Christmas in Northeast Ohio is one of our favorite times of year. We love the lights, sitting in front of a fire with the Christmas tree glowing in the corner and attending our favorite holiday events. We put together an extensive guide filled with virtual and in person Christmas events happening across Northeast Ohio this year. Enjoy this special time of year as you create memories with your family and friends!
Many Thanks to Mr. Kringle & Company® for sponsoring our Holiday Fun Guide. Welcome Christmas magic into your home this season with an eVisit with Mr. Kringle and a personalized letter! He’s been waiting all year to make your spirits bright!
If you know of any fun holiday events not on the list, please submit the details here. Let’s all make sure everyone knows where to go to have fun this holiday season!
Best Christmas Events in Northeast Ohio
Featured Christmas Fun

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 LIVE streaming or a pre-recorded video message, Mr. Kringle offers delightful new traditions 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.
Save $10 on Streaming eVisits! Valid towards Classic or Deluxe Experiences. Offer expires December 24th 2020. Use Promo Code: NEOFFEV2020
When: November 21 – December 24, 2020
Where: Your own home
Options: Streaming or Pre-Recorded
Cost: $28 - $58/Household *Use Promo Code: NEOFFEV2020 to save $10 on Classic or Deluxe Experiences.
Phone: 1-855-MRKRINGLE (675-7464)
Reservations: Book Now

Letters From Mr. Kringle®
Have a personalized letter from Mr. Kringle® delivered directly to your mailbox. Enjoy unforgettable Christmas memories postmarked for the most avid believers.
Choose from 6 endearing templates that can be customized to delight one very special recipient. Each letter is postmarked to perfection with authentic embellishments and delivered via USPS.
Ship Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 16, 18, 21 2020
Delivered: Anywhere within the United States
Cost: $12/Letter
Phone: 1-855-MRKRINGLE (675-7464).
Schedule Mailing: Book Now

Kringle's Inventionasium® Experience
Promotional ticket offers for next season are currently available. 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.
Save 15% on 2021 Admission! Valid towards Classic, Deluxe VIP and Christmas Eve Experiences. Use Promo Code: NEOFFG2020
When: November 20 – December 24 2021
Where: Tower City Center at 230 W. Huron Rd in Cleveland, Ohio (Map It)
Admission: $28 - $68, Infants (0-23 Months) Free. Group rates available.
Phone: 1-855-MRKRINGLE (675-7464).
Reservations: Book Now

Hartville Children's Shop, Your Local Toy Store
Every young child in your life will find the Hartville Children's Shop engaging. Filled with quality, imaginative toys, you'll uncover new ways to encourage a child to play and grow.
Located upstairs at the Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery, we're the perfect destination for your family!
We feature books and educational materials for kids of all ages with the most popular book collections from highly rated authors. Family game night will be so much fun with our board games, dice and card games and a variety of puzzles for all ages! Snuggle up with our stuffed plush from fun brands like Ty, Jellycat, and Douglas. Welcoming a new bundle of joy? Shop for baby gifts, piggy banks, clothing and more!
The hand-painted Noah’s Ark play area creates the perfect atmosphere for any little one to explore and play while you shop!
Find Specific Things to do this Christmas:
Christmas Lights | Christmas Tree Farms | Breakfast with Santa | Pictures with Santa | Letters from Santa | Virtual Christmas Events | Christmas Getaways | Live Nativity | Christmas Trains | Christmas Parade & Festivals | Holiday Markets & Craft Shows | Sleigh Rides | Christmas Crafts | Nutcracker Ballet | Christmas Concerts & Live Shows | Christmas Movies | Experience Gift Ideas
Wondering where to find Santa? You're in luck, we are tracking his sleigh and reindeer so we can give you in the inside scoop on where to find Santa this year.
Eat breakfast with Santa and his friends at one of these locations.
Or head out to get pictures with Santa, including details on soothing Santa events for those with special needs and even places to get photos with your pets.
The perfect tree is waiting for you at one of these local Christmas Tree Farms. Take the family on an adventure to cut down your tree or choose from one of the freshly cut trees. Plus many of the farms also offer fun actives and extra special touches.
Drive around and see the Amazing Christmas Lights. From community light displays to the neighborhood houses with thousands of choreographed Christmas lights set to music – and many are FREE!
Grab your family and head out to one of the seasonal outdoor skating rinks. Admission is typically inexpensive (and sometimes FREE) and there is a small fee to rent ice skates (assuming you don't have a pair of your own).
Looking for gift ideas? Check out our list of the best experience gifts for kids and families.
Holiday 2020 Family Fun Guide
Virtual Christmas Experiences


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 LIVE streaming or a pre-recorded video message, Mr. Kringle offers delightful new traditions 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.
Save $10 on Streaming eVisits! Valid towards Classic or Deluxe Experiences. Offer expires December 24th 2020. Use Promo Code: NEOFFEV2020
When: November 21 – December 24, 2020
Where: Your own home
Options: Streaming or Pre-Recorded
Cost: $28 - $58/Household *Use Promo Code: NEOFFEV2020 to save $10 on Classic or Deluxe Experiences.
Phone: 1-855-MRKRINGLE (675-7464)
Reservations: Book Now
Virtual Santa Experience at Beldon Village Mall
Create holiday magic this season. Virtual Experiences include: Live VIP Zoom Video Call with Santa Virtual Photos with Santa Virtual Pet Photos with Santa Exclusive Video Story Time with Santa, and more. {Find Out More}
When: November 2-December 24, 2020
Where: Online
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]
Virtual Santa Experience at Great Northern Mall
Create holiday magic this season. Virtual Experiences include: Live VIP Zoom Video Call with Santa Virtual Photos with Santa Virtual Pet Photos with Santa Exclusive Video Story Time with Santa, and more. {Find Out More}
When: November 2-December 24, 2020
Where: Online
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]
Virtual Santa Experience at South Park Mall
Create holiday magic this season. Virtual Experiences include: Live VIP Zoom Video Call with Santa Virtual Photos with Santa Virtual Pet Photos with Santa Exclusive Video Story Time with Santa, and more. {Find Out More}
When: November 2-December 24, 2020
Where: Online
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]
Virtual Holiday Craft Classes at Michaels
Join in online for a holiday-themed craft class. {Find Out More}
When:
Nov. 2, 2020 (6pm-7pm) – National Online Class: Trim the Tree with Sculpey III
Nov. 3, 2020 (5pm-6pm) – Kids Club Online Class: Fall Pinecone Crafts
Nov. 4, 2020 (5pm-6pm) – National Online Class: Merry & Bright Card
Nov. 7, 2020 (1pm-2pm) – National Online Class: Holiday Maker Fest
Nov. 27, 2020 (8pm-9pm) – National Online Class: How to Make Colorful Christmas Tree Ornaments with FIMO Oven-Bake Clay
Dec. 10, 2020 (5pm-6pm) – Kids Club Online Class: Learn How to Paint Holiday-Themed Rocks
Find many more online craft classes and Kids Club classes here.
