Celebrate Akron’s holiday magic (then swing into crave for a cozy, festive feast!)

The holidays are here in Downtown Akron, and the neighborhood is full of can’t-miss seasonal events. Catch a show, shop local, enjoy winter traditions, and make Crave your home base for warming up with great food and festive drinks.

WELCOME SANTA HOLIDAY PARADE | NOV 28
We have prime seating for the parade with fire pits, heaters, and hot cocktails! Come warm up with a DORA drink or hot chocolate.

Akron Civic Theatre:

BALLET THEATRE OF OHIO PRESENTS NUTCRACKER
Saturday, November 29th & December 6th | 2PM & 7PM

SANTA’S CIRCUS
Friday, December 12th | 7PM

The Knight Stage:

BOOM! THEATRE PRESENTS IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 5th & Saturday, December 6th | 7PM
Friday, December 12th & Saturday, December 13th | 7PM
Friday December 19th & Saturday, December 20th | 7PM

E.J Thomas Hall:

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Friday, December 5th | 12PM-7PM
Saturday, December 6th | 10AM-6PM

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
Wednesday, December 17th | 7:30PM

JUDY GARLAND: WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Monday, December 22nd | 7:30PM

Lock 3:

ICE SKATING | ALL WINTER LONG!

Akron Zoo:

WILD LIGHTS
Friday, November 28th & Saturday, November 29th | 5PM-9PM
Friday, December 5th & Saturday, December 6th | 5PM-9PM
Friday, December 12th & Saturday, December 13th | 5PM-9PM
Wednesday, December 17th–Tuesday, December 23rd | 5PM-9PM
Friday, December 26th | 5PM-9PM
Monday, December 29th & Tuesday December 30th | 5PM-9PM

Visit the full list of Events in Downtown Akron to make your holiday bucket list. Then, make the occasion extra special: make a reservation and save your table at Crave!