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Places to Buy a Christmas Tree in Summit County Don't fall behind this holiday season. Make sure to get out and purchase a Christmas tree now before it's too late! You'll find plenty of options in and around Akron, Ohio. We here at VanDevere Kia have found plenty of great places with a grand variety of Christmas trees! more Please check linked sites for directions and hours of operation. Collier Road Christmas Trees Family owned and operated, Collier Road Christmas Trees is an incredibly short drive out of Akron. All selections are freshly cut and prepared for your easy carry! Heritage Farms Selling all the way up until Christmas Eve, you'll have a selection of 'cut your own' or pre-cut Christmas trees. Open 7 days a week, you'll have an excellent selection to choose from. Medina Christmas Tree Farm Thousands of trees are available. The Medina Christmas Tree Farm has pines, spruces, firs, and more meticulously cared for to produce the best crop of Christmas trees! Ricciardi's Tree Farm Open for the season, Ricciardi's offers high-quality trees at very affordable prices. You can cut your own, choose a pre-cut tree, or ones we already have balled and burlapped for transport. Shawnee Trail Tree Farm You'll find thousands of trees surrounding a 25-acre lake at the Shawnee Trail Tree Farm. You can also purchase tree supplies, wreaths, roping, and specialty trees that reach over 10 feet tall! Stone Garden Farm Products are made all over the season, including pumpkins, fruits, vegetables, honey, soaps, teas, and more. However, now's the time for Christmas tree at Stone Garden Farm & Village! 2017 Christmas Events near Akron, OH Light Up Your Holiday Season Take your time and find the perfect tree to fit your lovely home! All of us here at VanDevere Kia wish you a very Merry Christmas for this holiday season! Check out our blog for more local events and stay warm out in the cold this winter!

Holidays Events in December throughout Summit County Christmas songs fill the radio and every inch of every town is being decorated for the holiday season! Now is the time to celebrate, and you shouldn't wait otherwise December will be over before you know it! Here at VanDevere Kia, we've found all kinds of great ways to enjoy the season all over Akron, Ohio and the greater area of Summit County! more Please check linked sites for directions, dates, and hours of event times. Castle Noel Come visit the nation's largest, indoor, year-round Christmas entertainment complex! Find endless attractions from your favorite Christmas movies and tales! Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Book a special holiday party in a first-class car! You'll be serviced by a professional staff with food, drinks, and even a wood-burning stove in a spacious seating area! Deck the Hall 2017 Take a tour of the Stan Hywet estate decorated with over 1 million lights! There will also be music, holiday treats, gifts, and a visit from Santa and Rudolph! FaLaLa Christmas Village Walk through the magical winter wonderland of the FaLaLa Village! Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and even enjoy the petting zoo of cuddly creatures! Gifts of Winter The Akron Children's Museum is hosting a family-friendly holiday music event for kids! Featuring plenty of classic winter and holiday songs, every minute will warm your heart! Got Snow? Come to the Akron-Summit County Public Library for an arts and crafts day of making snowmen, reindeer, and other Christmas creations! Holiday Choir Classic Beautiful voices sing bundles of classic holiday music. Presented by Akron Children's Hospital and The Beacon of Light Foundation, enjoy a lovely evening from an angelic choir! Holiday Lantern Tours Take a charming and festive tour at Hale Farm and its surrounding village. Tours depart every 20 minutes and end with tasty treats around a warm fire! Home for the Holiday Tours The Victorian dress of the Perkins Stone Mansion is decorated to celebrate the Christmas season! Take a guided tour and end with a free gift! How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Illusion Factory presents the holiday classic of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Fun for the whole family, tickets are only $5 each! Jingle Bell Bash This party for the whole family includes hot cocoa, cookies, and drinks for adults. Partygoers can participate in the Reindeer Run, ice skating, and Polar Putt Putt! Wild Lights The Akron Zoo presents Wild Lights! Decorating the entire zoo with thousands of lights, select animals will be out to pet and each weekend will have a special Christmas performance! How Can I Make My Car Safer? We Hope You Have a Happy Holidays! Make sure to enjoy the Christmas season before we have to say goodbye to another long year! You can check out our blog here at VanDevere Kia for more information on local and community events! Enjoy the winter and bundle up to stay warm!

Save Big at End of the Year Sales Event in Summit County The year of 2017 is finally winding down. With that,  the shopping frenzy begins! Every business across the country is preparing their own end of year sales events as an incentive for the holiday shopping season! If you're looking to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle, then we here at VanDevere Kia are here to welcome you to Kia's annual Light Up the Holidays sales event! From now until the end of November, our dealership is offering huge discounts of up to $3,000 off our very best Kia models! more View Our New Kia Inventory Light Up the Holidays at VanDevere Kia Now's the very best time of the year to go shopping for whatever you need. All of Kia's fantastic catalog of cars is on sale and packed with all of the latest features. No matter your price range or choice of vehicle, we can make it work with plenty of options for purchase or lease. Not to mention further sales specials and incentives to make it easy to manage your money while still getting the Kia vehicle that you deserve! The first place to start is to ask: What type of car are you looking for? Are you a single driver who wants a small and manageable vehicle? Then you'll want the 2018 Kia Rio! Do you need a bigger compact sedan? Check out the 2018 Kia Optima or the 2018 Kia Forte! How about the stylish 2018 Kia Soul hatchback? Maybe you're in the market for an SUV for family trips and moving. If so, then we've got the brand-new models of the 2018 Kia Sorento and the 2018 Kia Sportage. There's plenty of variety to choose from. Come take a look and see which vehicle fits you! Tips For Planning A Family Road Trip! Explore More Deals at VanDevere Kia! Make sure to check out all of the fabulous Light Up the Holidays sales event specials found here at VanDevere Kia! Our inventory can be found online alongside a list of all current special deals! If you're interested in any particular model and want to learn more, then please stop in or give our sales team a call! We're happy to help you find the right vehicle this season! Stay safe and enjoy the weather during the holidays!

Great Places to Eat at on Thanksgiving Day Celebrate Thanksgiving with a tasty and filling meal. Don't worry about groceries, cooking, and a sink full of dishes to clean. Instead, take the family out for a festive meal around the town! Here are some great restaurants in Akron, Ohio and the great Summit County that offer delicious meals on Thanksgiving Day! more Bricco Prime With classy and casual food alike, come in for any of the tasty choices off of our menu. Find something festive, or perhaps just a mouthwatering burger or cheesy pasta. The choice is yours and it all tastes great! Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Opening even earlier for Thanksgiving Day, Fleming's has a special Thanksgiving menu prepared for the holiday! Make a reservation for your whole family to enjoy a delicious meal of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin cheesecake, and more! Galaxy Restaurant Join the Galaxy Restaurant for a special Thanksgiving buffet. With no reservations, it's first come first serve until all the seats are filled. Have your fill of all the festive food on our menu to celebrate the season. Papa Joe's Papa Joe's exquisite Italian cuisine has two ways to dine on Thanksgiving. First, you can reserve a meal at their restaurant, opening at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Second, you can order and carry out a big Thanksgiving meal bundle through Papa Joe's Italian Market so you can enjoy a warm meal at home! The Tangier A classy and family-friendly Thanksgiving brunch buffet can be found at the Tangier center. Reservation is required, but worth it to fill your hungry stomach with as much Thanksgiving cravings you can eat. Enjoy your meal! Waterloo Restaurant Open any day of the week, the Waterloo Restaurant does indoor dining, catering, and carry out! The Waterloo's setting and menu are fit to serve any occasion whether it’s a wedding, business party, or a holiday for the family. Come in this Thanksgiving for plenty of appetizers, entrees, and desserts! How To Improve Your Car's Safety! Have a Very Happy Thanksgiving Day! Whether you're dining in or out, we hope your Thanksgiving meal is tasty and full of joy! To learn about more local events in your area, make sure to check out our blog! And if you're looking for any automotive help this season, make sure to give us a ring. We here at VanDevere Kia wish everyone out there a happy holiday!

Festive and Spooky Events October will be over soon! Before Thanksgiving and Christmas spirits rear their heads, make sure to celebrate Halloween to its fullest! We here at VanDevere Kia have found some great ways to enjoy the rest of October, whether you're looking for family fun or spooky scares. Here's the best Fall and Halloween events near Akron, OH. more Please check sites for directions and dates and hours of operation. Bloodview Haunted House Staffed by the Legion of Terror improv horror actors, you'll be surrounded by a mass of monsters hunting you across the Badlands of Bloodview and beyond! The Carnival of Horrors Stop to get your scare on at the most terrifying haunted house in the Midwest! Are you brave enough to withstand the freaky forest, insane asylum, or a 3D freak show of horrifying proportions? Fall Festival at Ramseyer Farms Spend the day picking pumpkins, navigating the corn maze, getting your face painted, and trying some delicious Fall-themed concessions. Fortress of Fear ScreamPark Not for the faint of heart! The Fortress of Fear ScreamPark will test your limits! Survive a haunted castle, contaminated warehouse, and pass the test of FEARGOTTEN or you will never be heard from again! The Glow at the Fieldcrest Estate Wander through the majestic grounds of the Fieldcrest Estate. You'll find hayrides, a magical maze, live carvings from pumpkin carving artists, and thousands of lit jack-o-lanterns. The Halloween Charity Ball Dress up in your best costume and come down for a night of drinks from an open bar and dancing from a live DJ. At the end of the night, the best costume wins $500! The Haunted School House Possessed students haunt the halls of this cursed school house. Mutated scientists infest the infected laboratory. Can you escape in one piece? Hauntville At Hauntville, you're out in the middle of nowhere. No one can help you when things go wrong! Make it out alive from the Butcher's Barn, Psycho Manor, Cellblock 13, and more! Pumpkin Pandemonium Pick a pumpkin and enjoy some family fun! Enjoy the Harvest Maze, Pumpkin Rolling, Straw Tunnel, Scarecrow Throw, and more! Rockin'-R-Ranch Pumpkin Fest and Spooky Ranch Family friendly in the daytime, and scares for adults at night, the Rockin'-R-Ranch has it all! Explore the old west with fun and games or thrills and chills! Spirits and Spirits Masquerade Ball Double the spirits, double the fun. With drinks and ghosts galore, join the Players Guild Theatre for a night of dancing and performances by a bunch of ghastly and entertaining creatures. Spooky Fest at Mapleside Farms A family-friendly festival full of spooky fun! Enjoy some scary stories, Halloween games, and a nighttime corn maze! Parents and children are encouraged to dress up and participate in the costume parade! View Our Inventory! We hope you have a lot of fun this Fall! If you're looking for more information on local events or questions regarding your Kia vehicle, please contact us here at VanDevere Kia. Give us a call or stop on down! We're ready to help with all of your automotive needs! Have a Happy Halloween!