Where: Online
Cost: Purchase items needed for craft [REGISTER]
Virtual Visits with Santa at Beachwood Place
Make this holiday magical with a virtual visit to the North Pole! Santa's helpers have been working hard decking the halls for you and your family, so don’t be late! Choose from our list of enchanting experiences for a jolly good time. {Find Out More}
When: November 14, 2020-January 7, 2021
Where: Online
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]
FREE Akron Children's Hospital's Holiday Tree Festival
Join online November 20-21 for this year's Holiday Tree Festival as the annual holiday tradition, presented by the Volunteers of Akron Children's Hospital, goes virtual. There will be trees, wreaths, holiday gifts and special auction items available. {Find Out More}
When: November 20-23, 2020
Where: Online
Cost: FREE admission
Virtual Tree Lighting at Crocker Park
Watch as Santa Claus arrives and lights the 50 ft. holiday tree with special choreographed dancing and music from the comfort of your own home. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 20, 2020; 6pm
Where: 228 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE
Painesville Virtual Tree Lighting
Painesville is kicking-off the holiday season with a virtual tree lighting featuring Santa! Tune in at 6pm on Facebook Live to watch and enjoy the official tree lighting from the warmth of your own home. (Note: Due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions, the city is not hosting their annual Spirit of the Season night in Painesville Square.) {Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 20, 2020; 6pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
New Philadelphia Virtual Christmas Lighting Ceremony
The 2020 New Philadelphia Christmas Lighting Ceremony will now be held VIRTUALLY ONLY. Enjoy an evening of music and entertainment on the Square in Downtown New Philadelphia! Storyteller Nancy DeFlippo will read How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Tusco TV will be live streaming the event on Facebook. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 20, 2020; 6pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Downtown Cleveland Winterfest: Virtual Visits with Santa
Santa is safe and healthy and will be ready to Rock n' Roll come Christmas Eve. Ahead of this all-important eve, kids and their families are invited to dial in for a special Zoom visit with Santa from the North Pole where he and his elves will share stories, chat with attendees, pose for selfies and lead a Christmas Sing-Along. {Find Out More}
When: November 28 and December 12 & 19, 2020; 11am
Where: Online
Cost: Zoom registration via Eventbrite required
Winterfest Virtual Tree Lighting
Winterfest 2020 in Downtown Cleveland will officially kick-off on Saturday, November 28th with a special broadcast of this traditional lighting ceremony on WKYC Channel 3 and continue throughout the holiday season. While they are unable to produce a large day-long festival as in years past, partners throughout Downtown will be offering a number of reimagined activities for families and friends to enjoy on their own time in a safe, socially distant manner. Take a look at some favorite activities and unique locally owned shops you can only experience in Downtown Cleveland. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 28, 2020; 7pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Doylestown Winterfest
Doylestown Winterfest is a town-wide holiday celebration. Winterfest combines several long-standing festive traditions for all to enjoy. Enjoy one of America’s greatest small towns this Holiday Season. {Find Out More}
When:
Wednesdays starting Dec. 1 (7pm): Letters to Santa
Tuesdays & Thursdays starting Dec. 1 (7pm): Storytimes
All Season: Seasonal Decorations
All Season: Dreidel
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Light Up Downtown Canton: A Virtual Celebration
Light Up Downtown is going virtual this year! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 3, 2020
Where: 222 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702
Cost: FREE
Magical (Virtual) Visit to the North Pole
Wear your Christmas PJs and snuggle up by your own fireplace or under your tree and enjoy a special virtual visit with Santa with a special reading of The Polar Express! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 10, 2020; 7pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE for member child (ages 2-12), $1/resident child (ages 2-12, $3/nonresident child (ages 2-12) [REGISTER]
Virtual Light Up Lakewood
LakewoodAlive has creatively reimagined the most joyous of Lakewood traditions — this year, we will be virtually connecting the community to safely bring the spirit of this beloved event to life. {Find Out More}
When: December 12-20, 2020
Dec. 12 (3pm): Mini-Parade
Dec. 12 (7pm): Tree Lighting – Join Santa, Buddy the Elf, Mayor Meghan George, and others as they flip the switch and light up Lakewood.
Dec. 13-20 (7pm): Storytimes, 5 Minute Holiday Craft, Holiday Music Presentation, and more – enjoy a different holiday experience each night.
Where: Various locations in Downtown Lakewood, Cleveland, OH 44107
Cost: FREE
Letters from Santa

Letters From Mr. Kringle®
Have a personalized letter from Mr. Kringle® delivered directly to your mailbox. Enjoy unforgettable Christmas memories postmarked for the most avid believers.
Choose from 6 endearing templates that can be customized to delight one very special recipient. Each letter is postmarked to perfection with authentic embellishments and delivered via USPS.
Ship Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 16, 18, 21 2020
Delivered: Anywhere within the United States
Cost: $12/Letter
Phone: 1-855-MRKRINGLE (675-7464).
Schedule Mailing: Book Now
Painesville's Letters To Santa
Write a letter, and he'll make sure to write back. {Find Out More}
When: November 20-December 17, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Painesville's Santa Calls
Painesville Recreation made a few special requests with North Pole Headquarters and Santa Claus has agreed to host phone calls for all good little boys and girls, ages 3-10! {Find Out More}
When: December 2, 3, 8 & 10, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
New Philadelphia's Letters to Santa
Write to Santa with your wish list! All letters with a return address that are received by Dec. 16th will receive a reply. {Find Out More}
When: November 20, 2020-December 16, 2020
Where: On the Square in Downtown New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: FREE
FREE Doylestown Winterfest: Letters to Santa
On Wednesday evenings, listen and watch as Santa reads letters and wish lists from kids in the community. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesdays starting December 1, 2020; 7pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast With Mr. Kringle®
Join Mr. Kringle & Friends for a delicious buffet style breakfast at The Burnham Restaurant inside the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
Honored guests will dine with Mr. Kringle and his fellow merry makers who, mingle during the meal, eventually making their way to everyone – remember to bring your camera!
