# Medina Candlelight Walk & Historic Square Holiday Festival > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Nov 22 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Medina Public Square Historic District, 220 N Broadway St, Medina, OH 44256 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free admission; donations welcomed; vendor concessions separate - Organizer: Main Street Medina - Official page: https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/candlelight-walk.html - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/medina-candlelight-walk-and-historic-square-holiday-festival--listing-bf005b11c19b5d90462936a1 ## About The 41st Annual Medina Candlelight Walk transforms Medina's historic Victorian town square into a real-life holiday postcard. Over 1,500 glowing candle luminaries line the walkways of the Public Square and surrounding historic streets. The weekend festival begins with the lighting of the community Christmas tree and the historic Medina County Courthouse, accompanied by live brass fanfare and community caroling. Families can watch ice carvers sculpt holiday creations, take horse-drawn carriage rides around the park, browse handmade crafts in the holiday market tents, and enjoy free visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the picturesque town gazebo. Local shops and bakeries offer warm spiced cider, roasted chestnuts, and gingerbread cookies throughout the evening. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, barrier-free sidewalks and ramp curb cuts surround the historic square; the gazebo has ramp access. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated public restrooms and private nursing areas available inside the Medina County District Library and City Hall on the square. • Age Suitability: Outstanding for all age groups, offering a safe, walkable, festive community atmosphere. • Sensory Tips: Gentle candlelit ambiance with traditional brass caroling; firework show on Friday evening at 18:30; quieter daytime activities run Saturday and Sunday. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Medina Candlelight Walk](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/medina-candlelight-walk--listing-629b1e1e5904241324da3324) — Nov 20 – Nov 22 · Medina Public Square · checked Oct 27. 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