There are so many amazing Christmas events happening across Northeast Ohio this year Choose from Christmas parades, festivals, tree lighting ceremonies and more. Enjoy this special time as you create memories with your family and friends!
In addition to the unique Christmas events listed below, you may also be interested in going to see Christmas Lights, having breakfast with Santa, or going on an epic Christmas getaway.
Kringle's Inventionasium® Experience
Discover how holiday memories are made with an unforgettable adventure inside Mr. Kringle’s top secret laboratory. Become an inventor and work with Kringle’s elite team to create toys. Visit privately with the Master Toy Maker, himself, to discuss your invention and Christmas wish list. This STEM accredited experience sparks the imaginations of children and adults alike.
Kringle’s Inventionasium® Experience entertains diverse families from all over the world and boasts one of the “Best Santas in the U.S.” according to TIME.com.
NEW for 2024: All new toy making experience – now with puppets!
Special Discount: Save 15% on a Classic, Deluxe or Christmas Eve Tickets with Code: NEOFFG2024
When: November 23 – December 24, 2024
Where: Tower City Center at 230 W. Huron Rd in Cleveland, Ohio
Admission: $35 – $69, Infants (0-23 Months) Free
Phone: 1-855-MRKRINGLE (675-7464)
Reservations: Required
Mr. Jingeling Appearances
Merry memories await, as Santa’s most beloved companion once again returns to ring in the holiday cheer. This Christmas, Mr. Jingeling promises to make your spirits bright, and excite an all new generation of believers.
Catch him this holiday season as he visits places all over Northeastern Ohio, and tells stories of his many fantastical adventures. This beloved elf is guaranteed to reignite fond memories for those who remember, and entertain children of every age.
Interested in hosting Santa’s Keeper-Of-TheKeys? Book Appearance
eVisit With Mr. Kringle®
Have a magical holiday experience from the comfort of your own home by booking a virtual visit with Mr. Kringle!
Whether a classic or deluxe LIVE streaming experience, Mr. Kringle offers this delightful tradition guaranteed to make any spirit bright!
Mr. Kringle entertains diverse families from all over the world and boasts the “Best Santas in the U.S.” according to TIME.com.
When: November 29 – December 23, 2024
Where: Your own home
Options: Streaming
Cost: $49 – $59/Household
Phone: 1-855-MRKRINGLE (675-7464)
Experience Holiday Fun at Majestic Meadows
Make memories this holiday at Majestic Meadows.
Holiday Cheer Weekends – Enjoy all the animals on the farm, holiday cooking and decorating station with Mrs. Clause, and meet Santa and the Grinch!
Winter Wonderland Nights on the Farm – Wander through thousands of twinkling Christmas Lights decorating the farm. There are different themes and tons of fun photo ops!
The Alpaca Boutique and The Gift Shop – Find unique gifts for your friends and family! From unique trinkets to cozy accessories, ornaments ands stocking stuffers.
Make reservations to experience the holiday magic at Majestic Meadows!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever presented by Magical Theatre Company
Enjoy a fun filled outing with your kids (or grandkids) as you experience a live theatre performance specifically designed for families!
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world! When they decide to take part in the annual Christmas pageant it becomes an event to remember. Riotous laughter and unexpected sweetness emerge in this hilarious holiday story.
Magical Theatre Company has brought theatre magic to thousands of families for 50 years. Now is your chance to experience a show!
When: December 6 – 22, 2024
Where: 565 W Tuscarawas, Downtown Barberton
Contact: 330-848-3708
The Naughty List Christmas Escape Room
This family-friendly Christmas escape room is a light-hearted mix of traditional lock puzzles and tech-driven magic.
Worth together to find clues and solve puzzles before time runs out, all while celebrating holiday cheer.
The festive escape room is perfect for multi-generational family fun. Challenging and entertaining for adults while completely appropriate for families with children (ages 8 and up).
Can you succeed? Or will you be on the Naughty List forever?
Where: Perplexity Games Escape Room; 2515 Jay Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Multiple timeslot available each day
Magic Of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Lights Experience
Dazzling lights shine brightly to bring a magic spark to the holiday season.
At Magic of Lights, visitors sit comfortably in their cars and drive through holiday-themed light installations showcasing all that’s best in winter.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT -> 24% Off tickets. Grab Yours Here
This family-friendly attraction can be the highlight of the season.
