Christmas Group Tours

Gather together for the holiday season and experience Christmastime in Canton! Groups will enjoy holiday dining experiences, Christmas shows, attractions, and events.

Plan your group's holiday travel itinerary. Enjoy fine dining, home cooked meals, and holiday treats. Experience outdoor and indoor holiday attractions with photo-ops, light displays, and Santa appearances. Check off everyone on the holiday shopping list at unique shopping destinations. Plus, don't miss a full calendar of holiday shows and special events.

Day One

Lunch 12:00-1:30 PM

Upon arriving in Canton, enjoy lunch at Bender's Tavern. Founded in 1902, this historic restaurant in downtown Canton known for its seafood and steaks. Private group dining space is available.

Afternoon 1:30-5:00 PM

The Ohio Christmas Factory features s 15-minute light show synched to music on their 5-story entrance façade, custom built by a design company featured on ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight. Here the group will encoutner lots of Christmas characters, seasonal photo ops and selfie stations, Christmas cocktails for guests over 21, a giant gingerbread house, Christmas tree stroll and more! With over 50,000 square feet of indoor, heated space the Ohio Christmas Factory is one of the largest indoor displays in the country.

Dinner 5:30-7:00 PM

Enjoy dinner at La Pizzeria, this ornate restaurant has been a tradition in Canton, Ohio since 1949, serving the same home-cooked Italian recipes for three generations. Enjoy a traditional Italian meal in your own private dining room.

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Day Two

Morning 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Start your day off shopping the 200-acre campus at Experience Hartville including The Hartville Marketplace, Shops at Hartville Kitchen, and Hartville Hardware. Find all the gifts on your list from children's toys and clothing to handmade goods, home goods, jewelry, faith-based keepsakes, and so much more. If you’re looking for unique gift ideas this is your spot!

Lunch 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Enjoy lunch at the Hartville Kitchen, founded in 1966 and serving a large menu of scratch-made, home-style cooking that will tempt anyone’s palate.

Afternoon 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

The next stop is Fannie Mae & Harry London Chocolate Factory. Go behind the scenes to learn and see how these gourmet chocolates are crafted. Sample candy and shop for all your favorites in the retail store. Chocolate tours are free and depart hourly. Reservations are required for groups of 20 or more. Tour availability is subject to production schedule.

Dinner 3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Head to the beautifully decorated 55-acre Gervasi Vineyard Resort. Enjoy private dining The Crush House, a contemporary winery, wine bar, and eatery.

Evening 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

End your day with a visit to Winter Wonderfest at the Hartville Marketplace. The magical festival brings your dreams to life with dazzling light displays, live music, and an interactive show. The outdoor, walk-through holiday light display with more than 500,000 sparkling lights is the centerpiece of the festival. This large-scale Christmas lights display with custom animated scenes is sure to be a showstopper!

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