# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Holiday Party & Water/Ways Exhibition Opening
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Make a splash this holiday season at the Museum’s Annual Holiday Party Open House and be among the first to experience Water/Ways, an exciting Smithsonian traveling exhibition opening in the Keller Gallery!

Step into a winter wonderland as twinkling lights and festive décor fill the Museum with holiday magic. Guests of all ages can enjoy complimentary cookies and punch, visits with Santa, carnival-style games, science-themed crafts, and special planetarium shows.

Adding to the festive spirit, the talented Echoes Choir from East Canton High School will fill the Museum with the joyful sounds of the season during a special holiday performance!

The evening also offers an exclusive first look at Water/Ways, a fascinating exhibition exploring water’s essential role in our environment, history, culture, and everyday lives. Discover how water inspires art, brings communities together, and shapes the world around us.

Before you leave, visit the Museum Shoppe to find unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list!

Admission: FREE for Members | $8 for Guests | EBT/WIC admission rates are available for tickets purchased in person. Purchase tickets at qrco.de/bh10YR or at the Museum on the day of the event.

Water/Ways will be on view in the Keller Gallery from December 5, 2026, through February 14, 2027.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canton/holiday-party-and-water-ways-exhibition-opening/200030791377837
- **Event Categories**: holiday, exhibitions, entertainment, parties, music, art, christmas, science-fair, carnivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 800 McKinley Monument Dr NW, Canton, OH, United States, Ohio 44708
- **lat**: 40.80635
- **long**: -81.39261
- **full address**: 800 McKinley Monument Dr NW, Canton, OH, United States, Ohio 44708

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Holiday Party & Water/Ways Exhibition Opening being held?
  - **A:** Holiday Party & Water/Ways Exhibition Opening takes place on Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 800 McKinley Monument Dr NW, Canton, OH, United States, Ohio 44708.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Holiday Party & Water/Ways Exhibition Opening?
  - **A:** Holiday Party & Water/Ways Exhibition Opening is organized by McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Holiday Party & Water/Ways Exhibition Opening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Holiday Party & Water/Ways Exhibition Opening sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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