Schedule of Events
Friday, November 18 - Community Tree & Square Lighting Celebration
10am-9pm | Holiday Shopping in the Historic & South Town Districts
11am-9pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite & Son Funeral Home)
3:30pm | Lighting of the Luminaries by Scout Troop 501 and Medina Odd Fellows (donated by Root Candles, Plastipak, and Medina Supply Co.)
5-8pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum Tours | 50 Public Square
5:15-5:45pm | Heartland Church Choir | Gazebo
6-6:45pm | Medina Chorus | Gazebo
6-9pm | Ten Towns Church 4th Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village | 215 W Liberty St. (proceeds benefit Medina Battered Women’s Shelter & YAHAB)
7pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony w/Mayor Hanwell, Council Members & Root Family | Gazebo
7:15pm | Tree & Square Lighting Celebration w/Medina Chorus Carols Sing-along | Gazebo
7:30pm | “Pop-Up” Holiday Movie | Broadway St. (sponsored by Medina Fiber)
Saturday, November 19 - Parade of Lights*, Santa Arrives, and Fireworks!
10am-9pm | Holiday Shopping in the Historic & South Town Districts
10am-8pm | Ten Towns Church 4th Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village | 215 W Liberty St. (Contest Winners announced @ 7pm)
10am-9pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite & Son Funeral Home)
1-4pm | Santa’s Workshop @ Huntington Bank, 39 Public Sq. (free craft projects & sweets presented by Huntington Bank)
1-9pm | Holiday Market @ Root Candles | 623 W. Liberty St. (Chalk/Charcoal Portraits Signup HERE)
1-9pm | Pop-Up Holiday Farmers Market | 101 Public Sq. (sponsored by Medina Fiber)
3:30-4:30pm | Ice Carving Demo by Elegant Ice Creations | Bandstand, Public Square
4-7pm | Holiday Bookmobile | Broadway St. (sponsored by Medina Co. District Library)
4-9pm | Shuttle Bus Rides** w/Fun Activities (sponsored by Cool Beans & Dominic’s)
4:30-7pm | Bake Sale @ United Church of Christ Congregational | 217 E. Liberty St.
5-8pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum Tours | 50 Public Sq.
5:30pm | Holiday Parade of Lights | E. Liberty to N Court to E Washington Sts. (sponsored by Trillium Creek Dermatology)
6:30pm | Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive @ Santa House | Broadway St. (sponsored by Armstrong)
6:30-9pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St. (photos by $5 donation benefits Cups Cafe)
6:45ish | Light Up the Night Fireworks | Broadway St. (sponsored by The Dress Bridal Boutique)
7:15pm | Jazzercise Medina Fitness Center Holiday Flash Mob! | Broadway Street
Sunday, November 20 - Visits with Santa & "Hometown Holidays" Kickoff
9am | Run, Santa, Run! 5K & Fun Run | Liberty St. (sponsored by Second Sole) REGISTER HERE
10am-6pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite & Son Funeral Home)
10am-6pm | “Hometown Holidays” Kickoff, Shopping in the Districts
Noon-2pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St. (photos by $5 donation benefits Cups Cafe)
Noon-4pm | Free Horse & Carriage Rides on S. Broadway St. (Cancelled)
Noon-6pm | Holiday Market @ Root Candles | 623 W. Liberty St. (Chalk/Charcoal Portraits Signup HERE)
Noon-6pm | Pop-Up Holiday Farmers Market @ 101 Public Sq. (sponsored by Medina Fiber)
1-4pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum Tours
2-6pm | Shuttle Bus Rides** w/Fun Activities (sponsored by Cool Beans & Dominic’s)
3-6pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St. (photos by $5 donation benefits Cups Cafe)
4-6pm | Live Reindeer on Broadway St. (sponsored by Hospice of Medina Co. & Waite & Son)
4:30-6:30pm | Candlelight Vigil (begins on Broadway @ W Washington to Bicentennial Commons)
6pm | Christmas Concert @ St. Paul Episcopal Church | 317 E. Liberty St
**Shuttle Buses (every 20 minutes): District Shuttle: Loops around District from Root Candles North Parking Shuttle: Pickup/Drop off at Medina High School/ Medina Performing Arts Center Lot South Parking Shuttle: Pickup/Drop off at Medina Co. Fairgrounds Community Center Lot.
