The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is set to reopen for the holiday season on Saturday with a special transformation of the Arms Family Museum. The venue will host an exhibition titled White Christmas: The Exhibition, which features artifacts from the 1954 classic film and its 1942 predecessor, Holiday Inn. The display also explores the significant impact composer Irving Berlin has had on pop culture. In addition to the film focus, the museum will showcase rooms dedicated to Jack Frost and nativity scenes from various parts of the world. Attendees will also have the opportunity to preview the holiday exhibit planned for next year.
For those interested in regional heritage, the annual Czech holiday fair will return to the Bohemian National Hall in Slavic Village on Saturday. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event highlights the Czech and Slovak heritage of Northeast Ohio. Visitors can browse jewelry, ornaments, pottery, and vintage items. Local artists and authors will present their work alongside a bake sale featuring traditional treats such as strudels, Christmas bread known as vancoka, dumplings, sauerkraut, and chicken paprikash. The festive atmosphere will be enhanced by a strolling accordionist, carolers, and the availability of beer.
In Massillon, the Askren branch of the Massillon Public Library is hosting an event called Christmas in Bethlehem on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gathering offers a playful take on the holiday season, allowing guests to take photos with a character resembling the Grinch and see live reindeer. Families can enjoy story time sessions or relax with a beverage from the Cardinal Coffee trailer. Local author Andi Michelson will also be present to promote her books, which include Dance the Seasons.
Lakewood residents can celebrate the holiday season with a fantasy theme at the Winchester Music Tavern. The venue is hosting Wizard Fest on Friday starting at 8 p.m. The event features cosplay, trivia, and a live DJ, encouraging guests to dress as characters from the Emerald City or Middle Earth. Wizardly attire, cloaks, and robes are recommended for the night. The event is restricted to guests aged 18 and older, though owls, cats, and toads are noted as ineligible to attend.
In Akron, the Bomb Shelter, a shop that combines an antique store with a record store, will hold its annual Christmas party on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration includes live music from the band Missile Toe and free pie for attendees, along with a chance to win additional slices. Downtown Akron will also feature a glow party at the Akron Summit County Public Library on Saturday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Additionally, Akron Glass Works is hosting its annual show and sale of gallery items. The event will take place at the shop's new location on Glendale Avenue. The gallery will be open from Friday through Sunday, with hours beginning at 10 a.m. each day.