Find Christmas Events Happening: Nov 1 – 3 | Nov 4 – 10 | Nov 11 – 17 | Nov 18 – 24 | Nov 25 – Dec 1 | Dec 2 – 8 | Dec 9 – 15 | Dec 16 – 22 | Dec 23 – 25
Christmas Events November 1 – 3, 2024
FREE Santa’s Arrival Parade & Santa’s Wonderland Opening {Find Out More}
Where: Cabela’s, 35685 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Christmas Events November 4 – 10, 2024
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
51st Anniversary Christkindl Markt {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
When: November 8-10, 2024
Undercover Charm’s Christmas Open House {Find Out More}
Where: Undercover Charm, 14531 N. Cheshire, Burton, OH 44021
When: November 8-10, 2024
5th Annual Rec the Halls Holiday Boutique {Find Out More}
Where: The Gemini Center, 21225 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
FREE Christmas on the Canal + Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus {Find Out More}
Where: Main St., Bolivar, OH 44612
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Winter Craft Market {Find Out More}
Where: Conneaut Arts Center, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut, OH 44030
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
FREE Santa Visits Lehman’s {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
FREE Santa’s Arrival @ Eastwood Mall {Find Out More Here and Here}
Where: Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Christmas in Killarney Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Penguin City Brewing Company, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown, OH 44503
When: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Holiday Market & Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Rd., Austintown, OH 44515
When: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Christmas Events November 11 – 17, 2024
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
FREE Santa Parade at Great Northern Mall {Find Out More}
Where: Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
FREE Christmas Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Wellington Town Hall, 115 Willard Memorial Sq., Wellington, OH 44090
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Santa’s Stop & Shop Craft & Vendor Show {Find Out More}
Where: Ten Fifty Eight Event Center, 1058 Cleveland Rd. W, Sandusky, OH 44870
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 [ADMISSION FEE]
FREE Whoville Holiday Adventure {Find Out More}
Where: Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village St NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Saturday, December 16, 2024
FREE Santa’s Arrival Parade at Southern Park Mall {Find Out More}
Where: Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
FREE Akron Children’s Hospital’s 43rd Annual Holiday Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
When: November 16-24, 2024
31st Annual Warther Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum & Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH, 44622
When: November 16-24, 2024
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 16-December 31, 2024
Children’s Tree Decorating Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum and Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH, 44622
When: Sunday, November 17, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Winterfest at Bain Cabin {Find Out More}
Where: Bain Park Cabin (Fairview Park), 21077 N. Park Dr., Cleveland, OH 44126
When: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Christmas Events November 18 – 24, 2024
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 16-December 31, 2024
FREE Akron Children’s Hospital’s 43rd Annual Holiday Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
When: November 16-24, 2024
31st Annual Warther Tree Festival {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum & Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH, 44622
When: November 16-24, 2024
Christmas Treasure Sale {Find Out More}
Where: Conneaut Arts Center, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut, OH 44030
When: Saturday, November 19-23, 2024
FREE Holly Pine Lane Kick-Off {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Painesville Holiday Shop & Stroll {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville, OH 44060
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
FREE Boscov’s Meet the Grinch {Find Out More}
Where: Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
FREE Painesville’s Spirit of the Season & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville Square, Painesville, OH
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
FREE Wooster’s Window Wonderland {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Wooster, OH 44691
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
FREE Candlelight Walk {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
FREE Window Wonderland {Find Out More}
Where: 377 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
FREE 40th Annual Medina Candlelight Walk {Find Out More}
Where: Medina Historic District, 5 Public Sq., Medina, OH 44256
When: November 22-24, 2024
FREE Christmas Open House at John’s Country {Find Out More}
Where: John’s Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
When: November 22-24, 2024
FREE Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: November 22-December 28, 2024 [REGISTER]
Children’s Tree Decorating Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: The Warther Museum and Gardens, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, OH, 44622
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Crocker Park Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
FREE Christmas at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
When:
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Santa’s Sleigh: November 23-December 24, 2024
– 50-ft Tree Nightly Light Show: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Crocker Park’s Play Zone: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Walk-Through Ornament: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Holiday Street Lights: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Snowflake Garden: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Holiday Express Train: November 24, 2024-January 5, 2025
FREE Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up {Find Out More}
Where: Duncan Plaza, 2 James Duncan Plz., Massillon, OH 44646
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
North Royalton High School PTA Holiday Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: North Royalton High School, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Corso’s Merry Market & Photos with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Corso’s Flower & Garden Center, 3404 Milan Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Santa Visits Lehman’s {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
FREE Illuminate the Circle: A Magical Holiday Experience {Find Out More}
Where: Wade Oval Park, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Daily Light Schedule: November 24, 2024 – January 26, 2025
Kringle’s Inventionasium {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Select dates, November 23-December 24, 2024 [REGISTER]
Candy Land Gone to the Birds! {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: November 23, 2024-January 1, 2025
FROST {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: November 23-January 5, 2024 [REGISTER]
Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: City Commons, 18825 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
When: Sunday, November 24, 2024
FREE New Philadelphia’s Christmas Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: On the Square in Downtown New Philadelphia, OH 44663
When: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sundays, November 24 – December 1 & 8, 2024 [REGISTER]
Christmas Events November 25 – December 1, 2024
It’s a Cleveland Holiday Tradition!
Soak up the holiday magic with us as we transport you to a winter wonderland!
Sing-along to your favorite tunes with the Pops Chorus, visit Santa Claus and see adoptable puppies and kittens from area shelters.
Let us help you create lasting holiday memories with your family this December 1st!
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 16-December 31, 2024
FREE Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: November 22-December 28, 2024 [REGISTER]
Kringle’s Inventionasium {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Select dates, November 23-December 24, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
When:
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Santa’s Sleigh: November 23-December 24, 2024
– 50-ft Tree Nightly Light Show: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Crocker Park’s Play Zone: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Walk-Through Ornament: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Holiday Street Lights: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Snowflake Garden: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Holiday Express Train: November 24, 2024-January 5, 2025
Candy Land Gone to the Birds! {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: November 23, 2024-January 1, 2025
FROST {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: November 23-January 5, 2024 [REGISTER]
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sundays, November 24 – December 1 & 8, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation {Find Out More}
Where: Held at TWO locations: Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050 and Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: Wednesday-Sunday, November 29-December 22, 2024 [Admission is FREE but everyone is asked to bring one non-perishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank]
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, December 1-22, 2024
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 4-18, 2024
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 5-19, 2024
– Santa Shop: Friday & Saturday nights, November 29-December 21, 2024
Whimsical Holiday Display {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 1239 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Where: November 29-December 30, 2024 [REGISTER]
– Santa Lunch: Saturday, December 7, 2024
– Santa Whimsical Holiday Party: Friday, December 13, 2024
FREE City of Bedford Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Bedford Commons, Bedford, OH 44146
When: Wednesday, November 27, 2023
FREE City of Solon Winter Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Activities will be located outdoors at both Solon Center for the Arts (6315 SOM Ctr. Rd., Solon, OH 44139) and Solon City Hall (34200 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, OH 44139)
When: Wednesday, November 27, 2023
FREE Akron Holiday Parade {Find Out More}
Where: The parade will begin at 6 pm and will march down Main Street from Exchange to Bowery
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Welcome Santa Illuminated Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Akron
– Lock 3 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks: Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 (The Lock 3 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks take place immediately following the parade.)
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Country Hearth Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Square, OH 44021
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Downtown Conneaut Christmas Parade: Merry Grinchmas! {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Conneaut, OH
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Hudson’s Home for the Holidays Extravaganza {Find Out More}
Where: Gazebo Green, 27 E. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Santa Visits Lehman’s {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Lighting of the Greens {Find Out More}
Where: Chagrin Falls Triangle Park Commercial Historic District, 11 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Holiday Parade and Light Up The Lock {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Park, 212 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE Burton Country Hearth Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Log Cabin, 14590 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
When: November 29-30, 2024
– Country Hearth Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Friday, November 29, 2024
– Christmas Express Train: November 29-30, 2024
FREE Back in Time Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: Geauga County Historical Society & Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
When: November 29-December 1, 2024
– Christmas Craft Show at Century Village: November 29-December 1, 2024
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: November 29-30 & December 1, 5-23, 26-30, 2024 [REGISTER]
Missing Falls Brewery Holiday Bazaar {Find Out More}
Where: Midding Falls Brewery, 194 Jackson St., Akron, OH 44311
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE Lake Anna Park Christmas Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Lake Anna Park, 615 W. Park Ave., Barberton, OH 44203
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE Goat Farm Holiday Open House {Find Out More}
Where: Frog Pond Farm, 6071 Elk Rd., Canfield, OH 44406
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE Winterland at Tower City {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE Christmas Lighting of the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square, 100 Short Ct. St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE WinterLand Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Public Square in Downtown Cleveland
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE WinterLand Fun at Tower City {Find Out More}
Where: Skylight Park @ Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE Cuyahoga Falls Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Falls City Hall, 2310 2nd St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE Christmas at the Mill {Find Out More}
Where: Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511
When: November 30-December 1, 2024
Santa’s Wonderland Experience {Find Out More}
Where: Diamond Event Center, 1480 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
When: Saturday, November 30-December 22, 2024 [REGISTER]
Christmas at Kingwood {Find Out More}
Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906
When: November 30-December 30, 2024 [REGISTER]
– CLOSED: December 2, 6, 9, 16, 2024 + Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
FREE Lights on the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: November 30, 2024-January 8, 2025
