(Updated: Nov. 26, 2025, at 8:20 p.m.)
It’s time to gather the family and head out to see Christmas lights, where dazzling displays help usher in the holiday spirit and create childhood memories.
The Canton Repository has curated a list of area displays that are free to view in 2025. Some accept donations for local charities and causes. Some are fun-sized exhibits.
Tiffany Stanley, 42, has a holiday projection show that plays nightly in the Louisville area. Santa and the Grinch visit on certain dates. There also are raffle baskets to win.
“I’ve been doing it for four or five years,” she said. “I’ve always had Christmas decorations, but I came across the projection show on a Facebook page. I was fascinated by it.”
She jumped all in and has transformed her home into one of the must-see Christmas attractions in Stark County. Her husband and her father help, as do her children.
Her display is on Oakridge Drive in Nimishillen Township. Stanley also decorates for Halloween and Easter.
Here’s a look at other top displays in Stark and surrounding counties:
Northern Stark County
Warren Musical Lights at 544 Winesap Ave. SW in North Canton is a musical play with Santa’s workshop. Tune to 103.7 FM for music or 102.7 FM to listen to Santa Claus and the elves in the workshop. Show times are 5 to 11 p.m. from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1 on weekdays, and 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Christmas on Waterfall at 12355 Waterfall Ave. NW in Lake Township has a computer-controlled light show. Tune radios to 101.5 FM to hear music. Show times are 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1.
Solosky’s Christmas Lights at 9216 Brookledge Ave. NW in Lake Township has music, inflatables and lights. Times are 6 to 10 p.m. nightly from Nov. 27 through Dec. 25. It could extend a few days after Christmas.
Christmas on Browning at 442 Browning St. NW in North Canton has a public safety theme with two firetrucks, an ambulance, a firefighter elf squirting water and other features. Lights are on now through Christmas from 5 to 11:30 p.m. nightly.
Merry Christmas from Katie Land at 7637 Knollridge Ave. NE in Plain Township features 120 inflatables with grass walkways. Show times are 6 to 9:30 p.m. from Dec. 7 to Dec. 31, if weather allows. A nightly opportunity to meet Santa Claus starts Dec. 7 until Dec. 22. Santa’s mailbox opens Nov. 29 and letters with names and an address will receive a return letter. All disabilities welcomed. Special tokens will be given. It is free and donations are not necessary.
Eastern Stark County
Shonk Family Lights at 2812 Belleflower Ave. in Alliance has more than 12,000 pixel lights set to 87.9 FM and an eight-foot snowflake from Nov. 28 through Christmas. Show times are 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be a special event from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 to collect money, items and gift cards for the Alliance Pregnancy Center. The event will include hot chocolate, cookies and, maybe, Santa Claus.
Matthew 5:16 Lights at 3001 Edgewood Ave. in Alliance is displaying about 13,000 lights set to music at 89.1 FM. New songs added. Show times are 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday from Nov. 29 through Jan. 1.
Stanley Family Light Display at 5591 Oakridge Drive in Nimishillen Township has a holiday projection show that plays nightly from 5 to 10:30, with lights staying on until midnight. Tune to 107.7 FM or roll windows down. Turn headlights off and do not block neighbor’s driveway. Show runs from Nov. 27 through Dec. 30, followed by a New Year’s show on Jan. 1. Meet Santa and the Grinch from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 6, Dec. 12 and Dec. 20. Take your own pictures. There will be drinks and snacks. A drawing for raffle baskets is Dec. 20. Donations are appreciated.
Christmas in Silver Park at 2930 S. Union Ave. in Alliance is a free drive-thru light display. You can see them in your car or walk the sidewalk. The display, put up by Adam Shonk and family, runs nightly from dusk to 9 p.m. Nov. 29 through Jan. 2.
Glenbrook Village Lights Display in Louisville has a lengthy light display that spans two houses on Glenbar Street. Show times, Nov. 27 to Dec. 31, are 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Santa, Rudolph and Elf visit at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, starting Dec. 5.
Metzger Lights at 920 Richard Drive in Louisville features more than 20,000 lights dancing to music. The shows last about 30 minutes. Tune to 104.7 FM for music. Donations accepted for the Louisville Community Cupboard. Show times are 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, now through Dec. 31.
Umbrella Alley at 218 E. Main St. in Louisville features an umbrella Christmas tree with 56 umbrellas, a lit archway and festive scenes, now through early 2026. It is lit 24 hours, seven days a week, weather permitting.
Central Stark County
Christmas Lights at Stadium Park in Canton in the 1200 to 2500 block of Stadium Park Drive NW is a free drive-thru display with more than 30 Christmas light displays. Show times are 4 to 11 p.m. daily Nov. 20 through Jan. 9.
Canton South’s ‘Light Up Keiffer’ Display at 5200 Keiffer Ave. SW in Canton Township includes thousands of lights and eight family-made wooden scenes such as Frosty, Grinch, 12-foot-tall Bumble, Elsa, Olaf and five eight-foot car tree air fresheners. There also is a 17-foot inflatable reindeer. Show times are dusk to 10 p.m. each day from Nov. 27 through Jan. 1.