Tickets Include:
- Holiday Breakfast Buffet
- Meet & Greet w/ Mr. Kringle
- Roaming Characters
- Cookie Decorating Activity
- Letter Writing Activity
- S’more Making Activity
- Hot Cocoa By The Fire Pit
- Complimentary Self-Parking
- Tax & Gratuity
When: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: The Burnham Restaurant 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Tickets: Adult Breakfast: $45 / Child Breakfast: $32 / Infants (0-23 Months) Free
Information: 216-413-5000
Reservations: Book Now
Christmas Parades, Tree Lightings & Festivals
Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's
Join your local Cabela's for this beloved family tradition with magical enhancements to keep everyone safe this holiday season. Then, enjoy free holiday fun at Santa's Wonderland through Dec. 24th. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 7-December 24, 2020
Where: Cabela's, 35685 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
Crocker Park Holiday Experiences
Experience the magic of the holidays this season at Crocker Park. {Find Out More}
When: November 19-December 31, 2020
Opening Nov. 19 (11am): CLE Holiday Market (pop-up market), Toy Train Town, Santa's Sleigh Photos (selfie spot)
Nov. 20 (6pm): Virtual Tree Lighting
Nov. 20-Dec. 31: Choreographed Nightly Light Show
Nov. 21-Dec. 31: Walk-Thru Holiday Ornament
Nov. 21-Feb. 28: Real Ice Skating Rink
Opening Nov. 21 (12pm): Spectacular Tree Garden (West Park), Santa's House (Next to Apricot Lane), Holiday Express Train (Pick-up in front of Santa's House)
Dec. 6 & 13 (6pm-8pm): Pet Photos with Santa
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE
Holiday Magic on Main Street
Main Street Wadsworth warmly welcomes the community downtown this Christmas season for Holiday Magic on Main Street! Enjoy Christmas music, horse & carriage rides, luminaries, North Pole mailbox, and more! {Find Out More}
When: November 19-21 and December 3, 10-12, & 17, 2020; Thurs-Fri: 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat: 10am-4pm
Where: Downtown Wadsworth, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cost: FREE
Wild Winter Lights
Experience this year’s all-new lighting display, with more than one million individual lights & unique twists on holiday traditions. This year’s event features hundreds of lighting displays across holiday-themed areas including Candyland, Enchanted Forest, Conservation Trail & Santa’s Workshop. Highlights of this year’s event include dazzling walk-through displays, carousel rides, costume characters, model train displays, ice carvers, live music from festive choirs including the Singing Angels & an all-new dynamic light show featuring a massive 50-foot-tall tree. Guests can also take photos with Santa at his workshop during the walk-through event. {Find Out More}
When: Select nights, November 19-December 30, 2020; 5:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Cleveland Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: $18/Zoo member, $20/non-member; 4-pack: $54/member and $60/non-member; FREE for children under age 2. Tickets for the drive-through experience are $54/car for Zoo members and $60/car for non-members. [REGISTER]
FREE Medina Candlelight Walk
Tree lighting, Holiday Parade of Lights, Santa, caroling, fireworks, and more! {Find Out More}
When: November 20-22, 2020
Where: Medina Historic District, 5 Public Sq., Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE
FREE Akron Children's Hospital's Holiday Tree Festival
Join online November 20-21 for this year's Holiday Tree Festival as the annual holiday tradition, presented by the Volunteers of Akron Children's Hospital, goes virtual. There will be trees, wreaths, holiday gifts, and special auction items available. {Find Out More}
When: November 20-23, 2020
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Holiday Nights at Beech Creek Botanical Garden
Discover dazzling festive displays and awaken your senses as you wander through the enchanted gardens. Get creative with a fun make-and-take craft in Santa’s workshop and spread Christmas joy at the Elf Dance Party! Explore lots of hands-on activities perfect for all ages as you learn about the wonders of winter nature, and enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, roasting marshmallows, twinkling lights, warming up near a campfire, storybook trail, and miniature train exhibit. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, November 20-December 26, 2020; 5pm-9pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: General admission is $7 per person. Beech Creek Members and children ages 2 and younger receive FREE admission.
FREE Light Up Night in Central Square Youngstown
While the 2020 celebration may look different, it will be special! See the lighting of the tree in Central Square and illuminate West Federal before Thanksgiving so there’s more time to enjoy the display. Windows and storefronts will be decorated throughout Youngstown for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 20, 2020; 6pm
Where: Downtown Youngstown Central Square, Youngstown, OH 44503
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Downtown Ashtabula Reverse Christmas Drive-Thru
The floats stay stationary and people drive thru in their cars to see the floats. Similar to Ashtabula County’s Lights on the Lake. (No candy will be distributed during the event.) {Find Out More}
When: November 20, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: Downtown Ashtabula, OH
Cost: FREE
FREE Wooster's Window Wonderland
The 2020 Window Wonderland is the perfect time for you and your family to ring in the holiday season! A virtual release of Santa's descent from the Briggs Building and lighting ceremony will be shared on the evening of November 20th. Local merchants will have special activities, snacks, and open houses, all following social distancing. The wearing of a face covering is strongly encouraged, some merchants may require you to wear a face-covering prior to entry. The annual window decorating competition will take place, this year with a peoples' choice – make sure to vote for your favorite! Plus, families can join in a Wooster Elf Scavenger Hunt. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 20, 2020; 12pm-9pm
Where: Downtown Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: FREE
Santa's Arrival: Kris Kringle, Cocoa & Cookies at Eastwood Mall
Start the season as Santa makes his grand entrance on the All Smiles Aboard Train. The first 100 families to book an appointment to see Santa will receive a FREE 5”x7” print, cocoa and cookies! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 21, 2020; 1pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: Fee-based [REGISTER]
Pinecrest Tree Lighting + Fireworks Celebration
Witness the lighting of the Christmas tree. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, November 22, 2020; 5pm-6pm
Where: 300 Park Ave., Orange Village, OH 44122
Cost: FREE
Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration
Santa will arrive on the Commons in time to help Mayor Tom Perciak count down the lighting of the trees, clocktower and gazebo. That will be followed by a spectacular holiday fireworks display. Everyone is welcome to attend Strongsville's traditional kick-off to the holiday season. (NOTE: There will be no train rides, horse-drawn carriage ride, or costumed characters on site this year.) {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, November 22, 2020; 5:30pm-6pm
