Winter Break Fun in Stark County

Dec 03, 2024

Kids are home from school, the whole family has cabin fever, and you are looking for some family fun to get you out of the house?

We've got you covered!

Indoor Fun

Ohio Christmas Factory

Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of Christmas at the Ohio Christmas Factory! Delight in the company of Christmas characters that will make you smile from ear to ear. Marvel at the giant gingerbread house, a magical creation that will make you feel like you've stepped into a storybook. Take a leisurely Christmas Tree Stroll, surrounded by beautifully adorned trees, each twinkling with its own unique charm.

Massillon Recreation Center

Want to feel like you are on vacation without having to travel too far from home? Dive into the Massillon Aquatics Center which features a lazy river, a multi-purpose/splashdown pool, a dry sauna, and two 19' water slides making for one great family fun day.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Get some major air at this indoor trampoline park that is full of fun. Enjoy an open jump in the platform of trampolines or put your skills to the test in 3D Dodgeball or Slam-Dunk Basketball. Seek new heights in this all-ages air adventure!

North Canton Skate & Entertainment Center

A roller skating rink complete with a DJ and blacklights, and they also have bumper cars, a rock-climbing wall, laser tag, euro bungee, arcade games, and more!

Center Ice Sports Complex

Don't feel like being outside in the cold, but still want to ice skate? This state-of-the-art sports facility features an NHL-size ice area for public skating. Admission is just $13 for public skate and $4 for skate rental.

Escape Room Downtown

Do you like solving puzzles? Then this will be perfect for you! Choose your destiny in various themed rooms and get into action. From discovering secrets to robbing a gallery, find the hidden clues to crack the case and escape before time runs out.

Milestone - A Board Game Bar

Check out Downtown Canton's very own board game cafe. With over 1,300 board games to choose from, there is family fun for everyone.

AMF Hall of Fame Lanes

An ideal way to entertain everyone. Grab the family and hit the lanes!

Outdoor Adventures

Ice Skating

Check out the HOF City Ice Rink located downtown in the plaza beside the Stark County Courthouse, this outdoor ice rink welcomes skating enthusiasts and beginners. Admission to skate is $4 and skate rentals are just an additional $2. You are more than welcome to bring your own skates as well. Open beginning December 5th, Monday-Friday 5 pm-9 pm, Saturday 12 pm-9 pm, and Sunday 12 pm-6 pm, weather permitting. The Jackson Ice Skating Rink is also open daily and is free to the public. The rink is open from dusk till 8:00 pm.

Hall of Fame Village

Experience the magic of the holidays at the Winter Blitz Indoor Carnival & Thrill Show! Enjoy thrilling stunts by the Cincinnati Circus Company, classic carnival rides, games, and fun for the whole family—every weekend from December 13th to December 29th. Grab your tickets today and join the fun!

Funtimes Fun Park

Make your way to Funtimes Fun Park starting December 21st, and enjoy some winter GLO Tubing, a new twist on snow tubing with synthetic ice and an artificial hill!

Stadium Park

Check out the Drive-Thru holiday display this season. With over 50 holiday light displays, it's a fun drive-through location, and the cost is FREE. Located at 1615 Stadium Park Dr in Canton. The park is open daily from November 21st through January 5th from 5 pm-11 pm.

Beech Creek Botanical Gardens

The gleaming glow of Christmas lights takes over the beautiful botanical garden and turns it into the winter wonderland of your dreams with over 350,000 lights, dozens of displays, and other hands-on activities! Nature's A-Glow is November 29th through December 22nd, every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, and December 26th-30th from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.

Winter Wonderfest

Experience the magic of Hartville this holiday season with their new Christmas light display and unique animations at Winter Wonderfest!

Outdoor Activities

Kids or adults love the rush of sledding down a snowy hill all bundled up! After the next big snowfall, grab the kids, sled, plenty of water, and snacks, and head for the hills for FREE wintertime fun!

Must See Museums

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

A must-do Stark County museum presents a combination of presidential history, local history, and hands-on fun. Step back in time as you walk through the Street of Shops, a life-size replica historic town complete with a blacksmith shop, dentist's office, and even a real fire pole to slide down in the fire station. In Discover World, the hands-on interactive science center, encounter an authentic mastodon skeleton that was discovered during an excavation for an apartment building in Canton, among other activities like Ecology Island and Fascination Station. Be greeted by President McKinley and his wife in the McKinley Gallery where the largest collection of McKinley artifacts chronicles the life and career of our 25th president, and view the McKinley Monument, McKinley's final resting place. You can also catch a festive journey through the cosmos this holiday season at a Winter Break Planetarium Show included with museum admission!

Massillon Museum

You don't have to break the bank to enjoy your winter break! There is ALWAYS free admission at MassMu, plus check out the regular schedule of Do the Mu! special activities.

Canton Museum of Art

Enjoy Free Thursdays on Thursdays courtesy of PNC Foundation.

Troll Hole Museum

See the Guinness World Record troll doll collection and enjoy a guided tour that will walk you through the history and folklore of trolls from mythology to the modern toy in a unique setting of artistic displays and exhibits. This is a playground for the imagination where over 10,000 trolls live and are displayed in a setting of waterfalls and grottoes.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

No trip to Canton is complete without a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! A truly exhilarating museum and exhibition center, the Hall of Fame is the ultimate destination for fans and families.

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Willis Brienza

Creative Coordinator

Willis Brienza is the Creative Coordinator for Visit Canton. He enjoys movies, music, sports, and spending time with friends and family! Willis resides in Alliance with his fiance, Rosie, and their two dogs! Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at willisb@visitcanton.com.

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