Nov1Sun
A day at the Akron Zoo
Akron Zoo · 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
- When
- Sunday, Nov 1
- Time
- 11am–4pm
- Price
- $11–$21 per person; under 2 free
- Ages
- All ages
November 2026Akron–Canton · Akron and Canton
November in Akron–Canton with little kids.
12 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Akron–Canton in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.
1 listing
Sunday, Nov 1
1 listing
Nov 2 to Nov 8
Nov6Fri
Santa at SouthPark
SouthPark · 500 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
- When
- Friday, Nov 6
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
2 listings
Nov 9 to Nov 15
Nov14Sat
Santa at Summit Mall
Summit Mall · 3265 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333
- When
- Saturday, Nov 14
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
Nov14Sat
Whoville Holiday Adventure at Belden Village Mall
Belden Village Mall · Belden Village Mall, Canton, OH
- When
- Saturday, Nov 14
- Time
- 1–3pm
- Price
- See the event page
1 listing
Nov 16 to Nov 22
Nov20Fri
Santa at Beachwood Place
Beachwood Place · 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
- When
- Friday, Nov 20
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
4 listings
Nov 23 to Nov 29
Nov26Thu
Green Family YMCA Turkey Trot
Green Memorial Stadium · 1711 Steese Rd., Green, OH 44685
- When
- Thursday, Nov 26
- Time
- 7:30–11am
- Price
- See the race page
Nov27Fri
Akron Holiday Parade & Lock 3 Lighting
Main Street, Exchange to Bowery, then Lock 3 · Akron, OH · downtown
- When
- Friday, Nov 27
- Time
- Fri. Nov. 27, parade at 6 p.m., lighting right after
- Price
- No ticket listed
Nov27Fri
Hudson's Lighting of the Greens
Clocktower and Gazebo Greens · Hudson, OH · about 15 miles from Akron
- When
- Friday, Nov 27
- Time
- Fri. Nov. 27, 4:30–7 p.m. (lighting just after 5)
- Price
- No ticket listed
Nov27Fri
Santa at New Towne Mall
New Towne Mall · 400 Mill Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
- When
- Friday, Nov 27
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
3 listings
Open for weeks at a time
Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.
Nov19to 30
Holiday Lights at Stadium Park
Stadium Park · 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
- When
- Nov 19 to Jan 8
- Time
- Nightly 4–11 p.m.
- Price
- Free
Nov20to 30
Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo
Akron Zoo · Akron Zoo, Akron, OH
- When
- Nov 20 to Dec 27
- Time
- 5–9pm
- Price
- See the zoo’s site
Nov27to 30
Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens · Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron, OH
- When
- Nov 27 to Dec 30
- Time
- 3–9pm
- Price
- Adults $28, youth 3–17 $15; members $22 and $12
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Free things to do in Akron–CantonFree days, free events and places that never charge
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Ice skating in Akron–CantonHoliday and indoor rinks, skate aids and prices
Thanksgiving weekend in Akron–CantonParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Christmas parades in Akron–CantonParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
The Nutcracker in Akron–CantonBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas markets in Akron–CantonChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
This week in Akron–CantonDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
November in Akron–Canton: the FAQ
12 dated listings so far, including A day at the Akron Zoo (Nov 1), Santa at SouthPark (Nov 6), Santa at Summit Mall (Nov 14) and Whoville Holiday Adventure at Belden Village Mall (Nov 14). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.
Holiday Lights at Stadium Park (Nov 19 to Jan 8). For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Akron–Canton.
The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.
8 start this November: Santa at SouthPark (Nov 6), Santa at Summit Mall (Nov 14), Whoville Holiday Adventure at Belden Village Mall (Nov 14), Santa at Beachwood Place (Nov 20) and Santa at New Towne Mall (Nov 27), plus 3 more below.
Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.
The checked list, every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Akron–Canton that weekend.