Where: City Commons, 18825 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Solon Holiday Lighting + Hometown Holiday Market
City of Solon's Holiday Lighting will feature the Hometown Holiday Market, along with other family-friendly entertainment. The event extends from Solon Center for the Arts to City Hall, where you'll find entertainment, music and food trucks, and maybe even a special visit from the big guy dressed in red! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, November 25, 2020; 4pm-8pm
Where: Solon Center for the Arts, 6315 Som Center Rd., Solon, OH 44143
Cost: FREE
Deck the Halls 2020: A Very Merry Christmas
The Manor House and gardens are illuminated with more than one million holiday lights. The Manor House features a first-floor tour (one way to ensure safety) decorated with snowmen, elves, nutcrackers and plenty of nostalgia. Nearby is Santa, holding socially distant visits with all. In the gardens, DAZZLE features holiday lights choreographed to music, Gingerbread Land is decorated with even more lights, candy canes, and sparkle. {Find Out More}
When: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 3-6, 10-23, 26-30, 2020
Where: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Cost: $6-$22/person [REGISTER]
Holiday Favorites at Miller Nature Preserve
Step into the conservatory to relive some of your Holiday Favorites! Snoopy, Santa, The Grinch, Bumble, and more of your favorite characters, along with songs and stories, will be recreated into mini-scenes. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday-Sunday, November 27, 2020-January 3, 2021; 10am-5pm
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: $2/person
Christmas Tours in Zoar
Tour the historic village of Zoar with a seasonal twist. Enjoy the history of Zoar, the Christmas traditions of the Separatists, and the origins of some of our favorite holiday traditions. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday-Sunday, November 27-December 20, 2020; Tours leave at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Where: Zoar Village, 198 Main St., Zoar, OH 44697
Cost: $15/person, FREE for children ages 12 and under [REGISTER]
FREE Winter Riverfest
The new holiday event along the Cuyahoga River in The Flats will feature synthetic ice skating, festive light displays, a beer garden and firepits, and a retail shop and igloo village at Merwin’s Wharf. {Find Out More}
When: November 27, 2020-January 18, 2021; 11am-8pm
Where: Merwin's Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost:
Ice Skating: $7/adult, $5/child age 12 and under, ice skate rental $3
Igloo Rental: 2-hour minimum for $50, plus a food and drink minimum
Akron Zoo's Wild Lights
Holly Jolly Hillside featuring lighted North American animals and trees synchronized to music. Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with a wall of animated lights set to holiday music. Free carousel rides, Classic Holiday Town in Grizzly Ridge, and more. Plus, enjoy a socially distant meet and greet with special holiday guests on select dates! {Find Out More}
When: Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23 & 26-30, 2020; 5pm-9pm
Santa Claus: December 4-6, 2020; 5pm-8pm
Grinch: December 18-20, 2020; 5pm-8pm
Where: 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: $6-$13/person and FREE for infants under age 2, Non-member parking/shuttle: $3/vehicle [REGISTER]
SOLD OUT! Deck the Hollow Holiday Lights Walk
Join Stark Parks this holiday for a lighted walk at Quail Hollow Park to safely ring in the season with decorated trees, lights, and festive music. Kids can drop off their letters to Santa and watch a message from Saint Nick himself – directly from the North Pole! A few of the park's animal ambassadors will be available for viewing and a make-your-own ornament will be provided. {Find Out More}
When: December 4-6 & 11-13, 2020; 5pm-9pm
Where: Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
FREE Holiday Lights Cruise-Thru
Drive-thru family event held at Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center. {Find Out More}
When: November 27-29 and December 2-6, 9-13 & 16-17, 2020; 5:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: FREE (Guests are asked to bring one nonperishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank.)[REGISTER]
Downtown Conneaut Christmas Parade
Welcome the man of the season! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 27, 2020; 7pm
Where: Downtown Conneaut, OH
Cost: FREE
Winter Nights at Lock 3
For the 17th consecutive winter, the City of Akron will provide residents and visitors a season of outdoor fun and activities for adults and children. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has a host of new, creative, and safe options for family fun this year that will allow residents and guests alike to enjoy the season in a safe, socially distanced environment. {Find Out More}
WishMas Tree – The City will have blank ornaments available to be picked up throughout November at the Peanut Shoppe downtown. Guests are encouraged to decorate the ornaments with materials provided and place their wishes for the New Year inside the ornament. Guests can then return the ornaments to Lock 3 on November 27th from 6pm-9pm, to watch the ornaments get hung on the tree.
Nov. 27 (6pm-9pm): Akron Light Show – The City will continue to offer free two hour parking in designated downtown lots and the State Street parking deck through the end of 2020.
Lock 4 Light Show – The lights will be synchronized to music and play for 8 minute shows at the top of each hour from 5pm-9pm.
Vintage Holiday Window Displays – The Windows to the Past consist of 8 Cottages along Garden Alley (middle of Lock 3) filled with animated Christmas displays.
Polar Putt Putt Outside – Putt-putt will be available to play Tuesdays-Thursdays from 5pm-8pm and Fridays-Sundays from 3pm-9pm, $5/person.
Visit with Archie the Snowman – Archie will be available for visits Tuesdays – Thursdays from 5pm-8pm and Fridays-Sundays from 3pm-9pm.
When: Begins November 27, 2020; 6pm
Nov. 27 (6pm): WishMas Tree – Guests can then return the ornaments to Lock 3 to watch the ornaments get hung on the tree.
Nov. 27 (6pm-9pm): Akron Light Show – Guests can bring family and friends to celebrate the start of the holiday season with Santa Visits, music, and free giveaways at one of these four locations: Lock 3, Kenmore Boulevard, North Hill, or Maple Valley.
Where: 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: FREE
Downtown Cleveland Winterfest
Winterfest officially kicks-off the holiday season in Downtown Cleveland with the annual lighting ceremony in Public Square. Winterfest will continue throughout the season with a variety of interactive happenings, from light shows and carriage rides to ice skating and virtual visits with Santa. {Find Out More}
When: November 28, 2020-January 11, 2021
Nov. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021 (4pm-12am): Holiday Light Shows – The complimentary displays will activate three times per hour between 4pm and midnight each day.
Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 19: FREE Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides
Nov. 28, 2020-Jan. 10, 2021 (Timed tickets available for advance purchase online): Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink
Saturdays, Nov. 28, Dec. 12 & Dec. 19 (11am; Zoom registration via Eventbrite required): Virtual Visits with Santa
Saturdays in December (5pm-8pm): Saturday Night Lights at the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame – family-friendly outdoor events, including live music, food and drink specials, holiday shopping, museum access and other fun holiday activities for all ages.
Nov. 27, 2020-Jan. 18, 2021 (11am-8pm): Winter Riverfest at Merwin's Wharf – Enjoy ice skating, festive light displays, a beer garden and firepits, retail shopping and an igloo village.
Where: Various locations, including Cleveland Public Square, 50 Public Sq., Ste. 1700, Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Lorain Winterfest Parade
The parade steps-off at 4:30pm, traveling from 9th St. to Veterans Park. {Find Out More]
When: Saturday, November 28, 2020
Where: Veterans Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Cost: FREE
FREE Santa is Coming to Town
Santa Claus will ride through town on an Oberlin Firetruck. Come outside to wave to Santa and get a treat! {Find Out More}
When: November 28, 2020; 10am-11am
Where: Santa Parade route can be found here
Cost: FREE
Ugly Sweater & Mask Cosmic Bowling Party at Roseland Lanes
Dress in your worst holiday sweater and wear your worst face mask for contests, games and prizes! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 28, 2020; 7pm-9:30pm
Where: 26383 Broadway Ave., Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Cost: $25 deposit [REGISTER]
CANCELED: Twin Cities Christmas Parade
The holidays have kicked-off in the Twin City area annually on the Monday after Thanksgiving rain or shine with a Chamber-organized parade since 1948. The 2020 parade theme is “Winter Nights & Magical Lights.” {Find Out More}
When: Monday, November 30, 2020; 7pm
Where: Claymont Administrative Office, 201 N. Third St., Dennison, OH 44621
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Chardon Square Christmas Tree Lighting
Join in to light up the square for Christmas! Enjoy the colorful lights, live music, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 3, 2020; 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Chardon Square, Short Ct. St., Chardon, OH 44024
Cost: FREE
FREE Santa Nights with LCMP
Visit with Santa Claus from the comfort of your car at this drive-thru holiday event. {Find Out More}
When:
Carlisle Reservation: Thursdays, December 3, 10 & 17, 2020; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Lakeview Park: December 2, 6, 9, 13 & 16, 2020; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where:
Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Cost: FREE (Guests are asked to bring one nonperishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank.) [REGISTER]
Holiday Lantern Tours at Hale Farm & Village
Take a lantern-lit tour of the village and visit historic homes, bustling with holiday preparations. Experience the sights and sounds of the season through a series of charming holiday vignettes. {Find Out More}
When: December 4-5, 11-12, 18-20 & 22-23, 2020
Where: 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
Cost: [REGISTER; reservations are required; call (330) 666-3711]
CANCELED: Candlelight Holiday Tours at Malabar Farm
Tour Louis Bromfield's Big House all decked out for the Holiday! Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot cider, and you may even see Santa Claus himself. {Find Out More}
When:
December 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2020; 4pm-8pm
December 6 & 13, 2020; 1pm-4pm
Where: 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843
Cost: Buy tickets at the Gift Shop
CANCELED: Miracle on Main in Downtown Amherst, OH
The holiday lights and banners will be in place. The downtown businesses will be all aglow. The children have sugar plums dancing in their heads and everyone is awaiting the arrival of Santa to officially kick-off the holiday season. The festivities really begin with members of the Amherst Marching Comets kicking off the annual parade to welcome Santa Claus. At the end of the parade, gather at the bandstand for a family fun holiday event. The Madrigals of Steele High will be leading the community in a few well known and traditional Christmas Carols and Santa will be on hand to light the tree. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, December 4, 2020; 6pm
Where: Downtown Amherst, 255 Park Ave., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Santa on the Green in Hudson
Ushered into town in a shiny red fire engine, Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome all good girls and boys at the Gazebo on Main St. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 9am-3pm
Where: Gazebo Green, 27 E. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE
FREE Lehman's Old-Fashioned Christmas
Meet Santa and recapture the simple joys of the holiday season with live music throughout the store, delicious Christmas treats, simple crafts to make your season bright, and start your holiday shopping. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 10am-2pm
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
Cost: FREE
Christmas in Zoar
Experience all the joy and cheer of the season during Christmas in Zoar. Enjoy musical entertainment, a juried craft show, tour the village, and more. Make sure to visit Belsnickle, Santa, and Kristkind, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the village. {Find Out More}
When: December 5-6, 2020; Sat: 11am-7pm, Sun: 12pm-4pm
Where: Zoar Village, 198 Main St., Zoar, OH 44697
Cost: $10/adult (age 13+), FREE for children ages 12 and under (All proceeds go toward the preservation and educational efforts of Historic Zoar Village)
CANCELED: Christmas in Peninsula: Reindeer Day
The Springmist Farm reindeer will be returning to the Bronson Church green. At 1pm, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and the Grinch will also appear to welcome visitors with sweet treats, weather permitting. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: 1712 Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264 (across the street from Yellow Creek Trading Co.)
Cost: FREE
SOLD OUT! Jack Frost Festival of Lights
Enjoy skating, ice sculptures, characters, inflatables and hot cocoa! (Berea residents only; driver's license and proof of residency is required.) {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 3 Sessions: 1pm-2:30pm, 3pm-4:30pm, 5pm-6:30pm
Where: Coe Lake Park, Berea, OH 44017
Cost: [REGISTER; tickets available beginning Nov. 9th.]
