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Vision Matters: Enhancing Holiday Gatherings with an Older Adult

Big family gatherings can be hard for older people to enjoy. Hearing, mobility and even memory concerns are discouraging but when an older person has vision difficulties, they may seem to be less engaged or often unaware of some of the potential safety risks as a result.
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Host a ‘Grand’ Holiday Campout

If you’ve never tried it, I highly recommend it: Turn off the overhead lights, spread out a few blankets, and camp under the glow of the Christmas tree with the grandkids. Holiday magic!
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Register Now for BW’s Institute for Learning in Retirement

Now here's a great way to spend part of the next couple of cold months: take a college class. Registration is open now for Baldwin Wallace's Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East).
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Managing Holiday Stress with Online Help

This time of year can be especially difficult for those facing pressures related to navigating complex family relationships. Cultural and social expectations related to gift giving and traditions may also lead to financial strain and alienation for some. With mental health concerns continuing to rise, access to digital tools and resources can offer help throughout this holiday season and beyond. 
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Plants that Evoke the Sun’s Return

Many trees and plants have played a significant role in the traditional celebration of the winter solstice. What symbolism do evergreens, mistletoe, holly and more provide to the shortest day of the year? Read on to learn more about this annual phenomenon, which falls on December 21 at 10:03 a.m. (EST) this year.
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Why You Might Need More Than a Simple Will

A simple will or joint ownership often leaves your carefully built legacy vulnerable to common, yet devastating, pitfalls — specifically, the four great threats: divorce, death, lawsuits and poor spending habits.
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Events This Week

December 7, 2025 - December 14, 2025

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Dec 7 Sunday 12 events
Dec 8 Monday 8 events
Dec 9 Tuesday 11 events
Dec 10 Wednesday 16 events
Dec 11 Thursday 13 events
Dec 12 Friday 10 events
Dec 13 Saturday 10 events
December 7

The North Pole Adventure

December 7

A 26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole departing at 5 and 7:55 p.m.
December 7

Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”

December 7

The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year.
December 7

Deck the Hall

December 7

A perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays.
December 7

Nature’s A-Glow

December 7

 Christmas lights take over the beautiful botanical gardens and turn them into a winter wonderland with over 500,000 lights, dozens of displays, and other hands-on activities.  This experience will take between 40 minutes and 3 hours to walk through and experience.
December 7

Country Lights Drive-Thru

December 7

Seasonal splendor and festive family fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Country Lights Drive-thru!
December 8

The North Pole Adventure

December 8

A 26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole departing at 5 and 7:55 p.m.
December 8

Deck the Hall

December 8

A perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays.
December 8

Nature’s A-Glow

December 8

 Christmas lights take over the beautiful botanical gardens and turn them into a winter wonderland with over 500,000 lights, dozens of displays, and other hands-on activities.  This experience will take between 40 minutes and 3 hours to walk through and experience.
December 8

Country Lights Drive-Thru

December 8

Seasonal splendor and festive family fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Country Lights Drive-thru!
December 8

Tai Chi for Health

December 8

Has been shown to improve muscle strength, reduced pain and stiffness and joint flexibility.
December 9

Toddler Studio

December 9

Join instructor Haylee Wagner for art-making experiences designed to help develop self-expression, problem-solving, and social skills in young children.

December 9

The North Pole Adventure

December 9

A 26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole departing at 5 and 7:55 p.m.
December 9

Deck the Hall

December 9

A perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays.
December 9

Nature’s A-Glow

December 9

 Christmas lights take over the beautiful botanical gardens and turn them into a winter wonderland with over 500,000 lights, dozens of displays, and other hands-on activities.  This experience will take between 40 minutes and 3 hours to walk through and experience.
December 9

Country Lights Drive-Thru

December 9

Seasonal splendor and festive family fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Country Lights Drive-thru!
December 10

The North Pole Adventure

December 10

A 26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole departing at 5 and 7:55 p.m.
December 10

Holiday Ice & Lights Festival

December 10

Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne.
December 10

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

December 10

A musical reenactment of the Old Testament story of Joseph and his father Jacob, his eleven brothers. and the coat of many colors.
December 10

A Christmas Story

December 10

A boy, a holiday wish and a triple-dog-daring good time.  Returning to Playhouse Square in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, frozen-flagpole-licking glory. Daily 11/30-12/21, excluding Mondays and Tuesdays.
December 10

Deck the Hall

December 10

A perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays.
December 11

The North Pole Adventure

December 11

A 26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole departing at 5 and 7:55 p.m.
December 11

Wild Lights

December 11

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov.
December 11

Crafty Ladies Society

December 11

The Crafty Ladies Society gathers weekly to share the love of yarn crafts.
December 11

Deck the Hall

December 11

A perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays.
December 11

Nature’s A-Glow

December 11

 Christmas lights take over the beautiful botanical gardens and turn them into a winter wonderland with over 500,000 lights, dozens of displays, and other hands-on activities.  This experience will take between 40 minutes and 3 hours to walk through and experience.
December 12

The North Pole Adventure

December 12

A 26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole departing at 5 and 7:55 p.m.
December 12

Anne of Green Gables: The Musical

December 12

The musical based on the novel by L.M.
December 12

Deck the Hall

December 12

A perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays.
December 12

Nature’s A-Glow

December 12

 Christmas lights take over the beautiful botanical gardens and turn them into a winter wonderland with over 500,000 lights, dozens of displays, and other hands-on activities.  This experience will take between 40 minutes and 3 hours to walk through and experience.
December 12

Country Lights Drive-Thru

December 12

Seasonal splendor and festive family fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Country Lights Drive-thru!
December 13

Wood Ornaments/Rustic Coasters Workshop

December 13

A hands-on afternoon of decorating natural wood slices to create ornaments or coasters with a holiday theme.

December 13

The North Pole Adventure

December 13

A 26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole departing at 5 and 7:55 p.m.
December 13

Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio

December 13

This indoor holiday tradition continues as the Candy Land game comes to life with a twist and will run daily through January 4th.
December 13

Chess Club

December 13

A drop-in activity for chess players of all skill levels.
December 13

Deck the Hall

December 13

A perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays.