Check out these amazing Christmas light displays in Stark County

A favorite pastime for many families is to pile into the car and see Christmas light displays.

Fortunately, in Stark County, there are plenty to see.

The Farnham's Fabulous Lights at 3596 Farnham St. NW in Plain Township returns for a second season with a theme that celebrates the National Football League.

The display is a family affair for Lake High School teacher Frank Pilato. He and his wife Christine, along with their three children, spent an entire month putting up the 7,000-plus light display. The show is set to music and all 32 NFL teams are presented.

The display also includes large nutcrackers depicting Cleveland Browns players Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb. The show begins Saturday and runs through Dec. 31.

"I figured with the (Pro Football) Hall of Fame being this close why not try to do something with a NFL theme," Pilato said.

The Farnham display also will host a special night for children on Dec. 17 with Santa Claus.

In Alliance, Dale Mills is a newcomer to the holiday displays.

Mills launched the Matthew 5:16 Lights at 3001 Edgewood Avenue this season. It has nearly 6,000 lights that are set to traditional and Christian holiday music at 89.1 FM.

"The Shonk Family Lights is in this area, you know, and I went to see his display and I thought, 'That's something I'd like to try,'" Mills said.

Mills said it took a year to plan out his display, learning all the nuances involved in the process.

"It was a little more challenging than what I thought it would be," he admitted.

But it was worth it.

"One of the first nights, there was a car sitting and watching my lights and I could hear the little kids just giggling and laughing. That made it all worth it," Mills said.

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Here's the list of some area holiday displays compiled by The Canton Repository for 2021. The displays are free to view but some accept donations for area charities and causes.

Northern Stark County

Farnham's Fabulous Lights at 3596 Farnham St. NW in Plain Township features more than 7,000 lights with a NFL theme and set to music.

Vandegrift's Christmas Light Display on Elberta Ave. SW in North Canton features more than 25,000 lights and a 15-minute show animated to music that you can hear on the radio at 107.5 FM. Non-perishable food donations for North Canton Cares Pantry.

Warren Musical Lights at 544 Winesap Ave. SW in North Canton features a variety of lights set to music and Santa's workshop with animations of Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves getting ready for Christmas. Music can be heard on 103.7 FM.

Christmas on Waterfall at 12355 Waterfall Ave. NW in Lake Township has a computer-controlled light show. Tune radios to 101.5 FM to hear music.

The holiday display at 442 Browning Ave. NW in North Canton features two fire trucks, a firefighter squirting water, Santa on a motorcycle, a Christmas forest and thousands of lights.

Zoeller Avenue Light Display at 13018 Zoeller Ave. NW in Lake Township features more than 100 lighted displays.

Merry Christmas from Katie Land at 7637 Knollridge Ave. NE in Plain Township features almost 90 inflatables and a nightly opportunity to meet Santa Claus. Visitors can meet Santa either while remaining in their vehicles or can take a photo with Santa through Dec. 18. Jingle bracelets will be passed out. Letters with names and an address that are placed in Santa’s mailbox by Dec. 17 will receive a return letter.

Eastern Stark County

Matthew 5:16 Lights at 3001 Edgewood Ave. in Alliance is displaying nearly 6,000 lights that is set to music at 89.1 FM. Show times: 5:30 to 10 p.m. nightly.

Shonk Family Lights at 2812 Belleflower Ave. in Alliance marks seven years with more than 8,100 pixel lights set to 87.9 FM. Show times: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; and 5:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Ruble Avenue Lights at 7970 Ruble Ave in Nimishillen Township include a light tunnel and animated displays. The light show is synchronized to music that can be heard on 97.9 FM. Show times: 5-10 p.m. nightly.

Metzger Lights at 920 Richard Drive in Louisville includes thousands of lights and lawn ornaments. Donations accepted for the Louisville Community Cupboard. Show times are 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Glenbrook Village in Louisville has a lengthy light display that spans multiple homes in the 600 block of Glenbar Street. Show times, now through Dec. 31, are 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Sundays. Santa Claus will be out Friday and Saturday nights.

Central Stark County

Lambes Christmas Lights at 4711 Aurora St. NW in Perry Township features 30,000 lights set to 12 songs of the Trans Siberian Orchestra that can be heard on the car radio at 89.9 FM.

Bright Lights on Bramblebush at 1639 Bramblebush Ave. NW in Perry Township features a "Happily Ever After" holiday light show set to music that can be heard on the radio at 102.7 FM. Disney friends, "Snowy" and little elves with candy canes or popcorn also will be there. A new show begins every 30 minutes. There also is a Christmas wish contest.

The Walkers Winter Wonderland at 2645 Brooklyn Ave. SW in Perry Township includes holiday lights synchronized to music, a dancing sign, inflatables and other characters. A Santa Claus mailbox allows children to write to letters to Santa. If a self-addressed stamped envelope is included, Santa will write back. Donations benefit Camp CHOF, a Christian youth camp in Dalton.