CANCELED: Christmas on the Ranch
Make memories you will cherish for many Christmases to come. Let your hearts be touched by the experience of our live Nativity. Enjoy listening to Christmas carols that will bring back the nostalgia of the true meaning of Christmas. Take a stroll through our Christmas Village, feel the warmth of the bonfire, roast a marshmallow, take a wagon ride, and sip on hot cocoa while celebrating good tidings and great joy! {Find Out More}
When: December 5-6, 2020; 1pm-6pm
Where: Buckin' Ohio, 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH 44214
Cost: [REGISTER]
CANCELED: FREE Celebrate the Season
This event, currently being restructured to be COVID-friendly, kicks off December and the festivities to come. Stick around for the luminary walk through the woods from 5pm-7pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 3pm-5pm
Where: Norma Johnson Center, 3976 SR 39, Dover, OH 44622
Cost: FREE
FREE Old-Fashioned Williamsburg Christmas Celebration
Bring the family and enjoy sleigh rides, caroling, ornament-making, and more! At 5pm, enjoy a candlelit walk through the fragrantly-decorated 19th-century buildings in the Depot Village. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 3pm-6pm
Where: Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
Cost: FREE (Donations are appreciated)
FREE Christmas at Central Park in Green
Usher in Santa and the holidays. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 4pm-7pm
Where: Central Park, 1755 Town Park Blvd., Green, OH 44685
Cost: FREE
A Cavalier Christmas
Walsh alumni, friends and their families are encouraged to bring their children (or grandchildren) to campus to enjoy festive lights, a live nativity, Christmas carols, cookies and cocoa, pictures with Santa, and much more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 4:30pm
Where: Walsh University, 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: $20 [REGISTER]
CANCELED: Luminary Walk 2020
Come walk the lighted luminary trail along the Conservation Pond. Visitors will be guided to the pine forest that is lit up by LED lighted paper lanterns and discover a magical area at the Norma Johnson Center. The trail walk begins near the picnic shelter located on Conservation Dr. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 5pm-7pm
Where: Norma Johnson Center, 3976 SR 39, Dover, OH 44622
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Holiday in the Park at Jackson Township North Park
Enjoy caroling, lights and a community tree lighting, and a surprise visit from Santa Claus! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 5pm-7pm
Where: Jackson North Park, 7660 Fulton Dr. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE
Make it Merry…Make it Kent!
Grab your coats, mittens and masks and enjoy the magic of the season as you stroll through downtown Kent with wonder and delight at the holiday lights, window decorations, and festive feel of the season. Our Kent State Hotel & Conference Center will be beautifully transformed to “Miracle on Erie Street” where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be part of a live window display, waving and wishing “Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good night!” Indoor Santa visits will not be permitted. Each family will receive a free child’s book (while supplies last) provided by the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce as part of their Books for Kids Program in partnership with the Kent Free Library. Children can drop off their letters to Santa in the North Pole Post mailbox located out front of the Hotel. Letters must be in an envelope with childs name and address printed on the envelope. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 6pm-8pm
Where: Downtown Kent, OH
Cost: FREE
Downtown Ashland Christmas Parade + Tree Lighting & Fireworks
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. The Downtown Tree Lighting and Fireworks will be held immediately following the parade. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 6pm-7pm
Where: NEW PARADE ROUTE: Step-off at Claremont/King/College, march up Claremont, turn right on Main St, and end at Union
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting
Spend the day in Historic Roscoe village enjoying a variety of family-friendly holiday activities, including a visit with Santa, Christmas Carolers, Christmas crafts, roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, and A Roscoe Christmas tour. The Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony begins at 6pm at the base of the 35-foot tree. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, December 5 & 12, 2020; 6pm-7pm
Where: Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
Cost: FREE
Hudson Holiday Walk & Live Window Displays
See elves, winter witches, and others in the windows on Main Street and First & Main. Plus, musicians from Hudson High School and Western Reserve Academy will perform on street corners. {Find Out More}
When: Sundays, December 6, 13 & 20, 2020
Where: Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE
NOTE: There will be no community gathering for Caroling on the Green this year, but Hudson League for Service encourages families to carol in their own individual groups. To encourage this, HLFS will have free Caroling Bags, which include a songbook and small craft, available at the Visitors Center (27 E. Main St.). Families may pick these bags up any day in December.
SOLD OUT! Christmas on Hoover Farm
Children can meet the Grinch and give him their letters to Santa, which he and Max will take to the North Pole and provide contact-free delivery to Santa! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 6, 2020; 1pm-4pm
Where: Hoover Historical Center, 1875 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
Bowl with Santa at Roseland Lanes
Visit with Santa and enjoy music, dancing, games, and bowling. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 6, 2020; 2pm-4pm
Where: 26383 Broadway Ave., Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Cost: $9/person, $50/lane [REGISTER]
Lehman's North Pole Meet-and-Greet
This year, Santa has cleared his schedule and will be joining Mrs. Claus here at the store to meet you! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 12, 2020; 10am-2pm
Where: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
Cost: FREE
Christmas in Bedford Falls
Celebrate Christmas in an old-fashioned way in Bedford, OH. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 12, 2020; 12pm-4pm
Where: Historic Downtown Bedford, 30 S. Park RD, Bedford, OH 44146
Cost: FREE
Santa in the Big Red Barn
Meet Santa, visit the workshop and North Pole Post Office. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 12, 2020; 10am-2pm
Where: Case-Barlow Farm, 1931 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE
WAIT LIST: Candlelight Nights at Geauga Park District
Enjoy a self-guided walk along a beautiful, candlelit trail through the forest while discovering cultural traditions associated the Winter Solstice. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 19-21, 2020; 6pm or 8pm
Where: The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd., Novelty, OH 44072
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
FREE National First Ladies' Library Presents: Fun with Flotus: Holidays at the White House
Learn how the White House is uniquely decorated for the holidays each year and discover how first families celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza through stories, games, songs, and an art activity. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, December 22, 2020; 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
Christmas Getaways


Mr. Kringle® Suite
Mr. Kringle has taken up residence at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown hotel! He keeps a busy schedule and welcomes believers to look after his room while away. This Christmas, you’re invited to cuddle up cozy, and sit amidst the twinkle of Mr. Kringle’s private quarters.
This fully decorated holiday suite, features two sparkling Christmas trees, tabletop adornments, room decorations and holiday-themed furniture complete with seasonal velvet bedding and pillows. Perfect for up to 4 guests!