– Santa Nights: November 30 and December 7, 8, 11, & 20, 2024
– Santa’s Holiday Lunch Party: Saturday, December 14, 2024 [REGISTER]
TubaChristmas & Holiday Craft Show {Find Out More}
Where: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Christkindl Markt {Find Out More}
Where: Eastlake City Hall, 35150 OH-283, Eastlake, OH 44095
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
FREE Santa’s Trip Through the Township & Holiday Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: 7900 Fitch Rd., Olmsted, OH 44138
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
FREE Copely Circle Tree Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Copely Circle, Copely, OH 44321
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
FREE Parma Heights Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Parma Heights Recreation Center, 6200 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights, OH 44130
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
FREE An Evening with Santa CANCELED {Find Out More}
Where: Eastlake City Fire Hall, 35150 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
FREE City of Eastlake Christkindl Markt {Find Out More}
Where: Eastlake City Hall, 35150 OH-283, Eastlake, OH 44095
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Christmas Events December 2 – 8, 2024
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever presented by Magical Theatre Company
Enjoy a fun filled outing with your kids (or grandkids) as you experience a live theatre performance specifically designed for families!
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world! When they decide to take part in the annual Christmas pageant it becomes an event to remember. Riotous laughter and unexpected sweetness emerge in this hilarious holiday story.
Magical Theatre Company has brought theatre magic to thousands of families for 50 years. Now is your chance to experience a show!
When: December 6 – 22, 2024
Where: 565 W Tuscarawas, Downtown Barberton
Contact: 330-848-3708
Brunch with Santa at 159 Events on Main
Gather your family and friends to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet while soaking in the holiday spirit.
Capture the magic of the season with unforgettable photo opportunities alongside Santa, as well as in our enchanting Winter Wonderland.
Tickets Include:
- Delicious Breakfast Buffet by Village Catering
- Festive Photo Opportunities with Santa – includes a 5×7 print
- Winter Wonderland Experience
- Hot Cocoa Bar by LOCK Mobile Bar Co
- Holiday Cheer Cash Bar for the adults
- Fun Kids Activities to keep the little ones entertained
- Free street or convenient garage parking
When: December 7 & 8, 2024; 10:30am – 1pm
Where: 159 Events on Main at 159 S. Main Street Akron OH 44308
Reservations: Required
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 16-December 31, 2024
FREE Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: November 22-December 28, 2024 [REGISTER]
Kringle’s Inventionasium {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Select dates, November 23-December 24, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
When:
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Santa’s Sleigh: November 23-December 24, 2024
– 50-ft Tree Nightly Light Show: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Crocker Park’s Play Zone: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Walk-Through Ornament: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Holiday Street Lights: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Snowflake Garden: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Holiday Express Train: November 24, 2024-January 5, 2025
Candy Land Gone to the Birds! {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: November 23, 2024-January 1, 2025
FROST {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: November 23-January 5, 2024 [REGISTER]
Storytime with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Sundays, November 24 – December 1 & 8, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation {Find Out More}
Where: Held at TWO locations: Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050 and Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: Wednesday-Sunday, November 29-December 22, 2024 [Admission is FREE but everyone is asked to bring one non-perishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank]
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, December 1-22, 2024
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 4-18, 2024
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 5-19, 2024
– Santa Shop: Friday & Saturday nights, November 29-December 21, 2024
Whimsical Holiday Display {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 1239 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Where: November 29-December 30, 2024 [REGISTER]
– Santa Lunch: Saturday, December 7, 2024
– Santa Whimsical Holiday Party: Friday, December 13, 2024
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: November 29-30 & December 1, 5-23, 26-30, 2024 [REGISTER]
Santa’s Wonderland Experience {Find Out More}
Where: Diamond Event Center, 1480 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
When: Saturday, November 30-December 22, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Lights on the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: November 30, 2024-January 8, 2025
– Santa Nights: November 30 and December 7, 8, 11, & 20, 2024
– Santa’s Holiday Lunch Party: Saturday, December 14, 2024 [REGISTER]
Night Tree Reading {Find Out More}
Where: Henry’s Barn, 46223 US Route 20, Oberlin, OH 44074
When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Candlelight Walk in Peninsula {Find Out More}
Where: Bronson Church, 1712 Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264
When: Thursday, December 5, 2024
FREE Light Up Downtown {Find Out More}
Where: Central Plaza & Downtown Canton, 100 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
When: Thursday, December 5, 2024
FREE Painesville’s Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Veterans Park at Painesville Square, 56 S. Park Pl., Painesville, OH 44077
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE Miracle on Main Street {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Amherst, 255 Park Ave., Amherst, OH 44001
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE Light Up at Legacy Park {Find Out More}
Where: Pains Township, OH
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE New Philadelphia’s Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Parade will step off from Tuscora Park and will head to the downtown square
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE Light Up Vermilion {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street Vermilion, OH
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE Holiday Lights & Christmas Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Springfield Lake Gazebo, 2491 Canfield Rd., Akron, OH 44312
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE Mayfield Village Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Mayfield Village Parks & Recreation Department, 6622 Wilson Mills Rd., Mayfield, OH 44143
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE Euclid Holiday Lighting Event {Find Out More}
Where: 291 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44123
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
FREE Holiday Lighting Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Triangle Park, 235-291 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44123
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Holidays at Frostville {Find Out More}
Where: The Olmsted Historical Society, Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: December 6-7, 2024
Winter Wonderettes {Find Out More}
Where: French Creek Theatre, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054
When: Friday-Sunday, December 6-8 & 13-15, 2024
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show {Find Out More}
Where: E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325
When: December 6-8, 2024
53rd Annual American Holiday at The Butler Arts & Crafts Show {Find Out More}
Where: Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: December 6-8, 2024
Holiday Hay Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Fridays, December 6 & 13, 2024
FREE Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Historic Painesville Square, 1 Liberty St., Painesville, OH 44077
When: Friday-Sunday, December 6-15, 2024
Candlelight Holiday Tours @ Malabar Farm {Find Out More}
Where: Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843
When: December 6-15, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 6-31, 2024
FREE Reindeer Day {Find Out More}
Where: Bronson Church, 1712 Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Jack Frost Festival of Lights & Light of Berea Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Berea, OH
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Christmas in the Village Park & Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Madison Village, OH
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Lehman’s Old-Fashioned Christmas {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Old-Fashioned Williamsburg Christmas Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Light Up Sugarcreek {Find Out More}
Where: 100 N. Broadway St., Sugarcreek, OH 44681
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Glow with Stow Holiday Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Cleveland-Westlake Children’s Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Market Square at Crocker Park, 239 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Christmas at Central Park {Find Out More}
Where: Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH 44685
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Santa in the Cabin {Find Out More}
Where: Gazebo Green, 27 E. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Wonderland: A Holiday Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Twinsburg Township Square, 9045 Church St., Twinsburg, OH 44087
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Light Up Lakewood {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Dalton Holiday Festival Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Dalton, OH
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Winter Thunderland {Find Out More}
Where: Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
NOROC Pajama Dance Party with Santa {Find Out More • Tickets}
Where: Our Lady of the Cedars, 507 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Gifting the Grinchy at Tower City {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Holiday Craft Fair {Find Out More}
Where: Henry’s Barn, 46223 US Route 20, Oberlin, OH 44074
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Dover Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: City of Dover, OH
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE TuscParks Luminary Event {Find Out More}
Where: Norma Johnson Center, 3976 SR 39, Dover, OH 44622
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Glow with Stow Holiday Tree Lighting {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024; 5-8:30 pm
FREE Jolly for the Holidays {Find Out More}
Where: Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village St. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Rocky River Holiday Fest {Find Out More}
Where: Old Detroit Shopping Area, 19146 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Christmas PJs & Pastries {Find Out More}
Where: Stow Presbyterian Church, 4150 Fishcreek Rd, Stow, OH 44224
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Ashland Christmas Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Ashland Main Street, Ashland, OH, 44805 (see map here)
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Kent Festival of Lights {Find Out More}
Where: 142 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Elyria Festival of Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Ely Square Park, 400 Broad St., Elyria, OH 44035
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Krampusnacht with Ohio Krampus Society {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Downtown Wonderland {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Minerva, 209 N. Market St., Minerva, OH 44657
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE City of Ashland Tree Lighting & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Ashland, OH
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Christmas on the Canal {Find Out More}
Where: City Square, S. Canal St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Christmas at Central Park {Find Out More}
Where: Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Jolly for the Holidays {Find Out More}
Where: Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village Mall Cir. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
FREE Cleveland Children’s Festival {Find Out More Here and Here}
Where: Market Square @ Crocker Park, 239 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Meet and Greet with Glisten {Find Out More}
Where: Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village Mall Cir. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Saturdays, December 7 & 14, 2024
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 7, 2024, through January 2, 2025; Sun-Thu from 5-9 pm and Fri-Sat from 5-10 pm
– Kick-Off Celebration: December 7, 2024, from 5-7 pm (Begin at Ault St. to the Pavilion where you’ll find Santa & Mrs. Claus, cookies, and hot cocoa by the roaring fire!)
