Medina’s 42nd Annual Candlelight Walk

2026 Medina Candlelight Walk
Historic Medina Square & Surrounding Districts
November 20-22, 2026
Kick off the holiday season with one of Medina's most beloved traditions! For three magical days, the Historic Square will sparkle with thousands of luminaries, festive lights, holiday shopping, family activities, live entertainment, seasonal treats, a dazzling Parade of Lights, fireworks, Santa sightings, reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, and so much more. Bundle up, gather your family and friends, and experience the charm of a Victorian-inspired holiday celebration in the heart of Medina!
Whether you're making memories at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, sipping cocoa by the warming station, browsing local markets, or watching the Square come alive under the glow of candlelight, there's something for everyone throughout this festive weekend.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Tree & Community Lighting Night
10 AM-9 PM
• Holiday Shopping throughout the Historic & South Town Districts
11 AM-9 PM
• Angel Wings Selfie Station
• Kindness Challenge
• Tree of Remembrance
@ Bicentennial Commons
4 PM
• Lighting of the Luminaries
5-9 PM
• Holiday Market on Broadway Street
• Holiday Night Market at Common Ground
• Inter-State Studio Photo Booth
5:30-7:30 PM
• Crafts & Cocoa at Medina Library
6-8 PM
• Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum Open House
• Warming Station at the Square Bandstand
6-9 PM
• Tour of Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village
6-10 PM
• PJ Marley's Outdoor Christmas Bar
6:15-6:45 PM
• Medina Chorus Performance
7 PM
• OFFICIAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
7:15 PM
• Tree & Square Lighting Celebration featuring a community carol sing-along
7-10 PM
• ***NEW THIS YEAR!***
Medina Express Train Rides
7:15-9 PM
• Photos with the Grinch
7-10 PM
• Live Music at Common Ground
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Parade of Lights & Fireworks
10 AM-9 PM
• Holiday Shopping throughout the Historic & South Town Districts
10 AM-5 PM
• Holiday Shopping at Common Ground
10 AM-8 PM
• Gingerbread Homes & Miniature Village
10 AM-9 PM
• Angel Wings Selfie Station
• Kindness Challenge
• Tree of Remembrance
11 AM-2 PM
• Holiday Tour of the McDowell-Phillips House
11 AM-2 PM
• Gingerbread House Contest Public Judging & John Smart House Open House
11 AM-2 PM
• Cookies, Cocoa & Crafts with Santa
Noon-2 PM
• Caroling Around the Square
Noon-9 PM
• Holiday Market on Broadway Street
• Holiday Market at Root Candles
Noon-10 PM
• PJ Marley's Outdoor Christmas Bar
Noon-3 PM
• Photos with Frosty & Crystal
Noon-3:30 PM
• Free Screenings of The Muppets Christmas Carol
1-3 PM
• Violinist Mary Ann Roth
1-4 PM
• Santa's Workshop at Huntington Bank (Crafts, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, face painting & more!)
2-7:30 PM
• Warming Station
2-10 PM
• Free Shuttle Service
2:30-9:30 PM
• Town Hall & Engine House Museum Open
3 PM
• Free S'mores
3-5 PM
• Life-Size Snow Globe Performances
3:30 PM
• Lighting of the Luminaries
4-5:30 PM
• Tree of Treats
4-6:30 PM
• Holiday Bookmobile
4:30-7 PM
• Holiday Bake Sale
5:30 PM
HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Parade route through Historic Medina Square
6:30 PM
• Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive at the Santa House
6:30-9 PM
• Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
6:45 PM (Approx.)
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FIREWORKS
Immediately following the parade (weather permitting)
7 PM
• Gingerbread Contest Winners Announced
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Santa, Reindeer & Family Fun
8:15 AM & 9:45 AM
• Breakfast with Santa at PJ Marley's
10 AM-6 PM
• Angel Wings Selfie Station
• Kindness Challenge
• Tree of Remembrance
10 AM-5 PM
• Holiday Shopping at Common Ground
11:30 AM-Noon
• Project 16 Dance Team Performance
Noon-2 PM
• LIVE REINDEER on Broadway Street
Noon-4 PM
• Town Hall & Engine House Museum Open
Noon-5 PM
• Holiday Market on Broadway Street
Noon-6 PM
• Holiday Shopping in the Historic & South Town Districts
Noon-6 PM
• Free Shuttle Service
1-2 PM
• Performance by Elsa (2-3pm roaming The Square)
1:30 PM
• Scenes from Miracle on 34th Street
1-3 PM
• Violinist Mary Ann Roth at Root Candles
1-4 PM
• Warming Station
1-4 PM
• Visits & Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
2-2:30 PM
• Children's Choir Performance
3-5 PM
• Nativity Animals Petting Zoo
3-5 PM
• Horse & Carriage Rides
3:30 PM
• Lighting of the Luminaries
6-7 PM
• Carols by Candlelight at St. Paul Episcopal Church
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Admission to most activities are FREE! Come experience the magic of the season, support local businesses, and create cherished holiday memories in beautifully decorated Historic Medina.
We can't wait to celebrate the start of the holiday season with you at Medina's most treasured holiday tradition!
Thank You to Our 2026 Medina Candlelight Walk Sponsors!
Presented By:
•Main Street Medina
•City of Medina
•Ohio Arts Council
Title Sponsor:
•Root Candles
Santa's Arrival Sponsor:
•Armstrong
Holiday Express Sponsor:
•Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Holiday Market Sponsor:
•Renewal by Andersen
Parade Sponsor:
•Trillium Creek Dermatology
•Catholic Charities (Parade Coordinator)
Santa House Sponsor:
•Serpentini Chevrolet of Medina
Santa Photos:
•Photos 2 Cherish
Entertainment Sponsor:
•New Leaf Homes
Window Design Contest Sponsor:
•Pella Windows & Doors
S'Mores Sponsor:
•ACME Fresh Market
Tree Sponsor:
•Davis Tree Farm & Nursery
Shuttle Sponsors:
•Cool Beans Café
•Dominic's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
•Summa Health
Gold Sponsors:
•17 Public Square
•Waite & Son Funeral Homes
Green Sponsors:
•Medina Gem Co.
•Ravago Medina
•The Goddard School of Medina
•Salvation Army
•Sam Custer State Farm
•Suburban Septic Services
Red Sponsors:
•All Fired Up
•Coffee Colony
•JK Gift Shop
•Medina County Historical Society
•Medina Sports Cards & Collectibles
•Miss Molly's Tea Room & Gift Shop
•Sully's Irish Pub
•Wichert Insurance
Friends of Candlelight Walk & In-Kind Donors:
•Medina City Schools
•Medina Supply Co.
•Bennett's Medina
•Plastipak
•Rogue Goat Entertainment
•Medina Show Biz
•Boy Scout Troop 501
•Medina Odd Fellows / Morning Star #26
•Mayor Shields & Medina City Council
•City of Medina Parks & Service Departments
•City of Medina Police & Fire Services
•MHS/MCCC Students
•Medina Community Design Committee
•Medina Breakfast Kiwanis
•Smith Bros. Mulch
•Main Street Medina Decorations Committee & Volunteers

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/candlelight-walk.html
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