Holiday Event Calendar

Activities

Carrollton

The Ashton House Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 24. Decorated for the season. Located at 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton. 

Dec. 3 & 4 – McCook House Civil War Museum ‘Unveiling of the Trees’ at the museum in Carrollton from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free. Donations are welcome.

Dec. 2 – Christmas Favors Make & Take class at 2 p.m. at Carroll County District Library. Registration required at 330-627-2613.

Dec. 5 – Country Christmas Craft Show 2-6 p.m. at Century Farms Barn. Free admission. Donations of NEW stuffed animals will be accepted and donated to Akron Children’s Hospital.

Dec. 9 – Christmas Crafts Lock-In at Carroll County District Library at 5:30 p.m. For info, call 330-627-2613. 

Dec. 11 – Cookie Walk 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Carrollton Church of God, 271 Moody Ave. SW, Carrollton. Small box $18, large box $30. 

Bergholz

Dec. 15 – Santa visiting at the fire house at 7 p.m. 

Conotton Valley

Dec. 15 – PreK – 4th grade Christmas Concert at the school at 7 p.m. 

Dec. 20 – 5th-12th grade Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. School is located at 7205 Cumberland Rd. SW, Bowerston. 

Jewett

Dec. 17 – Annual Jewett Wildcat Community Center Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. with Mark Statler and Roger Hoard and friends. Love donation accepted at door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wheelchair accessible at back stage door. Info, call Tammy Dray at 740-491-7807. The center is located at 117 Main St.

Magnolia

Dec. 4 – Drive-thru visit with Santa 10 a.m. to noon at Magnolia Volunteer Fire Dept. Children can give Santa their wish list and receive a goodie bag. 

Malvern

Dec. 3 – Gingerbread Land Story Time at Malvern Branch Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 6 and younger. Stories, crafts and games. For info, call 330-863-0636. The library is located at 710 E. Porter St., Malvern.

Dec. 15 – “Santa Claus is coming to town” around 6:30 p.m.at the Great Trail Fire Dept. North Station, 120 W. Water St., Malvern. Santa will be escorted through town in a small parade of fire trucks to the fire station. The drive-thru visit will include treat bags.

Dec. 17 – Christmas Magic Story Time at Malvern Branch Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 6 and younger. Stories, crafts and games. For info, call 330-863-0636. The library is located at 710 E. Porter St., Malvern.

Minerva 

Dec. 4 – Downtown Wonderland. Crafters, vendors, food, visits with Santa. 

Dec. 10 – Alliance Symphony Big Band Holiday Concert at the Roxy Theatre, 114 N. Market St.

Salineville

Dec. 5 – Vendor Show 1-6 p.m. at Salineville United Methodist Church. Food onsite and Christmas pictures. 

Church 

Dec. 3 – Advent Festival at Carrollton First United Methodist Church 6-8 p.m. Games, Christmas pageant, meal. Sign at church or the Bridge. 

Dec. 5 – Dec. 19 – Advent Study for all ages 9:30-10:15 a.m. at The Bridge. Gather for scripture and prayer prior to breaking into groups (preschool-5th grade) and teens/adults. Babies and toddlers welcome. 

Dec. 5 – Second Sunday of Advent-Theme: God is with Us in the Wilderness.” Annual Christmas Dinner at 6 p.m. Donna and Gary Zook will lead Christmas carols at Amsterdam Church of God.  

Dec. 12 – “Blue Christmas,” at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 N. Lisbon St., Carrollton. A worship service for those who may be grieving or feeling down during the holidays; sponsored by the Carroll County Ministerial Association. Broadcast via Zoom and Facebook live. 

Dec. 12 – Third Sunday of Advent-Theme: God is with Us in the Storm.” Christmas movie and popcorn at 6 p.m. Amsterdam Church of God.

Dec. 19 – Fourth Sunday of Advent-Theme” God is with Us Always.” Children’s Christmas program. Parsonage open house (afternoon) Amsterdam Church of God.

Dec. 19 – Christmas on the Square in downtown Carrollton at 6 p.m. Presented by Carrollton First United Methodist Church. 

Christmas Eve Services

5 p.m. – Contemporary format at The Bridge (at Carroll County Fairgrounds) with the Bridge band.

6:30 p.m. – Theme: Witness His Majesty at 6:30 p.m. Amsterdam Church of God.

7 p.m. – Traditional service at The Yellow Brick Church, 253 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, at 7 p.m. Music led by chancel choir.