Overnight Includes:
- Note from Mr. Kringle
- Milk and Cookies
- Self-Parking
When: November 1 - January 1, 2021
Where: Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-413-5000
Now Taking Reservations: Book Now
Craft Shows and Holiday Markets
Holly Days Artisan Boutique & Mistletoe Market
Browse a premier selection of Nature-themed holiday decor and gifts for sale by regional artisans – the perfect opportunity to find unique, handmade items for everyone on your list! Our Mistletoe Market also features handmade gifts created by young artisans. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, November 7 & 14, 2020; 10am-4pm
Where: The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Route 87), Russell, OH 44072
Cost: FREE
Fairlawn Winter Avant-Garge Art & Craft Show
Get started on that holiday shopping! This show will feature a variety of artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 7, 2020; 10am-5pm
Where: St. George's Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333
Cost: $3/person, FREE for children under age 12
Undercover Charm's Christmas Open House
Discover one-of-a-kind Christmas displays and unique merchandise. The entire store will be decorated for Christmas ceiling to floor. {Find Out More}
When: November 13-15, 2020
Where: 14531 N. Cheshire, Burton, OH 44021
Cost: FREE
Rocky River Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! The show will also be catered with a full concession stand. {Find Out More}
When: November 14-15, 2020; 10am-5pm
Where: Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Cost: $3/person, FREE for children under age 12
A Merry Little Shop & Stroll at Great Northern Mall
Upon check-in, all participants receive a set of rules, a Make It Merry SWAG bag, and a passport to get stamped to receive treats and surprises from retailers as you stroll throughout the center. There will also be music, treats and games along the way as well as opportunities to win and more! {Find Out More}
When: November 14, 2020; 11am-1pm
Where: 4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
CLE Holiday Market at Crocker Park
On Saturdays and Sundays, local non-profit on-site gift wrapping is complimentary with purchases inside the market. Sugarplum shop for the little ones to buy gifts for family and friends with gifts range from $1-$7 (they will be wrapped and labeled). {Find Out More}
When: November 19-29, 2020
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE
Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Show
Get started on that holiday shopping! 50+ local crafters and local small businesses will be on-site for you to shop. There will be something for everyone – jewelry, make-up. home decor, bath & body products, clothing, wood products, storage, health & wellness, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 10am-4pm
Where: Crocker Park, 239 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE
BayArts Holiday Shop
Get started on your holiday shopping. {Find Out More}
When: November 21-December 24, 2020; find times here
Kid's Shopping Day: December 12-13, 2020
Where: 28795 Lake Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Solon Hometown Holiday Market
Celebrate the holiday season while shopping local! This outdoor handmade market will be organized by the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show team and feature artists and crafters selling their original items! This event will be held in conjunction with the City of Solon's annual tree lighting ceremony, and will feature family fun, live entertainment, food trucks, Santa visit, inflatables and more! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, November 25, 2020; 4pm-8pm
Where: City of Solon City Hall Campus, 34200 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, OH 44139
Cost: FREE
Christmas Thyme at the Junction Grand Pacific Junction Hotel
Join in for a fun day of shopping the best of the best vendors with handmade and home decor plus a little vintage! There will be a free raffle for a basket of gift certificates and goodies. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, November 29, 2020; 11am-5pm
Where: Shaker Woods Village, 217 OH-7, Columbiana, OH 44408
Cost: $5/person (includes a free drink at the Grand Pacific Junction Hotel Bar and a small bag of popcorn donated by the Grand Pacific Popcorn Company) [REGISTER]
CANCELED: Holiday Market on the Farm
A one-of-a-kind, All-Ohio shopping experience. Visit The MarketPlace at Hale Farm & Village for handcrafted at Hale products along with other Ohio and holiday brands. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, December 4, 2020; 4pm-8pm
Where: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
Cost: Admission and Parking are FREE (museum sites are not open)
CANCELED: Oddmall: Chrishanukwanzmadan
Chrishanukwanzmadan is Oddmall’s holiday show celebration, featuring more than one hundred vendors, live entertainment, Santas, elves, pirates, Hanukkah Armadillos, Krampus and all the other stuff you’ve come to associate with the winter holidays. {Find Out More}
When: December 4-6, 2020; Fri: 6pm-8pm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
Where: Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
Cost: FREE
The Van Aken District Holiday Market
Amaze your family and friends with a gift made from a local farm, baker, maker or artist! Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at this unique, local-only boutique. Mingle with friends and neighbors and support your local economy. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, December 5 & 12, 2020; 10am-4pm
Where: The Van Aken District Market Hall, 3401 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Cost: FREE
CANCELED: Avon Winter Avant-Garge Art & Craft Show
Time to finish up that holiday shopping! This show will feature a variety of artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 6, 2020; 10am-5pm
Where: Emerald Event Center, 33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: $3/person, FREE for children under age 12
Sleigh Rides & Holiday Rides
Sleigh & Carriage Rides at Ma & Pa's
Every winter, all winter long, Ma and Pa hitch up the Sleighs and take you out through the woods and out in the field and then back to the Cabin for a warm fire, Ma's Cookies, hot chocolate and maple coffee. {Find Out More}
When: December 1, 2020-March 1, 2021; Sat: 12pm-9pm, Sun: 12pm-5pm
Where: 15161 Main Market Rd. (SR 422), Burton, OH 44021
Cost: $22/person, $10/child (age 11-16), $6/child (age 5-10), FREE for children ages 4 and younger [REGISTER]
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Gervasi Vineyard
Step into a vintage white carriage, and take a ride through the beautiful Gervasi estate. Bring your own blanket as they will not be provided this year. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2020; 5pm-8pm (Last seat sold at 7:30pm. Rides may end earlier if horses are fatigued.)
Where: 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, OH 44721
Cost: Rides begin at The Bistro and are first-come, first-served for $10/person (Cash or credit cards are accepted)
CANCELED: The Lolly Trolley Light Tour
Lolly the Trolley Express comes to life when the trolley departs from Main Street Amherst for a journey through the City of Amherst to view the beautiful Christmas lights. Watch the joy on the children's faces while riding along singing Christmas Carols and viewing all the lights. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Main Street Amherst, 255 Park Ave., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: $5 per person per ride (All tickets must be pre-purchased. Tickets go on sale November 5, 2019, 6pm-7pm, at Main Street Amherst, or by calling 440-984-6709.)
