If you are scratching your head wondering what Three Kings Day is, you’re not alone. Most people haven’t heard of it. You may be more familiar with Epiphany. Whatever you call it, it’s a celebration that marks the arrival of the Three Kings/Three Wise Men at baby Jesus’ side. In order to honor and worship [...]
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year
January 4, 2012 By
Of all AkronOhioMoms bloggers, I am certainly not the expert on How to Celebrate Chinese New Year. However, it is a fun time to celebrate, something to look forward to in the cold month of January and involves good Chinese food, so I’m there! Chinese New Year 2012 starts on January 23, 2012 and last [...]
Most Popular Blog Posts, Top YouTube Videos of 2011, & New Year’s Resolutions
December 31, 2011 By
New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection. I thought I’d revisit the most popular blog posts of 2011. If you missed some, now is the time to get caught up on what everyone is reading and enjoying on AkronOhioMoms.com. What was your favorite or most useful post? Most Popular Blog Posts Packit Personal Cooler [...]
Best Family New Years Eve Event in Akron, Ohio: First Night Akron
December 28, 2011 By
Are you looking for the Best Family New Years Eve Event in Akron, Ohio? All the fun and excitement for families is in Downtown Akron for First Night Akron 2012. There is way more than anyone could ever attempt to do which means there is something for every interest and age at First Night Akron. [...]
Castaway Bay Re-Opens in Time for Holiday Retreats
December 15, 2011 By
Starting tomorrow, Friday, December 16th, Castaway Bay in Sandusky, Ohio will be re-opened with a many updates and special holiday activities. With special holiday events from 12/16 through the new year, your family can celebrate the holiday season with special concerts, activities, crafts, and even visits from Santa, Snoopy and the gang. Castaway Bay has [...]
Magical Winter Wonderland at Great Wolf Lodge in December – plus Discount Savings
December 12, 2011 By
Make December magical with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge! This season, Great Wolf Lodge has been transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with falling snow inside, holiday activities and even a fairy tale life-sized Gingerbread House! All during the month of December, Great Wolf Lodge guests get to enjoy not only the most amazing [...]
Chriskindl Market in Downtown Akron/Lock 3 + 4 More!
December 12, 2011 By
The Muzak and décor at Target, Walmart, and Giant Eagle are lovely and wonderful, but they are not the hallmark shopping experience that you remember from season to season. One of the most memorable (and sometimes frigid!) Christmas memories you can make with your children is an outdoor shopping experience at Akron’s Lock 3 this [...]
Disney’s Imagination Movers
December 9, 2011 By
Disney’s Imagination Movers are coming to the Akron Civic Theatre on April 22, 2012! Tickets start going on sale today, December 9, 2011. Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty – of the Emmy-winning Disney Channel TV series “Imagination Movers’” add some rock n’ roll excitement and entertainment to your family’s life with the Imagination Movers’ 2012 [...]
Disney On Ice Princesses in Cleveland, Ohio for Dare to Dream Show
December 9, 2011 By
Get tangled up with Rapunzel, jazzed with Tiana and enchanted by Cinderella in Cleveland, Ohio for Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream on January 6 -16, 2011 at Quicken Loans Arena. Get tangled up in the newest Disney on Ice Princess show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Disney [...]
Stan Hywet Hall presents Deck the Hall: Joys of Christmas Past
November 29, 2011 By
Stan Hywet Hall presents their annual Stan Hywet Christmas celebration of Deck the Hall. This year’s theme is Joys of Christmas Past where the past 100 years of Christmas celebrations will be on display at Stan Hywet Hall in the form of trees, gifts, fashion, music, holiday traditions, and decorations from each decade. Deck the [...]
Holiday Lantern Tour at Hale Farm and Village this Christmas
November 29, 2011 By
A Hale Farm Holiday Lantern Tour will take you and your family back in time to Christmas Eve, 1861, the first year of the American Civil War. Stroll the imaginary town of Wheatfield, Ohio by only the light of your lantern where you will see and learn of various ways people celebrated and even objected [...]
Photos with Santa and Special Guest to Benefit Humane Society of Greater Akron, Dec 3, 2011
November 29, 2011 By
Now that we have celebrated Thanksgiving, it is time to get into the Christmas spirit! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than getting your picture taken with Santa himself!?! I have written about the Humane Society of Greater Akron before and all the AMAZING things PAWSibilities does for the abused and neglected [...]
What My Kids Want for Christmas -7 year old Boy, 5 year old Girl
November 24, 2011 By
Every week this month, the Toys R Us, and Target Ads come in the Sunday Paper. Every week our kids open them and start circling in Pink and Blue Highlighters What they Want for Christmas. I’m surprised at what they circle, and what they don’t circle. What’s worse is it changes week to week! The [...]
Breakfast with Santa at Akron Zoo
November 23, 2011 By
Make reservations now for Breakfast with Santa at the Akron Zoo. This event sells out each year. Make some precious memories as you and your family enjoys a full breakfast buffet with Santa and some of the animals at the Akron Zoo. Watch some of the animals open their Christmas presents, aka enrichment items. We [...]
Holiday Shopping at Crafty Mart, Handmade Gifts by Akron Artisans, Saturday Nov. 26
November 22, 2011 By
I don’t know about you but I LOVE a good craft show! Wandering up and down the aisles looking at beautiful and unique handmade items from artisans while sipping a yummy warm beverage and listening to Holiday music is one of the highlights of the upcoming Holiday Season! I grew up going to craft shows [...]
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