Old-Fashioned Holiday {Find Out More}
Where: Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
When: December 7-8, 2024
FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Historic Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Saturdays, December 7 & 14, 2024
The Van Aken District Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District Market, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Saturdays, December 7 & 21, 2024
FREE Winter Nights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 7-22, 2024
Christmas in Zoar {Find Out More}
Where: Zoar Village, 198 Main St., Zoar, OH 44697
When: December 7-8, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Hudson Holiday Walk {Find Out More}
Where: First & Main, 107 Village Way, Hudson, OH 44236
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Elf Toy Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Rd., Wellington, OH 44090
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Light Up Clock Tower – Holiday Kick-Off Event {Find Out More}
Where: Coventry Clock Tower, 462 Portage Lakes Dr., Coventry Twp., OH 44319
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes {Find Out More}
Where: Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
Where: Sunday, December 8, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas in the Valley Parade {Find Out More Here, Here, and Here}
Where: Downtown Valley City, OH
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
FREE Boardman Park Community Christmas Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
FREE Live Nativity at an Evening in the Village {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hartville, OH 44632
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
FREE An Evening in the Village {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hartville, OH
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Winterfest {Find Out More}
Where: Willoughby, OH
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
D&B Breakfast with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Dave & Buster’s @ Belden Village Mall, 4110 Belden Village Mall Cir. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 [REGISTER]
Christmas Events December 9 – 15, 2024
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever presented by Magical Theatre Company
Enjoy a fun filled outing with your kids (or grandkids) as you experience a live theatre performance specifically designed for families!
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world! When they decide to take part in the annual Christmas pageant it becomes an event to remember. Riotous laughter and unexpected sweetness emerge in this hilarious holiday story.
Magical Theatre Company has brought theatre magic to thousands of families for 50 years. Now is your chance to experience a show!
When: December 6 – 22, 2024
Where: 565 W Tuscarawas, Downtown Barberton
Contact: 330-848-3708
Dean Martin's Lanning's Lunch with Santa
Bring your little ones for a delightful afternoon filled with joy and wonder!
Reserve your spot now as this special event is pre-paid reservation only. Click here to book or simply call 330-666-1159 to make your reservations.
Add to the magic of the experience and bring a gift for your child to receive from Santa!
Tickets Include: Children tickets include a 3-course meal, crafts & a visit from Santa! Adult tickets include a 2-course meal with non-alcoholic drinks.