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Need some Christmas Craft ideas? Try these fun LEGO Christmas Ornaments or these super simple and mess free Candy Cane Ornaments
Virtual Holiday Craft Classes at Michaels
Join in online for a holiday-themed craft class. {Find Out More}
When:
Nov. 2, 2020 (6pm-7pm) – National Online Class: Trim the Tree with Sculpey III
Nov. 4, 2020 (5pm-6pm) – National Online Class: Merry & Bright Card
Nov. 7, 2020 (1pm-2pm) – National Online Class: Holiday Maket Fest
Where: Online
Cost: Purchase items needed for craft [REGISTER]
SOLD OUT! Snow Globe & Bagels
During this fun-filled event, you will start off with a table full of fun holiday-themed miniatures such as reindeer, Santa, bells, snowmen, trees, mini wrapped presents, and complete with a bow on top! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, November 20, 2020; 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Cocky's Bagels, 26703 Brookpark Extension, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: $40 [REGISTER]
Williamsburg Wreath Workshop
Get into the holiday festivities by joining in for a Williamsburg Wreath Workshop at Beech Creek Gardens! Come create a festive, fragrant and beautiful holiday wreath for your home using fresh boxwood, cedar, juniper and other fragrant evergreens, berries and pinecones. Space is very limited and reservations are required. {Find Out More}
When: November 28 and December 5 & 12, 2020; 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm
Where: Beech Creek Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve, 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: $40/person, $35/members [REGISTER]
Christmas Tree Ornament Contest
Show off your creative craft skills by making a special family Christmas ornament for our Christmas Tree Ornament Contest! Three families will win a family membership to Beech Creek Gardens for a year. {Find Out More}
When: December 4-12, 2020
Where: Beech Creek Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve, 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: FREE
Miller Woods Holiday Express
The Lorain County Metro Parks invites you to the Miller Nature Preserve for a ride on the Miller Woods Holiday Express. Grab your ticket for a special ride on the Little Green Choo through the woods to Santa’s workshop. Enjoy the lighted displays, sounds of the season, and possibly a glimpse of the man in red as well as holiday-themed crafts and fun. {Find Out More}
When: December 4, 11, 12 & 18, 2020; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: $10/person (Includes one train ride per person, a cup of hot chocolate, and cookies) [REGISTER]
FULL: Holiday Greens Workshop at Geauga Park District
Each participant will make a festive evergreens centerpiece using their choice of containers and embellishments. {Find Out More}
When: December 5-6, 2020; 9:30am, 12:30pm or 3pm
Where: Swine Creek Lodge, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: $15-$18/person [REGISTER]
Take-Home Christmas Cookie Decorating Pick-Up
Pre-Order your Christmas Cookie Decorating Kits by December 11th to bring the fun home! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 10, 2020; 4pm
Where: Gemini Center/The City of Fairview Park, 21225 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
Cost: FREE for member, $1/resident non-member, $2/non-resident [REGISTER; Kits will be available for pick-up on Dec. 16 (12-7:30pm) at the Front Desk. All cookie kits will be packaged safely according to COVID-19 guidelines.]
Gingerbread with the First Ladies
As you decorate gingergread cookies from Hazel and Rye, join our online program to learn about gingerbread decorations at the White House from Lou Hoover’s gingerbread decorated tree to Pat Nixon’s A-Frame gingerbread house. Purchase a cookie kit here. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, December 10, 2020; 6pm-7pm
Where: National First Ladies' Library, 205 Market Ave. S, Canton, OH 44702
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
Science Saturday: Ornament Workshop
Art meets science with this workshop to create a holiday ornament. Students will be able to make and take two ornaments and snack on gingerbread in the auditorium. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 12, 2020; 10am-12pm
Where: McKinley Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Fun with Flotus: Holidays at the White House
Celebrate the holidays at the People’s House! Learn how the White House is uniquely decorated for the holidays each year and discover how first families celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza through stories, games, songs, and an art activity. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, December 22, 2020; 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
Christmas Concerts & Live Shows
Home for the Holidays
Jingles the elf is searching for a promotion at the North Pole. She will help the cast earn “Nice” points by having them share holiday memories and familiar melodies. The original performance is family-friendly, uplifting, and just what you need to start off your holiday in a cheerful way! {Find Out More}
When: December 3-6, 2020; Thurs-Sat: 7:30pm, Sun: 2pm (YouTube release on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 7:30pm)
Where: The Fine Arts Association Corning Auditorium, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Cost: In-person Tickets: $10/person (If you are unable to attend in–person, and would still like to support FAA, consider purchasing and “Angel Seat” for $15.) [REGISTER; All tickets are available by phone (440)-951-7500 or in person]
Vintage Carolers at Gervasi Vineyards
Enjoy the sounds of traditional carols performed outside The Bistro and The Marketplace on select Fridays and Saturdays in December, weather permitting. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2020; 7pm-9pm
Where: 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, OH 44721
Cost: FREE
Wayne Center Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
The magic of this year's holiday production will be broadcast on MCTV and streaming on Wayne Center for the Arts' Facebook and YouTube channels. Join us for the exciting premiere on December 5th! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 7pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra: Holiday Prelude
This concert will feature the orchestra performing new arrangements of familiar holiday music and holiday music that may not be quite as familiar. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 13, 2020; 3:30pm
Where: The Renaissance, 138 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, OH 44902
Cost: $10/adult, $5/student
The Nutcracker Drive-In Experience at Eastwood Mall
For one weekend only at the Eastwood Field parking area, the ballet will play out on the big screen. This family-friendly, socially distanced event will feature Ballet Western Reserve dancers, special guests, and local celebrities. {Find Out More}
When: December 18-20, 2020; Fri-Sat: 7:30pm, Sun: 6pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: $45/car [REGISTER]
Find more performances of The Nutcracker Ballet!
CANCELED: The Nutcracker
For the first time, Cleveland Ballet brings this one-of-a-kind production to the Connor Palace. {Find Out More}
When: December 18-20, 2020; Fri: 7pm, Sat: 11am & 7pm, Sun: 1pm
Where: Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Cost: $25 an up [REGISTER]
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play at Western Reserve Playhouse
In a video performance of this holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” will be both a vocal and a visual storytelling experience! Listen to it as a radio show or watch it as a play – you’ll enjoy it, no matter what! {Find Out More}
When: December 18-20, 2020; 7:30pm-midnight each night
Where: Online
Cost: $15
Mansfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Holiday Pops
The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorus ring in the season with an enchanting concert of traditional holiday classics along with new favorites. Featuring a mix of contemporary and classic holiday repertoire and – everyone’s favorite – carol sing! {Find Out More}
When: December 19-20, 2020; Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2:30pm
Where: The Renaissance, 138 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, OH 44902
Cost: $15 and up
Holiday Concert with Missile Toe
Enjoy an hour-long performance by Christmas rock band Missile Toe streaming on the museum’s YouTube channel and Facebook page for an extra dash of festivity. All you need to do is log in and enjoy. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 19, 2020; 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Holiday Concert
The Holiday Concert is back featuring the Akron Symphonic Winds at the Chapel (Green Campus). {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, December 22, 2020; 7pm
Where: The Chapel, Green Campus, 1800 Raber Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: $6/adult, $2/child (ages 3-17), FREE for children ages 2 and younger [REGISTER]
Christmas Movies
CANCELED: Film: The Polar Express
The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 6, 2020; 3pm
Where: The Renaissance, 138 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, OH 44902
Cost: $5/person
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