# Christmas lights in Akron–Canton for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Akron–Canton have 2026 dates: 1 drive-thru and 2 walk-throughs. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 4 p.m. at Holiday Lights at Stadium Park. They’re in Akron and Canton.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **Holiday Lights at Stadium Park** at Stadium Park, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718. When: Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027. Time: Nightly 4–11 p.m. Earliest start: 4 p.m. Price: Free. Canton Parks and Recreation's 28th season. The crew builds more than 57 displays, and this year they run from Stadium Park through Monument Park and Waterworks Park. See them from the car or on foot. Official page: https://cantonparksandrec.com/holidaylights/

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo** at Akron Zoo, Akron Zoo, Akron, OH. When: Select nights Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026. Time: 5–9pm. Price: See the zoo’s site. Open Nov 20–21, 27–28, Dec 4–5, 11–13, 18–23 and 26–27. Official page: https://www.akronzoo.org/wild-lights
- **Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet** at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron, OH. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 3–9pm. Price: Adults $28, youth 3–17 $15; members $22 and $12. The manor house, grounds and conservatory decorated and lit for the season. Dec 29–30 are sold out. Official page: https://stanhywet.org/events/deck-hall-0

## More holiday outings in Akron–Canton

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Akron–Canton](https://littlesweekly.com/akron-canton/nutcracker/index.md): 4 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Akron–Canton](https://littlesweekly.com/akron-canton/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Akron–Canton?
Yes. Holiday Lights at Stadium Park is free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Akron–Canton?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet (Adults $28, youth 3–17 $15; members $22 and $12). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. One of the 3 displays can be driven: Holiday Lights at Stadium Park. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Akron–Canton? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Holiday Lights at Stadium Park at 4 p.m., Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo at 9 p.m. and Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet at 9 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).