Illustration of Santa in a red suit sitting in an armchair as a small child shows him a paper list beside a lit fireplace (Christmas at Central Park)

Christmas at Central Park

Guests can explore a Christmas Village featuring festive houses decorated by local community partners. Activities include train rides around the park, a letter-to-Santa station, and live animal photo opportunities. The event also features live music from The Canal Street Ramblers and the Green Middle School Choir, followed by a tree lighting ceremony with Santa Claus and a fireworks show.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

cityofgreen.org

When

Tickets

Admission and parking are free. No registration required. Free cotton candy and popcorn are provided by Maranatha Bible Church.

Hours

2:30pm - 5:30pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Free cotton candy and popcorn are provided by Maranatha Bible Church; no other food or drink options are specified.

Parking

Parking is available at the Central Park lot (1795 Steese Rd), the Central Administration lot (1755 Town Park Blvd), and the Green Memorial Stadium lot (1737 Steese Rd). Parking is free.

Pets

Pets are not permitted at special events.

Going?

Location

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Central Park · 1795 Steese Road, Green, OH 44685 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and community-centered

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Stay until the very end, because the Mayor and Santa Claus light the tree and kick off the fireworks as the event's finale.
  • If the Central Park lot fills, use the free Central Administration or Green Memorial Stadium lots, both close by on Town Park Blvd and Steese Rd.
  • Leave pets at home, since the City of Green does not allow them at any of its special events.
  • Have the kids think about their Christmas wishes before you arrive, so they're ready for the letter-to-Santa station.
  • Dress warmly for an afternoon outdoors in the park in December, especially if you plan to stay for the tree lighting and fireworks.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Mayor Rocco Yeargin and Santa Claus light the tree and set off the fireworks to close the event.
  • The Canal Street Ramblers play festive instrumentals.
  • Green Middle School Choir performance.
  • Christmas Village houses decorated by Parks & Recreation, AFSCME Local Union 2741, Summit County Sheriff's Department, Green Fire Division and Green Primary PTA.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Green

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids to do?

There are train rides around the park, a letter-to-Santa station and live animal photo opportunities. Kids can also walk through the Christmas Village of houses decorated by community partners.

Is there food?

Yes. Maranatha Bible Church hands out free cotton candy and popcorn, and there are other snacks too.

Who performs?

The Canal Street Ramblers play festive instrumentals, and the Green Middle School Choir performs.

Do we need to register?

No. Registration isn't required.

Where can we park?

Parking is free at the Central Park lot (1795 Steese Rd), the Central Administration lot (1755 Town Park Blvd) and the Green Memorial Stadium lot (1737 Steese Rd).

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