Christmas in Northeast Ohio is one of our favorite times of the 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. Use this extensive guide to make planning your holiday adventures easy and fun!

Many Thanks to Mr. Kringle & Company® for sponsoring our Holiday Fun Guide.
Kringle's® Inventionasium Experience
It’s a holiday tradition that lets you step into the story.
Enter a whimsical world of imagination and mischief where holiday memories are made. Discover a hidden toy lab and join the ranks of the North’s elite inventing team.
Guided by a cast of delightfully quirky characters, you’ll create your own toy, hatch wild ideas, and witness playful experiments in Kringle’s fantastical laboratory. Then, meet privately with Mr. Kringle himself to finalize your masterpiece and share your Christmas wishlist.
STEM-accredited. Whimsically immersive. Perfect for families, friends, and festive hearts of all ages.
When: November 22 – December 24, 2025
Where: Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Rd, Cleveland, OH
Admission: $21–$57, Infants (0–23 months) Free
Reservations: Required
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 him 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 activities 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!
Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss any of these amazing Christmas events happening this season.
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).
Plan a getaway at one of these quintessential Christmas towns in Ohio for a magical and memorable experience with your loved ones.
Take in the sights and sounds of the season at a holiday performance. From the traditional Nutcracker Ballet to 100s of tubas playing Christmas carols.
Letters from Santa

Letters From Mr. Kringle®
A timeless tradition, beautifully reimagined.
From the desk of Mr. Kringle® comes a personalized letter, thoughtfully crafted for each recipient and delivered straight to your doorstep. Stamped in golden wonder and rich with seasonal spirit, it’s more than just a mailing—it’s a treasured heirloom from the presiding Santa Claus himself.
Each letter is individually personalized and artfully composed to reflect the recipient’s name, achievements, and heartfelt holiday hopes. Printed on iridescent stationery with gold foil-stamped embellishments, every detail is thoughtfully designed to enchant both young believers and lifelong collectors. A perfect tradition for families seeking deeper magic.
2025 Mailing Dates: November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 16, 18, 22
Delivered: Anywhere within the United States
Costs: From $14.99 per Letter
Find more things to do this Christmas
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Thank you so much for all your time and attention to detail putting this incredible list together ! Happy Holidays !