Holiday Memories at Hower House

Do you have a favorite memory of the holidays? Our decorators will share their own renditions of holidays past during this festive season. Self-guided tours available Wednesday through Sunday each week during regular holiday tour times; guided & group tours by appointment. Call or check our website for special events.

Bring your children to visit Santa November 24, December 1, December 8 and December 15th from Noon to 3pm.

The University of Akron
60 Fir Hill, Akron, Ohio
330-972-6909
www.uakron.edu/howerhse

Kingwood Center: A Kaleidoscope of Holiday Colors
900 Park Avenue West
Mansfield, OH 44096
419.522.0211
website

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Deck the Hall
27 Nights - Half A Million Lights
5-8pm
This year the Manor House is filled with Sounds of the Season: 15 rooms that are inspired by familiar and favorite holiday carols, the springboard for extraordinary visual and audio holiday decorations.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio
330-836-5533
website

A Christmas Story House
Tours of the home where the movie was filmed.
3159 W 11th St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 298-4919
website

A Special Breakfast with Santa - SOLD OUT
For the first time ever there is a Santa Breakfast planned for Saturday, December 15th at 10:00am (until 11:45am) followed by a walk-through tour (included in price) of the House. The jolly old elf will be present at the breakfast so the children can visit with him. The Santa breakfast cost for children is $10 each; adults $15 each. Limited seating, so call and get your prepaid reservations in early! Reservations will close when all seats have been sold. Call Hower House at 330.972.6909. Children are welcome to leave a letter for Santa during their visit. Santa will also be visiting Dec 1, Dec 8 and Dec 15th from Noon until 3pm.
The University of Akron
60 Fir Hill, Akron, Ohio
330-972-6909
www.uakron.edu/howerhse

Bring an appetite and a wish list to the Zoo for special Breakfast with Santa events this holiday season. Each event includes a delicious meal, face-painting, cookie decorating, a craft and a visit with Santa and admission to the Zoo. The event takes place in The RainForest December 15, 16, 22 from 8-9:30 a.m.

Reservations are required and can be made starting Thursday, November 1 by calling (216) 635-3306. This event may sell out, so make your reservations early. Admission to the Zoo and The RainForest is included in your reservation. For additional information website

Breakfast with Santa with Santa's Workshop
9:00 and 10:30 am seatings
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd.
Kirtland, OH 44094
440-256-2122
800-366-3276
website

Akron Lock 3
Downtown, Akron
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Ashtabula County's Lights on the Lake
Experience over 70 displays on Lakeshore Park's 54 acres of rolling hills and majestic Lake Erie backdrop. This holiday light attraction with some displays "as big as a truck", is great for creating family memories and family fun. Make it an annual family tradition to enjoy professional light displays in a beautiful picturesque setting.

VISIT THE LARGEST HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY ON LAKE ERIE!
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Thanksgiving thru New Year's Eve
6:00pm-9:00pm

************Special Days and Hours************
Dec. 24th, 25th - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
$5 per vehicle - buses $1 per person
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Cleveland Botanical Garden's Glow at the Garden
Friday, November 23 – Monday, December 31 *Except Friday, December 7 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays · 10am – 5pm Wednesdays & Fridays · 10am – 9pm* Sundays · Noon – 5pm Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve · 10am – 3pm $12/non-member adult; $6.50/non-member child FREE for all Garden members   A cherished family tradition, now brighter and more magical than ever! At Cleveland Botanical Garden, the holidays are all about surprises. Come discover the many new experiences at Glow. Decorate your own gingerbread house and take it home with you. Hop aboard the Garden Express for a magical train ride. Don’t peek while your kids shop in their very own kid-sized Treetop Shop. Leave your special holiday wish on the all-new Wishing Tree. The beautiful flowers, fancifully decorated trees and amazing gingerbread houses you’ve always loved are still at the core of this spectacular event. We invite you to experience Glow at the Garden. Making your holidays bright.

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 721-1600
www.cbgarden.org

Cleveland Public Square
Admission - FREE
All four quadrants of the square are decorated with thousands of lights.

Kingwood Center: A Kaleidoscope of Holiday Colors
900 Park Avenue West
Mansfield, OH 44096
419.522.0211
website

Lake Anna, Barberton
Features over 45,000 holiday lights with each corner of Lake Anna decorated in a particular theme.
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Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd
Kirtland, OH 44094

Lolly the Trolley Holiday Light Tours
Cost $23
The Powerhouse at Nautica
2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH
216.771.4484
website

Ohio's Finest Drive-Through Light Display
presented by The Richland County Agricultural Society
Open nightly in December through Dec. 26
5:30 - 9 p.m
Admission per vehicle is $6, $17 small bus (15-35)
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Silverdale Lights (private home)
1374 Silverdale Circle
Twinsburg, OH 44087
"Silverdale Lights was created by the Larsen Family to provide a wholesome Holiday display that can be enjoyed by the community. "
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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Deck the Hall
Evening Festivities 5-8 pm
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Lights Before Christmas
Toledo Zoo
Visit the Winter Playland
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Sunday - Thursday—3:00-8:00 p.m. (Park closes at 9:00 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday—3:00-9:00 p.m. (Park closes at 10:00 p.m.)
The Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way
Toledo OH 43614
419.385.4040
www.toledozoo.org
(photo courtesy of The Toledo Zoo)

Ma & Pa's Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides

Remember the Days of O'le.  Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh!  Afterwards warm up by the fire with some fresh maple coffee and cookies made by Ma.  Shop 'til you drop in our 1820's log cabin.  A winter adventure you won't forget.  Make a Memory this Winter here at Ma & Pa's!  Ma & Pa’s Gift Shack  440-548-5521 www.maandpas.com