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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Top Holiday Events In and Around North Royalton
- Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Cleveland)
- The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill (Clifton)
- I-X Center Christmas Connection (Cleveland)
- North Pole Express (Findlay)
- Holiday Lantern Tours (Bath)
- Akron Comicon (Cuyahoga Falls)
- Christmas at the Castle: A Kingdom of Lights (Loudonville)
- Tuba Christmas & Holiday Craft Show (Youngstown)
- Historic Downtown Medina Candlelight Walk (Medina)
- Woodland Lights (Washington Township)
See these and even more events listed below!
North Royalton Holiday Light Displays
Historic Downtown Medina Candlelight Walk
What to Expect:
Spectacular lighting display with community tree and square lighting.
Description:
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
North Pole Express
What to Expect:
Quarter-scale train ride with festive decorations and Santa visits.
Description:
Take a quarter-scale train ride through a beautifully decorated winter scene with sparkling lights and delightful toy trains. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with hundreds of decorated trees and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus on select nights.
Where: Findlay | More Info: North Pole Express
Christmas Lighting on the Square
What to Expect:
Live music and festive lights with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Description:
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
Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with synchronized light and sound shows.
Description:
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
The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and music show on historic mill grounds.
Description:
The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill features over 4 million lights illuminating the mill, gorge, riverbanks, trees, and bridges. Enjoy a Miniature Village, Santa Claus Museum, and a spectacular synchronized lights and music show.
Where: Clifton | More Info: The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill
Woodland Lights
What to Expect:
Holiday light display with interactive train rides and character appearances.
Description:
Woodland Lights is a holiday event at Countryside Park featuring sparkling lights, whimsical displays, and festive activities. Visitors can stroll through ten acres of lighted paths, take a ride on the Rieck Express train, and enjoy activities like Santa's Cabin, horse-drawn carriage rides, and character nights.
Where: Washington Township | More Info: Woodland Lights
Christmas at the Castle: A Kingdom of Lights
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light display with Santa appearances.
Description:
Stroll through the grounds of Landoll's Mohican Castle, adorned with over 150,000 lights and outdoor Christmas trees, while enjoying festive tunes. Meet Jolly Old Saint Nick every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 8pm.
Where: Loudonville | More Info: Christmas at the Castle: A Kingdom of Lights
North Royalton Holiday Markets and Shopping
Main Street Wadsworth: Seasonal Storefronts Contest
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday decoration contest.
Description:
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
Ohio Made Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Exclusive shopping experience with early access to exceptional local products.
Description:
The Ohio Made Holiday Market at Hollywood Casino Columbus features over 80 local makers offering unique, handmade products in a festive and electrifying atmosphere.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Ohio Made Holiday Market
I-X Center Christmas Connection
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local vendors and special holiday activities.
Description:
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
Christmastime Mustard Seed Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and festive activities.
Description:
The Christmastime Mustard Seed Market offers a curated shopping experience with over 100 local vendors, live music, and a variety of food trucks. Enjoy cozy firepits, delicious food, and activities for the whole family amidst a festive atmosphere.
Where: Owensville | More Info: Christmastime Mustard Seed Market
North Royalton HS PTA Holiday Craft Show
What to Expect:
Unique handmade crafts and local vendors.
Description:
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
Magical Medina Christmas Expo
What to Expect:
Interactive Santa experience with various holiday activities.
Description:
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
North Royalton Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Akron Comicon
What to Expect:
Family-friendly comic book convention with legendary creators and cosplay contests.
Description:
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
Tuba Christmas & Holiday Craft Show
What to Expect:
Unique celebration of Christmas music with local tuba players and holiday crafts.
Description:
The Tuba Christmas & Holiday Craft Show at Stambaugh Auditorium features local tuba players performing Christmas classics, accompanied by a holiday craft show with local artisans and vendors selling handmade items. Concessions and TubaChristmas merchandise will be available.
Where: Youngstown | More Info: Tuba Christmas & Holiday Craft Show
North Royalton Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Past
What to Expect:
Nostalgic Christmas tour with Victorian-era charm.
Description:
Step back in time to reflect on the elegance of Christmas past, evoking a sense of nostalgia and charm reminiscent of bygone eras. Self-guided tours through the Victorian House Museum offer a glimpse into cherished traditions and sophisticated celebrations.
Where: Millersburg | More Info: Christmas Past
Main Street Wadsworth: Candlelight Walk
What to Expect:
Horse and carriage rides during a downtown shopping event.
Description:
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
Back in Time Christmas
What to Expect:
Step back in time to see how historic families prepared for Christmas.
Description:
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
Holiday Lantern Tours
What to Expect:
Lantern-lit tour of historic homes.
Description:
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
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- Shaker Heights (15 miles)
- Hudson (16 miles)
- Solon (16 miles)
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- Glenville (16 miles)
- Cleveland Heights (17 miles)
- Cuyahoga Falls (18 miles)
- South Euclid (18 miles)
- Stow (18 miles)
- Collinwood (19 miles)
- Avon (19 miles)
- Akron (19 miles)
- Wadsworth (20 miles)
- Elyria (20 miles)
- Avon Lake (21 miles)
- Barberton (22 miles)
- Euclid (22 miles)
- Kent (22 miles)
- Lorain (26 miles)
- Willoughby (28 miles)
- Green (28 miles)
- Mentor (31 miles)
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- Massillon (37 miles)
- Canton (40 miles)
- Alliance (42 miles)
- Ashland (44 miles)