When: Sunday, December 15th from 11am-4pm
Where: Dean Martin’s Lanning’s at 826 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333
Phone: 330-666-1159
Reservations: Required
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 16-December 31, 2024
FREE Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: November 22-December 28, 2024 [REGISTER]
Kringle’s Inventionasium {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Select dates, November 23-December 24, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
When:
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Santa’s Sleigh: November 23-December 24, 2024
– 50-ft Tree Nightly Light Show: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Crocker Park’s Play Zone: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Walk-Through Ornament: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Holiday Street Lights: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Snowflake Garden: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Holiday Express Train: November 24, 2024-January 5, 2025
Candy Land Gone to the Birds! {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: November 23, 2024-January 1, 2025
FROST {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: November 23-January 5, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation {Find Out More}
Where: Held at TWO locations: Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050 and Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: Wednesday-Sunday, November 29-December 22, 2024 [Admission is FREE but everyone is asked to bring one non-perishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank]
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, December 1-22, 2024
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 4-18, 2024
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 5-19, 2024
– Santa Shop: Friday & Saturday nights, November 29-December 21, 2024
Whimsical Holiday Display {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 1239 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Where: November 29-December 30, 2024 [REGISTER]
– Santa Lunch: Saturday, December 7, 2024
– Santa Whimsical Holiday Party: Friday, December 13, 2024
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: November 29-30 & December 1, 5-23, 26-30, 2024 [REGISTER]
Santa’s Wonderland Experience {Find Out More}
Where: Diamond Event Center, 1480 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
When: Saturday, November 30-December 22, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Lights on the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: November 30, 2024-January 8, 2025
– Santa Nights: November 30 and December 7, 8, 11, & 20, 2024
– Santa’s Holiday Lunch Party: Saturday, December 14, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Santa in the Square {Find Out More}
Where: Historic Painesville Square, 1 Liberty St., Painesville, OH 44077
When: Friday-Sunday, December 6-15, 2024
Candlelight Holiday Tours @ Malabar Farm {Find Out More}
Where: Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843
When: December 6-15, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 6-31, 2024
FREE Winter Nights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 7-22, 2024
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 7, 2024, through January 2, 2025; Sun-Thu from 5-9 pm and Fri-Sat from 5-10 pm
FREE Boardman Park Holiday Light Display {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Nightly, December 9, 2024-January 7, 2025
Elves Holiday Craft Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
When: Mondays, December 9, 16, & 23, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Frozen Sisters {Find Out More}
Where: Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Ornament-Decorating Party {Find Out More}
Where: Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas in the Country {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
ODDMALL: Chrishanukwanzmadan {Find Out More}
Where: Quality Inn & Suites Richfield, 4742 Brecksville Rd., Richfield, OH 44286
When: December 13-15, 2024
Holiday Hay Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Hudson-Landsberg Christkindlmarkt {Find Out More}
Where: Clocktower Green, 139 N. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Winter Blitz Indoor Carnival & Thrill Show {Find Out More Here and Here}
Where: Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
When: Select days, December 13-29, 2024
Deck the Hollow {Find Out More}
Where: Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
When: Friday-Sunday, December 13-22, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Santa Visits Lehman’s {Find Out More}
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
FREE Holiday in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: North Park, 7660 Fulton Rd. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Solon Hometown Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy., Solon, OH 44139
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
FREE Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting {Find Out More}
Where: Roscoe Historic Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Donte’s Gift Express {Find Out More}
Where: Skylight Park @ Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Santa’s Winter Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 [REGISTER]
Stories with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Parma Heights Recreation Center, 6200 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights, OH 44130
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Merry Christmas Party {Find Out More}
Where: Acres of Fun, 3889 Friendsville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
FREE Meet and Greet with Glisten {Find Out More}
Where: Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village Mall Cir. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
FREE Festive Frolic {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
FREE Carols and Cocoa {Find Out More}
Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 5200 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44124
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Holiday Party {Find Out More}
Where: Make Believe Family Fun Center, 8303 Day Dr., Parma, OH 44129
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 [REGISTER]
Christmas Events December 16 – 22, 2024
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 16-December 31, 2024
FREE Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: November 22-December 28, 2024 [REGISTER]
Kringle’s Inventionasium {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Select dates, November 23-December 24, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Christmas at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
When:
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Santa’s Sleigh: November 23-December 24, 2024
– 50-ft Tree Nightly Light Show: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Crocker Park’s Play Zone: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Walk-Through Ornament: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Holiday Street Lights: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Snowflake Garden: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Holiday Express Train: November 24, 2024-January 5, 2025
Candy Land Gone to the Birds! {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: November 23, 2024-January 1, 2025