Parade Participants (Thank You to Catholic Charities for Organizing the Parade!):
Medina Centre for Dance Art, JC Lawn & Landscape LLC, Cranksters Model 'A' Car Club, Vermeer All Roads, Medina Supply Co., Roto-Rooter, City of Medina Recreation Center, Armstrong, Jons Towing, Lamphear Lawn Service, Scene75, VCS Salon and Spa, The Salvation Army, Waite and Son Funeral Homes, Smith Bros. Inc., Kitten Krazy, Inc., Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Sweet Kiddles, HAIRCLASSICS, Lloyd’s, Brendel Eye Care, Chippewa Lake Lions Club Foundation, Hot Air Ohio, Cornerstone Chapel, Medina City Schools, Cub Scout Pack 3506, St. Francis Xavier, Belsole Ground Works Inc., North Central Ohio K-9 Search and Rescue, Kyle Kogler, Medina County Right to Life, Bear's Towing & Repair, LLC, World Truck Towing & Recovery, Once Upon A Dream Dance and Cheer, Community Green Landscape Group, Medina United Methodist Church, Cub Scouts Pack 3527, Jessica Grace Photography, Mack Industries Inc, Just Friends 2022, Gene’s Refrigeration
10am-9pm | Holiday Shopping in the Historic & South Town Districts
11am-9pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite & Son Funeral Home)
3:30pm | Lighting of the Luminaries by Scout Troop 501 and Medina Odd Fellows (donated by Root Candles, Plastipak, and Medina Supply Co.)
5-8pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum Tours | 50 Public Square
5:15-5:45pm | Heartland Church Choir | Gazebo
6-6:45pm | Medina Chorus | Gazebo
6-9pm | Ten Towns Church 4th Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village | 215 W Liberty St. (proceeds benefit Medina Battered Women’s Shelter & YAHAB)
7pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony w/Mayor Hanwell, Council Members & Root Family | Gazebo
7:15pm | Tree & Square Lighting Celebration w/Medina Chorus Carols Sing-along | Gazebo
7:30pm | “Pop-Up” Holiday Movie | Broadway St. (sponsored by Medina Fiber)
Saturday, November 19 - Parade of Lights*, Santa Arrives, and Fireworks!
10am-9pm | Holiday Shopping in the Historic & South Town Districts
10am-8pm | Ten Towns Church 4th Annual Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village | 215 W Liberty St. (Contest Winners announced @ 7pm)
10am-9pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite & Son Funeral Home)
1-4pm | Santa’s Workshop @ Huntington Bank, 39 Public Sq. (free craft projects & sweets presented by Huntington Bank)
1-9pm | Holiday Market @ Root Candles | 623 W. Liberty St. (Chalk/Charcoal Portraits Signup HERE)
1-9pm | Pop-Up Holiday Farmers Market | 101 Public Sq. (sponsored by Medina Fiber)
3:30-4:30pm | Ice Carving Demo by Elegant Ice Creations | Bandstand, Public Square
4-7pm | Holiday Bookmobile | Broadway St. (sponsored by Medina Co. District Library)
4-9pm | Shuttle Bus Rides** w/Fun Activities (sponsored by Cool Beans & Dominic’s)
4:30-7pm | Bake Sale @ United Church of Christ Congregational | 217 E. Liberty St.
5-8pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum Tours | 50 Public Sq.
5:30pm | Holiday Parade of Lights | E. Liberty to N Court to E Washington Sts. (sponsored by Trillium Creek Dermatology)
6:30pm | Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive @ Santa House | Broadway St. (sponsored by Armstrong)
6:30-9pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St. (photos by $5 donation benefits Cups Cafe)
6:45ish | Light Up the Night Fireworks | Broadway St. (sponsored by The Dress Bridal Boutique)
7:15pm | Jazzercise Medina Fitness Center Holiday Flash Mob! | Broadway Street
Sunday, November 20 - Visits with Santa & "Hometown Holidays" Kickoff
9am | Run, Santa, Run! 5K & Fun Run | Liberty St. (sponsored by Second Sole) REGISTER HERE
10am-6pm | Angel Wings Selfie Station, Kindness Challenge, Tree of Remembrance | Bicentennial Commons (presented by Waite & Son Funeral Home)
10am-6pm | “Hometown Holidays” Kickoff, Shopping in the Districts
Noon-2pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St. (photos by $5 donation benefits Cups Cafe)
Noon-4pm | Free Horse & Carriage Rides on S. Broadway St. (Cancelled)
Noon-6pm | Holiday Market @ Root Candles | 623 W. Liberty St. (Chalk/Charcoal Portraits Signup HERE)
Noon-6pm | Pop-Up Holiday Farmers Market @ 101 Public Sq. (sponsored by Medina Fiber)
1-4pm | Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum Tours
2-6pm | Shuttle Bus Rides** w/Fun Activities (sponsored by Cool Beans & Dominic’s)
3-6pm | Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (donated by Photos to Cherish) with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Broadway St. (photos by $5 donation benefits Cups Cafe)
4-6pm | Live Reindeer on Broadway St. (sponsored by Hospice of Medina Co. & Waite & Son)
4:30-6:30pm | Candlelight Vigil (begins on Broadway @ W Washington to Bicentennial Commons)
6pm | Christmas Concert @ St. Paul Episcopal Church | 317 E. Liberty St
**Shuttle Buses (every 20 minutes): District Shuttle: Loops around District from Root Candles North Parking Shuttle: Pickup/Drop off at Medina High School/ Medina Performing Arts Center Lot South Parking Shuttle: Pickup/Drop off at Medina Co. Fairgrounds Community Center Lot.
