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Country Lights Drive-Thru
Enjoy the festivities from the warmth of your own vehicles. 6-8:30 p.m.
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights.
Find out more »A Christmas Carol
Open your heart to Charles Dickens’ classic tale of one man’s ultimate redemption.
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Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one
Find out more »Holiday Ice & Lights Festival
Bundle up and head outside to sit on Santa’s ice throne. Also, check out some of northeast Ohio’s best ice carvers in
Find out more »Deck the Hall
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings.
Find out more »Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”
The Nutcracker will be brought to life through ballet for the delight of Northeast Ohio audiences for the 33rd consecutive year. This
Find out more »Nature’s A-Glow
The beautiful botanical garden turns it into a winter wonderland. Fridays-Sundays. 5-9 p.m.
Find out more »A Christmas Story
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory.
Find out more »Santa Claus and Furry Paws
Crafts, activities, photos, stuffed animal hospital and watch animals open gifts from Santa. 6-8 p.m.
Find out more »Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life. Enjoy a colorful adventure and discover what’s wild in
Find out more »Annie
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
Find out more »Storytime with Josh
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience. Josh is a Cleveland-born zoologist and will share
Find out more »Kindergarten Countdown
Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. Cuyahoga County Library, various locations, cuyahogalibary.org
Find out more »Event of the Week: Lake Metroparks Farmpark Country Lights Drive-thru
Seasonal splendor and festive fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark with the return of the Country Lights Drive-thru! Families can enjoy a sparkling winter wonderland from the comfort of their own vehicles, taking in the magic of the season without stepping outside or facing the chilly weather.
Find out more »The North Pole Adventure
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole.
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights.
Find out more »The Nutcracker
Performances are approximately one hour without intermission and are a delightful dose of holiday magic for families and audiences of all ages.
Find out more »Black Nativity
Joyous retelling of the traditional new testament account of the nativity story, using gospel music, dramatic dance and more.
Find out more »Deck the Hall
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings.
Find out more »Santa Claus and Furry Paws
Crafts, activities, photos, stuffed animal hospital and watch animals open gifts from Santa. 6-8 p.m.
Find out more »Santa’s Wild Workshop in the Woods
Santa brought his team of elves to help you and your little one build a magical wooden toy.
Find out more »A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
Experience traditional food, drink, and seasonal items from open-air booths featuring local artisans and crafters to delicious German- inspired food.
Find out more »Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
A musical reenactment of the Old Testament story of Joseph and his coat, his father Jacob, and his eleven brothers. This holiday
Find out more »Planetarium Show: Season of Light
Explore the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice. 7-8 p.m.
Find out more »Fairmount Youth Theatre: The Little Mermaid Jr.
A beautiful mermaid named Ariel longs to live in the world above and leave her ocean home. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Nickelodeon The Spongebob Musical
SpongeBob and his friends come together to save the fate of the undersea world.
Find out more »Wiggle, Giggle and Shake
Have fun clapping, marching and moving to music. Ages 2-6. 10 a.m.
Find out more »EVENT OF THE WEEK – Bluey Night with the Cleveland Charge
It's Bluey Night with the Cleveland Charge... FOR REAL LIFE! Come meet Bluey at Public Hall on Friday, December 5th at 7PM
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A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
A festive open-air holiday shopping experience with booths offering gifts and unique finds made by talented vendors from right here in Northeast
Find out more »7:00 pm
Holiday Ugly Sweater Cruise on Lady Caroline
Tired of boring office parties and predictable holiday get-togethers? Get ready to eat, drink and be merry with skyline views, a delicious
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