Western Stark County
Bright Lights on Bramblebush at 1639 Bramblebush Ave. NW in Perry Township features a “Happily Ever After” holiday light show set to music that can be heard at 102.7 FM. Show times, Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, are 6 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 6 to 11 p.m. weekends. There also is a nonperishable food drive and a fundraiser; plus, nominate a family for a Christmas wish.
The Lights Before Christmas holiday display at 1422 Bremen Circle NW in Perry Township has life-sized Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves. Tune your car radio to 102.5 FM to hear them sing and tell stories. Show times are 5 to 10 p.m. each day from Nov. 27 through Jan. 2. There are free candy canes in the gift box by a photo-op area.
Schneiders’ Christmas Display at 2679 Graydon Ave. SW features white lights and on Dec. 24 luminaries are added. Lights are on nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. It is in a cul-de-sac with eight other houses that decorate. This display won a 2024 lighting contest in Perry Township.
The Walkers’ Winter Wonderland at 2645 Brooklyn Ave. SW in Perry Township includes lights, 43 inflatable snowmen and other figures. Show times are 5 to 11 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 through Jan. 3. Tune to 103.7 FM to hear music. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 for pictures and hot chocolate. The event is free. All donations go to Camp CHOF.
The May’s Christmas Display at 4160 Meadowview Dr. NW in Jackson Township includes thousands of lights, more than 70 inflatables and blow molds. Lights are on nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. from Nov. 27 through Jan. 1, weather permitting.
Noel on Netherwood at 938 Netherwood Ave. NW in Perry Township features a traditional light display. Show times are dusk to midnight daily from Nov. 27 through Jan. 1. There also is a Santa mailbox for children. No stamps need. Santa sends a letter back. All free.
Christmas House of Armistice at 6097 Armistice Avenue NW in Jackson Township. Thousands of lights illuminate the hillside and more than 200 decorations are set to music. There are inflatables, blow molds and two huge trees with 10,000 lights each. Show times are 6 to 11 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 to Jan. 3.
Niebel Walk-Thru Light Display at 6550 Roger Ave. NW in Jackson Township has lights, a walk-through wonderland with a large nativity scene. Every child under age of 12 can take home a ornament from the red sharing tree. The display is up nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 27 through Jan. 4.
Dewald Holiday Lights at 843 17th St. NE in Massillon includes more than 3,000 LED lights set to music on 92.9 FM. Show times are 5 to 10:30 p.m. each day Nov. 27 through Jan. 1. For more information, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DewaldHolidayLights.
The Fonte Family Display at 6841 Regina Circle NW in Jackson Township includes more than 300 strands of Christmas lights, inflatables, blow molds, LEDs, icicle lights and more. Show times are dusk until 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. to dawn each day from Nov. 27 through Jan. 5.
Outside Stark County
The Chapel at 135 Fir Hill in Akron has a nightly drive-in Christmas light show from 5 to 9 p.m., starting Dec. 5. The show lasts 15 minutes. It is free. There also will be free hot chocolate on Friday and Saturday. The last night of the show is Dec. 28. The church also is raising funds to benefit Harvest Home, a local ministry pantry.
Holidays on Wildflower at 4781 Wildflower Drive in Green features a light show with nearly 21,000 LED pixel lights set to new music, a 20-foot tree, a 16-foot tree, four singing Christmas trees, six singing bulbs and all new props in 2025. Show times are 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Nov. 27 through Jan. 1. The music can be heard at 93.5 FM. Donations taken for Akron Children’s Hospital.
Kungle Family Christmas Lights at 2467 Spade Road in Green features a 11-foot snowman singing with three Christmas trees. Show times are nightly, until 10 p.m., from Nov. 27 through Dec. 25. Music set to 99.3 FM.
Kuntz Family Lights at 1507 Cherry Ln. in Green features a 15-foot snowman, large ferris wheel, a hot air balloon, rollar coast and more. The front yard and house have synchronized lights with music. Show times are 5:30 to 11:30 nightly from Nov. 27 through Dec. 30. The roller coaster runs 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. nightly. Donations are accepted for Haven of Rest.
Peppards’ Memorial Light Display at 16998 Fox Lake Road in Marshallville has more than 14,000 lights and 90 inflatables; in memory of David Peppard. The 16-year-old died from cancer in 2007. Donations are accepted and all proceeds go to Wishes Can Happen. Show times are 5 to 11 p.m. nightly from Nov. 27 through Dec. 26.
Tom’s Internet Controlled Christmas Lights at 15439 Valley View Rd. in Doylestown has 13,000 animated lights set to music, a 30-foot tree, Santa, candy canes and much more. Visitors can choose the songs you want the show to play at itwinkle.org/control-lights while in the car, or at home on the Internet. Show times are nightly 5:30 to 11 p.m. from Nov. 27 through Jan. 2.
Source: NortheastOhioFamilyFun.com for some of the locations on the list.
If you don’t see a display on the list, email Benjamin Duer at ben.duer@cantonrep.com. Please include an address of the display, a description and a photo (if possible).
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Here’s the 2025 guide to Christmas lights in the Stark County area
Reporting by Benjamin Duer, Canton Repository / The Repository
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
