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Stan Hywet sets dates for Deck the Hall. What's this year's theme?

Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal
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Holiday decorations light up the front of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens for Deck the Hall in Akron on Nov. 21, 2025.
Holiday decorations light up the front of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens for Deck the Hall in Akron on Nov. 21, 2025.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is already steeped in history.

And this holiday season, the grand home of Goodyear founder F.A. Seiberling will be a bit more festive and offer even more glimpses of Christmases past.

The sprawling Akron estate has announced its theme for this year's Deck the Hall .

This year's theme will be Holidays Through the Decades, with rooms decorated to mark everything from the Victorian era to the 2020s.

Christmas decorations are seen through a window during a preview of Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron on Nov. 21, 2025.
Christmas decorations are seen through a window during a preview of Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron on Nov. 21, 2025.

The decorated rooms include:

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  • The Reception Room (2020s) decorated by Dan West Interior Design

  • Breakfast Room (1940s) decorated by Jones Group Interiors

  • The Library (1980s) decorated by the Lego Users Group

  • Great Hall (1970s) decorated by Gate Way Flora by Mortal Tree Design

  • Kitchen (1950s) decorated by Just Flowers by Leah Rock

  • Tower Stairs (1920s) decorated by Leaf Home and Blooms

  • Round Room (Akron's 200th and America's 250th anniversaries) decorated by Kelly Lohr

  • Morning Room (Night before Christmas) decorated by Stan Hywet's Education Staff

The popular event will run select nights from Nov. 27 to Dec. 30.

Visitors take in the holiday displays during a preview of Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron on Nov. 21, 2025.
Visitors take in the holiday displays during a preview of Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron on Nov. 21, 2025.

Tickets are required for the event.

Admission varies by evening and ranges from $24 to $28 for adults and $13 to $15 for children.

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Aside from touring the historic Manor House, guests can explore the grounds decorated with thousands of lights, visit with Santa, watch the outdoor Dazzle Light Show, explore the Corbin Conservatory decorated with poinsettias and enjoy snacks and treats, including the estate's famed gingerbread cookies.

Special nights include Dinner, Ballet, & Deck the Hall on Dec. 2 and 3. The night includes dinner and an abbreviatedperformance of "The Nutcracker" by Cleveland Ballet and Dinner & Deck the Hall, on Dec. 4, 8, 9 and 10 featuring a buffet dinner.

A sensory-friendly night will be held Dec. 7.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is located at 714 North Portage Path in Akron.

For more information, visit stanhywet.org .

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Stan Hywet sets dates for Deck the Hall. What's this year's theme?

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