Holiday Parties

Sep 26, 2023

Find the perfect venue, entertainment, and dinner ideas for your company's holiday party this year.

It's never too early to start planning holiday parties. Follow a few easy tips to plan the perfect event and pick the perfect location for your company, association, and team holiday parties. Check out great places to host your event in Stark County.

Planning Tips

  1. Start planning early. Don't miss the opportunity to book the perfect venue for your group. Be sure to find your event space and reserve your event date as soon as possible.
  2. Create an experience. Don't just serve dinner, include an activity or entertainment. Pick a unique venue, museum, or attraction for your event with easy, built-in entertainment that everyone can enjoy!
  3. Keep the party going. Host your event at a hotel or partner with a property nearby to offer a preferred hotel rate. Guests can enjoy the party and have a safe, convenient place to make a night of it.

Unique Venues

Unique venues in Stark County can accommodate all sizes, from small groups to large events, and provide engaging activities. Create holiday decor together during a group workshop at Boomdyada. Enjoy wine tasting in the Wine Cave at Gervasi Vineyard Spa & Resort, high tea at the Dragonfly Tea Room, or dinner and a concert at Hartville Kitchen and Shops. Host a legendary “Hall-iday” Party at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With space for up to 325 people for day and evening events, the Hall is a first-class venue. For a Christmas party spectacular, take the team to the new Ohio Christmas Factory - opening on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.

Holiday Entertainment

The calendar of holiday events is full! Enjoy lunch or dinner together, then catch a show. There is myriad performances and locations to select the perfect showtime for your holiday party. See classic holiday productions like The Nutcracker, Wizards of Winter, and A Christmas Carol, or newer favorites like Elf the Musical or the Candlelight Concert Series. Enjoy classic entertainment, like the Canton Symphony Orchestra's annual Holiday Pops concert, or try something different, like a comedy show at Krackpots Comedy Club.

CHECK OUT A FULL CALENDAR OF HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN STARK COUNTY.

Group Dining

Looking for a nice restaurant to host your holiday outing? There are many group and private dining options in Stark County.

Enjoy dinner at Canton's oldest restaurant, Bender's Tavern, in Downtown Canton. Or try out a new location this year. Shula's American Kitchen and Brew Kettle with Topgolf Swing Suites are newly open in Hall of Fame Village. Both restaurants offer great spaces accommodating groups of up to 125. For larger groups, consider venues such as La Pizzaria or Amish Door Restaurant & Village to accommodate groups of up to 500.

CHECK OUT ALL THE HOTEL OPTIONS ACROSS STARK COUNTY.

Stay Overnight

Offer an option to stay comfortably, nearby after the holiday festivities. Many hotel properties across Stark County offer banquet and event space for holiday parties and events. Plan an evening of entertainment downtown and enjoy accommodations at the new DoubleTree by Hilton. Offer a central location for all in the heart of Belden Village at the Holiday Inn or Courtyard by Marriott. Have guests flying into town at Akron-Canton Airport? Provide convenient access to the holiday event and a beautiful overnight suite with all of the amenities at Embassy Suites. For all the ambiance of a unique event venue, and proximity to overnight rooms, check out the event space and Bertram Inn at Glenmoor Country Club.

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