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November 2026
Holiday Tree Festival
Celebrate the season with beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and holiday displays benefiting Akron Children's. The 45th annual festival at the John S. Knight Center features 154 decorated trees, 84 wreaths and 179 holiday gifts for purchase, plus daily live entertainment from local choirs, bands and soloists and visits with Santa.Open Nov. 14–22. Hours are 10 a.m.–8 p.m. on Saturdays (Nov. 14 and 21), 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sundays (Nov. 15 and 22) and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Friday (Nov.…
Find out more »Cleveland Christmas Connection
Shop for holiday gifts and decorations, explore festive displays and enjoy family-friendly attractions. The show's 40th-anniversary year brings hundreds of vendors, live stage entertainment, a Tinseltown Train area and a new Merry Mahjong feature. Hallmark Channel star Tyler Hynes appears live on stage Friday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m.Show hours: Fri., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (Early Bird Shopping 8–10 a.m.); Sat., Nov. 21, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door, or…
Find out more »Medina Candlelight Walk
Celebrate the holidays with a community tree lighting, parade, fireworks, Santa photos and festive family activities. The 42nd annual Candlelight Walk runs Nov. 20–22 around Medina's historic Public Square, with shops and restaurants open late and admission to the square free.Friday, Nov. 20: Holiday shopping 10 a.m.–9 p.m., holiday markets and Grinch photos in the evening, the tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m., and Holiday Express train rides 7–10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21: Santa's Workshop 1–4 p.m., the Holiday Parade…
Find out more »Light Up the Park Holiday Celebration
Enjoy a festive afternoon of live reindeer, ice sculptures, crafts, holiday shopping, carols, and more at Veterans' Memorial Park in Avon Lake. The city listing shows 3–6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.Last year's city-hosted celebration was free and ended with a park lighting ceremony. Check the city's website before you go to confirm this year's hours and activities. Visit avonlake.org for details.
Find out more »Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Enjoy food trucks, live performances, a trackless train, s'mores roasting, a Santa meet & greet, and more. The festival runs 4:30–7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Bicentennial Park, with the tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m.Visit auroraoh.com for details.
Find out more »December 2026
A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
Shop handcrafted gifts, enjoy authentic German food and Glühwein, and take in holiday entertainment at this outdoor German-style Christmas market with 50+ vendors. Visit St. Nikolaus and make holiday memories with the whole family.Hours are Fri., Dec. 4, 5–9 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 5, noon–9 p.m.; and Sun., Dec. 6, noon–5 p.m. Tickets are required for ages 13 and older: presale tickets are $9 plus taxes and fees, and tickets at the door are $12. Children 12 and under are free.…
Find out more »Light Up Lakewood
Celebrate the holidays with a festive afternoon of community activities and seasonal entertainment. Presented by LakewoodAlive and sponsored by First Federal Lakewood, this free celebration fills Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood, between Arthur and Marlowe Avenues, with live entertainment, local shopping and family activities. LakewoodAlive's event page lists a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, holiday train, ice carvings, children's games and food trucks as typical highlights.The event runs 4–8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, rain or shine, so dress for the weather.…
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