Holiday
November 27, 2026
Lock 3, downtown Akron
Holiday Lane and Archie free; skating, ice bikes and bumper cars paid

Lock 3 Winterblast and Welcome Santa Parade

Winterblast opens Fri Nov 27 with the Welcome Santa Illuminated Parade at 6 p.m., then a drone show, fireworks and the Lock 3 lighting.

Parade route: north on South Main from Cedar to West Bowery. Regular winter hours after opening: Mon to Tue closed; Wed to Thu 3 to 9 p.m.; Fri to Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (extended Dec 21 to 31). Confirm the live schedule at lock3live.com.