks for adults. Partygoers can participate in the Reindeer Run, ice skating, and Polar Putt Putt! 

Wild Lights 

The Akron Zoo presents Wild Lights! Decorating the entire zoo with thousands of lights, select animals will be out to pet and each weekend will have a special Christmas performance!


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We Hope You Have a Happy Holidays! 

Make sure to enjoy the Christmas season before we have to say goodbye to another long year! You can check out our blog here at VanDevere Kia for more information on local and community events! Enjoy the winter and bundle up to stay warm!