Kids! Check out the Kinderzone!

The Kinderzone is a fun place for kids and families with everything from story telling and sing alongs to hands on arts and crafts. Inside O'Neil Commons at Lock 3, it's a perfect place to warm up and take a break from ice skating or shopping at the nearby Chriskindl Market.

Kinderzone Hours
Through December 17

Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-6:30 pm
Sunday 2-3 pm

December 18-30

Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-6:30 pm
Sunday 2-3 pm
Holidayfest Events
Holiday Window Displays on Main St.
November 23 - December 31
At The Polsky Building and The O’Neil’s Building

Ice Skating Performances at Lock 3

December 1 - 3
Friday, December 1: 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Saturday, December 2: 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 3: 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Trained at the famous Chemnitz Skating Club, individual and group skaters will delight with their expert moves and jumps. After they perform, join them on the ice for some informal skating instruction.

Snack with Santa at the Akron Zoo

December 9 - 10: 9:30am to 11:00am
Akron Zoo Members: Adults $13; Children $20
Non-Members: Adults $18; Children $25
Reservations Required, 330-375-2550
Don’t miss your chance to feed the penguins, decorate cookies, have a picture with Santa and create a holiday craft. See how children around the world celebrate the holidays. www.akronzoo.org


Vertical Parade Of Homes

November 25 - December 10
@ The Northside Lofts

Wednesdays - Fridays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children under 15 free
Check the Calendar for more details.


NEW Holidayfest Trolley
Getting around Downtown Akron during the holidays is more convenient than ever before! Grab the FREE trolley at any of the stops throughout downtown to access a variety of Holidayfest event locations, parking, restaurants and more.
Trolley Stops
Trolley stops will be easy to find. Simply look for the blue and red Holidayfest Trolley sign in the area designated on our trolley route map to catch the next ride. Trolleys will run approximately every 10-15 minutes.
Trolley Hours of Operation
Through December 17
Wed – Friday, 4:30 – 9:30 pm
Saturday, 11 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday, 11am – 6:30 pm

December 18 – 30

Thursday – Saturday, 11 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday, 11am – 6:30 pm

December 24

11am – 6:30 pm

December 31/First Night

11am – 9:30 pm
*Trolleys will not operate on December 25, Christmas Day

Click here to download a printable Holidayfest trolley route map.
 

Many thanks to our Sponsors!

For information about becoming a sponsor for Holidayfest 2006, click here .


Presenting Sponsor
 
Skating Sponsors
For more information, please call (330)375-2871