Parade Participants (Thank You to Catholic Charities for Organizing the Parade!):
Medina Centre for Dance Art, JC Lawn & Landscape LLC, Cranksters Model 'A' Car Club, Vermeer All Roads, Medina Supply Co., Roto-Rooter, City of Medina Recreation Center, Armstrong, Jons Towing, Lamphear Lawn Service, Scene75, VCS Salon and Spa, The Salvation Army, Waite and Son Funeral Homes, Smith Bros. Inc., Kitten Krazy, Inc., Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Sweet Kiddles, HAIRCLASSICS, Lloyd’s, Brendel Eye Care, Chippewa Lake Lions Club Foundation, Hot Air Ohio, Cornerstone Chapel, Medina City Schools, Cub Scout Pack 3506, St. Francis Xavier, Belsole Ground Works Inc., North Central Ohio K-9 Search and Rescue, Kyle Kogler, Medina County Right to Life, Bear's Towing & Repair, LLC, World Truck Towing & Recovery, Once Upon A Dream Dance and Cheer, Community Green Landscape Group, Medina United Methodist Church, Cub Scouts Pack 3527, Jessica Grace Photography, Mack Industries Inc, Just Friends 2022, Gene’s Refrigeration
Title Sponsor
Fireworks Sponsor
Holiday Parade of Lights Sponsor
Santa & Santa House Sponsor
Community Shuttle Bus Sponsors
Santa & Mrs. Claus Horse & Carriage Sponsor
Armstrong
Armstrong
Candlelight Remembrance Sponsors
Hospice of Medina County
Waite & Son Funeral Homes
Hospice of Medina County
Waite & Son Funeral Homes
Holiday Farmers Market & Pop-Up Movie Sponsor
Medina Fiber
Medina Fiber
Gold Sponsors
17 Public Square
Armstrong
17 Public Square
Armstrong
Silver Sponsors
Summa Health
World Truck Towing & Recovery
Summa Health
World Truck Towing & Recovery
Green Sponsors
Corrigan Krause
Creston Auto Recycling
JK Gift Shop
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Leaf Pro Gutter Protection
P.J. Marley's
Nibble
The Rose Company
The Farmer's Table
Corrigan Krause
Creston Auto Recycling
JK Gift Shop
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Leaf Pro Gutter Protection
P.J. Marley's
Nibble
The Rose Company
The Farmer's Table
Red Sponsors
All Fired Up! Medina, Buehler's Fresh Foods, Eastwood Furniture, Gardener's Cottage, Gypsy Moon, Mark’s Cleaning Service, Medina County District Library, Medina County Safe Communities, Medina Sports Cards & Collectibles, Minuteman Press, Miss Molly’s Tea Room, Shine Acupuncture, Something's Popping, Sportsworld, The Coffee Colony, The Olive Tap, This-N-That Antique Shop, United Church of Christ Congregational, VCS Salon & Spa, Wichert Insurance, and Pat & James Fordosi.
All Fired Up! Medina, Buehler's Fresh Foods, Eastwood Furniture, Gardener's Cottage, Gypsy Moon, Mark’s Cleaning Service, Medina County District Library, Medina County Safe Communities, Medina Sports Cards & Collectibles, Minuteman Press, Miss Molly’s Tea Room, Shine Acupuncture, Something's Popping, Sportsworld, The Coffee Colony, The Olive Tap, This-N-That Antique Shop, United Church of Christ Congregational, VCS Salon & Spa, Wichert Insurance, and Pat & James Fordosi.
Want to Volunteer for Candlelight Walk?
We’re in search of volunteers of all ages to help us decorate the Square on Nov. 12-13 from 9am-noon, and to staff our activities during Candlelight Walk Nov. 18-20. Please register your email address on this signup form, search the days and times, and add your name to the schedule.
We’re in search of volunteers of all ages to help us decorate the Square on Nov. 12-13 from 9am-noon, and to staff our activities during Candlelight Walk Nov. 18-20. Please register your email address on this signup form, search the days and times, and add your name to the schedule.