Mayor Don Walters is proud to announce that the City of Cuyahoga Falls will host the 2025 Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 29, at City Hall, 2310 Second Street.
“As we gather for the annual tree lighting, we celebrate the spirit of togetherness that helps define Cuyahoga Falls,” Mayor Don Walters shared. “This year’s Winter Adventure brings eight enchanting stations to life—each offering fun, discovery, and a little holiday magic for everyone who joins us.”
Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with ice carving demonstrations, crafts, train rides, live reindeer, and live entertainment. Santa Claus and Mayor Walters will arrive and light the tree at City Hall at approximately 6:15 p.m., followed by a drone show from the top of the Green Parking Deck, 2221 Second Street. Photo opportunities and food trucks will be available throughout the event.
The ice rink at the Downtown Plaza will be open for skating on Saturday, November 29, from noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Skate rental is $5. Visit cityofcf.com/places/ice-skating-rink for complete ice rink hours and more information.
To accommodate the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, there will be the following parking restrictions and road closures:
- The top of the Green Parking Deck will be closed Friday, November 28, from 10 p.m. to Saturday, November 29 at 10 p.m.
- Stow Avenue between Second and Third Streets will be closed on Saturday, November 29, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Second Street between Green Parking Deck and Oakwood Drive and Stow Avenue between Front and Second Streets will be closed on Saturday, November 29, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Second Street between Portage Trail and Oakwood Drive and Stow Avenue between Front and Second Streets will be closed on Saturday, November 29, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information about the Tree Lighting Celebration, road closures and to view the Adventure map, please visit www.cityofcf.com/events.