Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Stow, Ohio for 2026. Santa’s Mailbox opens outside City Hall on November 27, and Glow with Stow lights up the City Center complex on Saturday, December 5, with Santa arriving by firetruck, train rides and live reindeer. We check every date on the City of Stow calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Stow
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Stow
- Glow with Stow: Saturday, December 5, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, free
- Lighting at 5:55 pm, Santa arrives by firetruck at 6 pm, train rides until 8:30 pm
- Santa’s Mailbox: November 27 to December 14 at City Hall
- Every date checked on the City of Stow calendar on Nov 11
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Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting Event
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the lighting at 5:55 pm and Santa at 6 pm
- Where: Stow City Center Complex, 3870 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, food trucks and glow toys for purchase
- Ages: All ages
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Glow with Stow fills the City Center complex with live reindeer and a petting zoo, Santa’s Workshop, holiday characters on stilts, a festive DJ and free books for kids from the library bookmobile.
Mayor Pribonic lights the city at 5:55 pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus pull in on a firetruck at 6 pm, and train rides run from 6:15 pm until the line closes at 8:15 pm.
Parent tip: Get in the train ride and Santa’s Workshop lines early, since both close at 8:15 pm, and bring cash or a card for the food trucks.
- Host
- City of Stow Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Stow City Center Complex, 3870 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224 (opens in maps)
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Santa’s Mailbox at Stow City Hall
- When: Friday, November 27 to Monday, December 14, 2026
- Where: Outside Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, include a self-addressed stamped envelope
- Ages: Kids
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Santa’s Mailbox stands outside Stow City Hall from the day after Thanksgiving, ready for kids to post their wish lists to the North Pole.
To get a letter back from Santa, parents need to tuck in a legible self-addressed stamped envelope, and siblings’ letters should be clipped together to help the elves.
Parent tip: Snap a photo of the kids at the mailbox, then drop the letters in by December 14 so Santa has time to reply.
- Host
- City of Stow (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Outside Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Ohio Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Stow Christmas event for kids happens
Mail letters to Santa at City Hall in late November, then spend the evening of December 5 at Glow with Stow for the lighting, Santa and the train.
- Santa’s Mailbox at Stow City HallStow · Nov 27 to Dec 14
- Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting EventStow · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Mentor. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Stow Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Stow, Ohio this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Stow for 2026: Santa’s Mailbox at City Hall from November 27 to December 14, and Glow with Stow on December 5.
When is Glow with Stow in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Stow City Center complex, 3870 Darrow Road. The lighting ceremony is at 5:55 pm.
Is there a train at Glow with Stow?
Yes. Train rides run from 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm, and the line closes at 8:15 pm.
How does Santa arrive at Glow with Stow?
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a firetruck at 6 pm, and the meet and greet starts around 6:15 pm.
Who do I contact about Stow holiday events?
City of Stow Parks and Recreation at parks@stowohio.gov or 330-689-5100.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Ohio?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Ohio Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Stow on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.