Kulenics Family Christmas at 4040 Richmont Ave. SW in Perry Township (Richville area) features a musical display. Donations accepted for the Summit County Children Services.

The holiday display at 1422 Bremen Cir. NW in Perry Township has life-sized Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves. Tune your car radio to 102.5 to hear them sing and tell stories.

The holiday light display at 205 15th St. NW in Canton has a "Frozen" theme.

The 'Light Up Keiffer' Display at 5200 Keiffer Ave. SW in Canton Township includes thousands of lights and several family-made wooden scenes such as Frosty, Grinch, a 16-foot-tall Bumble, Rudolf, Elsa, Olaf, Peanuts and Santa Claus. A 20-foot-tall inflatable Snowman is a new addition for 2021. Show times: Dusk to 11 p.m., now through Jan. 1.

The Canton South Christmas at 3851 Highview Ave. SW in Canton Township features more than 10,000 channels of LED control in 4,000 lights for a show that lasts just over 20 minutes. Donations accepted for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. Show times: 5 to 10 p.m.

Southern Stark County

The Scott family at 310 E. Carrollton St. in Magnolia has created a hand-built display with more than 150,000 lights that includes a 34-foot star and a cardinal with an 8-foot wingspan.

Minerva’s “Like Your Lights!” Drive-it-Yourself Christmas Lights Tour includes 12 participating homes: 303 Wine St., 706 Elizabeth St., 904 Elizabeth St., 307 W. High St., 805 Stafford St., 403 W. McKinley Ave., 315 Jackson St., 505 Jackson St., 840 Lynnwood Drive, 924 Lynnwood Drive, 1012 E. First St. and 24716 U.S. Route 30 in East Rochester.

Western Stark County

Christmas House of Armistice at 6097 Armistice Avenue NW in Jackson Township includes tens of thousands of lights illuminating the hillside and more than 200 decorations set to music, lighted driveway arches and two mega trees decorated with 10,000 lights each. Santa on weekends.

The Mueller Family Light Display at 3035 Wickford Avenue NW in Jackson Township includes a 20-foot Nutcracker, a lighted archway, a large nativity set and thousands of lights.

Lattimer Family Christmas Light Display at 8111 Ridgeland Avenue NW in Lawrence Township has an animated light show, Pixel trees and free candy canes. Show times: 6 to 11 p.m. nightly, now through Dec. 31.

Niebel Light Display at 6550 Roger Ave. NW in Jackson Township features a front yard full of lighted Christmas trees and snowmen along with inflatables, as well as a backyard full of lighted decorations and a full-sized manger, with music.

Sturm Family Light Display at 2345 Amberwood Circle NE in Massillon includes hundreds of thousands of lights, lighted driveway arches, mega trees and more than 100 lawn ornaments and inflatables.

Hunters Holiday Christmas House at 7315 Klingston Street NW in Jackson Township has more than 30 inflatables, a 12-foot skeleton dressed as Santa and lights set to music from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The lights stay when the music ends.

May Christmas Display at 4160 Meadowview Drive NW in Jackson Township features more than 40 inflatables and a lights display set to music. Show times: 5 to 10 p.m. nightly, now through Jan. 1.

The Fonte Family Display at 6841 Regina Circle NW in Jackson Township includes more than 300 strands of Christmas lights, inflatables, blow molds, LEDs, icicle lights and more.

Emerald Estate neighborhood in Jackson Township has two cul-de-sacs side by side with lighted walk-through arches. The displays involve the Galena Avenue and Bendelton Circle NW cul-de-sacs.

Neighboring Stark County

Christmas on Cherry Lane at 1507 Cherry Lane in Green includes a display with an operating Ferris wheel, roller coaster and other moving ornaments. The lights are synchronized and can be heard on the radio at 103.7 FM.

Holidays on Wildflower at 4781 Wildflower Drive in Green includes a light show set to music that visitors can hear on the radio at 93.5 FM. Donations taken for Akron Children's Hospital and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

The Mast Family Christmas Display at 5262 E. Messner Road in Apple Creek includes a large light display, 8-foot-tall handmade trees, a snowman and Santa.

Peppards Memorial Light Display at 13499 Emerson Road near Kidron features more than 17,000 lights and 70 inflatables. Donations accepted for Wishes Can Happen. Show times: 5 to 11 p.m. nightly, now through Dec. 25.

If you want to add a holiday light display to this list, email Benjamin Duer at ben.duer@cantonrep.com. Please include the address of the display, a description and a photo (if possible).

The list will be updated as we receive more information.

Additional light display information was sourced from northeastohiofamilyfun.com.

Reach Benjamin Duer at 330-580-8567 or ben.duer@cantonrep.com

Follow on Twitter @bduerREP

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