Explore lush tropical plants, island-inspired adventures, a festive marketplace and holiday surprises throughout the gardens at Cleveland Botanical Garden. This year’s show blends vintage Christmas with tropical tiki style. It includes a storybook scavenger hunt through the Madagascar and Costa Rica glasshouses, indoor and outdoor holiday lights, an expanded play area, the return of the big slide, holiday crafts and a tropical-themed gingerbread competition.

Open Nov. 21–Jan. 3. Regular hours are Tue.–Wed., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thu.–Sat., 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; and Sun., noon–6 p.m. Closed Mondays except Dec. 21 and 28, when the garden is open 10 a.m.–9 p.m. The garden is closed Nov. 26, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Some days have special hours, including Dec. 5, 12 and 16 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Dec. 24 and 31 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.). Nov. 23 is a members-only night, 4–8 p.m. Admission is $21 for adults and $15 for children. Children 2 and under and members are free. Advance tickets are required. Visit cbgarden.org for details.