FROST {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: November 23-January 5, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation {Find Out More}
Where: Held at TWO locations: Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050 and Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: Wednesday-Sunday, November 29-December 22, 2024 [Admission is FREE but everyone is asked to bring one non-perishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank]
– Little Green Choo Rides: Sundays, December 1-22, 2024
– Balloon Twisting: Wednesdays, December 4-18, 2024
– Santa Nights: Thursdays, December 5-19, 2024
– Santa Shop: Friday & Saturday nights, November 29-December 21, 2024
Whimsical Holiday Display {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 1239 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Where: November 29-December 30, 2024 [REGISTER]
– Santa Lunch: Saturday, December 7, 2024
– Santa Whimsical Holiday Party: Friday, December 13, 2024
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: November 29-30 & December 1, 5-23, 26-30, 2024 [REGISTER]
Santa’s Wonderland Experience {Find Out More}
Where: Diamond Event Center, 1480 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
When: Saturday, November 30-December 22, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Lights on the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: November 30, 2024-January 8, 2025
– Santa Nights: November 30 and December 7, 8, 11, & 20, 2024
– Santa’s Holiday Lunch Party: Saturday, December 14, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 6-31, 2024
FREE Winter Nights {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 7-22, 2024
Winter Blitz Indoor Carnival & Thrill Show {Find Out More Here and Here}
Where: Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
When: Select days, December 13-29, 2024
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 7, 2024, through January 2, 2025; Sun-Thu from 5-9 pm and Fri-Sat from 5-10 pm
Elves Holiday Craft Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
When: Mondays, December 16 & 23, 2024 [REGISTER]
Cookie Decorating with Santa {Find Out More}
Where: Splash Zone, 95 W. Hamilton Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 [FEE]
FREE Whobilation Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 [REGISTER]
Ritz Kids Express Tea {Find Out More}
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: December 20-23, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Frozen Fun {Find Out More}
Where: Skylight Park @ Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44113
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
The Van Aken District Holiday Market {Find Out More}
Where: The Van Aken District Market, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Santa’s Gift-Making Workshop for Kids {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Arts Center, 106 Water St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Frozen Fun {Find Out More}
Where: Skylight Park @ Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
FREE Santa Scavenger Hunt {Find Out More}
Where: French Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054
When: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Christmas Events December 23 – 24, 2024
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever presented by Magical Theatre Company
Enjoy a fun filled outing with your kids (or grandkids) as you experience a live theatre performance specifically designed for families!
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world! When they decide to take part in the annual Christmas pageant it becomes an event to remember. Riotous laughter and unexpected sweetness emerge in this hilarious holiday story.
Magical Theatre Company has brought theatre magic to thousands of families for 50 years. Now is your chance to experience a show!
When: December 6 – 22, 2024
Where: 565 W Tuscarawas, Downtown Barberton
Contact: 330-848-3708
Hower House Museum Self-Guided Holiday Tours {Find Out More}
Where: Hower House Museum, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
When: Thursdays-Sundays, November 7-December 29, 2024
Memories of Christmas Past {Find Out More}
Where: Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
When: November 16-December 31, 2024
FREE Winter Wonderfest {Find Out More]
Where: Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
When: November 22-December 28, 2024 [REGISTER]
Kringle’s Inventionasium {Find Out More}
Where: Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Select dates, November 23-December 24, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation {Find Out More}
Where: Held at TWO locations: Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050 and Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: Wednesday-Sunday, November 24-December 30, 2024 [Admission is FREE but everyone is asked to bring one non-perishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank]
FREE Christmas at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145 (event locations vary)
When:
– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Santa’s Sleigh: November 23-December 24, 2024
– 50-ft Tree Nightly Light Show: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Crocker Park’s Play Zone: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Walk-Through Ornament: November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025
– Holiday Street Lights: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Snowflake Garden: November 23, 2024-January 26, 2025
– Holiday Express Train: November 24, 2024-January 5, 2025
Candy Land Gone to the Birds! {Find Out More}
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
When: November 23, 2024-January 1, 2025
FROST {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: November 23-January 5, 2024 [REGISTER]
Whimsical Holiday Display {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 1239 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Where: November 29-December 30, 2024 [REGISTER]
– Santa Lunch: Saturday, December 7, 2024
– Santa Whimsical Holiday Party: Friday, December 13, 2024
Deck the Halls {Find Out More}
Where: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
When: November 29-30 & December 1, 5-23, 26-30, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Lights on the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: November 30, 2024-January 8, 2025
– Santa Nights: November 30 and December 7, 8, 11, & 20, 2024
– Santa’s Holiday Lunch Party: Saturday, December 14, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees {Find Out More}
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
When: December 6-31, 2024
FREE Memorial Lightfest: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 274 Grandview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: December 7, 2024, through January 2, 2025; Sun-Thu from 5-9 pm and Fri-Sat from 5-10 pm
Winter Blitz Indoor Carnival & Thrill Show {Find Out More Here and Here}
Where: Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
When: Select days, December 13-29, 2024
Elves Holiday Craft Workshop {Find Out More}
Where: The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
When: Monday, December 23, 2024 [REGISTER]
FREE Candles, Carols, & Community {Find Out More}
Where: Gazebo Green, 27 E. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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